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DECEMBER Seduction by Tastebuds - 2008 -
Timetable
Each year Australia's great chefs prepare menus designed to
compliment the Pyrenees' finest wines over luncheons at the regions
top wineries.
Fri 25th
and Sat 26th January
Rainbow
Serpent Festival, Beaufort
The Rainbow Serpent Festival returns again for
another summer outdoor extravaganza of music, dancing, arts, camping
& other activities. The event will again be held in the scenic
country location near Beaufort, over Australia Day Long
Weekend. For ticket info -
Click Here.
Sat 16th February
Seductions
By Tastebuds Lunch
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual
series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victorias
Pyrenees Wine region. This month Manu Fieldel will be designing a
menu to compliment Sheltered Paddocks Wine.
Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
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Heather Frahn Trio performing at the
Beaufort Music Festival |
Location: Redbank Winery, Redbank
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
To view more information -
Click Here
Sun 24th
February
Beaufort
Music Festival
Formerly known as Brass on the Grass, enjoy a diverse line up of
music, regional food and wine.
Location: Beaufort Golf Club
Contact: Ann on 5349 3118
Children free.
Click Here
of more information.
Sunday 24th
February
Avoca Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647
Friday 29th February
Worlds
Longest Lunch
Gather your friends and take part in the Spectacular Worlds Longest
Lunch in the Pyrenees Wine Region. Enjoy eating with the winemakers
in the picturesque Dalwhinnie Vineyard. Tickets on sale now.
Location: Dalwhinnie Vineyard, Moonambel
Contact: Avoca Information Centre 1800 206 622
MARCH
Saturday 8th March
Blue
Pyrenees Pink Lamb
and Purple Shiraz Races
Avoca Racecourse
Escape to the magnificent Pyrenees wine region this Labour Day long
weekend and let your taste buds run wild at the 2008 Blue Pyrenees
Pink Lamb Purple Shiraz Race Day.
Spend the day dining on lamb delicacies, savouring a shiraz and
watching Australia’s best thoroughbreds hit the track. Whether you
hire a marquee, park yourself on a picnic rug or go trackside in the
Members’ Marquee Enclosure, you are guaranteed a great day out!
Come and enjoy:
- Country Thoroughbred Racing at its finest
- Delectable lamb dishes
- ‘We Love Our Lamb’ Gourmet Food Court
- A bevy of boutique beer
- Sumptuous Blue Pyrenees wine
- The Great Avoca Grape Competition
- Endless free fun for the kids
- Horse & Cart Parade
- Live music by renowned Melbourne Band Kartoon
- The prestigious Blue Pyrenees Shiraz Presentation
- TAB, punter’s club and full bookmaker facilities
Sat 15th and Sun 16th March
Pyrenees
Petanque Triples Championships
Location: High Street, Avoca
Contact: Ray Curtis 5467 2387
Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd March
Moonambel
Easter Arts Festival
Location: Moonambel Hall
Contact: Sanne 5467 2205
Sunday 23rd March
Taltarni Easter
Picnic
Location: Taltarni
Vineyards
12noon -
4pm. A great selection
of children’s entertainment including Jumping Castles, A Grape
Stomp, Super Easter Egg Hunt, Face Painting, Children’s Craft
activities and for all the family local band Eureka Rebels will be
performing. For more information -
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Sunday 23rd March
Avoca Fine
Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647
Friday
25th April
Mount
Avoca Anzac Day Races
Avoca Racecourse
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.
Come and enjoy:
- Country Thoroughbred Racing at its finest
- RSL ran 2UP
- Sounding of the Last Post
- Our National Anthem Live
- Gourmet Food Delights
- Live music by Ballarat’s own 8 piece Biggish Band
- A bevy of boutique beer
- Sumptuous Mount Avoca wines
- Relax in the Wine Down Enclosure
- Endless free fun for the kids
- TAB, punter’s club and full bookmaker facilities
Sat 26th April
Seduction
By Tastebuds lunch
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine
experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Sean
Jarrett will be designing a menu to compliment Warrenmangs Finest
Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort, Moonambel
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
To view more information -
Click Here
Sunday 27th
April
Avoca Fine
Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647
Sat 3rd
and Sun 4th May
Lake
Goldsmith Steam Rally
The Association’s 38 acre site whilst being home to one of 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 the rallies.
Another attribute of the site is the 46 individually operated engine
sheds, displaying their private collections of various historic
engines and machinery: reflecting the pioneering of our mechanical
heritage.
www.lakegoldsmithsteamreally.org.au
Location: Lake Goldsmith, south of Beaufort, Victoria
Sunday 25th May
The 18th
Annual Pyrenees 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 Resort
Contact 5467 2233
Sunday 25th
May
Avoca Fine
Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647
Fri 6th,
Sat 7th, Sun 8th June
Pyrenees
Art Exhibition
Location: Beaufort, Victoria
Contact: Beaufort Resource Centre 5349 1180
Beaufort
Saturday 7th June
Seduction
By Tastebuds
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine
experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Gary
Mehigan will be designing a menu to compliment Quoin Hills Finest
Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Quoin Hill Vineyard, Waubra
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
To view more information -
Click Here
Saturday 21st June
Warrenmangs 30th
Anniversary
Luigi and Athalie celebrate
30 years at Warrenmang – the longest dinner on the shortest day – do
not miss this party – its bound to go down in history! book very
early.
Contact: 5467 2233
Sunday 22nd
June
Avoca Fine
Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647
Sat 4th and Sun
5th July
Heroes Rod and Custom Winter
Run
Location: High Street, Avoca
Contact: John Andrews 03 5461 1228
Sat 26th
July
Seduction
By Tastebuds
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine
experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Simon
Humble will be designing a menu to compliment Dalwhinnie’s Finest
Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Dalwhinnie Vineyard, Avoca
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
To view more information -
Click Here
Sunday 27th
July
Avoca Fine
Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647
Sunday
24th
August
Avoca
Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647
Sat 13th
September
Seduction
By Tastebuds
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine
experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month
Adrian Richardson will be designing a menu to compliment Mount
Avoca’s Finest Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Mount Avoca Vineyard, Avoca
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
To view more information -
Click Here
Sunday 28th
September
Avoca Fine
Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647
Sat 18th
October
Taltarni
Cup Races
Avoca Racecourse
Enjoy the country racing atmosphere, countless choices of gourmet
food with a wide range of Taltarni’s 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. Taltarni
Avoca Cup is the perfect opportunity to dress up and enjoy the
delights of spring racing in the country.
Sunday 26th
October
Avoca Fine
Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647
Sat 1st
November
Moonambel
Fireworks
Sat 1st and Sun 2nd November
Lake
Goldsmith Steam Rally
The Association’s 38 acre site whilst being home to one of 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 the rallies.
Another attribute of the site is the 46 individually operated engine
sheds, displaying their private collections of various historic
engines and machinery: reflecting the pioneering of our mechanical
heritage.
www.lakegoldsmithsteamreally.org.au
Location: Lake Goldsmith, south of Beaufort, Victoria
Sunday 23rd
November
Avoca Fine
Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647
Saturday
December 6th
Great Victoria Bike Ride will arrive in Beaufort on
the 6th December. Feel the buzz of the Ride. Strike out
through gold country and the Grampians , past wineries and back to
historic Ballarat.
www.greatvic.com.au or ring 1800 616 600
Click Here
for more information and timetable
Saturday
December 6th and Sunday 7th
Pyrenees
Petanque Tournament
Location: High Street,
Avoca
Contact: Ray Curtis 5467 2387
Wednesday 24th December
Avoca Christmas
Eve Street Party
A great family day out. Enjoy carols by candlelight,
childrens games, a visit from Santa and much much more!
Location: Cambridge Street, Avoca
Contact: Judy Thomas 03 5465 3004
2009
JANUARY
Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January
Rainbow Serpent Festival
For many, the festival has become an institution, an annual reunion,
a weekend in the year that’s eagerly anticipated for months in
advance. For others it is a fresh discovery of opportunity and
escapism, a rare chance to connect with ourselves and each other in
a celebration of nature, community and harmony.
It is a multifaceted weekend of dance, art, colour, relaxation,
expression and celebration. Join with like minded travellers from
all over the world to experience one of the most diverse and
exciting outdoor gatherings of its type in the Southern Hemisphere.
Location:
Contact: Beaufort Tourist Information 03 5349 1180
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