These events are held every year. For exact dates and details, look in the appropriate Regional calendar closer to the event date.
High Country Harvest
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Feast and forage your way around Victoria's bountiful High Country over 10 delectable days in May. In a region where produce and personalities are the heroes, indulge in food, wine and craft beer nurtured from fertile soils, as you meet the producers and winemakers who have not long harvested their autumn spoils. Book-ended by the convivial Harvest Celebration in Beechworth and Myrtleford's Italian-heritage La Fiera, the program also abounds with intimate hands-on cooking classes from Bright to the King Valley, behind-the-scenes tastings and tours from Rutherglen to Mansfield, unforgettable dining experiences in renowned regional restaurants and more.
Where: Various venues across Victoria's High Country
When: 18 - 27 May 2012
Cost: Various prices
More info: www.highcountryharvest.com.au (live from 1 March 2012)
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Harvest Celebration in Beechworth
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| 3rd Saturday in May North East Valley's best food, wine & beer tastings, workshops and demonstrations in our Culinary Theatre & Wine Room, all set in the beautifl grounds of La Trobe at Beechworth. Celebrity guests The regions top chefs create harvest inspired menus. T: 1300 366 321 www.harvestcelebration.com.au |
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Taste of Rutherglen
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| 2nd & 3rd weekends in March
Celebrate vintage as wineries and chefs join together to host the ultimate party for gourmands.
T: 1300 787 929
www.winemakers.com.au |
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Rutherglen Winery Walkabout
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| Queens Birthday Long Weekend
Victoria's original wine festival.
Held each year over the Queen's Birthday long weekend.
T: 1300 787 929
www.winemakers.com.au
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Weekend Fit for a King
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| Queen's Birthday Long Weekend
King Valley winemaking families' host the annual celebration.
T: 1800 801 065
www.visitkingvalley.com.au
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Trails, Tastings & Tales
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| Queen's Birthday Long Weekend
Discover wine, warming food, art exhibitions and live entertainment.
T: 1800 801 065
www.visitglenrowan.com.au |
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Oktoberfest
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Second weekend in October
Beechworth craft-brewery Bridge Road Brewers is hosting its forth annual Oktoberfest. Located in the heart of town, this small brewery has a swag of awards to its name, and is ready for this years celebration of beer and music to be its best yet. The event is based around the original Oktoberfestheld in Munich in late September each year. |
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Alpine Valleys Wine Picnic
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| 2nd weekend in January A showcase of delicious food & exciting cool climate wines from the Alpine Valleys. www.alpinevalleys.com |
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Opera in the Alps
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| Opera in the Alps - mid Januray Venue: La Trobe at Beechworth A night of classical music, food & wine under the stars at La Trobe Beechworth. T: 1300 366 321 www.australianmusicevents.com.au |
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Australia Day at St Leonards
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| Australia Day Enjoy food, wine and fantastic entertainment on the banks of the Murray River. T: 1800 021 621 www.stleonardswine.com.au |
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Rutherglen Wine Show
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Late September
Australia's oldest wine show, celebratory regional dinner
Phone: (02) 6032 8044 |
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Glenrowan Winemakers’ Weekend
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First weekend in October
An evening of fine food, wine & music followed by breakfast & winemaker events
Phone: 1800 801 065 |
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King Valley Vignerons Shed Show & Wine Exhibition
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First weekend in October
Public & professional judging & celebratory Show Dinner
Phone: 1800 801 065 |
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Tour de Rutherglen
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First Weekend in October
Cycle through the old vineyards and wineries
Phone: 1300 787 929 |
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Wangaratta Festival of Jazz
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Melbourne Cup Weekend
90 events, 18 venues, jazz, blues, food & wine
Phone: 1800 801 065 |
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Celtic Festival Beechworth
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| 1st weekend in November
A stirring celebration of the North East's Celtic past with concerts, pipe bands, highland and Irish dancing.
T: 1300 366 321
www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au
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La Dolce Vita – King Valley
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Middle weekend of November
Celebrate the sweet life with wine, food & warm hospitality
Phone: 1800 801 065 |
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Oxley Bush Market
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Sunday of the Melbourne Cup Weekend
Historic Oxley Hall
Phone: (03) 5727 3389 |
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Brown Brothers Wine & Food Weekend, Milawa
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Middle weekend of November
Regional restaurants match contemporary food & wine
Phone: 1800 032 248 |
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