Vinyl lovers, collectors, and curious music fans rejoice: Wang's Big Record Fair is back for its second year, promising an even bigger dig through thousands of records and CDs.
Hosted by No.49 Record Bar, the event will run this weekend, 1-2 November, at the Wangaratta Club, 4 Victoria Parade, coinciding with the iconic Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues.
Organiser Ben Nyman said they have 11 local and interstate vendors bringing records and CDs to sell.
"There’ll be around 20,000 records and CDs covering every genre you can imagine," he said.
"It’s going to be packed.”
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The fair will run 10am–6pm Saturday and 10am–4pm Sunday, offering a treasure trove for collectors and casual browsers alike.
Whether you're hunting for rare pressings, classic albums, or just starting your vinyl journey, there’s something for everyone.
Ben said the event is open to all ages.
“We’re inclusive, accessible, with parking on site and accepting both cash and card.”
Last year’s inaugural event drew an estimated 400 attendees, and with buzz already building on social media, this year is expected to be even bigger.
“Last year was massive,” Ben said.
“We had to spread it across two rooms, the response was incredible.”
The timing of the fair is no coincidence.
Ben said they chose to run on the same weekend as the jazz festival because there are already music lovers in town.
“It’s a great crossover of interests," he said.
"People can come for the jazz and stay for the vinyl."
With vinyl and CD collecting seeing a resurgence in recent years, Ben said the fair is part of a broader revival.
“There’s been a real return to physical media, with people boycotting streaming services," he said.
"Even current artists are releasing on vinyl again.
"It’s great to see.”
Whether you're a seasoned collector or just curious, Wang's Big Record Fair is a must-visit event this weekend.
