Bendigo Book Fair

Held twice a year, over the Easter and AFL Grand Final long weekends, the Bendigo Book Fair assists in raising funds for Bendigo Foodshare to help feed Central Victorians doing it tough.  

The 2024 AFL Weekend Bendigo Book Fair will be held at a new location: The Bendigo Town Hall on: 

• Friday 27th – 9am to 5pm 
• Saturday 28th – 9am to 5pm 
• Sunday 29th – 9am to 3pm 

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.

How you can help:

Volunteer:

We need many volunteers to make the event successful and are calling on volunteers to assist. Complete the form below to register your interest to volunteer. Volunteer shifts are usually 2hr time slots, and there are various roles including EFTPOS/Cash operator, fillers to restock and counters.

Volunteer shifts each day:

• 9am-11am
• 11am-1pm
• 1pm-3pm
• 3pm-5pm

Donate books:

More information:

For all queries about the Book Fair, expression of intertest to volunteer and how to donate books, please contact volunteer Garth Keech directly on 0418 267 122 or via email bookfair@bendigofoodshare.org.au.