12th & 13th, November 2011

From sheep, sideshows and show-bags, the Dandenong Show has something for everyone, with 20,000 visitors from across the country flocking to the city in the second weekend of November. Founded in 1871, this annual event was an important outlet for the predominantly rural community to make business contacts and showcase their stock. While both the city and the show have come a long way since those early days, it continues to remain true to its roots.

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29th March, 2011

Dandenong A & P Society’s Scottish Heritage Day is always held on the last Sunday in May. The first Scottish Heritage Day was held in 2003. Clydesdale foals & mares, Shetland Pony and Highland Pony have events on this day. There is also a competition for Scottish breeds of dogs. All prize rosettes are imported from Scotland. There will be highland dancing and pipe band demonstrations, as well as supervised children’s games.

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