Lost Trades : 8-9-10 March 2025 (Bendigo)
A celebration of tradition, craftsmanship and skill. Find lost arts, rare trades and heritage crafts at the annual Lost Trades Fair, held in the historic central Victorian city of Bendigo. Meet the makers; see how things are made by hand. Watch demonstrations throughout the day, a full program of staged artisan presentations will deliver an insight into what it takes to be a maker and the inspiration behind the many artisans that you will meet.
Meet blacksmiths, toolmakers, silversmiths, blacksmiths, clockmakers, metalworkers, weavers, woodworkers, instrument makers, potters, leather workers, tailors - watch fine artists, printmakers, makers of boots, bags, jeans, whips, knives, fishing rods, chairs and baskets. Buy beautifully made goods directly from the person who crafted them. Enjoy fabulous food and a weekend of inspiration at the largest celebration of heritage crafts and traditional skills in Australia.
DATES (3 DAYS) : 8 - 9 - 10 March 2025 (Sat - Sun -Mon).
EVENT TIMES: 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Pre-purchased ticket entry 9.30am. Gate sales start at 10.30am for remaining tickets.
VENUE: Bendigo Racecourse - Silks Functions & Events, Bendigo Jockey Club, Hamelin Street & Heinz Street, Ascot, East Bendigo VIC 3551
Tickets are available online. Please take care in booking and check your booking prior to submitting payments; like most events, music concerts, theatre tickets, cinema bookings, sporting events and live shows; we cannot refund your tickets. Remaining tickets will be sold at the gate - the site does have capacity caps.
TICKET PRICING
1-DAY PASS (Single Day Entry):
Adult $35 | Concession $30 | Kids (5-16 years) $10 | Free entry for under 5 years.
3-DAY PASS (Unlimited 3 Day Entry):
Adult: $60 | Kids (5-16 yrs): $20 | Free entry for under 5 years.
GROUPS: Group Booking*: $250 for 10 Tickets (1-Day/Single Entry). *Must enter as whole group.
Carers cards are accepted when accompanying the person they care for. Carers present card at the gate to gain entry.
Please note: Dogs are strictly NOT permitted at this event
Gate Tickets will be available on each day from 10.30am. You can book online on the day depending on ticket avaiability. Site capacity caps will be monitored.
Getting to the Lost Trades Fair: Bendigo is located in central Victoria and is easily accessible by planes, trains and automobiles - yes there is an airport in Bendigo with flights direct to and from Sydney NSW daily. Bendigo is easily accessible by car from across the state.
Onsite Parking is available.
Trains run direct from Melbourne's Southern Cross Station (Bendigo Line). There will be a shuttle bus service every 30 minutes provided by Lost Trades, to and from the Fair from the Bus/Train station. We cannot control the traffic conditions but the bus service will do its best to maintain a schedule.
For Lost Trades Event updates visit us on online at:
FB: facebook.com/losttrades | W: losttrades.com.au | IG: @losttrades
For general tourist information and accommodation information contact: Bendigo Visitor Information Centre; phone: 1800 813 153