__
- Click to read more:
If you're looking for a 'Meat and Greet' day then come to the Edenhope Cup. Enjoy great live music and the company of people in the 'Meat and Greet' enclosure and be involved in activities such as the Classic Racewear, the Novelty BBQ Apron, the Rissole Relay and of course great horse racing.07-03-2009 to 07-03-2009
Edenhope, Grampians Area
- Click to read more:
Hurry NOW! Registrations Close 5 December 2008. Do not miss your chance to be apart of this historic event in Geelong!
Australia s largest multisport festival is coming to Geelong in 2009 from 20 February to 1 March.
The Confederation of Australian Sport runs and manages the event, which is held biennially in different states around Australia. The Australian Masters Games provides the opportunity for participation for people over the age of 30, regardless of their background or ability... 20-02-2009 to 01-03-2009
Geelong, Great Ocean Road Area
- Click to read more:
The Wimmera Woodturners Guild presents the 13th Annual Wood & Craft Expo 2009 to be held in Horsham. This is a fantastic opportunity to explore the age old art of woodturning and crafts made locally throughout the region. A beautiful and timeless tradition, the expo displays many woodturning, woodworking and scroll saw demonstrations.
Wood and craft supplies will be for sale, as will racing car kits for the kids and raffle prizes to be won, including a rocking horse, miners couch, jeweller... 31-05-2009 to 31-05-2009
Horsham, Grampians Area
- Click to read more:
Casterton Racing Club is running its 148th registered Cup meeting on Sunday 31st May 2009. Casterton Racing Club is steeped in history with races recorded by Adam Lindsay Gordon and the only race course in Australia to have live privet hedges on it's own steeple track.
Casterton Cup Day is a day of high fashion and fantastic racing. Fashions on the Field are once again sponsored by Sofitel Luxury Hotels and local businesses with prizes totalling over $5,000-. Classic Racewear for Mens & L... 31-05-2009 to 31-05-2009
Casterton, Great Ocean Road Area
- Click to read more:
Very popular fully supported bicycle tours of 50, 75 or 100 kilometres. Suitable for all levels of ability. Set route, all rides start and finish at Pleasant St Primary School. Lunch in Haddon. Approx 600 - 800 riders. Prior registrations or on the day. Early entry prizes.03-05-2009 to 03-05-2009
Ballarat, Goldfields Area
- Click to read more:
The 2009 Annual Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt is Back!
Easter time is rolling round and the Cadbury Great Bunny and friends are busily preparing their delicious chocolate eggs, to make this year the most special yet.
The famous annual Cadbury Easter Egg hunt will once again take place on Good Friday - 10th April 2009.
With all ticket profits and proceeds from sales on the day being donated to the Royal Children s Hospital Good Friday Appeal.
It s a guaranteed day of family fun ... 10-04-2009 to 10-04-2009
Werribee, Melbourne Area
- Click to read more:
Displays include:
* Steam & internal combustion engines
* Working & static steam models
* Roy Holden Models
* Model Toys
* Vintage Farm Machinery, tools and equipment
* Country music
* Refreshments available
* Outside exhibitors welcome10-01-2009 to 11-01-2009
East Geelong, Great Ocean Road Area
- Click to read more:
The 2008 Great Victorian Bike Ride is the ultimate cycling holiday. It is a nine day, 590 km cycling and camping adventure, this year covering some of Victoria's most beautiful countryside between around the stunning Grampains National Park.
This years marks the 25th Anniversary of the Ride and for something special this will be the first 'Loop Ride' in the events history. Starting in Ballarat, the ride travels south to Rokewood, through the corangamite lakes to Cobden, across to Mortlake an... 29-11-2008 to 07-12-2008
Ballarat, Goldfields Area
- Click to read more:
Ballarat and the community of Buninyong are proud to host the 2009 Scody Australian Open Men's and Women's Road Cycling Championships.
The 2009 championships will showcase some of Australia's best male and female cycling talent. Witness our Tour de France stars, Commonwealth Games and Olympic heros battle to be crowned Australia's best road cyclist.
Four days of exciting racing in and around Buninyong, near the historical town of Ballarat. Starting with a the men's under 23 and women's t... 08-01-2009 to 11-01-2009
Buninyong, Goldfields Area
- Click to read more:
The 2009 Southern 80 Waterski Classic is a weekend like no other. Attracting 100,000 people from all over Australia and the world over the action packed 3 days, it offers high speed action on the water as well as action on land with Freestyle Motocross demonstrations, rock concerts and Marine & Lifestyle Expo. Entertainment and catering is provided for the whole family. The Southern 80 Waterski Classic has been running for 43 years and is the premier fixture on the Australian Ski Racing calend... 06-02-2009 to 08-02-2009
Echuca, Murray Area
- Click to read more:
Mountain Bike Australia (MTBA) and Big Hill Events are pleased to announce that entries to the 2009 Felt MTBA Australian Marathon Championships and Felt Marathon Challenge are now open. This exciting mountain bike event will be held on Sunday 29 March 2009.
After a competitive tendering process, MTBA awarded the 2009 Felt MTBA Marathon Championships to Big Hill Events and their annual Wandong race. While the Championships are set to attract Australia s top mountain bike riders, the event of... 29-03-2009 to 29-03-2009
Wandong, Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges Area
- Click to read more:
The 2009 FORMULA 1 ING Australian Grand Prix is the country s premier sporting event and offers an action-packed extravaganza of on-track and off-track activities for people of all ages to enjoy.
Besides a stellar line-up of elite motor racing, a host of other offerings will keep you entertained throughout the day.
Set in the stunning surrounds of picturesque Albert Park and offering striking views of Melbourne s skyline, the 2009 FORMULA 1 ING Australian Grand Prix will be a feast for... 26-03-2009 to 29-03-2009
South Melbourne, Melbourne Area
- Click to read more:
The Inverloch Jazz Festival is an event held over the Labour Day long weekend in March of each year. 2009 will be the sixteenth consecutive year it has been held. The festival consists of programmed jazz groups performing in at least four venues available only to fee-paying customers and registered musicians. In all there are more than 100 hours of programmed jazz in the indoor venues, plus a Friday night Grand Opening, a Street Parade (Saturday), Jazz Church Service (Sunday), and a free Picnic ... 06-03-2009 to 09-03-2009
Inverloch, Gippsland Area
- Click to read more:
The 2009 Lakes Oil Tour of Gippsland starts at the end of July this year.
This five-day tour will take in various locations across Gippsland, with plenty of colour and furious racing to be enjoyed by all.
$30,000 in prizemoney is up for grabs! Come and support a home-grown grassroots event and see all the visual splendor the Gippsland region has to offer.29-07-2009 to 02-08-2009
Mallacoota, Gippsland Area
- Click to read more:
The Melbourne International Motor Show has long been established as an annual automotive event.
The inaugural Melbourne International Motor Show was officially opened on 30th April 1925 and is one of the longest running in the world and by far the longest running in Australia.
The Motor Show occupies the entire 30,000 square metre facility of the Melbourne Exhibition Centre each year.
The Motor Show also utilises the 8,000 square metre concourse to display classic and historic vehic... 27-02-2009 to 09-03-2009
Southbank, Melbourne Area
- Click to read more:
Victorian Caravan, Camping and Touring Supershow is bigger than ever. Victoria's annual Caravan Camping and Touring Supershow will roll into Caulfield Racecourse from 6 May to 11 May this year and will be the biggest ever. Over seven days, visitors have the unique opportunity to view hundreds of the very latest industry products including all caravans, campers and motorhomes, tents and camping equipment, 4-wheel drives, accessories and more while also learning all about caravanning, motorhoming ... 06-05-2009 to 11-05-2009
Caulfield, Melbourne Area
- Click to read more:
Get your motor running for all the Phillip Island Superbike action.
Victoria s unique, prestigious and challenging Phillip Island Circuit hosts the 2008 Yamaha World Superbike Championship.
The Superbike World Championship provides the best competition racing in the world, whilst bringing together the major motorcycle manufacturers and high-profile international riders. Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit offers up-close viewing from all aspects of the Circuit. Catch all the action from y... 27-02-2009 to 01-03-2009
Cowes, Phillip Island Area
- Click to read more:
One of Australia's largest swap meets with stall holders providing a huge range of vehicles and parts. Spend three days fossicking for used, vintage, veteran and new parts. Cars for sale and display.20-02-2009 to 21-02-2009
Ballarat, Goldfields Area
- Click to read more:
See the worlds best hang glider pilots compete for this years Bogong Cup in Mt Beauty, Victoria, Australia. The Bogong Cup is now in it's 19th year and a perfect photo opportunity. The event attracts pilots from all corners of the globe flying distances of around 100 kilometres using only thermal activity (warm columns of air).14-01-2009 to 22-01-2009
Tawonga South, Victoria's High Country Area
- Click to read more:
The traditional Boxing Day Test at the MCG is the most anticipated cricket match each year in world cricket and there will be no love lost when South Africa travel to Australia in the 2008/09 summer to take on Ricky Ponting s new look Australian team.
The last time the Proteas played Australia in Melbourne 72,000 spectators were on hand for Day 1 to see the fiery clash and another big crowd is expected to be on hand for one of Melbourne s major annual sporting events.
As well as the act... 26-12-2008 to 30-12-2008
Melbourne, Melbourne Area
- Click to read more:
In November 2009, Warrnambool will host the 31st World FITASC (Federation Internationale De Tir Aux Armes Sportives De Chasse) Sporting Championships for Clay shooting.
It is anticipated that over 600 competitors from more than 24 countries will be attending the Championships.16-11-2009 to 22-11-2009
Laang, Great Ocean Road Area
- Click to read more:
A free and not-for-profit event, 50 Years of Wimmera Rock 2009 is a celebration of musos and bands from across the Wimmera region.
The inclusive 3 day event coincides with the 30th Anniversary of Kannamaroo, highlighting a fun-filled family weekend of living history. This jam packed weekend will kick start in the heart of Horsham's CBD and will continue to rock on at the Sawyer Park Sound Shell, pubs, clubs and restaurants throughout the weekend.
These bands have done so much for the Wi... 27-11-2009 to 29-11-2009
Horsham, Grampians Area
- Click to read more:
Good old fashion fun for the whole family, hop along to the wodonga show with cassidy, Saturday 21st March. Victorian young auctioneer competition, prime steer, alpaca show, cattle and livestock, equestrian events, animal
nursery, pet parade, arts, crafts, horticulture, trade sites, live music and entertainment, multicultural dance and music, ute & truck show, busking competition, photography, Easter bonnet & show personality pagent, carnival rides, show bags, home brew & wine competition, poult... 21-03-2009 to 21-03-2009
Wodonga, Murray Area
- Click to read more:
The Modellers Of Ballarat.Inc will be holding their 8th Annual Scale Modelling Exhibition incorporating a Swap'N'Sell at a larger venue, the Caro Convention Centre, at the University of Ballarat, University Drive, Mt Helen Campus, Ballarat on Sunday 19th April 2009.
At the 2008 show the club tabled more than 950 scale models of all descriptions and scales. These scale models included Aircraft, Armour, Automobiles, Farming Implements, Science Fiction, Ships, Figures, Fantasy and any subject w... 19-04-2009 to 19-04-2009
Ballarat, Goldfields Area
- Click to read more:
At the 10th Annual Vintage Sports Car Rally, to be held at Yarra Track Wines on Sunday 14 June, you can witness magnificent men and women in their magnificent driving machines, 1920 s and 1930 s sports cars, as they are being put through their paces.
There are plenty of opportunities to see vintage cars on display but few where you see them in competition as they manoeuvre up and down slopes, around trees, stumps and flags with great skill.
This rally has become a popular event for the m... 14-06-2009 to 14-06-2009
Yarra Glen, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges Area
A
- Click to read more:
Part of the A Day in Pompeii exhibition.
To celebrate the announcement of the 2009 Melbourne Winter Masterpiece exhibition, A Day in Pompeii, visitors to Melbourne Museum have the unique opportunity to view a body cast of two women who were among nine victims found in the garden of the House of Cryptoporticus.
Melbourne Winter Masterpieces is a Victorian Government initiative and is exclusive to Melbourne, Australia.
Presented in association with the Soprintendenza Archeologica di ... 08-04-2008 to 25-06-2009
Carlton, Melbourne Area
- Click to read more:
In the farming country 10 minutes north of Daylesford, Lavandula grows lavender, olives and grapes.
The lavender is harvested right through January but on this special day Lavandula celebrates the hand harvest of the lavender crop: watch the harvesters cut the flowers with a hand sickle then make bunches that hang under the veranda to dry, see distillation of lavender water and lavender oil, try our body products, enquire about aromatherapy.
Walk in a beautiful European-style garden, visit the 1... 11-01-2009 to 11-01-2009
Shepherds Flat, Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges Area
- Click to read more:
Tourism is alive and well in West Gippsland and spearheading the campaign to encourage locals to explore their own backyard is A Palate of Passions celebration. The festival showcases the region s finest food, wines, art, gardens and music.
It is an opportunity for everyone to experience first hand what our area has to offer - innovative cuisine featuring local produce at our many cafes, restaurants and providores, activities in the vineyards, art exhibitions, harness racing and country ma... 02-03-2009 to 24-03-2009
Jindivick, Gippsland Area
- Click to read more:
Are you about to build a house and want to be energy efficient? Do you need help to choose which solar electricity system is for you? Are you keen to try and do things biodynamically or organically? Would you like to know more about investing ethically?
Then this is the Expo for you. Imagine all of these things under one roof and you have the A Sustainable World Expo in Mansfield.02-05-2009 to 02-05-2009
Mansfield, Victoria's High Country Area
- Click to read more:
Taste of Falls Creek celebrates the food, wine, music and adventure of Victoria's High Country with its spectacular scenery and cooler summer climate. This annual festival fills the village with wineries, artists, and local producers partnering up with Falls Creek guest houses and restaurants for tastings, exhibitions, wine maker's dinners and open house inspections. A number of musicians will entertain the guests in various venues while they sample the food and the wine. The festival runs throu... 17-01-2009 to 18-01-2009
Falls Creek, Victoria's High Country Area
- Click to read more:
Now in its 7th year at Nagambie Lakes this historic rowing regatta attracts crowds of 10,000 to Nagambie.20-03-2010 to 20-03-2010
Nagambie, Victoria's High Country Area
- Click to read more:
Across the Desert: Aboriginal Batik from Central Australia is a fascinating exhibition on the evolution of batik production in Indigenous communities.
Featuring over 60 works from five desert communities in Central Australia Ernabella, Fregon, Utopia, Yuendumu and Kintore - Across the Desert charts the development of batik in Australia, showcasing the NGV s unrivalled collection of Indigenous textiles. Co-curated by the NGV s Indigenous Art and Fashion & Textiles departments, Across the... 10-10-2008 to 01-02-2009
Melbourne, Melbourne Area
- Click to read more:
Awaken your senses with a weekend showcase of delicious regional food and exciting cool climate wines from the spectacular Alpine Valleys.
Ease into the weekend on the Friday evening with an Italian barbeque, a locally brewed beer or a movie under the stars. At Saturday Taste the Valleys festival, the flavours of the Alpine Valleys will come together in Centenary Park, Bright.
Savour the region s innovative wine styles and an array of mouthwatering dishes on the leafy banks of the ... 09-01-2009 to 11-01-2009
Bright, Victoria's High Country Area
- Click to read more:
The Anaconda Adventure Race is an off road, multi discipline event taking competitors on an adventure filled journey through some of the most spectacular parts of Lorne, Otway Ranges and Great Ocean Road.
Attracting upwards of 1500 competitors the event has grown to iconic status and is affectionately referred to as 'The Anaconda!'
The event is not necessarily for the faint hearted and you'll certainly earn your sleep in the sun afterwards, but smiling faces of competitors' as they cross... 06-12-2008 to 07-12-2008
Lorne, Great Ocean Road Area
- Click to read more:
Come see the fun and excitement that is the Anderson's Mill Festival. Promoting the riches of the region - food, wine, music, art, crafts and heritage, the festival is a great weekend to explore, enjoy, taste, try and buy in a setting that is breathtaking and offers a glimpse of the past industry of the early days of the goldfields.05-04-2009 to 05-04-2009
Smeaton, Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges Area
- Click to read more:
For the first time in Australia, an exhibition by German contemporary photographer Andreas Gursky will open at the National Gallery of Victoria on 21 November 2008.
From the Haus der Kunst in Munich, Andreas Gursky will present 21 major works for which the artist is internationally acclaimed. The photographs range from 1989 to 2007 and include seminal works such as Tokyo Stock Exchange and the diptych 99 cent store.
Andreas Gursky is recognised as one of the world s leading contemporar... 21-11-2008 to 22-02-2009
Melbourne, Melbourne Area
- Click to read more:
The Anglesea Rock 2 Ramp is an open water swim held at Point Roadnight Beach over a 1.2 km 'U' shaped course.
Each year over 650 swimmers take the water and swim the course which is in a protected bay with the Anglesea SLSC providing the highest level of water safety per capita of all the swims in the area.
Entry for the event can be made via the ASLSC website, however entries will be accepted on the day. All competitors are required to register at least 2 hours before the start of their... 28-12-2008 to 28-12-2008
Anglesea, Great Ocean Road Area
- Click to read more:
The Anglesea SLSC is hosting what is considered the pre-eminant Victorian senior lifesaving carnival at the Anglesea Main Beach.
Senior Surf Lifesaving carnivals are held throughout the state, culminating with the State Titles in March and the Australian Titles being held in Scarborough W.A.
These carnivals put to the test the skills of lifesavers across a range of disciplines, including, beach sprints, beach flags, surf ski, surf boat with the Ironman being the pinicple event.
The A... 11-01-2009 to 11-01-2009
Anglesea, Great Ocean Road Area
- Click to read more:
The Anglesea Surf Lifesaving Club in conjunction with the Victorian Surf Rowers league is hosting a surboat carnival at Main Beach, Anglesea.
Surfboats provide, depending on the beach conditions some of the most spectacular sites seen in surf lifesaving as the craft pound through and over waves.
This carnival is part of the VSRL Series for 2008/09 and is the first real hitout of the 2009 summer season and will provide spectators great viewing.
For competitors, Boat Access is via Rive... 06-12-2008 to 06-12-2008
Anglesea, Great Ocean Road Area
- Click to read more:
2009 / 39th Annual Ballarat Antique Fair Annual major display and sales of antiques. Over 100 exhibitors (exhibitor list on website) from all over Australia with a huge range of quality antiques and collectables for sale. Australia's largest event of this type.07-03-2009 to 09-03-2009
Wendouree, Goldfields Area
- Click to read more:
One of Australia's biggest volleyball tournaments, attracting teams from Victoria, South Australia and Australian Capital Territory. More than $6,000 in prize money and trophies up for grabs. Some of the country's best volleyballers will be in action.07-03-2009 to 09-03-2009
Warrnambool, Great Ocean Road Area
- Click to read more:
The tradition of the ANZAC's continues with a great day's racing! The flag raising ceremony kicks off the day and the popular 2 Up will be played on the main lawn. A great day for family with free kids' rides to keep them entertained all day.25-04-2009 to 25-04-2009
Moe, Gippsland Area
- Click to read more:
Rock along to the rhythm and views at this coastal music extravaganza.
Apollo, among his other ancient duties, was god of Music and the Arts. What more fitting place then than Apollo Bay as the stage for one of Australia's most popular music festivals.
The 17th Apollo Bay Music Festival is being held on the weekend of 27th, 28th 29th March, 2009. As always, there is something for everyone, from the popular kids tent with its shows and workshops, through to youth performances, rock, blue... 27-03-2009 to 29-03-2009
Apollo Bay, Great Ocean Road Area
- Click to read more:
Experience all the fun and spectacle of a country show. Entry is via a prepaid (only available prior to Show Day) membership ticket at discounted rates and can be purchased by calling the numbers below.25-10-2009 to 25-10-2009
Ararat, Grampians Area
- Click to read more:
The festival is a community initiative that aims to develop community identity, broaden participation in the arts and introduce audiences and participants to new and challenging ideas. It aims to capture and reflect the value, excellence, relevance and diversity of local arts, history and heritage within the Horsham Region.27-03-2009 to 05-04-2009
Horsham, Grampians Area
- Click to read more:
Artanica, now in its third year, exhibits artworks by some of our most exciting sculptors in the environment for which they are intented.
Artanica now has a permanent home at Duneira, one of the most significant hill-station gardens on Mt Macedon in Victoria, 70 kms north-west of Melbourne.18-04-2009 to 19-04-2009
Mount Macedon, Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges Area
- Click to read more:
Arts in the Park is a FREE summer music festival coordinated by the City of Ballarat Arts and Cultural Development Department. Arts in the Park features talented performers from Ballarat and surrounding areas. The entertainment ranges from such styles as blues, roots, jazz and rock with a bit of everything in between.
Arts in the Park is designed to support local professional and emerging artists, to provide work experience opportunities for arts practitioners, and to attract audience from l... 04-01-2009 to 22-02-2009
Lake Wendouree, Goldfields Area
- Click to read more:
Ashburton Community Street Festival takes place on the last Sunday each February in a closed off High Street. Ashburton Festival is a true community event with various local groups organising activities, food stalls, events and entertainment. Every year the Festival provides a range of exciting musical entertainment, free 'come and try' activities and family favourites such as the 'Pet Show' and carnival rides. Local traders join in, providing a variety of gourmet food and fun activities. Natio... 22-02-2009 to 22-02-2009
Ashburton, Melbourne Area
- Click to read more:
August Occasion' is an Annual Art Exhibition held at the Old Post Office Seymour. The two world recognised solo artists that feature each year alternate. Odd years = Paul Margocsy 2009. Even years = Agnes Szetey 2010.
Paul Margocsy is internationally acclaimed for his watercolour/gauche 'Bird Paintings'.
Agnes Szetey paints in oil 'Australian Landscapes', 'Heritage Scenes' and 'High Country Horsemen'.
The Openings are held on the 1st Sunday in August at the Old Post Office Seymour .... 02-08-2009 to 27-09-2009
Seymour, Daylesford & The Macedon Ranges Area
- Click to read more:
Austin Healey Sprite Motorkhana, provides all day competition and fun for all. With free entry, the event also includes an Aussie barbeque picnic on the lawns with gourmet platters available.25-01-2009 to 25-01-2009
Yarra Glen, Yarra Valley & Dandenong Ranges Area
Email This Page
Add to favourites
