What’s On

Vegas Jumpsuit Reverie walk in workshops with artist Melissa Proposch

Every Sunday from 27 March – 10 July 2022
Hourly sessions between 11am-3pm, $85

Imagine and create a jumpsuit fit for The King, as an original colour intaglio print.

Participants will create drypoint designs on acetate plates.
Ink up a jumpsuit design with acetate plates to create an original colour intaglio print – A5 size.     Thank you very much!

Chalkboard bookings on site.
Artpuff workshops are welcoming, absorbing and suit all levels of experience. 16 years +

Artpuff Walk In Workshops do not require bookings. So if they’re already full when you arrive, simply write your name on their chalkboard to reserve an upcoming session.

Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar – Let Yourself Go in search of Elvis-inspired treasure.

Every day until 16 July 2022

Located right at the entrance of the Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar, the Elvis themed pop-up stall will feature Hawaiian shirts, vintage threads, tiki bar paraphernalia, Elvis books, vinyl and cassettes  – even the elusive blue suede shoes. Then meander among the 140+ other stalls to discover something you didn’t know you were looking for.

The Castlemaine Vintage Bazaar is renowned for playing great tunes while you browse. Imagine hearing The King on-demand: a soundtrack of Elvis songs while you peruse! All at your say-so. Just say the word to the manager on duty when you arrive and we’ll flick the switch to a playlist that will leave you All Shook Up.

Castlemaine Pubsing – tribute to The King

Saturday 4th June – 7.30pm

Come along to the Shedshaker Brewing Co. Taproom and learn a well-known Elvis song in three parts, then belt it out in a big friendly group over a beer and a laugh.

PubSing Castlemaine is not a traditional choir. There are no rehearsals, no need to join anything, and no singing experience necessary.

PubSing is a stand-alone event where participants learn a song in three parts over 90 mins then perform it together at the end of the event.

The song will be easy to learn, and taught by ear. Lyrics, and harmony parts, will be projected on a big screen for all to see!

This is a ticketed event.

Rock & Roll Trivia: Music from the ages, featuring the King of Rock’n’Roll

Wednesday 15th June 2022

Grab a team or join a table for this fun-filled night of 1970s era music trivia, featuring questions about The King.

For more details, contact The Taproom on 0487 860060

Castlemaine Documentary Festival

Friday 1st  July – Sunday 3rd July 2022

A weekend of carefully selected feature-length documentary films,
star studded conversation panels, an industry lunch, multi-media
satellite events and an uplifting festival party –  all underpinned by a
rigorous and insightful curatorial narrative by Festival Director and
film maker Claire Jager.

Held in the iconic Theatre Royal, Castlemaine.
This is a ticketed event – buy tickets here.

Castlemaine & District Festival of Gardens

Saturday 29th October – Sunday 6th November 2022

​Every two years, in Melbourne Cup Week, a number of privately owned gardens in the Mount Alexander region are selected and offered for your enjoyment.
In 2022 we expect a record number of gardens to open. There will be a variety of gardens, from grand and historical gardens to small cottage plots – gardens which will intrigue and inspire.
Celebrating the theme – Gardens Embracing Change.
More details on the Festival of Gardens website.