Title: Victorian Era Festival [ACT]
Location: Canberra, ACT
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Description: Journey back through time to a simpler era during our Victorian Festival on 2-5 October 2009.

Experience the art, history, and romance of the 19th century amid Canberra\’s historic suburbs and tree-lined streets.

The Festival begins with a welcome evening on Friday and continues throughout the long weekend with workshops, displays, teas, suppers, promenades, dances, balls and much much more.

The Festival is hosted by the Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy.

Events planned so far:

Beginner Dance Workshops
Advanced Dance Workshops
Victorian Grand Ball
Victorian Music & Song
The Lancers

Bonnet making workshop
Victorian needlecase workshop
Quilting Workshop

Croquet in Costume
Historical Fencing
Children\’s Treasure Hunt

Vintage Clothing Display
Victorian Fashion Show
All About Undergarments - Men\’s & Women\’s Unmentionables
Victorian Costume Competition, any age.

Victorian Tea Party
Victorian-era Songs
The Can-Can

Historical Houses Tour
Learn about Canberra\’s Victorian past
Graveyard Walk/Tour

Start Date: 2009-10-02
End Date: 2009-10-05