Craft & Bloom Market – Lakes Entrance

Date: Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location: Mechanics Hall, Lakes Entrance
Cost: Free entry
From Beachcomber: Approx. 1 km / 10–15 minutes on foot

Enjoy a day of shopping and discovering local treasures at the Craft & Bloom Market, held at Mechanics Hall in Lakes Entrance on the Saturday of the Melbourne Cup long weekend.

Presented by the Inner Wheel Club of Bairnsdale, this community market brings together a wonderful variety of craft, plants, handmade goods, books and market stalls, making it a great opportunity to browse for something special.

Morning tea and lunch will also be available, so take your time exploring the stalls before enjoying a bite to eat.

Good for: Handmade Crafts • Plants • Market Shopping • Families • Melbourne Cup Weekend

Staying for the Melbourne Cup Long Weekend?

Beachcomber Holiday Units is just a 10–15 minute walk from Mechanics Hall, making it easy to enjoy the market while staying in the heart of Lakes Entrance. Combine your visit with a stroll along the foreshore, a little shopping in town or a relaxing afternoon at Ninety Mile Beach.

Current availability: Beachcomber Holiday Units currently has 4 self-contained holiday units available for the Melbourne Cup long weekend. Check our live booking calendar for current prices and to secure your stay.

More information: Contact the Inner Wheel Club of Bairnsdale at iiw.au.bairnsdale@gmail.com.