Start: 09:00 AM, Friday 18 May
Beechworth, Vic, 3747
High Country Harvest (New Event) Regional program of food & wine events which include the Harvest Celebration of Beechworth on the weekend Friday 18 & Saturday 19 May, concluding with La Fiera in Myrtleford on the weekend Saturday 26 & Sunday 27 May. The High Country Harvest will include lots of regional events including a whole program Rutherglen will be putting on. Details and details to be confirmed.
Start: 12:00 PM, Friday 18 May
Wahgunyah, Vic, 3687
To celebrate the High Country Harvest, Pfeiffer Wines and The Pickled Sisters Café have teamed together to bring you a delicious harvest experience. Surrounded by the gorgeous colours of autumn enjoy a Harvest Hamper in our picturesque winery grounds or on our historic timber bridge overlooking the idyllic Sunday Creek. Each Harvest Hamper will include a gourmet array of goodies including cured meats, smoked fish, heavenly homemade terrine and chutney, delectable cheeses, local olives, pickled and roasted vegetables plus fresh, crusty white bread, something sweet to finish and two complimentary glasses of “pfine” Pfeiffer wine.12noon – 3pm everyday, $75 per hamper (Feeds 2 people. Modifications to hampers not permitted). 24 hours notice required.
Start: 09:00 AM, Saturday 19 May
Beechworth, Vic, 3747
Kathryn Chivers
04 28 28 2968 or 03 57 28 2968
Food, refreshments and music. Great variety of handmade products. Location to be confirmed.
Start: 09:00 AM, Saturday 19 May
Beechworth, Vic, 3747
Celebrating the end of the harvest season. Enjoy the gastronomic delights from the wineries, local restaurants, fruit and vegetable producers. Details of the event to be confirmed.
Start: 11:00 AM, Saturday 19 May
Address: Rutherglen Wine Experience
Rutherglen, Vic, 3685
Lennie Lister
1800 622871 for bookings and information.
A cycling adventure set in the glorious north-east. Calling all chaps, dandies and bon vivants, join us for a weekend of cycling revelry and high fashion in 'vintage' Rutherglen. 'The Sweet Cycle' is a leisurely three stage event featuring the very best of Rutherglen. Indulge in a Louisa Morris Cakes High Tea; learn from the best in a sherry and charcuterie master class hosted by Australia’s most awarded winemaker, before finishing with a treasure trove tasting of Rutherglen Muscat & Topaque with matching petit fours.
Classic bikes and vintage style are encouraged on this leisurely 25km ride through the Rutherglen countryside, with great prizes awarded to our best dressed participants.
Commencing from the Rutherglen Wine Experience
Saturday 19 May, 11.00am
$90 per person – bookings essential
Phone 1800 622 871 or email info@rutherglenvic.com
Start: 09:00 AM, Sunday 20 May
Yackandandah, Vic, 3749
Wellsford Street, Yackandandah from 9am-1pm. Local produce, fresh fruit and vegetables, olives and olive products, wine, jam, chutney and much more. Gold coin donation.
Start: 09:00 AM, Saturday 02 June
Address: 30 Ford St
Beechworth, Vic, 3747
Boyd Collins or Jenny Anderson
0408 859 282 or 0427 251 657
(first Saturday of every month) from 9am to-12noon. Great variety of fresh food and produce.
Start: 12:30 PM, Saturday 02 June
Wahgunyah, Vic, 3687
(artist to be confirmed). Join us for a lazy Saturday afternoon with the family, enjoy fine wine, delicious food and great live music on the lush green grass. Held on the first Saturday of each month, the café will be open and the atmosphere will be amazing! All concerts will go from 12.30 to 4pm. Strictly no BYO food or drink, entry free.
Start: 10:00 AM, Sunday 03 June
Beechworth, Vic, 3747
Debbie Litchfield/Peter Wickenden
03 5728 0000/0438 056 268
Fun Run starting from the Old Beechworth Prison round the Gorge to the New Beechworth Correctional Centre in Flat Rock Road. There will be stalls, sausage sizzle and children's entertainment at the Beechworth Correctional Centre. Transport will be provided for competitors requiring transport back to Beechworth. Please note revised date of the event.
Start: 05:00 PM, Friday 08 June
Chiltern, Vic, 3683
Now in its 11th year, this show is becoming one of the region’s major art events, featuring works from renowned local artists and from around Australia. Two and Three dimensional works and photography are eligible for first prize money of $5OO in each category and 2009 saw the introduction of the Indigo Shire Emerging Artist Award also of $500.
Start: 09:00 AM, Saturday 09 June
Rutherglen, Vic, 3685
Winemakers of Rutherglen
1300 787 929
From crisp Rhone-style table wines to warming reds and world-class Muscats, Rutherglen Winery Walkabout is a great way to taste and compare some of the best new wines coming out of Rutherglen. Join in the excitement of Victoria’s original wine festival.
Start: 10:00 AM, Saturday 09 June
Wahgunyah, Vic, 3687
Costumes and Cabernets attract the crowds for this fun-filled June Long weekend. In its 38th year this is one festival you should not miss. We will have new vintages, old “pfavourites” and our outstanding award winning. Our seriously popular Seriously Pink is back as a seriously good slushy. Take your memories home with you with the original “Photo on a Bottle” or by collecting our 2012 Special Release Winery Walkabout Fortified Wine Pack. Access to the Reserve Tasting Area is only $10pp with Wine Club Members “pfree”. Plus, we will have dancing in the Juke Box Tent, hot food and great coffee, salty snacks and sweet treats!
Start: 07:00 PM, Saturday 09 June
Address: 36 High Street
Yackandandah, Vic, 3749
02 6024 3215
Held at the heritage listed Yackandandah Hall and entry fee is $7. Practice lessons are held every Tuesday night and entry fee is $3.
Start: 09:00 AM, Sunday 10 June
Rutherglen, Vic, 3685
The annual Rutherglen Country Fair, one of the largest in the country, stretches the entire length of Main Street with over 350 stalls. There’s fun and entertainment for the whole family including grape treading, barrel racing and live music.
Start: 09:00 AM, Sunday 10 June
Address: Lions Park
Rutherglen, Vic, 3685
Nadine Simpson
02 6033 6306
Over 30 local and regional producers offering an extensive range of fresh local produce for sale that will include fresh seasonable fruit and vegetables, local extra virgin olive oils, organic sourdough bread, nashi juice, marmalades and spreads, local lamb, Murray Cod and much more.
Start: 08:00 AM, Monday 11 June
Rutherglen, Vic, 3685
A delicious feast of local produce - eggs, ciabatta, tomatoes, Morris St award winning sausages and bacon, potato fritters and chutney. Served in front of a roaring bonfire with our breakfast sensation - Late Harvest Biancone! Bookings essential.
Start: 07:00 PM, Friday 15 June
Address: Yackandandah Cinema
Yackandandah, Vic, 3749
Grahame Hutchings
02 6027 1077
Located in the Public Hall, High Street commencing at 7 p.m. Cost is $9.00 for Adults, $6.00 for children and $25.00 for a family (four).
Start: 09:00 AM, Sunday 17 June
Yackandandah, Vic, 3749
Wellsford Street, Yackandandah from 9am-1pm. Local produce, fresh fruit and vegetables, olives and olive products, wine, jam, chutney and much more. Gold coin donation.
Start: 07:00 PM, Friday 29 June
Address: Yackandandah Cinema
Yackandandah, Vic, 3749
Grahame Hutchings
02 6027 1077
Located in the Public Hall, High Street commencing at 7 p.m. Cost is $9.00 for Adults, $6.00 for children and $25.00 for a family (four).
Start: 09:00 AM, Saturday 07 July
Beechworth, Vic, 3747
(first Saturday of every month) from 9am to-12noon. Great variety of fresh food and produce.