FESTIVALS & EVENTS
Yea Garden Expo
The township of Yea is just over an hour’s drive from Melbourne. The Yea Rotary Club has organised a Garden Expo. This is just the time of year when interested gardeners are busy preparing their gardens for spring colour. The Expo provides an opportunity to view a host of garden-related products at the Yea Saleyards site (Flat Lead Road), just off the Yea – Whittlesea Road, a few kilometres on the south side of Yea. The site is flat, sealed and easily accessible for everyone. Dogs are permitted provided on a leash.
Why not take advantage of the $10 entry fee, free parking, a wide range of goods and services, and a plentiful supply of food and drinks, much of it homemade and come and visit. Over 70 vendors will be on site with exhibits ranging from bulbs, seeds, seedlings, flowering plants and trees to garden tools and equipment, garden art and ornaments, compost, fertilisers and more. Check out The Australian made ride on, articulated tipping barrow which has always been a big hit with visitors as are the quirky horseshoe garden sculptures, produced by local Darryl Callander and which can be made to order.
Rotary Club of Alexandra Easter Art Show
The 55th Alexandra Rotary Easter Art Show will showcase the works of many talented artists, both local and from further afield.
The Show has returned to its spiritual home, the Alexandra Shire Hall, a grand old building in walking distance from the commercial hub of Alexandra.
The works on display include paintings in oil and watercolour, sculptures, photography, and fine-quality woodwork.
Come along on the opening night, Good Friday evening to have the first opportunity to purchase works from those displayed, and enjoy a drink and tasty nibbles.
Funds raised support Rotary Health Foundation, particularly mental health initiatives.
Tickets for Opening Night can be pre-booked through Try Booking, or purchased at the door on the night.