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Summer
2014/15
maJOR events
Summer
alpine sHiRe
inDiGO sHiRe
Mount Beauty
Dinner Plain
BrightPorepunkah
Mount Buffalo
Chiltern
BeechworthYackandandah
Rutherglen
Myrtleford
nORtH east viCtORia
Harrietville
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FallsCreek
+ Myrtleford Recreation Reserve+ 26 December + 11am – 11pm+ myrtlefordrodeo.com.au+ $22 adults | $15 teens (14–17yrs) $5 children (8–13yrs) $50 family (2 adults, 2 children)
Celebrating the 61st consecutive rodeo, this is a great day out for the whole family. Riders and ropers from all over Australia compete in a bull ride shoot out, as well as a ladies bronco ride and a big screen to provide up close action and replays. No BYO alcohol. Main program starts at 4pm.
+ Bright and surrounds+ Friday 5 December 2014 – Sunday 7 December 2014+ 0407 226 446+ tourofbright.com.au + Cost: Visit the website
This year is the 21st running of the country’s most popular race, made up of three stages, all with stunning scenery that rivals the Tour de France. This year the non-competitive rider can challenge themselves in the Tour Fondo on the same course as the race.
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GOlDen spuRs 61st RODeOm y Rt l e f O R D l i O n s
+ Dederang Race Course+ Saturday 3 January 2015+ 9am – 7pm + 0400 485 084+ countryracing.com.au/dederang-cup + $20 adults kids under 16 free
Celebrating its150th year in the picturesque Kiewa Valley, the Dederang Picnic Races is one of the premier race meets in country Victoria. Attracting spectators from interstate and within the region, the event also raises funds
DeDeRanG piCniC RaCes
pfeiffeR Wines aRt sHOW+ Distillery Road, Wahgunyah+ 27 December – 26 January+ 02 6033 2805+ pfeifferwinesrutherglen.com.au+ Free
A collection of works from local artists who have painted, drawn, sketched or photographed a distinctive winery or wine related scene. All original artworks will be for sale.
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+ Baarmutha Park, Beechworth + Saturday 17 January+ 8.15pm – 10.40pm, gates open 5.30pm+ 1300 366 321+ beechworthonline.com.au+ Cost: From $65.50
Australian Music Events present an evening with David Hobson, Silvie Paladino and Opera Scholars Australia. Supported by the Alpha Sinfonia Orchestra and virtuoso conductor, Guy Noble.
OpeRa in tHe alps
BeeCHWORtH musiC festival 2015
+ Madman’s Gully Amphitheatre, Mayday Hills+ Saturday 24 January + 9am+ 0450 516 360+ beechworthonline.com.au+ Cost: Check the website
Great live music, acts and artists throughout the day and in to the night. Camping available.
RutHeRGlen ROWinG ReGatta
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+ Lake Moodemere, Rutherglen+ Saturday 10 January – 11 January + 8am - 5pm+ 02 6033 0817+ rutherglenvic.com
The Rutherglen Regatta is Australia’s longest running rowing regatta. This popular event at Lake Moodemere west of Rutherglen features two days of rowing with events every three minutes.
+ Chiltern+ Saturday 3 January+ 0411 422 557+ henryhandelrichardsonsociety.org.au+ Free
45th annual celebration of the late author Ethel Florence Richardson pseudonym Henry Handel Richardson. Enjoy the society’s annual oration at Lake View House
HenRy HanDel RiCHaRDsOn4 5 t H a n n ua l B i Rt H Day C e l e B R at i O n O f
+ Big Hill Mountain Bike Park, Mount Beauty+ Saturday 7 February+ 12noon – 10pm+ sweetvalleysounds.com.au
Sweet Valley Sounds promises to deliver a colourful and electric mix of musical entertainment. Families can set up a picnic under the shady trees and relax into a day of chilled out funky music. Local growers, artisan, wine and beer will be sold in a market style area set against the backdrop of the Kiewa Valley.
sWeet valley sOunDs aDventuRe tRavel film festival
+ Bright + Friday 13 February – Sunday 15 February+ 3pm Friday, 4pm Sunday+ 0413 290 047+ adventuretravelfilmfestival.com+ Cost: Various, check the website
Get inspired. Your chance to see the best adventure travel films ever while mixing with fellow travellers and some of Australia’s most exceptional adventurers.
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(WRap) WeekenD+ Beechworth+ Friday 13 February – Sunday 15 February+ 0428 286 556+ beechworthartscouncil.org.au+ Cost: Various
Beechworth Arts Council presents a weekend featuring three days of literary readings, poetry, writing workshops, masterclasses and a host of literary activities.
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+ Bright and surrounds+ Saturday 24 – 25 January + 6.30am Saturday, 8.30pm Sunday+ 0405 223 406+ alpineclassic.com.au+ Cost: Check the website
Australia’s oldest alpine cycling challenge based at picturesque Howitt Park by the ovens river. Choose your challenge, a one day ride (60-320km) or a two-day ride (250km). Families and friends can pass the time at Bonjour Bright, a free festival of activities and entertainment.
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+ Rocky Valley Lake, Falls Creek+ Saturday 24 January - Sunday 25 January+ 03 5758 1202+ fallscreek.com.au+ Cost: Check the website
Escape the heat this Australia Day long weekend and join in the fun at the annual regatta. Spend the day with the family on the shoreline and soak in the excitement. Join a team or start your own – all equipment and training provided.
+ Falls Creek+ Saturday 14 February - Sunday 15 February+ 03 5261 5511+ mountainraid.com.au+ Cost: Check the website
Teams of 4 take on a two day navigational Adventure Race including mountain biking, trail running, trekking and kayaking, in the most amazing adventure playground. If you prefer trail running, the weekend offers 4 different off road runs taking in the fresh mountain air and scenery.
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maRketsBeeCHWoRtH FARMeRS MARketCorner Ford and Church St, Beechworth ~ First Saturday of the month~ 8am – 12.30pmMarket stalls offering a great variety of fresh food and local produce. + 0408 859 282
RutHeRGLen FARMeRS MARket Lions Park, Rutherglen ~ Second Sunday of the month ~ 9am – 12.30pmOver 25 local and regional producers offering an extensive range of fresh local produce for sale that includes seasonable fruit and vegetables.+ 02 6033 6306 + rutherglenvic.com
Mount BeAuty CoMMunity MARketHollands St and kiewa Cresent ~ First Saturday of the month ~ 9am – 2pmA community market featuring a variety of home grown fresh produce, new and used goods and household items, craft stalls, sausage sizzle and much more.+ 03 5754 4097
maRketsyACkAnDAnDAH LionS CLuB CoMMunity MARketWellsford Street ~ third Sunday of the month ~ 9am – 1pmLocal produce, fresh fruit and vegetables, olives and oil production, wine, jam, chutney and much more.+ 0418 122 921
BRiGHt MARketS Howitt Park ~ third Saturday of the month ~ 9am – 1pmMake It, Bake It, Grow It Produce Market. Bring a picnic rug or chair, and enjoy the delicious fare on offer. + 0457 953 586 + brightvictoria.com.au
MyRtLeFoRD CentRAL MARket4-10 Clyde Street ~ every Saturday ~ 9am – 2pmCreating a sustainable future for all by providing greater access to local produce and products. Weekly and monthly stall holders are all from the North East Region. Browse in air-conditioned comfort in summer. + 0427 272 777
MyRtLeFoRD FLeA MARket elgin Street (old school grounds) ~ Second Sunday of the month ~ 8.30am – 12pmSaturday morning market selling a variety of art & craft, fruit & vegetables, books, trash & treasure, cakes, jams & preserves, jewellery, plants, clothing and wood craft. + 03 5727 1417
CHiLteRn MARketSLake View House 18-22 Victoria Street ~ First Sunday of the month ~ 10am – 2pmLocal coffee, fine foods, product, arts, crafts and handmade items.+ 03 5726 1590
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PFeiFFeR’S WineS SuMMeR FARMeRS MARketPfeiffer’s Wines, Wahgunyah ~ Saturday 27 December ~ 9am – 3pmLocal produce, fruit and vegetables, fresh flowers, new plants, hot food and great coffee.+ 02 6033 2805 + pfeifferwines.com.au
MyRtLeFoRD CotteRS MARketJubilee Park ~ 7 December 25 January ~9am – 2pmAn intimate market focusing on locally grown and produced goods. + 0425 752 318+ themyrtlefordfestival.com.au
HARRietViLLe BuSH MARkettavare Park, Harrietville ~ 11 January~ 8am – 1pm A friendly market on the banks of the Ovens River. An excellent variety of quality stalls+ 00400 992 699
yACkAnDAnDAH oLD tiMe DAnCeyackandandah Hall ~ Second Saturday of the month• $7 ($3 for tuesday night practice sessions)Held at the heritage listed Yackandandah Hall, enjoy great company and plenty of dancing. + 02 6027 1266
yACkAnDAnDAH CineMA Public Hall, High Street, yackandandah ~ check the website for dates 7pm • $9 adult | $6 child | $25 family Enjoy a great night out at the movies.+ 02 6027 1077+ yackcinema.com.au
aRts anD CultuRe
StAR tHeAtRe CHiLteRnMain Street, Chiltern ~ Check the website for dates ~ 6.45pm • $15 movie | $28 movie & BBQEnjoy a great night out at the movies. + 03 5726 1358+ crceg.com.au
LiVe MuSiC At BRiGHt BReWeRy121 Great Alpine Road, Bright ~ every Sunday ~ 2pm Kick back at the end of the weekend and enjoy a bit of blues with your beer.+ 03 5755 1301+ brightbrewery.com.au
oPen MiC ARVo At BRiGHt BReWeRy121 Great Alpine Road, Bright ~ First Sunday of the monthDust off your pluckin’ fingers and vocal chords and join in at the open mic. + 03 5755 1301 + brightbrewery.com.au
Mount BeAuty ARt GRouPMount Beauty neighbourhood Centre ~ every thursday ~ 10am – 3pm • $3 (Byo lunch)Come along and try the art group. Experienced or beginner and anywhere in between welcome, qualified tutors available. + 03 5754 1945
tWiLiGHt niGHt MuSiC SeSSionS Boynton’s Feathertop Winery ~ 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 January ~ 5pm – 8pmEnjoy a balmy summer’s evening on the Tuscan style terrace with cruisy tunes, fine wine and delicious food in a picnic style atmosphere. No BYO alcohol. Local transfers available. + 03 5756 2356 + boynton.com.au
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PFeiFFeR WineS ARt SHoWDistillery Road, Wahgunyah ~ 27 December – 26 January An exhibition of work of local artists who have painted, drawn, sketched or photographed a distinctive winery or wine related scene+ 02 6033 2805 + pfeifferwinesrutherglen.com.au
StAnLey neW yeAR’S DAy SPoRtS exHiBitionStanley Athenaeum ~ until 31 JanuaryOpen 2nd Wednesday & 4th Saturday each month10am – 12pm or by appointmentThis exhibition is part of the Beechworth Family Album 2014+ 03 5728 6594+ 03 5728 6702
FooD, Wine AnD BeeR touR AnD tAStinG At BRiGHt BReWeRy121 Great Alpine Road~ every Monday, Friday and Saturday ~ 3pm • $18 p.p includes tastings/ $10 p.p tour onlyCome behind the scenes each week to find out how local ingredients are brewed right in the heart of beautiful Bright. + 03 5755 1301 + brightbrewery.com.au
MuSiC on tHe MuRRAySt Leonards Vineyard, Wahgunyah ~ First Saturday of month and 1, 24 & 25 January ~ 12pm-4pmEnjoy a lazy Saturday afternoon with the family; enjoy fine wine, delicious food and great live music on the lush green grass. No BYO food or drink.+ 1800 021 621+ stleonardswine.com.au
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touR AnD tAStinG At tHe ButteR FACtoRy15 Myrtle Street, Myrtleford ~ every thursday ~ 11am-11.45am • $8 p.pPartake in a guided tour of the factory. Learn how Myrtleford butter is made, the history of the factory and sample different aromatic butters and products made on site. + 03 5752 2300+ thebutterfactory.com.au
HAnDS on ButteR touR 15 Myrtle Street, Myrtleford ~ third Saturday of the month ~ 10.30am-2.30pm • $120 p.pGet hands on making award winning Myrtleford cultured butter, buttermilk ricotta.Lunch and tastings included. Bookings essential – maximum 10. people per tour. + 03 5752 2300+ thebutterfactory.com.au
Mount BoGonG CLAy tARGet CLuB SHootSkiewa Valley Highway, tawonga South ~ First Sunday of the month ~11am start • $30 ladies & veterans | $25 juniors | $15 targets onlyRegistered shooters can compete for events shot on the day. Visitors are most welcome to watch or participate under club supervision. + 0427 498 919
RotaRy Club of bRight WateRslide
Bright ~ december 26 – february 28 ~1pm – 6pm • $1 per rideGreat, affordable fun for the whole family.+ 03 5755 1696+ brightrotary.org.au
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BeeCHWoRtH CARoLS By CAnDLeLiGHttown Hall Gardens ~ Sunday 7 December ~ 7.30pm + 03 5728 3245
CARoLS By tHe CReekPfeiffer Wines, Distillery Road, Wahgunyah ~ Sunday 7 December ~12pm – 4pmEnjoy an afternoon of Christmas ‘pfestivities’ with carols and fun for the whole family. + 02 6033 2805 + pfeifferwinesrutherglen.com.au
RutHeRGLen CARoLS By CAnDLeLiGHtLions Park ~ Friday 12 December ~ from 6pm Kids special time singing, sausage sizzle and Santa. Traditional carols from 8.30pm.+ 02 6032 9015
yACkAnDAnDAH CARoLS By CAnDLeLiGHtMemorial Gardens ~ Wednesday 17 December ~ from 6pmLions Club BBQ with carols commencing at 7.30pm. + 02 6027 1216
CHiLteRn CARoL SeRViCeSound Shell, Martin Park ~ Friday 19 December ~ from 6pmBBQ tea with pre-carols entertainment with traditional carols from 7pm. + 03 5726 1816
BRiGHt CHRiStMAS CARoLSHowitt Park ~ Saturday 20 DecemberEnjoy traditional Christmas Carols in the park. + visitbright.com.au
CARoLS in tHe ALPSDinner Plain ~ Saturday 20 December ~ from 6pmRelax in the alps with traditional Christmas Carols.+ visitdinnerplain.com.au
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1 A night with Brian Cook – Success in Corporate Leadership ~ Porepunkah + boynton.com.au
1 - 2 Great Victorian Bike Ride ~ Bright + bicyclenetwork.com.au
1 - 31 Algernon Hall Photograph exhibition, Burke Museum ~ Beechworth + burkemuseum.com.au
5 - 7 tour of Bright & tour Fondo ~ Bright and surrounds + tourofbright.com.au
6 Beechworth Farmers Markets ~ Beechworth + 0408 859 282
6 Music on the Murray at St Leonards Vineyard ~ Wahgunyah
+ stleonardswine.com.au
6 Ladies Day out ~ Porepunkah + boynton.com.au
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Summer6 - 17 Beechworth Community Christmas Celebration “twelve days of Christmas” ~ Beechworth + 0428 565 195
7 Chiltern Markets ~ Chiltern + 03 5726 1590
7 Beechworth Carols by Candlelight ~ Beechworth + 03 5728 3245
7 Carols by the Creek ~ Wahgunyah + pfeifferwinesrutherglen.com.au
12 Rutherglen Carols by Candlelight ~ Rutherglen + 02 6032 9015
13 yackandandah old time Dance ~ yackandandah + 02 6027 1266
14 Rutherglen Farmers Market ~ Rutherglen + 02 6033 6306
17 yackandandah Carols by Candlelight ~ yackandandah + 02 6027 1216
19 Chiltern Carols Service ~ Chiltern + 03 5726 1816
20 Bright Christmas Carols ~ Bright + visitbright.com.au
21 Lions Club Community Market ~ yackandandah + 0418 122 921
17 yackandandah Carols by Candlelight ~ yackandandah + 02 6027 1216
19 Chiltern Carols Service ~ Chiltern + 03 5726 1816
26 Myrtleford Lions Golden Spurs 61st Rodeo ~ Myrtleford
+ visitmymyrtleford.com/events
27 Pfeiffer Summer Farmers Market ~ Rutherglen + pfeifferwinesrutherglen.com.au
27 - 26 Jan Pfeiffer Wines Art Show ~ Wahgunyah + pfeifferwinesrutherglen.com.au
28 Gapsted Wine Sale ~ Myrtleford + gapstedwines.com.au
28 Rotary Club of Bright’s Music in the Park ~ Bright + visitbright.com.au
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24 Live Music on the Murray at St Leonards Vineyard
~ Wahgunyah + stleonardswine.com.au
24 Beechworth Music Festival 2015 ~ Beechworth + beechworthmusicfestival.com
24 - 26 Audax Alpine Classic ~ Bright and surrounds + alpineclassic.com.au
25 Live Music on the Murray at St Leonards Vineyard ~ Wahgunyah + stleonardswine.com.au
25 Rotary Club of Bright’s Music in the Park ~ Bright + visitbright.com.au
25 Australia Day Lunch ~ Porepunkah + brightrotary.org.au
26 Australia Day Breakfast Celebrations ~ Bright, Myrtleford, Mt Beauty + alpineshire.vic.gov.au
25 Australia Day Celebrations ~ indigo Shire + indigoshire.vic.gov.au +
31-1 FeB Cool Summer Festival ~ Dinner Plain + visitdinnerplain.com.au
31 Jan - 1 Cool Summer Festival ~ Dinner Plain + visitdinnerplain.com.au
31 Jan - 1 Cool Summer Festival ~ Dinner Plain + visitdinnerplain.com.au
1 Gravity 12 Hour Mountain Bike enduro ~ Bright + gravity12hour.com
1 - 28 Algernon Hall Photograph exhibition, Burke Museum ~ Beechworth + burkemuseum.com.au
6 - 9 the Highlights of Mount Buffalo national park ~ Mount Buffalo + hendonistichiking.com.au
1 Live Music on the Murray at St Leonards Vineyard~ Wahgunyah + stleonardswine.com.au
1 -31 Algernon Hall Photograph exhibition, Burke Museum ~ Beechworth + bburkemuseum.com.au
2 Myrtleford Bush Market ~ Myrtleford + visitmymyrtleford.com
3 new year Rotary twilight Market ~ Bright + brightrotary.org.au
3 45th Annual Birthday Celebration of Henry Handel Richardson ~ Chiltern + henryhandelrichardsonsociety.org.au
3 Beechworth Farmers Market ~ Beechworth + 0408 859 282
3 Dederang Picnic Races ~ Dederang + countryracing.com.au/dederang-cup
3 Beechworth Rodeo ~ Beechworth + 0409 567 105
4 Rotary Club of Bright’s Music in the Park ~ Bright + visitbright.com.au
7 - 13 Bright Paragliding open ~ Bright + brightopen.org
9 - 18 Harrietville Music Camp ~ Harrietville + whitehorseorchestra.org.au
10 Picnic in the Vineyard with Live Music ~ Porepunkah + ringerreef.com.au
10 - 11 Murray Rowing Association’s Rutherglen Rowing Regatta ~ Rutherglen + 02 6033 0817
17 opera in the Alps ~ Beechworth + beechworthonline.com.au
18 Lions Club Community Market ~ yackandandah + 0418 122 921
18 Rotary Club of Bright’s Music in the Park ~ Bright + visitbright.com.au
19 Angus Stewart Wildflowers and Wine ~ Porepunkah + boynton.com.au
23 - 25 Bonjour Bright ~ Bright + bonjourbright.com.au
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6 - 9 the Highlights of Mount Buffalo national Park ~ Mount Buffalo + hedonistichiking.com.au/highlights-mount-buffalo-national-park
Live Music on the Murray at St Leonards Vineyard ~ Wahgunyah + stleonardswine.com.au
7 Live Music on the Murray at St Leonards Vineyard ~ Wahgunyah + stleonardswine.com.au
7 Beechworth Farmers Market ~ Beechworth + 0407 859 282
7 Sweet Valley Sounds ~ Mount Beauty + sweetvalleysounds.com.au
8 Rutherglen Farmers Market ~ Rutherglen + rutherglenvic.com
9 Make Sushi, Drink Wine ~ Porepunkah + boynton.com.au
7 Meet the Winemaker-Bruce Holms ~ Porepunkah + sringerreef.com.a
13 - 15 Writers, Readers and Poets Weekend ~ Beechworth + beechworthartscouncil.org.au
13 - 15 Adventure travel Film Festival~ Bright + adventuretravelfilmfestival.com
14 yackandandah old time Dance ~ yackandandah + 02 6027 1266
15 Lions Club Community Market ~ yackandandah + 0418 122 921
15 Summer Long Lunch ~ Porepunkah + Boynton.com.au
15 Star theatre Australian Classic Movie night ~ Chiltern + crceg.com.au
20 - 22 italian Food and Wine Weekend ~ Bright
+ hhedonistichiking.com.au/italian-food-wine-weekend
27 - 1 maR Rutherglen Dance Festival ~ Rutherglen + rutherglenvic.com
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Information in this program was correct at the time of printing and may change without notice. The publisher accepts no responsibility for mistakes or omissions.
tHe MyRtLeFoRD FeStiVAL 5 - 9 MARCH
tASteS oF RutHeRGLen 7 - 8 MARCH
yACkAnDAnDAH FoLk FeStiVAL 20 - 22 MARCH
GoLDen HoRSeSHoeS FeStiVAL BeeCHWoRtH 5 APRiL
DinneR PLAin GeeBunG PoLo 5 APRiL
BuFFALo StAMPeDe BRiGHt 10 - 12 APRiL
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Scan to view Indigo Shire’s festivals & events visitOR infORmatiOn CentResTo find out more about staying and playing in North East Victoria contact our friendly Visitor Information Centre staff:
Beechworth 1300 366 321visit_beechworth@indigoshire.vic.gov.auwww.beechworthonline.com.au
Bright1800 111 885alpinevic@alpineshire.vic.gov.auwww.visitbrightandsurrounds.com.au
Chiltern(03) 5726 [email protected]
Mount Beauty(03) 5755 0596mtbeautyvic@alpineshire.vic.gov.auwww.visitbrightandsurrounds.com.au
Myrtleford (03) 5755 0514myrtlefordvic@alpineshire.vic.gov.auwww.visitbrightandsurrounds.com.au
Rutherglen1800 622 [email protected]
yackandandah(02) 6027 [email protected]
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