LAKE MOUNTAIN, LAKE EILDON & UPPER GOULBURN RIVER
Calendar of Events April 2016 – October 2016
Alexandra • Eildon • Flowerdale • Kinglake Ranges • Marysville and Triangle • Strath Creek • Yea APRIL 2016
Friday 1 – Thursday 2 June NILLUMBIK ARTISTS EXHIBITION Gallery 34 34 High Street, Yea For the first time, a selection of Nillumbik Artists will be bringing their art to Yea in conjunction with their Open Studios event on 7 and 8 May. 10am – 4pm Thursday to Monday David Bates 0478 583 434 [email protected] www.gallery34.com.au Friday 1 – Monday 2 May AUTUMN BELOW THE RANGES King-Parrot Banksia Gallery and Gardens 26 Wentworths Road, Strath Creek Open garden of Australian Natives. Specialising in Banksias, Grevillias and Hakeas. Sale of native plants and bush-food plants. Sale of marinated olives. ‘Banksia Gallery’ presenting local art and craft for viewing and sale. Free Entry. 10.30am – 4.30pm Friday to Monday 5797 0207 [email protected] www.artguide.com.au Friday 1 – Monday 25 CUTS LIKE A KNIFE Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS 74 Grant Street, Alexandra ‘Cuts Like A Knife’ is a joint exhibition of linocuts by printmakers Libby Schreiber & Maria Barbaro. Libby’s humorous pastoral themes, together with Maria’s illustrative fashion designs highlight the diversity that can be found in the black & white imagery this medium provides. Open 10am – 4pm daily (Open from 12 noon on Anzac Day) Free entry www.rusticsimplicityblog.wordpress.com Saturday 2 CYCLE DINDI Great Victorian Rail Trail A family friendly bicycle event encompassing the Great Victorian Rail Trail in Murrindindi Shire and the townships of Alexandra and Yea. Registrations opened January 2016. Melinda 0418 378 806 / 5772 2496 Julie 0447 762 557 / 5797 2291 www.rotaryalexandra.org.au www.yearotary.org.au APRIL 2016
Saturday 9 TAGGERTY CINEMA Taggerty Hall Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty Come along and enjoy a free family movie. 7pm Noelle 0421 351 571 or Sandice 0419 376 206 [email protected]
Saturday 23 EILDON PRIMARY SCHOOL DRIVE-IN Eildon Community Centre Car Park at Eildon Primary School Drive-in movie night featuring two movies suitable for whole family. 7pm Eileen Herridge 5774 2074 [email protected]
Saturday 26 – Monday 28 KERRISDALE MOUNTAIN RAILWAY ‘STEAMFEST’ Kerrisdale Mountain Railway 7523 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kerrisdale Trains will run each day of the ‘Steamfest’ at 11am, 12noon, 1pm, 2pm and 3pm. Full steam display, museum, workshop and loco shed tour. Spectacular views, disabled facilities and lunch available at the kiosk. Please book to save disappointment. 11am – 4pm each day 0407 823 739 [email protected] www.kerrisdalemtnrailway.com.au/
Friday 29 – Monday 13 June ONCE UPON A TIME ~ NATURALLY Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS 74 Grant Street, Alexandra ‘Once Upon a Time ~ Naturally’ is an open group exhibition of diverse local landscapes, flora and fauna in many media, celebrating Alexandra and Surrounds’ presettlement history ~ a prelude to Alexandra’s 150th birthday next year. Exhibition opens from 6pm Friday 29 April with drinks and nibbles. 10am – 4pm daily. Free entry www.rusticsimplicityblog.wordpress.com APRIL 2016
Saturday 30 – Friday 30 September MEG @ MARMALADES Marmalades of Yea 20 High Street, Yea Watercolour, pastel, oil and acrylic paintings by Yea artist Meg Heres. Subjects are many and varied and include Yea environs, Paris, Provence and Hydra Island in Greece. 10am – 4pm daily Meg 0400 340 279 or Marmalades 5797 2999 [email protected]
MayMAY 2016
Sunday 1 VICTORIAN ROLLERSKI/SKIKE CHAMPIONSHIPS Lake Mountain Alpine Resort This event is a great chance to test ski fitness and will be over 10km from the ticket box to the top or 4km for juniors or novice skiers from Arnolds Gap. 10.30am Andrew Paul 0488 642 782 [email protected] www.lakemountainresort.com.au
Sunday 8 MOTHER’S DAY HIGH TEA 501 Bar & Grill Jerusalem Creek, Eildon Treat your mum this Mother’s Day to a delicious high tea overlooking Lake Eildon. A selection of homemade cakes, biscuits and slices will be available. Bookings essential. 2pm – 4pm 5774 2585 [email protected] MAY 2016 sunday 8 MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Holmesglen at Eildon 92 Moore Road, Eildon Forget the last minute flowers or box of chocolates. Make this year’s Mothers Day extra special and let us spoil your mum with a three course luncheon at Holmesglen at Eildon. Bookings essential 12.30pm – 4pm 5774 2361 [email protected] www.holmesglen.edu.au/eildon
Sunday 15 RSPCA MILLION PAWS WALK Lions Rotunda, Lower Pondage 1 Riverside Drive, Eildon Join us to walk to fight animal cruelty at the Million Paws Walk! Register yourself, your friends and family to take part in the biggest dog walk in Australia. 8.30am – 2pm 9224 2210 [email protected] www.millionpawswalk.com.au/victoria
Saturday 21 TAGGERTY POT LUCK DINNER Taggerty Hall Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty Come along, bring a casserole to share and mingle with the locals. 7pm Noelle 0421 351 571 or Sandice 0419 376 206 [email protected]
Saturday 21 – Sunday 22 OPEN CELLAR DOORS – MURRINDINDI WINEMAKERS Vineyards and Cellar Doors in Murrindindi Tour our beautiful region and drop in at the local vineyards during Aussie Wine Month. Meet the winemakers and enjoy a great array of fine, cool-climate wines. Maps available at Murrindindi Shire Visitor Information Centres. 11am – 5pm Sonja Herges 0432 435 180 murrindindiwinemakers JUNE 2016
Saturday 4 – Sunday 5 OUR WETLANDS – OUR ENVIRONMENT – OUR WORLD Y Water Discovery Centre Hood Street, Yea Celebrate World Environment Day with lots of fun, learning activities for all ages both outside, in the beautiful Yea Wetlands and inside in the award winning Y Water Discovery Centre. 10am – 4pm Saturday & Sunday Stuart Oddy 0402 349 120 [email protected] www.ywatercentre.com.au Friday 10 ALEXANDRA TRUCK UTE & ROD SHOW ‘STARS OF COUNTRY’ CONCERT Briggs Oval, Maroondah Highway, Alexandra 20th Alexandra Truck, Ute and Rod Show presents ‘Stars of Country’ Concert featuring Adam Harvey, Jayne Denham, Simply Bushed and the Iain Archibald Band. Early bird tickets $35 available via website or $40 at the door. 7pm – 11.30pm Ayden Embling 0427 924 944 [email protected] www.alexandratruckshow.com.au
Friday 10 – Monday 13 ART @ YARCK Yarck Community Hall Maroondah Highway, Yarck Art show with paintings, photography, sculpture and other mediums. Friday 5pm – 8pm Saturday & Sunday 10am – 4pm Monday 10am – 2pm Entry $2 coin donation Bob Ashe 0448 167 438 [email protected]
Saturday 11 TAGGERTY 4 SEASONS MARKET Taggerty Hall Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty Excellent local produce featuring wine, honey, olive oil, preserves, baked goods and soaps. Also available are fruit and vegetables, plants, bric-a-brac, crafts and the fabulous BBQ sausages and hot coffee. 8.30am – 12.30pm Noelle 0421 351 571 or Sandice 0419 376 206 [email protected] JUNE 2016
Saturday 11 ALEXANDRA TRUCK UTE & ROD SHOW ‘SATURDAY MARKET’ Perkins Street, Alexandra Market featuring a variety of stalls including local produce. Also stalls with truck, ute and rod speciality items. 9am – 1pm Toni Carter 0438 337 381 [email protected] www.alexandratruckshow.com.au Saturday 11 ALEXANDRA TRUCK UTE & ROD SHOW ‘TRUCK DRIVERS MEMORIAL SERVICE’ Rotary Park, Alexandra Victorian truck drivers memorial service held to unveil names of lost truck drivers each year. 2pm Andrew Embling 0418 266 038 [email protected] www.alexandratruckshow.com.au
Sunday 12 ALEXANDRA TRUCK UTE & ROD SHOW ‘20TH YEAR’ Alexandra Township Celebrating 20 years, the show will be even bigger and better this year. Featuring top country music acts on stage. Two championships in the woodchop. Show and shine – trucks, utes and rods. Trade stalls, charity auction and market stalls. 10am – 4pm Andrew Embling 0418 266 038 [email protected] www.alexandratruckshow.com.au
Sunday 12 & Sunday 19 FESTIVAL OF LIGHT LANTERN WORKSHOPS St John’s Parish Hall 37 Downey Street, Alexandra Come to St John’s lantern-making workshops, in preparation for the inaugural Alexandra Festival of Light. A family-friendly community event to be held on the night of Winter Solstice. All welcome. 2pm – 4pm Rev Paul Wood 0433 855 326 [email protected] www.alexanglicans.org JUNE 2016
Friday 17 – Monday 22 August ‘YUMA-K MERRIBA-NGAT’ CELEBRATING OUR ABORIGINAL HERITAGE THROUGH CONTEMPORARY ART Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS 74 Grant Street, Alexandra A group exhibition of many media by contemporary artists with Taungurung heritage. A celebration of Alexandra and Surrounds’ First People ~ another prelude to Alexandra’s 150th birthday next year. Exhibition opens from 6pm Friday 17 June with drinks and nibbles. 10am – 4pm daily. Free entry www.rusticsimplicityblog.wordpress.com Tuesday 21 FESTIVAL OF LIGHT St John’s Anglican Church (moving to Alexandra Library) Blessing the light (in St John’s Church). Lantern parade led by Ukulele Heaven through park by Ultima Thule Creek to Alexandra Library. Short stories of light in the Library from a poet, an artist, an Indigenous leader, a scientist, a psychologist, a children’s story and more. Purpose to celebrate Light during the winter solstice for all the family. Hot soup provided. 6pm – 8pm Rev Paul Wood 0433 855 326 [email protected] www.alexanglicans.org
Wednesday 29 WATER FUN @ THE WETLANDS Y Water Discovery Centre Hood Street, Yea Are your children feeling bored? Do you have grandchildren visiting for the holidays? Just passing through and want something to do? Come along to the Y Water – Water Fun school holiday activities and have a splashing good time. Activities suitable for primary school aged children. Entry by gold coin donation. 10am – 11.30am 5797 3394 www.ywatercentre.com.au JULY 2016
Saturday 2 CHRISTMAS IN JULY 501 Bar & Grill Jerusalem Creek, Eildon Come along and enjoy, keep warm in front of the fire and take in the spectacular views of Lake Eildon. Bookings essential. 5pm – 8pm 5774 2585 [email protected]
Saturday 2 – Sunday 3 WOMINDJEKA WEEKEND Y Water Discovery Centre Hood Street, Yea Womindjeka! – welcome! Come, learn and celebrate the history and culture of the Taungurung people, the traditional owners of the lands on which the award winning Y Water Discovery Centre and Yea Wetlands is sited. 10am – 4pm Saturday & Sunday Stuart Oddy 0402 349 120 [email protected] www.ywatercentre.com.au
Wednesday 6 WATER FUN @ THE WETLANDS Y Water Discovery Centre Hood Street, Yea Are your children feeling bored? Do you have grandchildren visiting for the holidays? Just passing through and want something to do? Come along to the Y Water – Water Fun school holiday activities and have a splashing good time. Activities suitable for primary school aged children. Entry by gold coin donation. 10am – 11.30am 5797 3394 www.ywatercentre.com.au
Sunday 10 & Sunday 24 LAKE MOUNTAIN MINI SERIES Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Great way to introduce young skiers to not so serious grass roots racing. It provides a good opportunity for families to come along and enjoy these fun events. 1pm Ray Malins 9728 1894 [email protected] www.lakemountainresort.com.au JULY 2016
Friday 22 – Sunday 24 MURRINDINDI BEANIE FESITVAL VIC St John’s Anglican Church Hall Downey Street, Alexandra The Murrindindi Beanie Festival is a three day celebration of clever, crafty beanies open to all in the community, not just those who knit or crochet. Categories include Teapot Beanie, Traditional, Fibre Fusion, Murrindindi Madness, and The Most Down to Earth Beanie which may incorporate recycled materials and be sculptural in its form. Beanies are donated to the festival with proceeds going to local charities. Entries close by July 13th. 10am – 4pm each day Carolyn Weeks 0400 997 655 [email protected] MurrindindiBeanieFestivalVictoria Saturday 23 CHRISTMAS IN Holmesglen at Eildon 92 Moore Road, Eildon Beat the winter blues and celebrate Christmas in July at Holmesglen at Eildon as we showcase some of the best seasonal produce the region has to offer. With a roving magician and music to entertain throughout the night, this will be a truly magical event! $70 per adult – 4 courses, $30 per child (12 yrs and under) – 2 courses and includes a gift from Santa. Bookings essential 6.30pm 5774 2361 [email protected] www.holmesglen.edu.au/eildon
Sunday 24 BULLFIGHT CHARGE Lake Mountain Alpine Resort This is the major ski event of the season at Lake Mountain; a fun tour event which is popular for all abilities from fit skiers right through to novice skiers who just want to enjoy the challenge of the course. 8km or 3km options. 11am Robyn Bayley-Jones 5957 7201 [email protected] www.lakemountainresort.com.au JULY 2016
Friday 29 TASTE OF TAMWORTH Alexandra Town Hall, Grant Street UGFM - Radio Murrindindi with Carter and Carter, by popular demand, bring another Taste of Tamworth to your own backyard with a great night of family entertainment. This year’s line-up of Jayne Denham, Luke Austin and Anthony Taylor will perform along with Carter and Carter at the Alexandra Town Hall. 7pm –11pm David Carter 0416 075 638 [email protected] www.ugfm.org AUGUST 2016 Friday 5 – Thursday 1 September MICHELLE ENDERSBY EXHIBITION Gallery 34 34 High Street, Yea Michelle Endersby is a new artist to Gallery 34 and we are excited to have her onboard. Her detailed portraits of an individual rose need to be seen to be believed. 10am – 4pm Thursday – Monday David Bates 0478 58 34 34 [email protected] www.gallery34.com.au
Sunday 7 LAKE MOUNTAIN MINI SERIES Lake Mountain Alpine Resort Great way to introduce young skiers to not so serious grass roots racing. It provides a good opportunity for families to come along and enjoy these fun events. 1pm Ray Malins 9728 1894 [email protected] www.lakemountainresort.com.au AUGUST 2016
Saturday 13 ST JOHN’S ANGLICAN CHURCH HIGH TEA St John’s Parish Hall Downey Street, Alexandra Afternoon tea – theme ‘Second Hand Rose”. Musical Entertainment. Lucky door prizes, raffles, spot prizes and prizes for dressing to the theme. 2.30pm – 4.30pm Linda Davis 5772 2185 [email protected] www.alexanglicans.org
Friday 26 – Tuesday 1 November The ART of Children’s Literature Rustic Simplicity @ The Shear ‘N’ shedS 74 Grant Street, Alexandra An annual event featuring a solo exhibition of art by a different children’s book illustrator every year. Previously featured artists include Mini Goss (Five Little Owls), Katz Cowley (The Wonky Donkey) and Sarah Hardy (Aussie Edition of The Hokey Pokey). Who will it be in 2016? Exhibition opens from 6pm Friday 26 August with drinks and nibbles. Free entry 10am – 4pm daily www.rusticsimplicityblog.wordpress.com SEPTEMBER 2016
Friday 2 – Thursday 29 VALERIE CROSSE EXHIBITION Gallery 34 34 High Street, Yea Valerie Crosse is another new artist to Gallery 34. Her works are mainly in oil and gouache. Valerie’s passions include art and yoga. 10am – 4pm Thursday – Monday David Bates 0478 58 34 34 [email protected] www.gallery34.com.au SEPTEMBER 2016
Saturday 3 VICTORIAN TROUT OPENING FESTIVAL Eildon Community Centre, Centre Avenue Celebrating the opening of trout rivers for fishing. The festival is a fun day for the entire family with fish hatchery tours, guided fishing, fish releases, fireworks and more. 10am – 5pm. Fireworks after dark. David Ambrens 8392 6876 [email protected]
Saturday 10 – Sunday 11 ALEXANDRA HERITAGE MACHINERY FESTIVAL AND SPRING MARKET Alexandra Timber Tramway & Museum Station Street, Alexandra Fun for all the family with kid’s activities and games, market stalls, working historic machinery, steam train rides, museum rooms open with local displays and family BBQ area. Gerry Laws 0427 509 988 [email protected] www.alexandratramway.org.au
Wednesday 21 & Wednesday 28 WATER FUN @ THE WETLANDS Y Water Discovery Centre Hood Street, Yea Are your children feeling bored? Do you have grandchildren visiting for the holidays? Just passing through and want something to do? Come along to the Y Water – Water Fun school holiday activities and have a splashing good time. Activities suitable for primary school aged children. Entry by gold coin donation. 10am – 11.30am 5797 3394 www.ywatercentre.com.au
Friday 30 – Thursday 27 October JANET MATTHEWS & DARREN GILBERT EXHIBITION Gallery 34 34 High Street, Yea Gallery 34’s favourite artists are back again with Janet’s detailed coloured pencil and Darren’s ink drawings and sculptures. Always a crowd favourite. 10am – 4pm Thursday – Monday David Bates 0478 58 34 34 [email protected] www.gallery34.com.au OCTOBER 2016
Saturday 8 TAGGERTY CINEMA Taggerty Hall Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty Come along and enjoy a free family movie. 7pm Noelle 0421 351 571 or Sandice 0419 376 206 [email protected]
Friday 14 – Monday 28 November SPRING EXHIBITION AND OPEN GARDEN King-Parrot Banksia Gallery and Gardens 26 Wentworths Road, Strath Creek Open garden of Australian Natives. Specialising in Banksias, Grevillias, Hakeas, Waratahs and bush foods. Sale of native plants and marinated olives. ‘Banksia Gallery’ has local art, craft and pottery for viewing and sale. Free Entry. 10.30am – 4.30pm Friday to Monday 5797 0207 [email protected] www.artguide.com.au
Saturday 15 – Sunday 16 EILDON BIG FISH CHALLENGE & FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Eildon Pondage, Riversdale Road Fishing competitions, family fun and children’s amusements, fireworks, trade displays and market stalls. Live music, food and wine tastings and raffle draws including a tinny full of tinnies. Saturday 7am – 9pm Sunday 7am – 3pm Andrew 0418 266 038 or Ian 0416 250 203 [email protected] or [email protected] www.eildonbigfishchallenge.com.au Friday 14 – Sunday 16 FOGGY MOUNTAIN BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL 19 Kinglake Whittlesea Road, Kinglake Foggy Mountain Bluegrass Festival will host sensational Australian and international performers. The weekend is jam packed with Bluegrass concerts, bush dance, music and dance workshops, jamming and great country hospitality. Friday 6.30pm to Sunday 4pm Katrina Bendeman 0488 997 117 [email protected] www.fmbluegrass.com.au OCTOBER 2016
Friday 14 – Sunday 16 MARYSVILLE JAZZ AND BLUES WEEKEND Marysville and Triangle area The second Jazz and Blues Weekend will be held in Marysville and surrounding areas with more than 30 acts at venues all over town. Weekend passes and accommodation packages available. Chris Muir 0477 123 506 [email protected] www.marysvillejazzandblues.com Sunday 16 MRF TYRES AKADEMOS Start, finish and service in Alexandra and Thornton – competition Rubicon State Forest Round 5 of the Focus on Furniture Victorian Rally Championship. The top rally cars and crews in Victoria will be in action at this annual event. 9.30am – 5pm 0418 330 709 [email protected] www.mucc.net.au
Saturday 22 ALEXANDRA RACE CLUB’S RUN FOR ROSES MEETING ON COX PLATE DAY Alexandra Race Club 1 Gordon Street, Alexandra Spring Carnival racing flourishes when the Alexandra Race Club launches the Victorian Picnic Racing Season in spectacular fashion at our Run for the Roses Meeting on Cox Plate Day. Strong bookies ring and tote covering Cox Plate Day and local races. Gates open 12noon Robyn Walsh 5773 4304 [email protected] www.alexandraraceclub.com.au or www. countryracing.com.au OCTOBER 2016
Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 ALEXANDRA & DISTRICT OPEN GARDENS WEEKEND Various private gardens in Alexandra district Up to 12 striking town and country garden owners throw open their gates to warmly welcome all visitors. Gorgeous gardens, fresh country air, remarkable views, food and plant sales. Come … Be inspired! 10am – 4pm both days Lynne Phelps 5772 1199 [email protected] www.alexandraopengardens.com.au
Saturday 22 – Sunday 23 FESTIVAL OF FLOWERS St John’s Anglican Church Downey Street, Alexandra Displays of flowers created by members of the community and parishioners. Devonshire tea available in the hall. Saturday 10am – 4pm Sunday 11am – 4pm Patsy Robertson [email protected]
Friday 28 – Thursday 27 DECEMBER VICKI MORITZ EXHIBITION Gallery 34 34 High Street, Yea Vicki is back at Gallery 34 for her first exhibition in 2 years. Vicki is an award winning photographer who knows just how to capture the right image. 10am – 4pm Thursday – Monday David Bates 0478 58 34 34 [email protected] www.gallery34.com.au
Saturday 29 TAGGERTY 4 SEASONS MARKET Taggerty Hall Taggerty-Thornton Road, Taggerty Showcasing fabulous local produce including olive oil, wine, honey, fudge, baked goods, preserves, ice cream, soaps, crafts, also bric-a- brac, fruit, vegetables, plants, free range eggs, BBQ sausages and espresso coffee. 8.30am – 12.30pm Noelle 0421 351 571 or Sandice 0419 376 206 [email protected] OCTOBER 2016
Sunday 30 KMR MELBOURNE CUP STEAMFEST Kerrisdale Mountain Railway 7523 Goulburn Valley Highway, Kerrisdale Narrow gauge tourist railway with live steam museum. Spectacular views. Train departs at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. 11am – 4pm Jennifer Forbes 0407 823 739 [email protected] www.kerrisdale.mtnrailway.com.au
Tallarook-Yea-Alexandra-Mansfield Whether you’re seeking adventure or looking to get back to nature, the Great Victorian Rail Trail is for you. This easily accessible, varied and unique rail trail offers close proximity to heritage classified rivers and majestic valleys, lakes and mountains. So strap on your daypack and head for the hills. The trail is Victoria’s longest rail trail and spans 134km from Tallarook through Yea to Mansfield, with a link between Cathkin and Alexandra. You’ll be able to explore the rail trail on a bike, on foot or on horseback. Located less than one hour from Melbourne, the trail meanders through beautiful countryside following the Goulburn River at Tallarook and passes through the Trawool Valley, classified by the National Trust for its scenic beauty. You can take a ride through the historic 200 metre long Cheviot tunnel and you may be lucky enough to arrive at the old Alexandra Station on a day that the Alexandra Timber Tramway and Museum operates. The trail traverses the Mitchell, Murrindindi and Mansfield Shires, connecting towns and communities including Tallarook, Trawool, Kerrisdale, Homewood, Yea, Molesworth, Cathkin, Alexandra, Koriella, Yarck, Kanumbra, Merton, Woodfield, Bonnie Doon, Maindample and Mansfield, making it one of the longest trails in Australia. Further information visit www.greatvictorianrailtrail.com.au 1800 RTRAIL (787 245) REGULAR MARKETS
Alexandra Market 2nd Saturday of the month 9am –1pm Alexandra Timber Tramway, Station Street, Alexandra Come and enjoy the atmosphere catering for all tastes and interests featuring plants, herbs, local produce, unique handicrafts, bric-a-brac and collectables. Refreshments available with a coffee cart, BBQ and cold drinks. Free entry and parking and, for a small donation, enjoy a train ride around the historic Alexandra Tramway grounds. Jane 0427 509 988 [email protected] www.alexandratramway.org.au
Bollygum Community Market 2nd Sunday of the month 9am – 1pm Bollygum Park, 40 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake The kids can play in the unique adventure playground as you soak up the market’s relaxing atmosphere search for special treasures, try fantastic local produce and much more. Cheryl 5786 1696 [email protected] www.bollygumpark.org.au
Flowerdale Community Market 3rd Sunday of the month 9am – 1pm Flowerdale Community Hall, Yea Whittlesea Road, Flowerdale Country market stalls with arts, crafts, veggies, plants, bric a brac and lots more. Hot food, Devonshire teas and cold drinks available. New stall holders welcome, $10 a stall. Alison 5780 1223 [email protected] REGULAR MARKETS
Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market 4th Sunday of the month 10am – 3pm (held on the 3rd Sunday in December) 19 Whittlesea-Kinglake Road, Kinglake Our Kinglake market is situated in the beautiful scenic town of Kinglake. It boasts variety, quality and welcoming atmosphere. Family and Dog friendly. Anita Gottwalt 0419 339 320 [email protected] www.kinglakemarket.com Kinglake Produce & Artisan Market
Marysville Market 2nd & 4th Sunday of the month Murchison Street, Marysville Crafts, gifts, clothing, plants, locally produced preserves, jams, chutneys, lavender products, shortbread biscuits, honey, fresh fruit and vegetables and wine. Additional stallholders invited. Louise 0405 146 961 [email protected]
Yarck Country Market 3rd Saturday of the month 9am –1.30pm Yarck Hall, Maroondah Highway, Yarck The market helps to fund the hall maintenance and provides an outlet for local produce, jams, craft, plants and wines. 5773 4304 [email protected] www.visityarck.com.au
Yea Country Market 1st Saturday of the month 9am – 1pm Yea Railway Park, Station Street, Yea Yea Country Market, held in the historic Railway precinct, offers fresh produce, great plants, second hand books and a range of local products. Enjoy live music, plenty of shade, seating and parking in an appealing setting. Barb Glenister 0417 561 202 or Jan Wealands [email protected] VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRES
Alexandra: 5772 1100 Marysville: 5963 4567 36 Grant Street Murchison Street Alexandra Vic 3714 Marysville Vic 3779 [email protected] [email protected] www.alexandratourism.com www.marysvilletourism.com
Eildon: 5774 2909 Yea: 5797 2663 Main Street Y Water Discovery Centre Eildon Vic 3713 Cnr Hood & High Streets [email protected] Yea Vic 3717 www.lakeeildon.com [email protected] www.ywatercentre.com.au