Bendigo Easter Book Fair secures a new location

After a long search, Bendigo Foodshare has found a new location for the famed Bendigo Easter Book Fair.

The Bendigo Easter Book Fair will this year be held at MacGillivray Hall at Bendigo TAFE, 128 McCrae St Bendigo.

The Book Fair was held at the YMCA Tom Tweed Stadium for the last time last Easter, which had been its home for over 50 years. Bendigo Foodshare took over the running of the Bendigo Book Fair from the Y Service Club of Bendigo in 2023.

Bendigo Foodshare volunteers had been on the search for a new home for the event for over 12months since they were informed the venue was no longer available. The YMCA Tom Tweed Stadium is now currently advertised for sale by its owners YMCA Victoria.

The four-day event is coordinated by a band of Bendigo Foodshare volunteers who aim to raise around $40,000 for the charity.

Bendigo Foodshare CEO Michelle Murphy said the Bendigo Easter Book Fair is such an iconic event in the Bendigo Easter Festival calendar.

“People travel from all across the state to visit and find their treasures at bargain prices. Each year on the opening morning there is a line up with hundreds of people waiting to get in to snap up their next read.”

“This event is a huge fundraiser for our charity, and funds help us to continue our work to provide food for local families who are struggling to put food on the table.

“The Book Fair is made possible thanks to a team of Bendigo Foodshare volunteers led by Garth Keech and Board member Margaret Keech, who give their time every week to sort donated books and coordinate the event.”

The Book Fair offers tens of thousands of pre-loved books, magazines, records, CDs & DVDs are on offer, all at bargain prices. Books are all sorted into categories and prices start at 50 cents for children’s books, $2.50 for non-fiction, $2-$3 for novels, and collectables are individually priced.

Bendigo Foodshare is calling out for members of the public to donate their time and volunteer for 2hr shifts over the long weekend. If you would like to find out more or to sign up volunteer visit bendigofoodshare.org.au/bookfair

The Bendigo Easter Book Fair will be held:

· Good Friday 18th April – 9am to 5pm

· Easter Saturday 19th April – 9am to 5pm

· Easter Sunday 20th April – 9am to 5pm

· Easter Monday 21st April – 9am to 3pm