All the details for the Castlemaine State Festival.
WHAT
The Castlemaine State Festival
WHERE
Castlemaine is just 120km north west of Melbourne and 110 km from the Melbourne International Airport. Castlemaine is a sophisticated central Victorian community nestled between Bendigo and Ballarat. Home to the richest shallow alluvial goldfield the world has ever seen and now renowned for the arts, Castlemaine today is a relaxed 21st century city in a stately 19th century setting.
WHEN
April 1 2011 – April 10 2011
WHO
Over 800 international and local artists which notably includes over 50% from the Central Victorian Goldfields region.
WHY YOU SHOULD GO
Since 1976, The Castlemaine State Festival has been the benchmark for Australian regional arts festivals.
TICKETS
Tickets can be purchased through the festival’s website which can be found at http://castlemainefestival.com.au/2011/