JANUARY

Saturday 2nd January
Beaufort Market
An initiative of Beaufort Community House & Learning Centre and held at Memorial Park, Havelock Street, Beaufort
Phone: Penny 5349 2396 or email penny@vic.chariot.net.au

Saturday 16th January
Crowlands Film Festival
Location: Crowlands Hall
Contact Bryan on 0407 348 563

Sunday 24th January
Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Cambridge Street and along the riverside in Avoca.
CONTACT Johann Westin on 0488177647 or westin27@aapt.net.au

Tuesday 26th January
Australia Day Celebrations
Location: Landsborough Recreation Reserve
Contact: Pyrenees Shire Council 5349 1100

Tuesday 26th January
Australia Day Pool Party
Location: Avoca Swimming Pool
Contact: Kaye Charlesworth 0417 560 507

FEBRUARY

Saturday 6th February
Beaufort Market
An initiative of Beaufort Community House & Learning Centre and held at Memorial Park, Havelock Street, Beaufort
Phone: Penny 5349 2396 or email penny@vic.chariot.net.au

Sunday 28th February
Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Cambridge Street and along the riverside in Avoca.
CONTACT Johann Westin on 0488177647 or westin27@aapt.net.au

MARCH

Saturday 6th March
Beaufort Market
An initiative of Beaufort Community House & Learning Centre and held at Memorial Park, Havelock Street, Beaufort
Phone: Penny 5349 2396 or email penny@vic.chariot.net.au

Sunday 7th March
Seduction By Tastebuds Dinner with Three Troupers Brewery
We are kicking of the 2010 series of Seduction Lunches with a dinner accompanied by the fine flavoiurs of beers from Beauforts Three Troupers Brewery matched with food prepared By Ricardo Momesso from Melbournes One-hat Italian Bistro, Sarti. This event is a must for the beer and food lovers.
Location: Cave Hill Creek, Raglan
Contact: Avoca Information Centre 1800 206 622
Click Here for more information

Friday 12th March
Moonambels World Longest Lunch
12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Taltarni Vineyard, Moonambel
Taltarni Vineyard is the picturesque and unique setting for the fifth Moonambel in-style World's Longest Lunch. Moonambel Events Inc., with the University of Ballarat and the Charlton Catering Service, will present the finest of the Pyrenees, complemented by specially selected Pyrenees wines from Taltarni, Dalwhinnie, Warrenmang, Summerfield, Peerick, Redbank, Melross Estate and Blue Pyrenees.
Price: $100(non refundable)
Bookings: Avoca Information Centre 1800 206 622

Saturday 20th March
Pyrenees Petanque Club - Avoca Doubles Tournament
Contact Ken Field on 5465 3064
Location: Avoca

Sunday 27th March
Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Cambridge Street and along the riverside in Avoca.
CONTACT Johann Westin on 0488177647 or westin27@aapt.net.au

APRIL

Saturday 3rd April
Beaufort Market
An initiative of Beaufort Community House & Learning Centre and held at Memorial Park, Havelock Street, Beaufort
Phone: Penny 5349 2396 or email penny@vic.chariot.net.au

Sunday 11th April
Viva Grampians Pyrenees

Multicultural Food & Performances will take centre stage in a new festival coming to the Ararat Performing ArtsCentre Forecourt this April. ‘Viva Grampians Pyrenees’, which will run from 10:30am – 3pm on 11th April 2010, is a celebration of the diverse mix of cultures living in this beautiful part of Victoria. The festival will feature a colourful range of food stalls, performances and workshops, many of which will be run by migrants who have settled in the region. For the kids there will also be a jumping castle, face painting and henna tattoos, while adults will enjoy a selection of local wineries and breweries all offering tastings and sales throughout the day to compliment the food on offer.

Entry to the all age event is free and it will prove to be a great family activity on the last day of the Easter School Holidays. For enquires about the event contact Bruce Marshall at Ararat Rural City Council.
(PH: 03-5355-0218 bmarshall@ararat.vic.gov.au  )

Sunday 18th April
MTBA Mountain Bike Marathon Championships
Location: Pyrenees State Forest, Avoca
Contact: Rohin Adams 0416 083 460 or http://www.mtba.asn.au

22nd-25th April
With A Twist Music Festival
Location: Pyrenees State Forest
Contact: Luke Eltze 0409 649 903

Sunday 25th April
Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Cambridge Street and along the riverside in Avoca.
CONTACT Johann Westin on 0488177647 or westin27@aapt.net.au

Saturday 24th April
Racing and Tasting Festival - Winery Bus A Bout Tour
As part of the Racing and Tasting Festival, a Winery Bus-A-Bout tour will be held on Saturday 24th April in the Pyrenees Wine Region. As part of your Bus-A-Bout ticket, you will also be provided with a souvenir Pyrenees tasting glass for you to enjoy the select wine tastings at participating wineries that are included in this great day. More information Click Here.

Sunday 25th April
Avoca Anzac Day Races
Kick back Avoca style & enjoy country racing with traditional ANZAC Day activities this ANZAC Day at the Avoca Racecourse. Share in the spirit of this spectacular race day with legalized
2-Up, sounding of the last post, Australia’s national anthem
plus food, fun and other family activities.
www.avocaraceclub.com

MAY

Saturday 1st May
Beaufort Market
An initiative of Beaufort Community House & Learning Centre and held at Memorial Park, Havelock Street, Beaufort
Phone: Penny 5349 2396 or email penny@vic.chariot.net.au

Saturday 1st & 2nd May
Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally
38 Acres of Living Heritage
The Lake Goldsmith steam preservation society was established in the late 1950's, with a handful of remnant engines operating in a paddock nostalgically re-creating a bygone era...
From the point, the movement has advanced to the position, where, not only is it acclaimed as "Australia's premier steam rally", but to that of international recognition.
The Association's 38 acres site whilst being home to one the largest gatherings of historic machinery in Australia, also hosts visiting enthusiast groups, including car, truck, tractor and stationary engine clubs bringing an ever changing variety of exciting and unusual exhibits to our rallies.
Location: Lake Goldsmith
Contact: please see www.lakegoldsmithrally.org.au 

Saturday 15th May
Seduction By Tastebuds at Redbank Winery
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Ikuei Arakane From Pan Asians Company will be designing a menu to compliment Redbank Wineries Finest Wine. Cost is $130.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Redbank Winery
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
Click Here for more information

Sunday 23rd May
Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Cambridge Street and along the riverside in Avoca.
CONTACT Johann Westin on 0488177647 or westin27@aapt.net.au

Sunday 23rd May
Pyrenees Hot Rods Picnic at Riverside Market
Proudly supported by Avoca Festivals and Events
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Nicky and Gordon on 5465 3411

Saturday 29th & 30th May
Retrospective of the work of Marjerie Venes
Location: Moonambel Pavillion

Sunday 30th May
The 20th Annual After Vintage Luncheon
A wining and dining marathon. Join the regions winemakers and celebrate the end of another successful grape harvest over this long, slow legendary lunch. Taste the wines of the Pyrenees matched to a fabulous four course menu. From noon till late. Book early, it is always a sell-out!
Location: Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort
Contact: Warrenmang on 5467 2233

JUNE

4th – 7th June (Queens Birthday Weekend)
Pyrenees Art Exhibition
Beaufort Shire Hall
Contact Beaufort Resource Centre 03 5349 1180

Saturday 5th June
Beaufort Market
An initiative of Beaufort Community House & Learning Centre and held at Memorial Park, Havelock Street, Beaufort
Phone: Penny 5349 2396 or email penny@vic.chariot.net.au

Sunday 13th June
Seduction By Tastebuds at Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Warrenmang will celebrate its 21st Birthday by welcoming back orginal chef Dean Matthews who has received a career total of 13 Age Chef Hats to compliment Warrenmangs Finest Wine. Cost is $130.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Warrenmang vineyard and Resort
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
Click Here for more information

Sunday 27th June
Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Cambridge Street and along the riverside in Avoca.
CONTACT Johann Westin on 0488177647 or westin27@aapt.net.au

JULY

Saturday 3rd July
Beaufort Market
An initiative of Beaufort Community House & Learning Centre and held at Memorial Park, Havelock Street, Beaufort
Phone: Penny 5349 2396 or email penny@vic.chariot.net.au

Saturday 17th July
Seduction By Tastebuds at Mount Avoca Vineyard
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Mount Avoca welcomes Best Young Chef in the Age Food Guide, Nicholas Poelaert to design a menu to compliment Mount Avoca’s finest wine. Cost is $130.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Mount Avoca Vineyard
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
Click Here for more information

Sunday 25th July
Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Cambridge Street and along the riverside in Avoca.
CONTACT Johann Westin on 0488177647 or westin27@aapt.net.au

AUGUST

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 4th September
Beaufort Market
An initiative of Beaufort Community House & Learning Centre and held at Memorial Park, Havelock Street, Beaufort
Phone: Penny 5349 2396 or email penny@vic.chariot.net.au

Sunday 26th September
Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Cambridge Street and along the riverside in Avoca.
CONTACT Johann Westin on 0488177647 or westin27@aapt.net.au

OCTOBER

Saturday 2nd October
Beaufort Market
An initiative of Beaufort Community House & Learning Centre and held at Memorial Park, Havelock Street, Beaufort
Phone: Penny 5349 2396 or email penny@vic.chariot.net.au

Saturday 10th & 11th October
Eco Festival
Location: Avoca River
Contact: Marg Pilgrim 5465 3230

Saturday 16th October
PJA & Blue Pyrenees Avoca Cup
Enjoy the country racing atmosphere, countless choices of gourmet food with a wide range of Blue Pyrenees red, white and sparkling wines. Adding a little glamour to the event will be the Fashions on the Field. Categories include the Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gent and the Best Dressed Couple. The day will also provide live music, children’s activities, punters club ran by the 'man in the pork pie hat,' Barry Slater, and not forgetting a strong 6 race program with full TAB and bookmaker facilities.
Those who like to watch the metropolitan racing will not be disappointed with the big screen showing live telecasts of all the Caulfield Cup action. The Avoca Cup is the perfect opportunity to dress up and enjoy the delights of spring racing in the country.
www.avocaraceclub.com

Sunday 24th October
Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Cambridge Street and along the riverside in Avoca.
CONTACT Johann Westin on 0488177647 or westin27@aapt.net.au

Saturday 24th October
Party in the Pyrenees
Location: Moonambel Pavilion

Saturday 30th & 31st October
Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally
38 Acres of Living Heritage
The Lake Goldsmith steam preservation society was established in the late 1950's, with a handful of remnant engines operating in a paddock nostalgically re-creating a bygone era...
From the point, the movement has advanced to the position, where, not only is it acclaimed as "Australia's premier steam rally", but to that of international recognition.
The Association's 38 acres site whilst being home to one the largest gatherings of historic machinery in Australia, also hosts visiting enthusiast groups, including car, truck, tractor and stationary engine clubs bringing an ever changing variety of exciting and unusual exhibits to our rallies.
Location: Lake Goldsmith
Contact: please see www.lakegoldsmithrally.org.au

Sunday 31st October
Pyrenees Escapade
A European Wine and Food Weekend. Join in the festivities and sample local wines and european inspired dishes whilst embracing the village square atmosphere. Activities include master-classes, petanque tourament, barrel rolling and much more.
LOCATION: Avoca Turf Club Function Centre
CONTACT NAME: Kate Kirkpatrick on 03 5465 1003
EMAIL: kate.kirkpatrick@pyrenees.vic.gov.au 
WEB: http://www.pyrenees.org.au

NOVEMBER

Saturday 6th November
Beaufort Market
An initiative of Beaufort Community House & Learning Centre and held at Memorial Park, Havelock Street, Beaufort
Phone: Penny 5349 2396 or email penny@vic.chariot.net.au

Saturday 13th November
Seduction By Tastebuds at Dalwhinnie
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month at Dalwhinnie Adrian Richardson from Carlton Restaurant La Luna will design a menu to compliment Dalwhinnie's finest wines. Cost is $130.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Dalwhinnie Vineyard
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
Click Here for more information

Saturday 13th November
Pyrenees Magic Bike Ride
The ride known as Pyrenees Magic, leaves Avoca at 9:00 am on Saturday the 14th of November and takes in the townships of Moonambel, Landsborough, Elmhurst & Amphitheatre and back to Avoca, approx 100km ride. The aim of the ride is for each person to ride within their capability and have an enjoyable day out. Rest stops are provided at Landsborough and Elmhurst with drinks and snacks and in the event of not being able to complete the ride there is a “Sag wagon “to transport you back to the start point.
Entry forms can be found at Avoca information centre contact Andrew Thomas
Tel: 03 54612605 Email: andeb@netconnect.com.au 

Sunday 21st November
Beaufort Show
Location: Goldfields Recreation Reserve
Contact: James Kirkpatrick 5349 8235

Saturday 27th and 28th November
Moonambel Celebrates 150th Aniversary
Location: Moonambel Pavilion

Sunday 28th November
Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Cambridge Street and along the riverside in Avoca.
CONTACT Johann Westin on 0488177647 or westin27@aapt.net.au

Sunday 28th November
Avoca Ute Show - Rumble on the River Flats
Location: Avoca
Contact: Teagan Westin 0409 514 219

Sunday 28th November
Avoca Primary School Fete
Location: Avoca Primary School
Contact: Debbie Hicks 03 5465 3176

DECEMBER

Saturday 4th December
Beaufort Market
An initiative of Beaufort Community House & Learning Centre and held at Memorial Park, Havelock Street, Beaufort
Phone: Penny 5349 2396 or email penny@vic.chariot.net.au

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December
Pyrenees Petanque Tournament
Contact Ken Field on 5465 3064

Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th December
Kevin Frees Annual Exhibition
Location: Bourke Street Landsborough
Contact: Kevin Free 5356 9203

Saturday 17th December
Carols at the Rotunda
Location: Beaufort Band Rotunda
Contact: Ron Thompson 5349 7216

Sunday 26th December
Avoca Riverside Market
The Avoca Riverside Market is held on the 4th Sunday of the month in Cambridge Street and along the riverside in Avoca.
CONTACT Johann Westin on 0488177647 or westin27@aapt.net.au