Cheryl Walkear - after 5pm 0438 420 806 or cotters@themyrtlefordfestival.com.au
The Cotters Market is an intimate market, presented by The Myrtleford Festival Committee focusing on locally grown and produced foods, crafts and items.
Stallholders are from North East Victoria and surrounding areas and all items for sale are grown or made by the stallholder.
The Cotters Market stallholder registration form is available from the Myrtleford Festival Visitor Information Centre and the Myrtleford Neighbourhood Centre, or alternatively it can be downloaded from the website www.themyrtlefordfestival.com.au
Book a stall or come along and find some great items to buy!
More market dates have been announced! -Sunday 10 June -Sunday 7 October -Sunday 4 November -Sunday 2 December
Price: Free
Time: 10am to 3pm
Railway Hotel, Myrtleford: 5752 1583 Lawlers Hut, Bright: 5750 1304
Tickets: www.trybooking.com/BHZP
www.hatfitz.net.
The blending of pre war hill country and delta blues with traditional celtic and early Australian folk has produced a truly unique musical style that’s seen audiences world wide drift off into the early morning, often drenched with sweat and always covered in smiles. One of Australia’s festival favourites, and perennial showstopper; Hat Fitz is now joined on stage by Northern Ireland’s critically acclaimed vocalist extraordinaire and multi instrumentalist Cara Robinson on drums, washboard, flute and tin whistle. They met 4 years ago in Ireland and fell in love – Fitzy brought Cara back to Australia to have her on his mantelpiece (as he puts it). The combination of these two firebrands has seen an act that is a world-beater both musically and visually. Recent performances overseas saw the duo play a total of 81 shows including some of the world’s most prestigious festivals across England, Ireland, France and Scotland to packed houses and rave reviews. And they’re off to Europe again later this month! Don't miss out on this excellent show.
Doors open at 6pm, with dinner served from 6:30pm. 2 course set menu.
Myrtleford Wednesday 9 May $19-show only $41-2 course dinner and show
Bright Thursday 10 May $19-show only $46-2 course dinner and show 8pm: Jack & James Mostyn 8:30pm: Terry and Susie 9:15pm Hat Fitz & Cara Robinson
Price: Various
Time: 6pm to 10:30pm
Bright Brewery (03) 5755 1301
The Bright Brewery have brewed a special 150 heritage beer using fresh harvest hops and heritage grains to celebrate Bright's 150th. There will be free Harvest 150 Ale tastings, nibbles, brewery tours, heritage bonnets and a special presentation. Join in the celebrations on Locals Day in May to enjoy the special brew.
4pm sharp start.
Plan your trip to the 150 Bright Years celebrations, search and book accommodation in Bright, Mount Beauty, Myrtleford or surrounds, or review your choice of restaurants and cafes. There is so much to see and do in Bright, Mount Beauty, Myrtleford and surrounds; family activities, cycling, the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, the Great Alpine Road, museums, wineries, retail therapy, tours, walks (check out the Short Walks around Bright and District brochure), swimming, fishing, horse riding and much more!
(03) 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au
The ultimate beer-lovers' experience. Join our brewer for a hands-on day brewing a batch of Bright Brewery's award-winning beer. Be there for every step of a real brew day. Finish the day with a tasting board of all our beers on tap - you'll have earned it. We'll also invite you back for a couple of beers on us, when your own special batch is ready to enjoy. Take this opportunity to get wort to ferment at home, wearing your new Bright Brewery Brewer shirt, of course.
Bookings essential. Visit www.brightbrewery.com.au/resource/bfad_registration_form.pdf to download the booking application form.
Price: $360.00
Time: 8:30am to 5pm
www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/Bright150
Remember your youth at Bright P-12 College with a flag raising ceremony at 1pm. This will be followed by a meet and greet in the afternoon with afternoon tea provided. An old time dance and supper will take place from 8pm that evening at the Bright Community Centre.
1pm start
Price: $TBA
Sarah Gardiner 03 5754 4396 or visit www.mtbeauty.com/halfmarathon
One of Australia's most scenic runs, the Mount Beauty Marathon caters for families and serious runners alike. In its 32nd year, choose the 3km, 10km or half marathon (21km). Contact Sarah for more information.
Picture credit: Ken Bell - Alpine High Country Media
Bookings: (03) 5756 2356 or www.boynton.com.au
Six amazing courses of seasonal produce inspired dishes, matched with Feathertop wines held at one long table amongst the tanks in the winery with guest ‘Iron Chef’ Ikuei Arakane, known as ‘Kin San.'
This event is part of High Country Harvest, North East Victoria’s celebration of food, wine and beer. The festival takes place over 10 days from 18 – 27 May, with events ranging from alfresco fiestas and special harvest menus to hands-on cooking classes and behind-the-scenes tastings and tours. Join the High Country’s producers, winemakers, craft brewers and chefs to celebrate their bountiful harvest!
All inclusive: 6 courses matched with wines, & transfers to and from local accommodation, limited to 65 tickets max. Pre-sold event, contact the winery to book.
Plan your trip to the High Country Harvest, search and book accommodation in Bright, Mount Beauty, Myrtleford or surrounds, or review your choice of restaurants and cafes. There is so much to see and do in Bright, Mount Beauty, Myrtleford and surrounds; family activities, cycling, the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, the Great Alpine Road, museums, wineries, retail therapy, tours, walks (check out the Short Walks around Bright and District brochure), swimming, fishing, horse riding and much more!
SOLD OUT 21/03/2012
Price: $150.00 p.p
Time: 12noon to 5pm
Bookings: Bright Brewery 03 5755 1301 or info@brightbrewery.com.au
Join in the High Country Harvest celebrations at Simone's of Bright and Bright Brewery at the Alpine Harvest Beer Lunch.
Delight in the four lovingly prepared courses, matched perfectly with a selection of mountain crafted Bright Brewery Beer.
For menu and bookings, contact the Bright Brewery.
4pm start.
Download the flyer: svc046.bookeasy.com/images/alpine/Alpine%20Harvest%20Beer%20Lunch%20poster%20final.pdf
Price: $85 p.p
Visitor Information Centre 1800 111 885 or www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/Bright150
These decades saw the first pine plantations in the Alpine Shire as well as the opening of Buffalo Chalet in 1910 after the proclamation of Mount Buffalo National Park, being the second National Park in Victoria. These events will be celebrated with the historical event on May 26.
Gillian Woods 03 5754 1383 or gillmwoods@yahoo.com.au
This high class show will take you back in time to the fabulous music of the 60s, featuring Dusty Springfield, Dionne Warwick, Shirley Bassey, Aretha Franklin, Petula Clarke, Lulu and more.
The show features the amazingly versatile talents of Gina Hogan in cabaret, who has a string of music theatre credits to her name such as Cats and Mamma Mia! Gina is accompanied by the fabulous Greg Riddell.
$25 adults/ $20 Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts members/ $5 school aged kids
Time: 8pm to 10pm
Jenny Packham 0418 564 768 or jpackham@aanet.com.au or www.festival.org.au
Emma-Celebrazione is based on the story of Emma Ciccotosto, who migrates from an impoverished Italian rural village to Western Australia at the age of 13. The Play opens with Emma, now older cooking for a wedding feast for her family as she regales the audience with tales of her reckless husband and venomous mother-in-law.
Brought to you by the Bright Alpine Actors Incorporated.
Ticket price includes a pasta smorgasboard and glass of wine during the interval. Tickets are limited to 150 seats.
7pm start.
Ticket sales online at www.trybooking.com/Booking/BookingEventSummary.aspx
Plan your trip to the La Fiera Festival, search and book accommodation in Bright, Mount Beauty, Myrtleford or surrounds, or review your choice of restaurants and cafes. There is so much to see and do in Bright, Mount Beauty, Myrtleford and surrounds; family activities, cycling, the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, the Great Alpine Road, museums, wineries, retail therapy, tours, walks (check out the Short Walks around Bright and District brochure), swimming, fishing, horse riding and much more!
Price: $35.00 p.p
Snowline Hotel - (03) 5759 2524 or www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/Bright150
Enjoy this event as Harrietville portrays their take on the 150th celebrations. More information will be available closer to the event on the website.
Plan your trip to the 150 Bright Years Celebrations, search and book accommodation in Bright, Mount Beauty, Myrtleford or surrounds, or review your choice of restaurants and cafes. There is so much to see and do in Bright, Mount Beauty, Myrtleford and surrounds; family activities, cycling, the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, the Great Alpine Road, museums, wineries, retail therapy, tours, walks (check out the Short Walks around Bright and District brochure), swimming, fishing, horse riding and much more!
Noel Stone 03 5753 5300/ 0417 243 000 or www.festival.org.au
Now in its fourth year, La Fiera will continue to delight, entertain and amaze visitors by portraying many aspects of Italian culture.
New in 2012 will be a performance of a great Italian play called "Emma Celebrazione", an evening of Italian operatic arias and a cinematic tribute to Sophia Loren. Food and wine will play an important role too starting with the Food & Wine Festa on the Saturday, and a whole day of feasting on the Sunday. Truly, "A Weekend of Fun - the Italian Way!"
Beverly Bantick 03 5754 4097
Come and enjoy the Mount Beauty Community Market day on the first Saturday of each month from 9am - 2pm. First originating in 1979, the Mount Beauty Community market features a variety of home-grown fresh produce, new and used goods, household items, craft stalls, sausage sizzle and much more! Come and join in with the locals and have a relaxing wander around all the stalls. Lots of local eateries join in with fine fare as well. A very relaxed, safe and fun time to be had for tourists, families and locals alike. This market has around 25 stalls selling local produce and home made goodies, crafts and trash and treasure.
Time: 9am to 2pm
Kevin - 0427 498 919 or kjones@g-mwater.com.au
Registered shooters can compete for events shot on the day. Visitors are most welcome to watch or participate under club supervision.
11am start
(03) 5752 1963
Held on the second Saturday of each month, on the ground of the Old School Museum, the flea market features a variety of stallholders with new and second hand goods for sale, fresh produce, household items etc. Come and find yourself a bargain!
Market dates:
-14 May 2012 -12 September 2012 -13 October 2012 -10 November 2012 -8 December 2012 -12 January 2013 -9 February 2013 -9 March 2013 -13 April 2013 -11 May 2013
Time: 8:30am to 12noon
Mount Beauty Visitor Information Centre (03) 5755 0596
The Kiewa Valley Historical Society Inc's exhibition 'Huts of the High Plains' features cattle farmers from the Upper Kiewa Valley who first built and used huts on the Bogong High Plains from the 1880s. Many of these families have donated or lent items from their personal collections which show how these families lived in the huts during muster time.
Plan your trip to the Huts of the High Plains exhibition, search and book accommodation in Bright, Mount Beauty, Myrtleford or surrounds, or review your choice of restaurants and cafes. There is so much to see and do in Bright, Mount Beauty, Myrtleford and surrounds; family activities, cycling, the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, the Great Alpine Road, museums, wineries, retail therapy, tours, walks (check out the Short Walks around Bright and District brochure), swimming, fishing, horse riding and much more!
Time: 9am to 5pm
www.brightbrewery.com.au(03) 5755 1301 bookings essential
Go behind the scenes at the Bright Brewery every Friday night to find out how local ingredients are brewed in the heart of beautiful Bright.
$18 p.p includes tastings. $10 p.p tour only.
Price: $18/ $10
Time: 3pm to 4pm
Go to www.brightchamber.com.au
A visit to the Bright Markets is shopping heaven if you’re looking for something original, something handmade, something special… something organic, something recycled, something ethical... you’ll find original artworks, woodwork, homewares and skincare, as well as gorgeous fashion and jewellery by local designers, all guided by our philosophy of “make it, bake it, grow it”.
If you’re a foodie or wine buff, you’ll especially love our market …Bright is situated in the heart of the Great Alpine Valleys; our own little food bowl! We have a wealth of fresh produce – including fresh nuts, fruit and vegetables, freshly baked breads, locally made cheeses and meats.
And, when you need a break from the shopping, sit back and be entertained by a our local performers guaranteed to get you in the groove. We haven’t forgotten about the children either, they will absolutely love the array of activities hosted by one of our many community group which may include face painting, craft activities, balloon animals or even the egg and spoon race.
Bring a picnic rug or chair for a great family morning out!
Time: 9am to 1pm
0411 047 530
The market will run every Saturday from early December until late May, a run of 26 weekly markets. The Producers sell local and regional seasonal plan produce - garden vegetables, fresh fruit, grapes, olives, freshly harvested from the farm and gardens.
Plenty of preserves to keep you happy with jams, chutneys, sauces alongside yummy baked goods including cakes, slices, fresh maked muffins hot from the oven.
Time: 8am to 12noon
Ph: 03 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au
Kick back and enjoy a Sunday afternoon surrounded by stunning scenery, a cold local beer and live music every Sunday at the Bright Brewery. No BYO food or drink. Check the Bright Brewery website for each weeks performer.
2pm start.
Boynton's Winery - 03 5756 2356 or www.boynton.com.au
Boynton's Winery has local produce deli platters on offer and free range sitting on the top terrace. Come along from 10am-5pm daily and choose your own platter items. No booking required - first in, best dressed (wined and dined!)
Time: 10am to 5pm
Margaret Jordan 03 5754 1945
The Mount Beauty Art Group meets every Thursday at the Mount Beauty Neighbourhood Centre from 10am until 4pm. Anyone interested in taking part or learning new art forms is welcome to attend. Contact Margaret for more information.
Time: 10am to 4pm
Alpine Visitor Information Centre - 1800 111 885
An original one act play by Ernie Glass drawing on dialogue and music by Tom Stoppard, T.S Eliot, Steve J Spears, Adrian Mitchell, Glen Cardier and Tom Waits. A tragi-comedy, with bizzare and eccentric characters who try to find a sense of meaning and direction in their baffling lives. There will be laughter and there will be tears, but through it all, there will be a sense of hope for the future. The production also has live music performances throughout the play.
Friday 27th April - 7:30pm Saturday 28th April - 7:30pm Sunday 29th April - 2:00pm Thursday 3rd May - 7:30pm Friday 4th May - 7:30pm Sunday 6th May - 2:00pm Thursday 10th May - 7:30pm Saturday 12th May - 7:30pm
Tickets available at: -Country Collectables -Bright Visitor Centre -Alpine Visitor Information Centres (Bright, Mount Beauty, Myrtleford) -Faye 0417 395 818
$15 adult/ $10 concession
Price: $10.00-$15.00
The Bright Lions Ladies Auxillary are pleased to present the exhibition 'Stitches in Time.' Displays of all forms of needlework for the 1860s to modern work will be showcased. All proceeds from the exhibition go to the Bright Lions Club.
Price: Gold coin donation
03 5750 1112 or www.grapeandgrainbar.com.au
Relax in a cosy bar and be treated to samples of great local wines with a different winery being showcased each week. Tastings are open to the general public with no booking necessary, simply come along and have a 'commitment free' experience. If something takes your fancy, feel free to have a glass or two in a relaxed, comfortable environment (at discounted prices) or take a few bottles home to enjoy!
Time: 5pm to 7pm
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