Learn about lost arts, rare trades, and heritage crafts, and experience inspirational skills, stories, and talent from across Victoria.

What’s on?

Held in the historic central Victorian city of Bendigo, the Lost Trades Fair is a celebration of tradition, craftsmanship and skill.

Meet the makers; see how things are made by hand. Watch demonstrations throughout the day, a full program of staged artisan presentations will deliver an insight into what it takes to be a maker and the inspiration behind the many artisans that you will meet.

Meet blacksmiths, toolmakers, silversmiths, blacksmiths, clockmakers, metalworkers, weavers, woodworkers, instrument makers, potters, leather workers, tailors – watch fine artists, printmakers, makers of boots, bags, jeans, whips, knives, fishing rods, chairs and baskets. Buy beautifully made goods directly from the person who crafted them. Enjoy fabulous food and a weekend of inspiration at the largest celebration of heritage crafts and traditional skills in Australia.