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Don't let the cooler temperatures get you down, there's a stack of events and experiences in Bendigo to warm the senses this winter. or signup to continue reading Bendigo Tourism and the Heathcote Tourism and Development Board have combined forces with the City of Greater Bendigo for this year's Ignite program, highlighting the best events for the whole family as well as food experiences celebrating Bendigo's status as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy. We've compiled 21 things to do as part of the program.

Experience the epicentre of woollen fashion, fine food and beautiful fibre featuring the popular Festival of Lamb, Women of Wool and Wearable Art. is on from July 19 to 21 at the Bendigo Showgrounds. The returns to Hargreaves Mall from 3pm to 8pm on July 20.



The market features live music and art, speciality food trucks, street performers, a huge range of stalls from crafty creators, talented food producers, jewellery and much more. The is back for another year, from August 16 to 18 and a variety of venues across Greater Bendigo. This year's program features a dinner at MacKenzie Hall with Australia's favourite cook and author Julie Goodwin, The History of Oysters and Champagne on the Victorian Goldfields with Max Allen and Richard Cornish, Milk and Merino panel session with Matthew Evans and An Edible Weed Walk through Rosalind Park Gardens.

The city's premier is celebrating its 10th year. Bendigo on the Hop is held at a number of venues, pubs and breweries across the CBD. Enjo.

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