Small Markets - Monthly
First Saturday - Mt Beauty Market (Holland St) ph 03 5754 4097
Second Saturday - Flea Market Myrtleford (Elgin St)
Third Saturday - Bright Market (Elgin St) 03 5755 1696
Winter Events 2008
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Mt Buffalo Winter Program from June 28th - August 31
Mt Buffalo Activities & Facilities On Offer
- Tobogganing at Dingo Dell. 7 days a week 9.am-4pm
- Tube lift: Dingo Dell: Weekends: 10.00am-4.00pm
- Dingo Dell Day Visitor Centre; Toilets & large heated public area Open 7 days a week 9.am-4pm
- Café: Open 7 days a week 9.30am-4pm at Dingo Dell
- Cross Country Sking: Cresta Valley; Toilets and day shelter in carpark
- Snow Shoe Nature Tours: Saturdays 1pm: August 16, 23 & 30th. Book on 57 562 328 . Will also conduct tours if sufficient numbers outside of this time; please ring for enquiries.
- Entry per car: $10.30
Note; Updates on www.ski.com.au or www.vicsnowreport.com.au or
August 2008
Sundays Live Music Bright Brewery
What’s On – 5 Star Adventure Tours Ph: 5755 5100
See spectacular new website www.5staradventure.com.au
Shop 3, 104 Gavan Street (opposite Bright Brewery)
Transfers to Mt Hotham, Dinner Plain, Mt Buffalo :
Transfers throughout the whole Week : Snow, snow, snow :
Well the snow is fantastic – great coverage - travel with us to enjoy snow sightseeing, skiing, snowboarding and snow play. There is so much to do up there – cafés , shopping, watch the kids frolic in the snow and feel the great Alpine Snow atmosphere.
Depart : 8.00am departure from the TOUR DESK shop – please let us know if you have children booked into
lessons as we will have to depart earlier.
Return : Whenever everyone is ready to come home.
Included : Return Transfers only – gate entry is not included.
Bring : Wear layers of warm clothes – remember, snow is wet so come in clothes that are suitable to your chosen activities
Price : $50pp for transfers. If you want a personal guide in the Landcruiser for the day, it is $85pp – minimum 4 guests.
Cobbler : Highest Waterfalls in Victoria : Tuesday, 26th August :
A fantastic 4WD through the Alpine National Park – the falls will be spectacular with all the Winter precipitation. Once we reach the picturesque Lake Cobbler, take a mountain walk to the cascading waterfalls. Incredible photographic opportunities of the falls and surrounding ranges – then come back to the lake for a delicious SIT DOWN lunch and wines.
Depart : 8.30am from the TOUR DESK shop
Return : 5.00pm
Included : Morning tea of hot scones, jam and cream, espresso coffee and tea selection. Lunch served overlooking the lake – a 5 Star gourmet lunch with cool climate wines.
Bring : Your camera, warm jacket, comfortable walking shoes and personal drinking water
Price : $145pp
Day Tour to Paradise Falls : Wednesday, 27th August :
This is one of our favorite journeys. We travel into the King Valley to a regional icon of our area – see the waterfalls spilling from most unique rock formations of conglomerate rock. Take short walks to both the large Falls and then let Daniel lead you to see the small Falls. Learn from Daniel how to get the most from your photographic shots. And then we travel onto Station Creek Winery where you can buy your lunch of delicious regional dishes, served in the warmth of their cellar door. Have a wine tasting while you are there.
Depart : 8.30am departure from the TOUR DESK shop
Return : 4.30pm
Included : Morning Tea / Espresso Coffee / Hot Scones, Jam and Cream-
Bring : Wear clothes that you’re happy to walk in, bring a coat/jacket just in case, comfy walking shoes and personal drinking water
Price : $105pp
Day Tour to see the Snow, Gold and Wine : Thursday, 28th August :
Journey to the snow fields of Hotham and Dinner Plain. Then down to the gold era of 1854 in Omeo - take a tour of the old Court House and Gaol; then onto King Cassilis (now there is an interesting place) and Mt Markey Winery. A diversity of cultural experiences. And we prepare a gourmet lunch for you to have at the winery.
Depart : 8.30am departure from the TOUR DESK shop
Return : 5:00pm
Included : Morning Tea / Espresso Coffee / Hot Scones
Bring : Wear clothes that you’re happy to walk in, bring a coat/jacket just in case, comfy walking shoes and personal drinking water
Price : $135pp
Friday 29th August Full Day Brewery Trail Tour Alpine Valley Tours
Departing at 9.30am, returning at approx 5pm
Cost $140pp including all tastings Ph: 03 5750 1931
www.alpinevalleytours.com.au
Hoppet Night Sprints - Falls Creek
Date: 28 August 2008
Venue: Village Bowl - Falls Creek
Contact Details: (03) 5754 1045 www.hoppet.com.au
Watch the world's best cross country racers compete in the Village Bowl.
Mim Sodergrens Women's Program - Falls Creek
Date: 29 - 31 August 2008
Venue: Falls Creek
Contact Details: 1800 232 557
Hand-picked women instructors give women the chance to improve their skills and overcome their fears in a comfortable and caring environment.
Kangaroo Hoppet - International Nordic Race
Date: 30 August 2008
Venue: Falls Creek
Contact Details: 03 5754 1045 or www.hoppet.com.au
Race 1 of the World Loppet Series - the largest international ski event in the southern hemisphere! This is Australia's premier long distance cross country ski race attracting the best competitors from Australia and around the World.
Spring Events 2008
September 2008
Hotham Winter Triathlon
Date: Early September 2008Venue: Dinner Plain
Contact Details: 1800 354 545 (Hotham Reservations Centre) or www.hotham.com.au/tri
The Hotham Winter Triathlon is the first winter triathlon to be staged in Australia. The race format will include a run, mountain bike and cross-country ski on a course winding through Dinner Plain and the surrounding National Park
Alpine 4x4 Challenge
Date: Mid September 2008Venue: Cobungra Station (near Dinner Plain)
Contact Details: Phone: 03 9725 3806 Fax: 03 9723 2022 Email: info@alpine4x4challenge.com Website: www.alpine4x4challenge.com
Dinner Plain, will again host the Alpine 4x4 Challenge, a winter 4x4 team-based event where highly modified four wheel drive vehicles compete over four days in the rugged Victorian HIgh Country. The event is unique to Australia and being so close to Melbourne is already popular with four wheel drive enthusiasts. Watch Australia’s best four wheel drivers tackle vertical ascents, crawl down steep inclines and of course make their way through bottomless bog holes.
Australian Secondary Schools Snowsports Team Championships
Date: 3 - 5 September 2008Venue: Falls Creek
Contact Details: 1800 231557 www.FallsInfo@fallscreek.com.au
Annual competition for schools that have skiing and/or snowboarding as part of their program.
Mt Beauty Community Market (small)
Date: 6 September 2008Venue: Hollonds Street, Mt Beauty
Contact Details: 5754 4097
Flea Market Myrtleford (small)
Date: 13 September 2008Venue: Elgin Street, Myrtleford
Bright Market (small)
Date: 20 September 2008Venue: Burke Street, Bright
Carrera Qld Championships & Qld School Championships
Date: 25 September 2008
Venue: Falls Creek
Contact Details: 1800 231 557 FallsInfo@fallscreek.com.au
Big day of racing for all the Queensland schools at Falls Creek.
October 2008
Bright High Country Endurance Ride
Date: Early October
Venue: Bright
Contact Details: 03 5750 1030
Fine Arts Exhibition & Sale
Date: Late Oct-Early Nov 2008
Venue: Bright Art Gallery
Contact Details: 03 5750 1660
Mt Beauty Community Market (small)
Date: 4 October 2008
Venue: Hollonds Street, Mt Beauty
Flea Market Myrtleford (small)
Date: 11 October 2008
Venue: Elgin Road Myrtleford
Bright Market (Small)
Date: 18 October 2008
Venue: Burke Street, Bright
Bright Spring Festival
www.brightspringfestival.com.au
Date: 25 October - 3 November 2008
Venue: Bright and Surrounds
Contact Details: 03 57 551 465 or click here for the website
Main Atrractions;
Open Gardens through out the festival
Oct 20 – Nov 4 Decorative Arts Exhibition & Sales - Bright art Gallery
Oct 25 Festival Play - 8pm - The Dame on the $10 Note, A Celebration of Dame Mary Gilmore, Written & Performed by Beverly Dunn
Oct 25 Sustainable Expo – Key note Speaker TBA
Nov 2 Australian & International Short Film Festival
Family Bike ride with free BBQ lunch TBA
Nov 1 Grand Fireworks Spectacular & Concert
Nov 1 – Alpine Four Peaks Climb www.brightvic.com/alpineclimb
Nov 3 Monster Rotary Street Market
Myrtleford Agricultural Show
Date: 25 October 2008
Venue: Myrtleford Show Grounds
Contact Details: Contact Secretary Cherrill Powell on 03 57 522 608
We have all our usual great events … Dog Jumping and Animal Nursery Cattle, Poultry Wood Chopping & Whip Cracking Chickens, Pigeons & Budgerigars Miss Show Girls & Mr. Tiny Tott Horse events Highland Dancing Scarecrow Competitions and a host of Pavilion exhibitions including wine, farm produce, horticulture, arts & craft & cooking
Mitta Mitta to Mount Beauty Mountain Bike Challenge
Date: 26 October 2008
Venue: Mitta Mitta to Mount Beauty
Contact Details: Contact Peter Panozzo on 03 5754 1231 or www.tmb.org.au
55km via Scrubby Creek & Trappers Gap 18km bitumen & 37km dirt road with a climb of 840m and a descent of 740m
Mitta Mitta to Mount Beauty Mountain Bike Challenge (October)
This 55km cross country endurance event through the Alpine High Country will test the strength and will of competitors. Mount Beauty, Ph (03) 5754 4405
November 2008
Bright Spring Festival detailed above continues
1-4 Nov Alpine 4 Peals Climb - first week in November Ph (03) 5755 1507
The Bright Alpine Climb, also known as the Four Peaks Climb, started in 1979 to get walkers into the hills to enjoy of the superb scenery the area has to offer.Runners have joined the climbers and have added excitement to the event.
Many Olympians use the event for conditioning.Some famous athletes have won. Paul Crake is a 4 time winner. He is a world mountain champion and has won the Rialto Stair Chase and is a record holder for the empire State Building Chase. Greg Mandile has won the Otway Classic. Lavinia Petrie, another joint winner has held the Australasian record for the 50 mile, 50 km, 30 mile, 40 mile and also the 6 hour event.
The run is for all ages. ….. Trophies for all divisions if numbers suffice from... under 15 to 65 plus. Everyone with a 4 day ticket can win from a prize pool of over $5,000. Food supplied free on day 1, 2 and 3
Note
There are no lifts back from Mt Buffalo
Please try to arrange your lift back from Mt Hotham
Taking in Mystic Hill on Saturday, Mount Feathertop on Sunday, Mount Hotham on Monday and Mount Buffalo on Tuesday. 7.30am start. Adults $10 or $5 per day Juniors $5 or $2 per day
Contact Details: 03 5755 1507
No 1 Grand Fireworks Spectacular and Concert - great for all ages
Venue: Bright Football Oval, Coronation Avenue, Bright
Contact Details: 03 575 1465 or www.brightspringfestival.com.au
Bands, Performers, Fairground Rides, Children's Entertainment, Food Stalls and Wine Tasting. Adults and teenagers $5 5-12 years $2 Fireworks at dusk
Nov 2 Australian & International Short Film Festival
Nov 3 Monster Rotary Street Market (100's of stalls in the main street)
Contact Details: 03 57 55 1696
Film Day for the Lions Club
Date: Early November
Venue: Bright community Centre
Contact Details: Bright Lions Club 57501366
Three Films Showing thoughout the day 10.30 AM tba 2.30 PM tba 7.30 PM tba Only $5.00 per person Popcorn, lollies, chocolates, drinks for sale on the day.
Omeo and District Agricultural Show
Date: Mid November
Venue: Omeo Recreation Reserve
Contact Details: Contact: Rosemary Fitzgerald on 03 5159 1536
Show jumping, Horse events, Shearing competition, Animal Nursery, Pet competition, Best Ute Competition, Wood chop, Pavilion competitions, and fun day for all the family. Time: 9.00am
Movie by Moonlight - Gapsted Winery
Date: Late November
Venue: Gapsted Wines (near Myrtleford)
Contact Details: 03 5751 1383 or www.gapstedwines.com.au
Mount Beauty & District Community Band Annual Gala Concert
Date: Late November 2008
Venue: Mount Beauty Community Centre
Contact Details: Mary Pike, kpike@westnet.com.au
2 hours of fun entertainment from our local Community Band, featuring a wide range of musical styles. $5.00 Admission per adult, light supper provided
Mt Beauty Community Markets (small)
Date: 1 November 2008 9am - 2pm
Venue: Hollonds Street, Mt Beauty
Hot Rod Weekend 2nd weekend in November
Date: 8 - 9 November 2008
Venue: Bright, Pioneer Park & Surrounds
Contact Details: 0404 225 860 or click here for the website
Many hundreds of restored hot rods on show and cruizing around the surrounding towns.
Not for the faint hearted, this weekend sees a huge gathering of street rods from across the east coast in Bright to strut their stuff. A Show & Shine competition, vehicle displays and parades offer lots of opportunities for visitors to see these magnificent street rods. Ph 0418 575 885
www.brightvic.com/brightrodrun
Flea Market Myrtleford (small)
Date: 8 November 2008
Venue: Elgin Street, Myrtleford
Bright Market
Date: 15 November 2008
Venue: Burke Street, Bright
Harrietville Blue Grass & Traditional Country Music Convention (Nov 13-16)
A low key event for the avid blue grass fan; jam sessions, workshops and performances from some of the top names in the game
Venue: Harrietville
Contact Details: 03 5368 6888
The annual festival - November at Harrietville, Victoria. Pickin' At The Piggery presents from the USA - Dan Paisley and the Southern Grass bluegrass band, PLUS old time fiddle banjo and guitar guests, and a multitude of bluegrass and old time musicians from all over Australia.
Great Victorian Bike Ride!
www.visitmyrtleford.com.au/gvbr.htm
Summer 2008/2009
December 2008
| Tour of Bright | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Bright Contact Details: 03 5756 2403 or www.tourofbright.com.au Cycle Race | ||
| Carols by Candlelight at Mount Beauty | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Kiewa Crescent, Mt Beauty Contact Details: 03 5754 4999 Christmas Carols at 7.30om with a sausage sizzle before from 6.30pm | ||
| Carols in the Vines | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Gapsted Wines, Great Alpine Road, Gapsted Contact Details: Michelle Hall 0434 219556 FREE EVENT Carols featuring the National Boys Choir of Australia. Bring a blanket or chair. | ||
| Carols at the Gallery | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Bright Contact Details: 5750 1660 Concert by the Bright Singers | ||
| Concert at Our Lady of the Snows | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, Coronation St, Bright Contact Details: 5750 1660 Concert by the Bright Singers | ||
| Christmas Carols in the Country - Wandiligong | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Wandiligong Contact Details: 5755 1331 Christmas Carols | ||
| Mt Beauty Markets | ||
| Date: 6 December 2007 Venue: Hollonds Street, Mt Beauty Contact Details: 5754 4097 Monthly Markets | ||
| Flea Market Myrtleford | ||
| Date: 13 December 2008 from 9am Venue: Elgin Street, Myrtleford Monthly Flea Market | ||
| Bright Markets | ||
| Date: 20 December 2008 - from 9am Venue: Burke Street, Bright Monthly Markets | ||
| Christmas Eve Carols at Falls Creek | ||
| Date: tbc - Christmas Eve from 6.30pm Venue: In the Bowl at Falls Creek Contact Details: 03 5758 3488 or www.fallscreek.com.au Christmas Carols | ||
| Carols by Candlelight at the Bright Sound Shell | ||
| Date: tba - Christmas Eve from 7pm Venue: Sound Shell, Howitt Park, Bright Contact Details: 03 5750 1297 Christmas Carols | ||
| Myrtleford Golden Spurs Rodeo | ||
| Date: tbc - Boxing Day 2008 5pm till late Venue: Myrtleford Recreation Reserve, Yackandandah Road, Myrtleford Contact Details: 0419 421 763 / 5752 1250 Annual rodeo full of events for the whole family. Golden Spurs and $10,000 prize money has been put up for grabs for cowboys across Australia brave enough to ride "Happy" Gills AKUBRA INSANITY and HARD CASH! Inaugural ute push and contry music from Rebecca Lee Nye - voted Victorias No 1 female vocalist 2007. ALL profits fo back to the community. Adults $18, Student/Concession $10 Children 8 - 14 yrs $5, Family (2+2) $40 | ||
| Skate Session - Falls Creek | ||
| Date: tbc - Boxing Day 2008 6.30pm - 8pm Venue: Village Bowl Skate Park, Falls Creek Contact Details: 5758 3734 www.fallscreek.com.au Expression Session! | ||
| Sunset Tour - Mt McKay | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Meet at Falls Creek Resport Mgmt Day Shelter Contact Details: 5758 3734 www.fallscreek.com.au Includes canapes & drinks. $25 per person. Bookings Essential | ||
| Summer in the Alps - Parks Victoria Free Activities | ||
| Date: tba - 2008 Venue: Mt Buffalo National Park Contact Details: Parks Victoria 131963 www.parkweb.vic.gov.au Mt Buffalo Entrance 5756 2328 Join Parks Victoria Rangers for a summer program of activities - they're fun and informative! You'll enjoy Ranger-guided activities every day from 27 December through to 24 January 2008. Activities are FREE and suitable for the whole family however children must be accompanied by an adult. Activities include: Baclwall Bogs, Indigenous Art, Capture Buffalo Recoving, Burnt to Life, Water Watch 'A Bugs Life', Mahomets Tomb, Nocturnal Possum Prowl, Meet the Ranger 7 Story time, Tools of the Past. Junior Ranger, Campfire Night, Keeping the Bush beautiful and Weather Water & Wildlife Slide Show. | ||
| Falls Creek Summer Kids Club | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Falls Creek Contact Details: 03 5758 3734 or www.fallscreek.com.au Activities for kids 6 - 14: Draw & Explore, Story-time, Tree Planting, Disco, Adventure Games, Discovery Walk, Cookie Decorating. Bookings Essentia as numbers limited. | ||
| Great Alpine Road Rallye - Dinner Plain | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Dinner Plain Hotel Contact Details: 02 6581 4595 or www.visitdinnerplain.com 0414 747 867 drive.country@bigpond.com The Great Alpine Road Rallye caters for experienced and newcomers with the choice of Challenge navigation and Country Drive touring. Ideal for classy and classic motoring enthusiasts. CAMS competition licences are required for all crew members and can be arranged through the event organisers. Awards presentations at Dinenr Plains signalthe countdown to the new year. | ||
| Summit Chairlift Operating - Falls Creek | ||
| Date: tba 2008 10am - 3pm Venue: Village Bowl, Falls Creek Contact Details: 03 5758 3224 or www.fallscreek.com.au Adults $10 Return, Full Day $15 Perfect for walks and mountain biking. | ||
| Scenic Chairlift Operating - Mt Hotham | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Mount Hotham Contact Details: 03 5759 4444 or www.hotham.com.au Some argue it is the most scenic chairlift ride in the country, right up to an altitide of 1845metres | ||
| Movie by Moonlight - Gapsted | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Gapsted Wines (near Myrtleford) Contact Details: 03 5751 1383 - Booking Essential www.gapstedwines.com.au Walt Disney presents “Game Plan” Starring Dwaye “The Rock” Johnson – Rated PG Gates open at 6pm and movie starts at dusk. Guests are welcome to bring a picnic and blanket, or they can pre-order a Gapsted Gourmet Hamper. Gapsted Wines available for purchase all evening. (Strictly no BYO) $15 per car and bookings essential, please call Gapsted Wines on (03) 57511383. | ||
| Sunset Tour - Mt Mckay | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Village Bowl, Falls Creek Contact Details: 5758 3734 Includes canapes & drinks $25pp. Bookings essential. | ||
| Outdoor Cinema Falls Creek | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Village Bowl, Falls Creek Contact Details: 5758 3734 Outdoor Cinema - FREE | ||
| Behind the Scenes Resort Tour - Falls Creek | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Village Bowl - Falls Creek Contact Details: 5758 3734 Bookings Essential | ||
| Alpine Night Sky Tour - Falls Creek | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Malls Creek Mgmt Day Shelter Contact Details: 5758 3734 Bring binoculars and torch | ||
| Music Concert - Bright | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Sound Shell, Howitt Park, Bright Contact Details: 5750 1297 Music Concert at Bright | ||
| New Year at Milch Cafe, Falls Creek | ||
| Date: tbc 2008 Venue: Milch Cafe, Falls Creek Contact Details: 5758 3407 Live music with Jo Ellis and Mark Featherstone. 7pm - late. Five Course Set Menu - Adults $79, Children $35. Includes glass of champagne on arrival. Booking Essential. | ||
| Historic Huts Guided Walk - Falls Creek | ||
| Date: tba 2008 Venue: Gully Info Centre, Falls Creek Contact Details: 5758 3734 Guided Walk to see some historic cattlemans hits. Age restrictions apply. $35pp Bookings Essential. January 09 | ||
| New Years Eve under the stars - Wandiligong | ||
| Date: tbc - New Years Eve 2008 Venue: Wandiligong New Years Eve Celebrations | ||
Parks Victoria Summer Program (Alpine & Mt Buffalo National Parks)
An extensive range of fun and informative activities including history and heritage walks through the Parks. Ph 13 19 63"Golden Spurs" Rodeo (Boxing Day)
The action will be hot at Myrtleford's annual rodeo with some of Australia's best riders on show. The program is full of exciting events for the whole family. Myrtleford, Ph (03) 5752 1250January 09
Dederang Picnic Races (3rd January 40 minutes from Bright)
A traditional country race day full of fun and activity for everyone. Dederang, Ph (03) 0409 289 411. 40 minutes away in Kiewa Valley. $10 admission. www.dederangraceclub.com.auBogong Cup Hang Gliding (January)
10 days of action, watch gliders from Australia & the world compete. See the spectacular colours of the gliders around Victoria's highest peak. Mt Beauty, Ph (03) 5750 1507“A Taste of Falls Creek” (January)
Falls Creek's popular fine food, wine and music festival is a feast for the senses. Wine tastings, live music and a wide variety of gourmet food stalls. Falls Creek, Ph 1800 033 079. 45 minutes from Bright.Alpine Valleys Gourmet Weekend (January 9 - 10)
On Saturday, at the “Taste the Valleys” Festival, enjoy real high-altitude wines, an array of mouth-watering dishes, cooking demonstrations and a medley of live jazz and Irish music on the leafy banks of the Ovens River. On Sunday, the wineries, restaurants and farm gates open their doors to welcome visitors to a range of special events. Bright & surrounds, Ph 1800 991 044Phoenix Cup (January)
The Phoenix Cup is the most exciting Masquerade event in Australia. Paragliders fly in amazing costumes from Mystic Launch & create spectacular displays for spectators at the landing site. Bright, Ph (03) 9647 2240Audax Alpine Classic Bike Ride (January - Saturday 25th)
The most popular ride on the calendar. It ventures through some of the most spectacular and challenging countryside in the Alpine region of Victoria. Bright & surrounds, Ph 0500 800 334Mile High Tennis Tournament (February)
The tennis social event that should be on everyone's calendar. Falls Creek, Ph (03) 5758 3490. 45 minutes from Bright.Paragliding Championships (February)
An eight day competition not for the faint-hearted. Alternates each year from the Victorian championships to the National Titles. Bright, Ph (03) 5755 1753