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!
Price: Free
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Ph - 03 5758 1000 or visit www.fallscreek.com.au
Fun tennis at altitude - a great day out!
Image supplied by Ken Bell - Alpine High Country Media
visit www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com or call 0413 290 047
Your chance to see the finest International and Australian adventure travel films while swapping ideas with fellow travellers. Tickets will be available on The Adventure Travel Film Festival website from October 2011.
www.7peaks.com.au
Take the challenge this season and if you ride four of the classic Alpine Peaks, you and a friend could be off to France! Ride anytime from 28 October 2011 - 31 March 2012.
Climbs to conquer:
Ride four of the seven classic climbs, get your 7 Peaks Alpine Ascent Challenge boarding pass stamped and you will be eligible to enter to win a 1-week trip for two to the 2012 Tour de France, guided by Aussie cycling legend Phil Anderson.
Prizes will also be awarded to those two ride 1, 2, 3 or all 7 of the peaks!
Simply choose your climb, complete the ride and validate your efforts with a stamp. Return your boarding pass and you will go into the draw for each peak completed. Plus the major prize draw if you complete four or more climbs.
Take the challenge a step further with the 7 Peaks iPhone app. Monintor your climb and compete against other riders on the individual resort leader boards. More fantastic prizes will be up for grabs for the fastest riders.
Plan your trip to the 7 Peaks Ride, 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 1540 or visit www.alpineshire.vic.gov.au/Bright150
This poster display will feature John Bright, a famous Orator in the British Parliament in the mid nineteenth century who is best known for his support for removing the anti-competitive Corn Laws which favoured the ealthy British land holders, who were mainly members of the aristocracy. The posters review major aspects of John Bright’s career and comment on the lack of relevance to the naming of a Gold Mining settlement in NE Victoria.
Monday 1-5pm Tuesday 9:30am-6pm Wednesday 9:30am-1pm Thursday 9:30am-5pm Friday 9:30am-5pm Saturday 9:30am-12:30pm
FREE entry
Ph 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.
Plan your trip to the Mount beauty Community Market, 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 2pm
(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 bargin!
Plan your trip to the Myrtleford Flea Market, 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: 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
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.
Entry includes tastings.
Price: $18 p.p
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!
Plan your trip to the Bright Make it, Bake it, Grow it markets, 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!
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.
Bright Art Gallery - 03 5750 1660
This photographic exhibition will showcase photographs from the Bright & District Historical Society collection, covering various aspects of the history of Bright and the surrounding areas.
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!
Price: Gold coin donation
Time: 12noon to 4pm