AUSTRALIAS LARGEST INSECT EXHIBITION

 

 TICKETS NOW AVAILABLE

4th - 5th - 6th OCTOBER 2024 (10:00Am to 5:00Pm)

NOTE: AVOID QUEUES BY BOOKING ON-LINE. ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON ENTRY AND CAPACITY LIMITS WILL APPLY. (Eftpos Will Be Available).
Venue: WOODEND BUFFALO INDOOR SPORTS STADIUM. 1-29 Forest Street, Woodend. Victoria. 3442.
Adults: $25:00 / Concession: $20:00 / Children: $10:00 / Children Under 5: FREE / Family (2 Adults / 2 Children): $60:00 / VIP 3 Day Pass (2 Adults / 2 Children): $110.00

PROUDLY SPONSORED BY
                                             

Expo News and Updates


THE 2024 NATIONAL INSECT EXPO is Australias largest exhibition showcasing the entire Science of Entomology (Insects) to the general public.
Now in its third year, this spectacular exhibition will promise visitors a unique and fascinating look into the world of insects and their relatives.

Featuring Entomologists, Insect Researchers, Breeders, Spider and Scorpion Keepers, Insect Educators and Specialist Insect Retailers, this amazing event also brings together a large number of static Entomological Collections, 'Live' Insect displays, Spiders, Scorpions and Related Invertebrates, Childrens Workshops, Entomological Merchandise and the ongoing research work of the C.V.R.I.C. Over 100 exhibitors from all over Australia will feature spectacular displays, many of which have never been seen by the public. Featured Insect Pantomime Entertainment will be there to meet and greet all visitors and Quality Food Catering will also be available On-Site during the entire 3 day event.

2024 NATIONAL ENTOMOLOGY INSECT EXPO SPONSORS:
*Denotes Major Sponsor
Bendigo Community Bank*. Website: Bendigo Community Bank
Macedon Ranges Shire Council*. Website: MRSC
Australian Entomological Supplies Pty Ltd*. Website: Australian Entomological Supplies
Friends of the Long Lost Phasmid Inc. Website: FOTLLP

           

2024 NATIONAL ENTOMOLOGY EXPO EXHIBITORS:
Exhibitor Number / Exhibitor / *Noted Entomological Collections

 

1: Central Victorian Regional Insect Collection*. Website: C.V.R.I.C	21: Luke Abbot Designs. Website: Luke Abbot Designs
2: C.V.R.I.C Junior Entomology (Insect) Club. Website: Junior Entomology Club	22: Ants Squared. Website: Antsquared
3: Department of Agriculture.VIC. Website: Dept of Agriculture VIC	23: Arachnids Unleashed. Website: Arachnids Unleashed
4: Earthly Designz. Website: Earthly Designz	24: Available.
5: Evolution Creations. Website: Evolution Creations	25: Available.
6: Bugs and Beads. Website: Bugs and Beads	26: Information Desk / Sponsors. Website: Information/Sponsors
7: Cristy Froehlich Photography. Website: Cristy Froehlich Photography	27: Everything Silkworms. Website: Everything Silkworms
8: Bizarre Inverts. Website: Bizarre Inverts	28: Available.
9: Declan Hegge. Website: Declan Hegge	29: Pending.
10: Victorian Carnivorous Plants Society. Website: VCPS	30: Available.
11: Entomological Society of Victoria. Website: Entomological Society of Victoria	31: Available.
12: Cleve Herd Collection*. Website: Mansfield Butterfly Gallery	32: Trevor Glyn-Jones Collection*. Website: TGJ Collection
13: Available.	33: Entiques Entomology Specimens. Website: Entiques
14: Pending.	34: Available.
15: Froogs Invertebrates. Website: Froog's Invertebrates	35: Available.
16: Dillant Adventures. Website: DillAnt Adventures	36: Invertebrates Australia. Website: Invertebrates Australia
17: The Ant Lab. Website: The Ant Lab	37: Pending.
18: Miss Stephanie Art. Website: Miss Stephanie Art	38: Available.
19: Pending.	39: Available.
20: Available.	40: Dr Russell G Wilkinson Collection*. Website: R.G Wilkinson

 
           

 

41: Minibeast Wildlife. Website: MiniBeast Wildlife	61: Available.
42: Insectemporium. Website: Insectemporium	62: Available.
43: Available.	63: Bardee. Website: Bardee
44: Available.	64: Available.
45: Pocket Kaiju. Website: Pocket Kaiju	65: Available.
46: Pending.	66: Available.
47: Aussie Isopods. Website: Aussie Isopods	67: Dinosaur Taxidermy. Website: Dinosaur Taxidermy
48: Available.	68: Available.
49: Available.	69: Kylie McGenniskin Collection*. Website: Kylie McGenniskin Collection
50: HPS Collage/Fantastic Beasts: Website: HPSC/Fantastic Beasts	70: Available.
51: Pending.	71: Available.
52: Available.	72: Available.
53: Available.	73: Upper Campaspe Landcare Network. Website: UCLN
54: Available.	74: Available.
55: Bug Frenzy. Website: Bug Frenzy	75: Reserved.
56: Dillant Adventures. Website: DillAnt Adventures	76: Reserved.
57: Dockrill Habitats. Website: Dockrill Habitats	77: Reserved.
58: Pending.	78: Reserved.
59: Available.	79: Reserved.
60: Available.	80: Reserved.

 

            

 


OFFICIAL NATIONAL INSECT EXPO PHOTOGRAPHER
Vladimir Bykovec. Website: Vladimir Bycovec

Born in Melbourne and showing an early interest in art, Vladimir was a student of Caufield Institute of Technology studying Advertising and Graphic Design. He gained a position as scenic artist at Crawford Productions in Melbourne followed by a period as a design artist with Clemenger Bryson Advertising. His photography really took off with working for a property developer and real estate agents imaging rural properties and residential homes throughout Victoria. He also was engaged as artist under the name of Flying Colours creating large industrial sized murals across Melbourne.

Today, Vlad creates stunning visual images for all types of commissions and clients all over the state. Constantly exploring his artistic and photographic creativity, his style has morphed into a unique visual experience.

ON SITE CATERING:
Rafaels Coffee. Artisan Coffee From the Macedon Ranges. Website: Rafaels Coffee
Mr Fresh Truck. Website: Mr Fresh Truck
Super Whip Ice Cream Van. Website: Super Whip

 

 

 

 ON-SITE REGISTERED NURSE - Maria Liew RN.

2024 INSECT EXPO PUBLICITY

 1: Macedon Ranges Events. Website: 2024 National Insect Expo
 2: All Events 2024 Expo. Website: All Events 2024 Expo
 3: Events 2 Join. Website: Events 2 Join
 4: Visit Victoria: Website: Visit Victoria - Expo
 5: Australian Tourism Data Warehouse. Website: ATDW
 6: ATDW. Website: 2024 National Insect Expo
 7: AllEvents. Website: Allevents

2023 INSECT EXPO PUBLICITY
 1:  Macedon Ranges Events.17/02.2023: MRSC Events
 2:  Eventbrite 2023 Expo. Website Listing: Listing
 3:  Eventbrite 2023 Expo. Website: 2023 Expo
 4:  AllEvents 2023 Expo. Website: All Events
 5:  My Community Diary. Website: My Community Diary
 6:  Star Weekly 07-06-2023. Article: Big Buzz for Expo
 7:  Australian Tourism Data Warehouse. Website: ATDW
 8:  Victoria 365. Website: Victoria365
 9:  Visit Macedon Ranges. Website: Visit Macedon Ranges
10: C.V.R.I.C FaceBook. Website: Facebook
11: Discover Woodend. Website: Discover Woodend
12: Instagram. Website: Instagram Insect Expo
13: Skoolbag Education Newsletter. Website: Skoolbag
14: Formiculture Review. Website: Formiculture
15: Stay Happening Sunbury. Website: Stay Happening
16: Kyneton Directory. Website: Kyneton Directory
17: Conference Index Org. Website: Conference Index Org
18: Common Times. Website: Common Times
19: Woodend Star August 2023 Article. Website: Woodend Star
20: Woodend Star. Website: Woodend Star Community Diary
21: Arinya Retreat. Website: Arinya Retreat
22: Star Weekly. Website Article: Star Weekly
23: Woodend Star August. Website: Woodend Star
24: Macedon Ranges Shire Environmental eNews. Website: eNews September 
25: Google Events. Website: Google Events
26: Australian Tourism Data Warehouse. Website: ATDW
27: ABC National / Australia All Over with Ian McNamara. (Listen 1:15:40) Website: Australia All Over
28: Star Weekly Article. Website: Insect Expo 23
29. Midland Express Article. Website: National Insect Expo

2022 INSECT EXPO PUBLICITY
 1:  ABC Radio Central Victoria Bendigo: LISTEN
 2:  ABC Radio Central Victoria Breakfast 28/02/22: with Fiona Parker
 3:  ABC Radio Melbourne 774: LISTEN
 4:  ABC Central Victoria 01/03/22: READ
 5:  Star Weekly 16/03/22: READ
 6:  Macedon Ranges Shire Council See&Do. READ
 7:  Midland Express 22/03/22: READ
 8:  Macedon Ranges Shire Council eNEWS. READ
 9:  ABC Radio Central Victoria Breakfast 06/05/22: LISTEN
10: Macedon Ranges Shire Council eNEWS. READ
11: Visit Macedon Ranges MRSC. READ
12: Star Weekly 30/05/22. READ
13: Macedon Ranges Shire Council eNEWS. READ
14: Willow Gisborne. Website: Willow
15: Flophouse. Website: FlopHouse
16: Eventbrite. Website: Eventbrite Events
17: Eventbrite. Website: Listing
18: Visit Melbourne. Website: Listing
19: Instagram. Webpage: Instagram Page
20: The New Woodend Star (July). Website: READ
21: Everi Events. Website: Listing
22: Bendigo Advertiser Article 08/06/22: READ