MELBOURNE · time for Buttonfest, an annual exhibition and sales day presented by the Victorian Button Collectors Club. Buttonfest is a celebration of all things buttons, providing a unique opportunity to see, buy, collect and marvel at buttons and button paraphernalia from the 19th century to the present day.

a highlight of Buttonfest will be the antique button displays, featuring a dazzling array of buttons and related items made from all manner of materials including precious metals, mother-of-pearl, enamel, tortoiseshell, bakelite, glass, organic materials and early plastics. button collectors will be on hand to answer general queries and help further your knowledge.

saturday 15th october

9am to 3.30pm
Burwood Heights Uniting Church (map)

entry fee: $3