Building on the waves of success from previous years, the Fishy Stories Festival is back again on November 17.
The one-day event is shaping up to be a magical experience full of free activities where children can engage in special events focused on story-making and storytelling alongside recognised authors, illustrators, and performers.
The 2024 Fishy Stories Festival promises an impressive lineup of events.
Myli - My Community Library's stories, adventures and funny games will be on the Bendigo Bank Village Green with the opportunity to enter a competition to win an iPad!
Fish Creek's Alison Lester will be celebrating her shop's 10-year anniversary with a range of activities, and a workshop for budding authors.
Andrew McDonald and Ben Woods from the Real Pigeons and the engaging Andrea Rowe and many more authors and illustrators will host workshops and activities throughout the day.
The amazing Box Wars will return for some cardboard combat as well as the Fish Creek Primary School UV Treasure hunt.
The popular Fishy Stories Writing Challenge will be brought to life in the Fish Creek Hall. The talented members of FAMDA will perform twenty selected stories from across Victoria and New South Wales. Additionally, picture stories will be on display, showcasing amazing visual stories.
Fishy Stories has one ticketed performance, Luigi Zucchini, the hilarious international man of magic comedy. Children's tickets are $12.50, $20 for an adult and $60 for the whole family. Be prepared to laugh out loud with Luigi's goofy Italian antics. This is a session not to be missed. Head to Try booking to secure your seat.
Fishy Stories Festival is a day dedicated to celebrating storytellers of all ages and a date to pop into your tackle box.
The full program is at Fishystories.org.