ClassifiedsTrades Thursday February 23 2012

Surf Coast Times & Bellarine Times

A+E: Festivals

Chris ArnoldAll that glitters is glass

Festivals Joanna Carson February 23

There is nothing fragile about the future of Drysdale’s premier festival after a second very successful Festival of Glass last Sunday.

Danawa pizza ovenDanawa oven firing up at the festival

Festivals Lisette Muratore February 18

Get ready for the freshest pizzas you have ever tasted, as the Danawa Community Gardens have finished building their pizza oven.

Froth and Bubble Literary Gestival committeeBubbling along but in need of funding

Festivals Hamish Brooks February 16

The Froth and Bubble Literary Festival AGM saw the election of key positions, but the issues of a venue for the festival and adequate funding remain.

George Calombaris and Stephan McGlynnFood and wine and all things fine

Festivals Luke Griffiths February 15

The Geelong Food and Wine Show has added extra spice with Cats stars Jimmy Bartel and Tom Hawkins set to test their culinary skills against the best.

Queenscliff Rod RunCar candy comes to Queenscliff

Festivals Joanna Carson February 2

Queenscliff’s Princess Park will host around 1,500 hotrod and classic cars for the country’s second-largest hotrod event.

Literary festival needs passionate help

Festivals Hamish Brooks January 31

The Torquay Froth and Bubble Literary Festival is facing an uncertain future, needing a new secretary and treasurer for it to continue this year.

Australia Day Oz Fest on the pier

Festivals January 25

If you’re stuck for entertainment on Australia Day, Geelong’s Cunningham Pier has the answer – as well as a chance to win tickets to the Big Day Out.

Portarlington Mussel FestivalMussel Festival proves fun for record crowd

Festivals January 17

Two tons of mussels were cooked and eaten and four tons sold raw on a single day in Portarlington.

Funding gets organisers in the festival spirit

Festivals January 14

New initiatives will be possible in future mussel festivals, thanks to several financial windfalls this year.

Mike BradyTop act blows into port for mussel fest

Festivals Joanna Carson January 12

One of the big acts at next month’s Portarlington Mussel Festival literally washed up on the beach.

GyanMorning of the Earth back live

Festivals Ali Deane December 8

One of the most iconic surf films of all time is coming back to life this summer.

Mark Trinham's Wildlife Art ExhibitionWild art at High Tide Festival

Festivals Luke Griffiths December 1

There will be 70 original paintings of local animals on display as part of an upcoming exhibition by Jan Juc artist Mark Trinham.

High Tide FestivalBe surprised at High Tide

Festivals Ali Deane November 21

High Tide Festival artistic director Wendy Grose has designed an exciting set of tours guaranteed to reveal some surprising aspects of Torquay.

Bellarine Agricultural ShowShow off at the Bellarine Agricultural Show

Festivals Lisette Muratore February 23

With a huge range of activities and competitions on offer, the Bellarine Agricultural Show has something for everyone.

Festival of glass on this weekend

Festivals February 17

The 2012 Festival of Glass will be happening between 10am-5pm on Sunday 19 February 2012 at Drysdale’s Bellarine Basketball Stadium.

Torquay Motor ShowClassics shine at show

Festivals Ali Deane February 15

Luck was on the organiser’s side as the sun broke through for the Torquay Rotary Club’s annual Motor Show held on Sunday, after downpours on Saturday.

Apollo Bay Seafood FestivalCraysy bay

Festivals Hamish Brooks February 7

Apollo Bay is set to add another jewel in the Great Ocean Road’s crown with its inaugural Seafood Festival this weekend.

Celtic fest early bird tickets

Festivals February 1

Early bird tickets will soon be on offer for Portarlington’s Celtic Festival, to be held from June 8-11.

Café 153Seafood soirée

Festivals January 27

Apollo Bay’s inaugural Seafood Festival is fast gathering momentum with the community busily preparing for a celebration of all things seafood.

Wedding Dresses from the PastDresses in the spotlight once again

Festivals January 19

It’s a one-of-a-kind exhibition, but every one of the exhibits has been the star of its own show in the past.

Local food and wine celebration

Festivals January 16

The vibrant food and wine culture of the region will take centre stage on March 10-11, with the staging of the inaugural Geelong Food and Wine Show.

Geelong Highland GatheringGet your kilt out

Festivals January 12

Bring on the haggis, neeps and tatties as the Geelong Highland Gathering gets set to become a two-day event in 2012.

Sweet DeloresLocal vibes in Tranquility lineup

Festivals December 9

The program for Ocean Grove’s popular Tranquility Fair, held each year at Ocean Grove Holiday Park, has just been released.

Torquay ScoutsHappy at High Tide

Festivals December 7

The Torquay community celebrated at the High Tide festival, which was a grand success on the weekend.

Infinite InfernoInfinite Inferno ready to ignite at High Tide

Festivals Ali Deane November 29

The best fire-twirlers in the region are warming up for this year’s High Tide festival, taking place this weekend in Torquay.

Winchelsea FestivalWinchelsea Festival is back again

Festivals Luke Griffiths November 5

Everything from a military display to a ferret cup will be on offer at this year’s Winchelsea Festival.

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