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Winter Blues Festival Echuca
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Busking, live street theatre and community entertainment. |
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26 & 27 July 2008 |
Echuca
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Castlemaine State Festival
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A major biennial festival featuring visual arts, music, dance and a range of entertainments |
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Bright Alpine Four Peaks
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Walk or run the four peaks of Mystic Hill, Mt Feathertop, Mt Hotham& Mt Buffalo. |
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Bolobek Plant Fair
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long become a Melbourne Institution for those
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souls prepared to look beyond the bounds of either the mainstream -commercial or
mainstream-alternative marketing machines. (However, be warned that we can
occasionally be a little Irreverent.) Visitors can purchase choice perennials, rare trees and shrubs, Australian natives, bulbs, succulents, sculpture, specialist tools and books from over 40 exhibitors. There is also an opportunity to wander and enjoy the unique setting of the wonderful gardens. |
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10am to 4.30pm, 1 & 2 March 2008 |
Bolobek, Mt Macedon Road, Macedon
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$10, children under 18 free |
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Victorian Seniors Festival Week
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The festival celebrates the diverse and dynamic contributions of people aged 60 plus. Events include theatre, cinema, touring shows, music and walks. Many events are discounted or free - as long as participants have their Victorian Seniors Card. |
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5th to 12th October 2008 |
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Bright Spring Festival
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Highlights include the Alpine Film Festival, a festival play, Alpine 4 Peaks Climb, open gardens, a huge Rotary Street Market, Sustainable Gardening Expo, a Fine Arts Exhibition, and a Grand Fireworks spectacular. Also on offer; events for lovers of wine, chocolates and roses, three fetes, and gold mining and fossiking tours. Bright is 3 and a quarter hour scenic drive from Melbourne. Market stall enquiries: 03 5755 1696 |
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25th Oct to 4th Nov 2008 |
Bright
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Hanging Rock Races
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The traditional New Years Day races at the atmospheric racecourse at Hanging Rock. |
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Portarlington Mussel Festival
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This community event showcases local wines, olives, and other produce. Come
and enjoy freshly cooked mussels
in a variety of ways. Take a trip out to the mussels farms, and see how they are
grown. Watch the Dry Boat event on the foreshore, and learn more about
Portarlington as a holiday destination. |
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10th January 2009 |
Parks Hall and Parklands Newcombe Street, Portarlington
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Australia Day Races at Hanging Rock
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The traditional Australia Day races at the atmospheric racecourse at Hanging Rock. The Cup will provide a wealth of entertainment for adults and families including live music, food stalls, kid’s activities & great thoroughbred racing. |
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Australia Day Races
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The popular annual horse racing event. |
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Inverloch Jazz Festival
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Over 80 bands covering all styles of Jazz. 4 major venues all in close proximity. Festival highlights the Street Parade and Monday's Picnic in the Park with great jazz combined with a wide range of food stalls together with local wineries and breweries having their products available. More information at Inverloch
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6th to 9th March 2009 |
Inverloch
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Port Fairy Folk Festival
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Workshops, concerts and stalls. The Port Fairy Folk Festival usually sells out well in advance, so book early. |
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6 to 9 March 2009 |
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Ballarat Begonia Festival
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A major lifestyle and gardening festival. |
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7 to 9 March 2008 |
Ballarat Botanic Gardens
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Geelong Highland Gathering
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The 52nd Geelong Highland Gathering, on Sunday, March 15, 2009, will
include Scottish Heavy Games, including caber tossing. The Victorian
Pipe Band Championships will be held a feature of the Gathering, first held on
the plains of South Geelong, then open space and now a heavily populated Geelong
suburb, in 1857. The Gathering went into recess during the Depression, but was
revived by the then Newtown City Council in 1957 and has been held continuously
ever since at picturesque Queens Park, often referred to as “the Braemar of
Australia”.
It has grown into the biggest and most diverse celebration of Scottish
culture in Victoria and one of the major Scottish events in Australia attracting
interstate and sometimes overseas bands and Scottish and other overseas judges.
The Gathering, from 9.30am to 5.30pm, attracts upwards of 6000 people annually.
Scottish historic military re-enactment groups, massed pipe bands displays,
Highland Dancing competitions, Scottish Country Dancing displays, a Celtic
Market, Scottish Folk Music, Scottish dogs and horses and Highland Cattle are
all a part of the traditional mix. There will also be clan and other cultural
and genealogical displays, wood-chopping competitions, archery, children’s
activities and a children’s farmyard. A great family occasion, entry charges apply/p>
Full information at
Geelong Highland Gathering. |
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Sunday 15th March 2009 |
Queen's Park, Geelong
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Red Hill Show
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A traditional country show plus lots of family events with a particular concentration on the food and wine of the Mornington Peninsula. (The location of the Red Hills Showground can be found by clicking on the Red Hill Mraket link next to the White Hat Map of Festivals in Victoria) |
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8.30am to 5pm, Saturday 11 April 2009 |
Red Hill Showgrounds, Red Hill
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Enquiries: (03) 5989 2357 |
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Woodend Winter Arts Festival
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The Woodend Winter Arts Festival showcases music, literature and the
visual arts in intimate historical venues over three pleasurable days. |
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5th to 8th June 2009 (to be confirmed) |
Woodend
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Echuca Steam, Horse and Vintage Rally
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A White Hat favourite, this magnificent display of steam traction engines and wagons, portable steam engines, early farm machinery, vintage and classic cars and motorcycles. Also a variety of family entertainment. More information about this
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6 to 8 June 2009 |
Rotary Park, Echuca
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Rhapsody in June Music Festival
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Local music, workshops. |
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6 to 8 June 2009 (to be confirmed) |
Port Fairy
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Winery Walkabout Weekend
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A number of notable wineries and other venues celebrating winemaking in the region. |
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Casterton Kelpie Festival
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A festival celebrating the birthplace of the kelpie. |
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6 to 8 June 2008 (to be confirmed) |
Casterton
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Enquiries: (03) 5582 0200 |
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National Celtic Festival
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Celebrating the culture of the Irish, Welsh, Scottish, Cornish and other Celtic peoples with music, food, literature, theatre, dance, art and craft |
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6 to 8 June 2009 (to be confirmed) |
Portarlington
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Forthcoming Events
These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".
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Alexandra Truck, Ute & Rod Show
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Held in Alexandra's main street on bitumen. |
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Apollo Bay Music Festival
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This festival with a large number of performers features, rock, jazz, blues, indie, world and classical music. |
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Ararat One-Act Play Festival
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An annual festival showcasing one-act plays. |
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Arthur's Seat Challenge
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Run or walk to the summit of Arthurs Seat starting from the Rosebud Pier. |
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Australian Community Writers Inc Conference
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"Where Fantasy and History Meet". Book launches, competitions and workshops. |
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September 2008 ? |
Ballarat Mechanics Institute Hall, Sturt Street, Ballarat |
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Australian International Airshow
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The largest airshow in the Southern Hemisphere, this biennial event brings aircrafts from all over the world to Avalon Airport. The initial days are for the trade and the public events commence on the Friday evening.. Full details at www.airshow.net.au. |
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Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix
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Showcasing the world's best motorcycle riders at this picturesque circuit. |
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Ballarat Autumn Day Ride
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Fully supported tours of 50 or 100kms. Lunch at Haddon, approx 500 riders. |
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Starts from Pleasant Street State School, Ballarat |
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Ballarat Cup Carnival
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Live music, fashions on the field and the big race. |
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Ballarat Show
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The Agricultural & Pastoral Societ's annual show with entertainment, fireworks, showbags, sideshows, livestock & craft competitions. |
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November 2008 ? |
Ballarat Showgrounds, Ballarat |
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Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea
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A community festival celebrating the links between Barwon Heads and the sea. |
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Beechworth Celtic Festival
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An annual festival celebrating all things Celtic with dance, music, comedy, buskers, drama and displays. |
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Beechworth Harvest Celebration
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A harvest market with a chance to sample the produce and wine of the area. Also wine and food workshops. |
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Beechworth Timber Heritage Festival
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Focusing on the history of the timber industry. |
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Beechwoth Chinese Lantern Festival
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A festival celebrating the role of the Chinese in the history of Beechworth with entertainmnt, refreshements and displays. |
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Beerfest
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Beer tastings, homebrewing competition and all things beer. As part of our
arduous research, White Hat has sampled all the local
beers from this area and can declare them to be first rate. |
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Benalla Festival
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A week of food, wine, comedy, performances, markets and culminating with a fireworks display on the lake. |
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Bendigo Easter Festival
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This festival was first celebrated on the Bendigo goldfields in 1871. |
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Bright Autumn Festival
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Celebrating the change of season. Exhibitions, street parades and special events. On Saturday 3rd May 2008, the main streets are closed off for all the fun of the festival, with brass and highland bands, and the always popular Airforce Band, Street Stalls, craft displays, the Autumn Festival Parade, and a real carnival atmosphere. Market stall enquiries on (03) 5755 1696 |
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Buninyong Film Festival
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A film festival with socialising & sightsseing. |
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Churchill Festival
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A community festival with stalls, entertainment & activities. |
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May 2009 ? |
Glendonald Park, Churchill |
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Colac Country Music Festival Truck & Ute Show
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A festival featuring country music and showcasing trucks and utes. (The
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not far from Colac). Bring a picnic or sample the wares at the food stalls. |
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Concert Under The Stars
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Country Music Spectacular Mulwala
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Top artists performing 18 hours of country music. |
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Daffodil and Floral Show Leongatha
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Floral Art - Cut flowers - Aust. Plants - Camellias - Plant Stall - Open Gardens. Refreshments available. Open Gardens on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th from 10 am - 4 pm; Thurs. Sept. 7th, 2006 - 2 pm - 6 pm; Fri. Sept. 8th, 2006 - 9 am - 6 pm; Sat. Sept. 9th, 2006 9 am - 4 pm |
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Daffodil Festival at the Garden of St Erth
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An annual festival with stalls, plant sales and a café. |
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September 2008 ? |
Garden of St Erth, Simmons Reef Road, Blackwood |
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Daylesford Foto Biennale
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A biennial photographic exhibition. |
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Daylesford Words in Winter Festival
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Events include new plays, poetry readings, the Scrabble Fest, the Book Ball, readings with music, an oral history forum, an exhibitian & book launch of text-based art, original Super 8 film screenings, a country music train trip extravaganza & a food & wine trivia dinner. |
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Drive Back in Time to Beechworth
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Veteran, vintage and classic cars on display in historic Beechworth. Featuring vehicle and trade displays. |
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Dunkeld Weekend of Music
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A weekend of classical music in the shadow of the Grampians. Artists include the Australian String Quartet. Tickets sell out fast so it is wise to book early. |
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Eaglehawk Dahlia & Arts Festival
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A long established festival with a wide range of events and activities. This year including the Back to Eaglehawk celebrations - the first 'back to' since 1928.. |
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Eat Italy! Drink Italy!
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Join Chrismont in greeting la primavera with a magnificent festival of newly released Chrismont wine, delectable cuisine and unrivalled Italian spirit. Italian chefs Patrizia and Anthony Simone join us from their renowned restaurant, Simone’s of Bright, to serve a tantalising array of dishes taking you into the heart of Italy. Full information at
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November 2008 ? |
Chrismont Wines - 251 Upper King River Road, Cheshunt |
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Edenhope Festival
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Entertainment, crafts, food and wine. |
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Gems, Gold and Collectables Expo
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Australia's largest prospecting & fossicking event. Over 30 dealers in prospecting equipment, metal detectors, gold buyers, coin dealers, outdoor & camping equipment, gem & mineral dealers and much more! All proceeds to aid the Prospectors & Miners Association of Victoria. 29th & 30th October 2005. 9.30am - 5pm Saturday & 9.00am - 12 noon Sunday |
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October 2008 ? |
Trades Hall, View St, Bendigo |
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Grampians Jazz Festival
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Featuring musicians from throughout Australia in both indoor and outdoor venues. |
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Grampians Wildflower and Arts Show
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A 5-day exhibition of the wonderful array of local wildflowers: - real live ones picked from private and public land under the strict conditions of special permits; as depicted by artists in a wide variety of mediums; and the idiosyncratic giant fantasy sculptured ones. A highlight is the native orchid collection. Daily guided walks, many children’s activities. |
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Great Australian Vanilla Slice Triumph
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Family entertainment and competitions including an art showand jazz band. |
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August 2008 |
Ouyen Shopping Centre, Ouyen |
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Great Victorian Bike Ride
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An annual event where bike riders at a range of levels have the opportunity to make a major supported ride through country Victoria. |
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Gumboots & Pearls Opera in The Otways
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To be staged in the magical, natural setting of Melba Gully, Great Ocean Road, Lavers Hill. An intimate afternoon of fabulous music, gorgeous singing, interactive fun & entertainment. This is an unmissable first time event featuring highly acclaimed Melbourne based 'Pot Pourri', local musicians, roving entertainers, & a range of local produce. |
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Halls Gap Film Festival
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Take in the beautiful Grampians, enjoy the local food, wine, and join other
film buffs in 2½ days of highly acclaimed films. Detailed information at
http://fvfs.org.au/filmfest.html.
Enquiries Phone: 03 5356 4448 or Email:
hallsgapfilmfestival@hotmail.com. 7 Films + Dinner $100/$95. Individual
sessions $10/$9 plus other options. |
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Hamilton Sheepvention
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A major annual event focused on all aspects of the wool industry. |
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Harcourt Applefest
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Harcourt Applefest
The Harcourt Applefest is a community festival celebrating everything apple related. This is the 17th annual festival and its bursting with culture, entertainment and local food and wine. It features an Art Show, Street Market, Street Parade, Harcourt Idol, ‘Dancing in the Street’, Pet Parade, Ferret Race, Wine & Music on High on Sunday, apple pie eating competition and Fruitgrowers’ Tent. Kids are catered for over the weekend with face painting and rides |
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March 2009 ? |
Harcourt, (near Castlemaine, on the way to Bendigo) |
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Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock
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Food & wine producers from throughout Victoria display their wares. Cooking demonstrations and other activities. Bring a picnic blanket and relax under the gum trees. |
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In My Back Yard (IMBY) Festival
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IMBY is an annual festival which showcases practical ideas and products that inspire people to care for the environment in their own backyard. It aims to encourage individuals and organisations to find new and existing ways to care for their own backyards, and to help people to make informed decisions about the ways to care for the environment overall. |
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October 2008 ? |
Gateway Island, Lincoln Causeway
Wodonga Victoria (between
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International Hazelwood Power Festival of Dance
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Theatrical dance competitions including classical, modern/jazz, tap, national, chracter and song and dance. |
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June 2009 ? |
Kernot Hall, Princes Drive, Morwell |
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JAWS (Jazz, Art, Wine & Seafood) Festival
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Jazz, local wines & seafood. |
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Kyneton Agricultural Show
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Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival
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Over 10,000 daffodils as well as a flower show, old time ball, open gardens and street parade. |
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Lorne Pier to Pub Swim
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An annual event claimed to be the world's largest open water swim covering the 1.2km course between the pier and the pub.. |
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Mansfield Balloon Festival
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Featuring numbers of balloons and including a 'nightglow' on the Saturday evening, family festival and tethered balloon rides and the specatcular nightglow with the balloons lit up on dusk. |
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Mansfield High Country Harvest Festival
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A community festival showcasing the food and wine of the district. |
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Mansfield Mountain Country Festival
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A family oriented festival including the bush horse race, the Cracks Cup, as well as fireworks and the CFA torchlight parade. |
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Mildura Country Music Festival
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Australia's third largest country music festival with tons of free entertainment. |
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Mildura Hot Air Balloon Festival
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Over 100 balloonteams from over 35 nations competing in national and international competition. (Subject to weather conditions) |
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National Ride to Work Day
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Regular and first-time riders from all around Australia will take part on
this event. In Melbourne and Victoria there will be community breakfasts at
Alfred Medical Research & Education Preceinct,
Apollo Bay,
Ballarat,
Bairnsdale, Baw Baw
Shire, Bendigo, Box Hill,
Burwood East, Tally-Ho Business Park,
Castlemaine, Cheltenham,
City of Yarra, Coburg,
Cobram,
Darebin, Frankston, Geelong,
Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong,
Maryborough, Melbourne CBD (Federation
Square), Mentone, Mildura,
Moonee Ponds, Morwell,
Orbost, Pakenham,
Parkville, Port Phillip,
Puckapunyal,
Trafalgar,
Wodonga,
Wangarratta and
Warrnambool. For details of
events in your city and registration details, go to
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Open Garden Weekend
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The Rose Garden Weekend , is made possible by the Nieuwesteeg family who open their Rose Nursery display garden in Coldstream to the public for this weekend only. The stunning Rose Garden was planted in 1985 and includes hundreds of old fashioned and species roses, including the beautiful Alister Clark collection featuring Black Boy, Lorraine Lee and Lady Mann, which comprise the largest such collection in Victoria. Rose plants and seedlings are available for purchase, along with Devonshire Teas, local Yarra Valley produce, BBQ, and Raffle tickets. Proceeds to the Road Trauma Support Team, a voluntary group of people who care for victims of road crashes. |
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Nieuwesteeg Rose Nursery, 4 Tarrawarra Road, Coldstream |
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Opera in the Vineyards
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A special evening of opera. |
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Organs of the Ballarat Goldfields
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A festival of fine music in historic venues. Artistic director Sergio de Pieri. |
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Overload Poetry Festival
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Featuring local and international poets. |
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August 2009 ? |
Various locations throughout Victoria |
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Paynesville Jazz, Swing & Blues Festival
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Paynesville is the place to be in February. A three day festival where you can enjoy some of Australia's finest jazz musicians playing jazz, swing and blues like you've never heard before - and all in beautiful waterfront, open air, and indoor venues. |
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Peninsula Summer Music Festival
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The festival offers an assembly of Australian and international
musicians, alongside the best food and wine that the Peninsula has to offer. |
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Phillip Island Film Festival
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A biennial festival with films, suppers & party |
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May 2008 ? |
Banfields Theatre Bar/Bistro, 192 Thompson Street, Cowes |
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Port of Echuca Heritage Steam Festival
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A heritage festival featuring paddle steamers, stalls, activities, entertainmens and fireworks. |
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Port to Port Cycling
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A two day bicycle ride from Mildura through Swan Hill to Echuca. |
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Portsea Swim Classic
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One of the largest open water swims held in Australia attracting up to 2,500 swimmers in various age groups. |
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Pyrenees Pink Lamb & Purple Shiraz Festival
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Food, wine and a country race meeting. |
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March 2008 ? |
Avoca Racecourse |
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Queenscliff Music Festival
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A large popular music festival with 10 stages and 200 perforrmances over 3 days. |
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Ranges Folk Festival
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International & local performers in beautiful surroundings. |
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April 2009 ? |
National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgia Road, Olinda |
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Red Cross Murray Marathon
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Tha annual canoe marathon from Yarrawonga to Swan Hill. |
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Reining Horse Derby & State Championship Show
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Western Dressage ridden to country and western music and a little bit of rockabilly. Saturday is Derby night. It's fast, it's precise, it's fun. The people are friendly and you'll see a few white hats amongst the crowd and out in the area. Come along to stamp your feet, hoot and whistle encouragement to some of Australia's top reining horse riders. More information at Victorian Reining Horse
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March 2008 ? |
Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre, Indoor Arena, K Road, Werribee South |
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Rip Curl Pro Surfing Carnival
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This major surfing event is now over 40 years old. The main events are held during the Easter period. |
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Riverboats, Jazz, Food & Wine Festival
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Ceelebrate Monte Carlo on the Murray with paddlesteamers, jazz and fresh contemporary food. |
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Royal Geelong Show
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The Royal Geelong Show is held over 4 days. Come along and see Horse events, Prime Lamb and Beef Carcase Judging, Cattle and Sheep judging, Homecraft, Woolcraft and Horticulture exhibits and demonstrations. Enjoy attractions and entertainment galore, trade sites, rides and side shows. Spectacular fireworks Friday and Saturday night. Adult $14; Concession $12; Student child 5-15 yrs $6; Family (2Adults & up to 3 Child) $34. Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st October 2007. Open 9am - 10pm Thursday to Saturday, 9am - 5pm Sunday. |
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October 2008 ? |
Geelong Showgrounds, 79 Breakwater Road, East Geelong |
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Royal Melbourne Show
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This year’s Royal Melbourne Show is not to be missed! Be part of the celebrations as the new look Showgrounds is unveiled to the public. Providing the ultimate school holiday entertainment, the show has something for everyone. Be thrilled by the excitement of monster trucks, cannonball, and freestyle motorcross on the Coca-Cola Arena. Adult $25, Children (5-14 years old) $11, Under 5 years old FREE, Family $65 (2 Adults & 3 Children, 1 Adult & 4 Children), Concession $16, Senior’s Day $11 (26 September only). Thursday 21 September – Sunday 1 October 9:30am – 10:00pm daily (Sunday 1 October 9:30am – 8:30pm) |
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Rutherglen Winery Walkabout
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Claimed by the promoters to be Victoria's largest wine event. |
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Sand Sculpting Australia
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This is an annual event with a different theme each year. |
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February 2008 ? |
Foreshore, Rye |
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Seymour Rafting Festival
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A community festival with entertainment, bush market, children's activities, Battle of the Bands and raft racing on the river. |
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SheppARTon Festival
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SheppARTon Festival in partnership with the University of Melbourne. A ten day festival that celebrates the diversity and "common ground" of the community with theatre, song, dance and visual arts. |
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South Gippsland Buskers Festival
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Full on entertainment all day in the Radovick St. Mall. Featuring the Wacky Theatre Co, belly dancers, scottish dancing, line dancing, bush poetry, pantomime, theatre production plus face painting, masks, balloons, sausage sizzle, mini market and lots of fun. Evening buskers at Korumburra and Austral Hotel and Diva's and Mamma Louie's restaurants. (Please note - this event has been submitted with no contact details. Please independently verify the details before making a special trip.) |
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South Grampians Promenade of Sacred Music
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Performances of sacred music by both local and professional musicians in historic churches and other venues in the Hamilton and Southern Grampians region. |
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April 2008 ? |
Hamilton and townships in
the Southern Grampians |
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Spring Festival
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Experience spring in these delightful gardens. |
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September 2008 ? |
National Rhododendron Gardens, Georgian Road, Olinda |
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Spring Harvest Picnic at Werribee Park
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Food & wine producers from throughout Victoria display their wares. With activities, entetainmnts and stalls. Music and dance all day together with family activities. |
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Springfest Market Sunday
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Over 400 sites with crafts, food wine and much else together with family entertainment, buskers ans displays. Proceeds to support Rotary. |
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November 2008 ? |
Lake Wendouree, Ballarat |
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Stawell Easter Gift Festival
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This carnival includes one of Australia's most famous foot races and has been held every Easter for over 120 years with the running of the Stawell Gift on the Easter Monday. |
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Sunbury Region Wine Festival
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Winemakers dinners, wine tastings and fine food. Saturday is for the serious winelover and Sunday is a day of festivities with mini-buses to shuttle you between the various venues. |
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Swiss/Italian Festa
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A festival celebrating Swiss/Italian culture and the settlers who arrived
from those areas in the early days of Victoria. A small entry fee applies. |
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Tallangatta's 50s Festival
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When the Hume Dam was constructed in the 1950s the township of Tallangatta had to be moved to higher ground while the old township was flooded. This festival celebrates all things from the 50s. |
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Tarra Festival
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Every Easter the district comes alive with activities for our annual festival Major events include -: • Easter Saturday street procession • Lions Club Mixed Sports Day at the historic Port Albert Racecourse • Craft & Photographic display • Combined Churches Awakening - Free sausage sizzle, Childrens activities & • Tarra Rock Disco • Country Fair • Rotary Art Show • Cray Spins • Genealogy and Historical Group Displays • Cemetery Walk. |
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The Hairy Lemon Festival
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With local produce and Lemon Meringue Pie baking competition. |
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The Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Awards
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The richest annual prize for sculpture in Australia designed to foster and promote contemporary Australian sculpture |
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The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival
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Inspired by Banjo Paterson's
famous poem The Man from Snowy
River, this festival features a street parade, craft and trade markets,
concert, performances, exhibitions, food and a Jack Riley's Ride celebrating
Jack Riley, claimed to be the original Man from
Snowy River. |
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