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discover ... • art Bus tours Cooking Classes • Country raCing Culture farm gates festivals food gardens markets melBourne Cup tours musiC shows every oCtoBer Calendar of events T urism Month Goulburn Valley www.discovershepparton.com.au 2011 goulburn valley tourism month

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discover...• art • Bus tours • Cooking Classes

• Country raCing • Culture • farm gates

• festivals • food • gardens • markets

• melBourne Cup tours • musiC • shows

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discoverWelcome to Goulburn Valley Tourism Month, October 2011. Now in its third year, our region’s tourism month is an exciting event with more than 100 activities and tourism experiences to encourage locals and visitors to discover all that the region has to offer.

Spanning four shires, Greater Shepparton, Mitchell, Murrindindi and Strathbogie, this showcase of local attractions, product, music, culture and sporting events will entice everyone to explore the newest and most popular attractions as well as discover some of our hidden gems and the amazing array of local produce.

Throughout the month of October, visit a farm gate, take in some live theatre or be inspired by clever craftsmen and local producers at a myriad of markets and food and wine festivals. See our Market Directory in the centre pages of this booklet for a year round wrap of what’s on.

This year we welcome the prestigious Emirates Melbourne Cup Tour to the region, award winning gardens will open their gates and a huge community celebration on October 30 will cap off a fabulous month of things to see and do.

Embrace and enjoy the Goulburn Valley!

emBraCe all our region has to offer

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Seymour Food & Wine CelebrationElegant C1872 Art Gallery & Restaurant, presenting a special October menu to celebrate the best of the Goulburn River Valley produce and wine.

time: Wed – SuntiCKetS: Free entry, group bookings essentialmore inFo: 03 5792 3170

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a ForeSt WalK – art exhibitionJoan Nish, in collaboration with Connect GV, is exhibiting her latest collection of contemporary oil paintings based on flora encountered in Victorian forests.

Venue: Billabong Garden Complex, Sheppartontime: 10am – 4pm dailytiCKetS: Freemore inFo: [email protected]

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Spring art exhibitionWorld class City Style Fine Art Gallery exhibiting internationally awarded Australian Artists showcasing paintings, sculpture, pottery, woodwork and jewellery.

Venue: Old Post Office, Seymourtime: Wed – SuntiCKetS: Freemore inFo: www.artseymour.com.au

Venue: Old Post Office, Seymour

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art gallery draWing WallViv Miller combines landscape painting with elements of abstraction. Digitised geometric forms cascade across the background as branches, clouds and rocks seep into the frame.

Venue: Shepparton Art Gallerytime: 9am–5pm SAT 10am-1pm tiCKetS: Freemore inFo: www.sheppartonartgallery.com.au

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night harneSS raCingFantastic night in Shepparton with bars, bistros, bookmakers and full TAB facilities. Family entertainment. Night and twilight racing also on 9th and 18th October.

time: EveningtiCKetS: At gate $10 Adults Children Freemore inFo: 03 5823 1403

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Sunnymeade open gardenSunnymeade is a spectacular award winning property, as featured on TVs ‘Better Homes & Gardens’ as one of Australia’s most beautiful properties developed over 24 years.

Venue: 213 Boundary Hill Rd, Kithbrooktime: 10am – 4pmtiCKetS: At gate $12 Adult $6 Childmore inFo: www.sunnymeade.com.au

Venue: Quest Shepparton Racing Complex, Kialla

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ghin ghin FarmStore The opening for Summer 2011, with free tasting of new seasons olive oil. Free coffee with purchase of 750ml bottle of extra virgin olive oil.

time: 10am – 4pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: www.ghinghin.com.au

Venue: 211 Ghin Ghin Rd, Yea

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King parrot Valley retreatOpen garden of Australian Natives, over 9ha labelled ‘bush-food’ garden and olive grove. ‘Banksia Gallery’ presenting original art/pottery for viewing and purchase.

time: 10am – 4.30pm (closed Wed)tiCKetS: Freemore inFo: 0457 590 022

Venue: 26 – 66 Wentworths Rd, Strath Creek

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auStralian national ShoW & Shine Euroa will host the fastest growing car and bike show in Australia, showcasing classic, vintage, custom, veteran and modified cars and motorbikes.

Venue: Euroa Secondary College Groundstime: 8am – 3pmtiCKetS: Gold Coin Donationmore inFo: 03 5795 1910

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Shepparton heritage Centre Over 7000 artefacts, sale of books on local history. Family history, genealogy information for Shepparton, Victoria, interstate and overseas. Also open 16th & 30th October.

time: 1pm – 4pmtiCKetS: $3 Adultsmore inFo: 5822 1782

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World animal dayMeet resident animals at Edgars Mission Farm Sanctuary, including pigs, sheep and cows, with animal friendly stalls, cruelty free fare, games etc.

time: 11am – 4pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: www.edgarsmission.org.au

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SpaniSh CooKing ClaSSCome and participate in the kitchen of The Little Gourmet Food Company with our chefs and learn how to cook some flavoursome Spanish inspired dishes.

time: 6.30pm tiCKetS: $75, bookings essentialmore inFo: 03 5821 8200

Venue: Little Gourmet Food Company, Shepparton

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Shepparton guided hiStory WalKJoin volunteer guides from the Visitor Information Centre on walk around the Shepparton CBD’s most significant historical features. Distance approx 2km.

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oFten i Find that i am naKed Jezebel is unlucky-in-love and has tried everything in her search for love. The show takes an honest look at the ups and downs of single life.

Venue: Eastbank Centre, Sheppartontime: 8pm – 9.10pmtiCKetS: $31, Riverlinks more inFo: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au

Venue: Shepparton CBD

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mooroopna muSeum open dayEnjoy a walk back in time through 15 rooms of local history including medical, heirloom clothing, sports and more. Each WEDNESDAY during Tourism Month.

time: 11am – 3pmtiCKetS: At door, $4 adult, $2 student, $1 childmore inFo: 03 5821 4195

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elmore Field daySOne of Australia’s leading agricultural field days with over 700 exhibitors, in paddock demonstrations, sheep trials, general interest and Ag Art Fashion Parade.

time: 8.30am – 5pm tiCKetS: At gate $16, Under 12 Freemore inFo: www.elmorefielddays.com.au

Venue: Elmore Events Centre

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‘CoWS on Stage’ launCh View, and buy, art, paintings and 3D forms all depicting cows with iconic symbols of Shepparton. Also view the graffiti wall depicting Shepparton cows. Refreshments provided.

time: 6.30pm - 8pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: [email protected]

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Champion’S ride dayAs the only National provider of ride days across Australia, Champion’s offer a fun, professional and safe motorcycle experience.

Venue: State Motorcycle Complex, Broadfordtime: 8am – 4.40pmtiCKetS: $125, bookings essentialmore inFo: www.championsridedays.com.au

Venue: Glasson’s Art World, Shepparton

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SpaniSh CooKing ClaSSCome and participate in the kitchen of The Little Gourmet Food Company with our chefs and learn how to cook some flavoursome Spanish inspired dishes.

time: 6.30pm tiCKetS: $75, bookings essentialmore inFo: 03 5821 8200

Venue: Little Gourmet Food Company, Shepparton

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2012 Shepparton FeStiVal launChThe SheppARTon Festival launch is a free overview of the March 2012 Festival and the ‘Brave Voices’ theme image and song.

time: 7.30pm – 9pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: 03 5832 9501

Venue: La Trobe University, Shepparton

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out oF the Studio exhibitionLocal Yea artist, Meg Heres showcases her modern and traditional oil, pastel, watercolour and acrylic paintings.

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Wood and Steam gala WeeKend Alexandra Market and Steam train rides, Eildon Woodworkers Guild demonstrations.

Venue: Station St, Alexandratime: 9am – 4pmtiCKetS: Tramway $5more inFo: 0427 509 988

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135th annual Shepparton ShoWShowcasing traditional agricultural competitions including woodchop, cattle, goats, poultry, art & craft, miniature horses, cats and dog judging. Sideshow alley, fireworks and free entertainment.

time: SAT 10am - 10pm, SUN 10am – 4pmtiCKetS: At Gate, under 5 yrs Freemore inFo: 03 5821 4677

Venue: Shepparton Showgrounds

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men oF Steel The Men of Steel trilogy fuses cooking, physical theatre and intricate object puppetry in a chaotic puppet extravaganza of epic proportions.

time: 12pm & 3pmtiCKetS: From $12, Riverlinks more inFo: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au

Venue: Eastbank Centre, Shepparton

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tahbilK Winery open dayEnjoy a relaxing day at historic Tahbilk Winery with fine wine, food, free entertainment, activities and a chance to win a $5000 Wine Cellar.

time: 11am – 4.30pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: www.tahbilk.com.au

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FlaVourS oF the blaCK rangeTastings of infused olive oils, striking Dukkahs, tantalising jellies, marinated olives, flavours from around the world and something for the sweet tooth and chilli lover.

Venue: 84 Scrubby Creek Rd, Molesworthtime: 12noon – 4pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: 03 5797 6309

Venue: 254 O’Neils Rd, Tahbilk

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yea SKite FeStiValA family fun day to coincide with the International Kite flying event “One Sky One World’, Skate Park Competition, Billy Carts and Scarecrow display.

time: 12 noon – 5pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: [email protected]

Venue: Yea Railway Park, Station St

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maygarS hill open dayMaygars Hill open day to showcase the Special 10th Anniversary wine openings complimented with a blackboard lunch.

time: 11am – DusktiCKetS: Bookings essentialmore inFo: 0402 136 448

Venue: 53 Longwood Mansfield Rd, Longwood East

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touriSm induStry nightHear from the region’s own National Tourism Young Achiever of the Year, Amanda McCulloch, and enjoy a night with industry colleagues. Launch of new operator brochure.

time: 7pmtiCKetS: Free, RSVP essentialmore inFo: 03 5831 4400

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mooroopna hiStory WalKJoin volunteer guides from the Visitor Information Centre on a walk featuring historical points of interest in Mooroopna. Distance approx 2km.

Venue: Central Mooroopnatime: 9am – 10am tiCKetS: Free, bookings essentialmore inFo: 03 5831 4400

Venue: GV Hotel, Shepparton

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harneSS raCing at KilmoreNight Harness Racing at Kilmore....enjoy the glory of the pacing horses. Tote and catering available including Trackside Bar and Bistro.

time: 5pm – 10pmtiCKetS: At Gate $8 Adult, Children Freemore inFo: [email protected]

Venue: Kilmore Racing Club

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Kilmore regional CupS turF dayEight exciting gallops as primed horses hit the turf at Kilmore. Hospitality packages available. An exciting day out for all ages.

time: 12noon – 5pmtiCKetS: At Gate $12 Adult, Children Freemore inFo: [email protected]

Venue: Kilmore Racing Club

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3630 FeStiVal launCh partyCome celebrate and support local talent which is what the 3630 festival is all about. Find out more about the next festival in February 2012.

Venue: Yahoo Bar, Sheppartontime: 8pm – 12amtiCKetS: $8 at the doormore inFo: [email protected]

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Free mini golFBring your family and friends and challenge them to mini golf for FREE. Our course is set on 2.5 hectares of gardens surrounding a lake.

time: 9am – 7pmtiCKetS: Free, one day onlymore inFo: 03 5823 1515

Venue: Riverside Gardens, Kialla

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horSe trail WeeKendThe Wakiti Creek Resort’s weekend includes 20km and 10km trail ride through bush surrounds, all meals, 2 nights camping, live entertainment, free family activities.

time: From Friday afternoontiCKetS: Adult $100, Child (under 15) $75more inFo: 03 5867 3237

Venue: Wakiti Creek Resort, Kotupna

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hoW reSilient iS your buSineSSImprove and implement good business practices to help your business run more effectively, and be prepared for whatever comes you way. Bookings essential.

time: 6pm – 8pmtiCKetS: $10 TGS members, $20 non membersmore inFo: [email protected]

Venue: Greater Shepparton Business Centre

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Shepparton garden expoInaugural Shepparton Garden Expo offers a range of garden and outdoor living exhibitors, guest speakers, workshops and kids activities. Hosted by Shepparton Central Rotary Club.

time: Sat 9am – 6pm, Sun 10am – 4pmtiCKetS: Adult $10 Children Freemore inFo: www.sheppgardenexpo.com.au

Venue: Emerald Bank, GV Highway, Kialla

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taSte oF goulburn regional dinnerPart of the Taste of the Goulburn Festival, Plunkett Fowles cellar door is hosting a regional dinner featuring the best of premium local produce.

time: 7pm til latetiCKetS: $55 per person at cellar doormore inFo: 03 5796 2150

Venue: Plunkett Fowles Cellar Door, Avenel

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FoodieS buS tourIndulge in local produce at Belstack Strawberry Farm, Emerald Bank Produce Store and Broken River Vineyards while being bussed from venue to venue.

time: 1pm – 4.30pmtiCKetS: $5 per person, bookings essentialmore inFo: 03 5831 4400

Venue: Departs Visitor Info Centre, Shepparton

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taSteS oF the goulburnAnnual wine and food festival showcasing the best the region can offer in produce, entertainment, children’s activities and heritage train rides.

time: 10am – 4pmtiCKetS: At gate. Adults $2 Under 18 Freemore inFo: 03 5799 0233

Venue: Station St, Seymour

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Seymour Quilt and embroidery Fair2nd Seymour Quilt Fair featuring a quality display of quilts and embroidery in the church and hall. Junior and senior sections. Quilt traders on site.

Venue: Seymour Anglican Christ Churchtime: Sat 10am – 4pm, Sun 11am – 3pmtiCKetS: $5 adults, children U/12 Freemore inFo: 03 5794 1720

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blaCK box #2Four great productions never before seen in the region. Music, drama, comedy, improvisation, fun, mystery... but which one will you get on the night?

Venue: WestSide PAC, Mooroopnatime: 8pm – 9pmtiCKetS: From $24, Riverlinks Box Officemore inFo: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au

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dooKie military VehiCle rally 2nd annual rally will feature classic and historic military vehicles, aero engines, arms and equipment re-enacted. Displays, market and demonstrations. All historic vehicles welcome.

time: 10am – 5 pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: 0427 538 667

Venue: Mary St, Dookie

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open gardenLouise Costa’s garden features local plants and recycled objects in construction and sculptures. Art exhibition, tours and plants, produce and craft for sale.

time: 10am – 3pm dailytiCKetS: At gate, $10more inFo: 0437 153 203

Venue: Free bus from High St, Rushworth

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Broadford market sunday 8am-1pm (excl June-aug) high st, Broadford

nagambie lakes Community market saturday 8.30am – 1pm Blayney reserve, nagambie lakes

tallarook farmers marketsunday 9am – 1pm (excl Jan)mechanics institute hall, main rd , tallarook

yea Country market saturday 9am – 2pm yea railway park, station st, yea

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alexandra market saturday 9am – 1pmfrom september to mayalexandra timber tramway station street, alexandra

avenel farmers market sunday 10am – 2pm Jubilee park, livingstone st, avenel

kinglake Community market sunday 9am – 1pmfrom september to may main rd, kinglake

marysville Community market sunday murchison st, marysville

violet town market saturday 8.30am – 1pm recreation reserve, tulip st, violet town

wallan old time market saturday 7am - 2pm hadfield park, wallan

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flowerdale Community market sunday 9am – 1pm flowerdale Community hall, yea rd, flowerdale

kilmore highland Craft and produce market saturday 8.30am - 12.30pmfrom may - september kilmore memorial hall, sydney st, kilmore

mooroopna lions Club farmers market sunday 8am - 1pm ferrari park, mooroopna

seymour Craft and produce market saturday 9am-2pm (excl feb) tallarook st, seymour

shepparton Craft and produce market sunday 9am – 2pm Queens gardens, Cnr wyndham & nixon sts, shepparton

yarck Country market saturday 9am-1.30pm yarck hallmaroondah hwy, yarck

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alexandra market saturday 9am – 1pmfrom september to mayalexandra timber tramway station street, alexandra

avenel farmers market sunday 10am – 2pm Jubilee park, livingstone st, avenel

kinglake Community market sunday 9am – 1pmfrom september to may main rd, kinglake

marysville Community market sunday murchison st, marysville

violet town market saturday 8.30am – 1pm recreation reserve, tulip st, violet town

wallan old time market saturday 7am - 2pm hadfield park, wallan

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flowerdale Community market sunday 9am – 1pm flowerdale Community hall, yea rd, flowerdale

kilmore highland Craft and produce market saturday 8.30am - 12.30pmfrom may - september kilmore memorial hall, sydney st, kilmore

mooroopna lions Club farmers market sunday 8am - 1pm ferrari park, mooroopna

seymour Craft and produce market saturday 9am-2pm (excl feb) tallarook st, seymour

shepparton Craft and produce market sunday 9am – 2pm Queens gardens, Cnr wyndham & nixon sts, shepparton

yarck Country market saturday 9am-1.30pm yarck hallmaroondah hwy, yarck

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emerald Bank market sunday 9am – 1pm 7715 goulburn valley hwy, south shepparton

kilmore scout market saturday 9am-2pmhudson park, sydney st, kilmore

kinglake produce and artisan market sunday 9am – 2pm kinglake whittlesea rd, kinglake

marysville farmers market sunday murchison st, marysville

riverside plaza marketsaturday 9am to 2 pm melbourne rd, south shepparton

tatura Community market sunday 8am - 1pm tatura race Course

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goulburn Valley bonSai ShoWA display by Goulburn Valley Bonsai Club of Bonsai Trees and regular demonstrations throughout the day.

time: 10am – 3pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: 0428 691 353

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mini FieldS oF Women eVentAnnie’s Farm is hosting a Mini Fields of Women Event, to honour those who have fought, are fighting and have lost the battle with Cancer.

Venue: 35 Hadfield Road West, Upper Plentytime: 12noon – 2pmtiCKetS: Gold coin donationmore inFo: 0400 900 834

Venue: Billabong Garden Complex, Shepparton

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darley Seymour CupOne of the region’s biggest annual events, with fashions on the field, live music, food and wine, free kids entertainment and great racing.

time: 10am – 5.30pmtiCKetS: At Gate $20 Adult, Children U/16 Freemore inFo: 03 5799 1681

Venue: 55 Kobyboyn Rd, Seymour

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Katandra hiStory reminiSCing dayA display of history items including machinery, photographs, newspapers, shire and land records, relating to early settlers in the Katandra district.

time: 1pm – 4pmtiCKetS: Gold Coin Donationmore inFo: 03 5828 3236

Venue: Katandra West Hall

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emirateS melbourne Cup tourThe world class race training facility of David Hayes, Lindsay Park Euroa, will host a morning tea to welcome the 150th Emirates Melbourne Cup to the region.

time: 9.30am – 11.30amtiCKetS: 0438 596 201more inFo: 0438 596 201

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Shepparton guided hiStory WalKJoin volunteer guides from the Visitor Information Centre on a walk around the Shepparton CBD’s most significant historical features. Distance approx 2km.

time: 9am – 10amtiCKetS: Free, bookings essentialmore inFo: 03 5831 4400

Venue: Shepparton CBD

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the mergerRiverlinks ‘In Your Town’ project delivers professional entertainment directly into the local community, with this footy themed performance starring funny man Damian Callinan.

time: 7.30pm – 8.30pmtiCKetS: From $10, Dookie Emporiummore inFo: 0407 669 597

Venue: Dookie Community Centre

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dooKie Car boot SaleJust like a huge garage sale – but not at your place. Buy or sell quality furniture, goods, clothing and more. Site fees apply. Funds support Dookie Cubs.

time: Set-up from 7.30am, Buying 9am – 1pmtiCKetS: Entry by donation. Site fees from $15more inFo: 0418 143 397

Venue: Mary St, Dookie

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exCellenCe aWardS gala dinnerPowercor 95.3SR FM Business & Service Excellence Awards presentation from each of the six categories. Includes dinner and entertainment.

time: 6.30pmtiCKetS: Riverlinksmore inFo: 0407 503 886

Venue: GV Hotel, Shepparton

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emirateS melbourne Cup tourCommunity festival, equestrian master class and the Melbourne Cup on display. A charity auction and dinner with funds going to Riding for the Disabled.

time: 12.30pm – 7pmtiCKetS: [email protected] more inFo: 03 5734 6305

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emirateS melbourne Cup tourSeymour will welcome the Melbourne Cup to the area with a morning tea in Kings Park.

time: 9.30am – 11.30amtiCKetS: Gold coin, bookings essential more inFo: 03 5734 6305

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emirateS melbourne Cup tourThe Melbourne Cup will appear at the picturesque Mitchelton Winery in Nagambie. Along with an exhibition of racing memorabilia, racing identities and gala cocktail evening.

Venue: Mitchelton Winery, Nagambietime: 11.30am – 8.30pmtiCKetS: 0419 339 708more inFo: www.mitchelton.com.au

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4bbb par tournamentMitchelton Open 4BBB Par tournament. A golf tournament for men and women of all ages.

time: 9.30am Ladies, 12 noon MentiCKetS: $28 a pair upon entrymore inFo: 03 5794 2382

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girlS day outFood and wine, children’s entertainment, live music, fashions on the field, full TAB facilities and Emirates Melbourne Cup will be at the races.

Venue: Tatura Racecoursetime: From 11amtiCKetS: At gate $20more inFo: 0417 000 835

Venue: Nagambie Golf Club, Cemetary Lane

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pariSh Fair & garden partyStalls, BBQ, Devonshire Tea, gourmet lunch, kids activities and displays of lapidiary, colonial military Australiana, character jugs, humidors, Asian artefacts and ginger jars.

time: 8am – 3.30pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: 03 5831 3080

Venue: St Augustine’s Church Hall, Shepparton

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elloura open StableFordAn open golf tournament for men and women 50 years and over.

Venue: Nagambie Golf Club, Cemetary Lanetime: 9.30am for 10am hit offtiCKetS: $15 per playermore inFo: 03 5794 2382

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6th annual tahbilK bridge to VineS7.2 km rowing race for novice to open and masters categories. Commences at Chinaman’s Bridge. Food and wine tasting at the finish. Spectators welcome.

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121St euroa agriCultural ShoWThe annual Euroa Agricultural Show is a traditional rural show featuring live animals, sheep shearing, equestrian events, side show alley, home cooking and all the fun of the fair!

time: 9am-5pmtiCKetS: At gatemore inFo: 0418 588 868

Venue: Euroa Show Grounds

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alexandra open gardenSNine beautiful country gardens showing their best after standing the test of fire and drought. Visit us, meet the gardeners, enjoy our gardens and a lovely relaxing weekend in the country.

time: From 9amtiCKetS: Purchase at the garden gatemore inFo: 03 5772 1991

Venue: Alexandra and District

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Keith eSSon memorial150km bicycle race attracting many of Victoria’s best cyclists. The race is held in memory of Keith Esson who was a strong supporter of cycling in Shepparton.

time: 10am – 2pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: [email protected]

Venue: Dookie

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memoirS oF a SCottiSh War brideMooroopna CWA presents Christine Middleton’s play. A story of adventure, innocence, laughter, romance. Also musical items played on a Celtic harp, violin and bag pipes.

Venue: Goulburn Ovens Tafe, Sheppartontime: 1.30pm – 4pmtiCKetS: $16more inFo: 03 5821 4159

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rennieS at aCheronArtist Marian Rennie’s new restaurant is fast becoming a foodie destination. Soak up the ambience of great food, wine, beautiful gardens and artwork.

time: 10am – 5pm, dinner until latetiCKetS: Dinner bookings preferredmore inFo: 03 5772 1701

Venue: 132 Breakaway Rd, Acheron

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merrigum hiStoriCal SoCietyExhibition on the life and achievements of Lilian Louisa Pitts (1872 – 1947), photographer, music and art teacher.

Venue: Merrigum museum, Waverley Avetime: 1pm – 3pmtiCKetS: 03 5855 2330more inFo: 03 5855 2330

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night harneSS raCingFantastic night in Shepparton with bars, bistros, bookmakers and full TAB facilities. Family entertainment. Night and twilight racing also on 29th October.

Venue: Quest Shepparton Racing Complex Kiallatime: EveningtiCKetS: At gate $10 Adults Children Freemore inFo: 03 5823 1403

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oCeana Sprint ChampionShipS200m sprints on the Lake Nagambie Rowing Course. Eights, Fours, Quads and Single Sculls in Open, RVS, Masters and Mixed Masters categories.

Venue: Lake Nagambietime: 9am – 11amtiCKetS: Registrations $11. Spectators freemore inFo: 03 5794 2489

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hurlStone homeStead open gardenHistoric Hurlstone Homestead set amidst 2ha of garden including a lake, maple forest, 200 roses and a silver garden. Light lunch and refreshments available.

Venue: 197 Ford Rd, Sheppartontime: 10am – 5pmtiCKetS: $7 at entrancemore inFo: [email protected]

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SeW eurodriVe Kilmore paCing CupMajor event of harness racing for the year. Mini party marquees, fashions on the field and exciting beautiful harness horses. Tickets available at the gate.

time: 12noon – 5pmtiCKetS: $15 Adult, $10 concession. Children freemore inFo: [email protected]

Venue: Kilmore Racing Club

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KinglaKe produCe & artiSan marKetBuy direct from the grower, producer or maker. Producers offer the best local, fresh and seasonal produce. Join in the fun of a traditional style market.

time: 9am – 2pmtiCKetS: Gold coin donationmore inFo: 03 5786 1976

Venue: Heart of the Kinglake Township

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underStanding FinanCial StatementSArmed with all the right tools to assess the financial health of your business, achieving financial success will be closer than you think. Bookings essential.

Venue: Greater Shepparton Business Centretime: 6pm – 8pmtiCKetS: $10 TGS members, $20 non membersmore inFo: [email protected]

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mooroopna hiStory WalKJoin volunteer guides from the Visitor Information Centre on a walk featuring historical points of interest in Mooroopna. Distance approx. 2km.

time: 9am – 10amtiCKetS: Free, bookings essentialmore inFo: 03 5831 4400

Venue: Central Mooroopna

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plop theatre produCtionPresented by Windmill Theatre and based on the picture book, full of theatrical magic as the performers do their best to stop the terrible plop!

time: 11am & 1.30pmtiCKetS: Riverlinks, from $9more inFo: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au

Venue: Eastbank Centre, Shepparton

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Wine ShoW aWardS dinnerJoin the region’s leading Wine Show and GOTAFE Master Class dinner series for fine food and award winning regional Wines selected by International acclaimed Wine Judges.

time: 6.45pm – 11pmtiCKetS: GoTafe, Bookings essentialmore inFo: 1300 468 233

Venue: McIntosh Centre, Shepparton

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marySVille SparKling Wine FeStiValA week long festival including Australia’s only dedicated sparkling wine show, business breakfast, corporate golf day, Cup Eve gala dinner and Cup Day festival.

Venue: Marysvilletime: DailytiCKetS: www.marysvillefestival.com.aumore inFo: [email protected]

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Friday night harneSS raCing Eight exciting races of harness horse action. Relax and enjoy the end of the week at Trackside and Kilmore Racing Club.

Venue: Kilmore Racing Clubtime: 5pm – 10pmtiCKetS: At gate, $15 adult, children freemore inFo: [email protected]

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Women in buSineSS breaKFaStQuest Shepparton will host a networking breakfast for women in business, complemented with a guest speaker.

time: 7.15am – 8.45amtiCKetS: Invitation only, $10 per personmore inFo: 03 5814 4800

Venue: 177 Welsford St, Shepparton

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blaCK box #3Four great productions never before seen in the region. Music, drama, comedy, improvisation, fun, mystery … but which one will you get on the night?

time: 8pm – 9pmtiCKetS: Riverlinks, from $24more inFo: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au

Venue: WestSide PAC, Mooroopna

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Family Fun dayMarysville Primary School Family Fun Day. A great family day out. Rides, competitions, show bags, sausage sizzle, fairy floss and lots more.

time: 10am – 3pmtiCKetS: $10 unlimited rides. Adults gold coinmore inFo: 03 5963 3256

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maygarS hill Vineyard FromelleSDinner with Tim Whitford, Melbourne Shrine shares the moving story of his search and discovery of his great uncle as one of the unknown WW1 diggers at Fromelles, France.

Venue: Maygars Hill Winery, Longwood Easttime: 7pm – 11pmtiCKetS: Bookings essential, $65 per person.more inFo: 0402 136 448

Venue: Marysville Primary School

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diSCoVer Spring buS tourIndulge in local produce at Chocolate Apple Factory, visit Hurlstone Gardens and view and order from 50 Iris varieties at Billabong Garden Complex.

time: 10.30am – 2.30pmtiCKetS: $5 per person, bookings essentialmore inFo: 03 5831 4400

Venue: Departs from Shepparton Visitor Info Centre

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iriS ShoWView and order from over 50 varieties of Bearded Iris. An array of colours and varieties will be on display to suit every garden.

Venue: Billabong Garden Complex, Sheppartontime: 10am – 4pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: 03 5821 8632

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moooVing art 10th birthdayThe Greater Shepparton Visitor Information Centre Open Day and Moooving Art’s 10th birthday launch. Especially for locals to learn what’s on offer in their region.

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SteamFeStKerrisdale Mountain Railway Cup Weekend Steamfest. Tourist railway, demonstration of live steam museum, luncheon package available, kiosk, spectacular views, friendly volunteers, fun for all.

Venue: 7523 Goulburn Valley Hwy, Kerrisdaletime: 11am – 3pmtiCKetS: Adults $15, Conc $12, Child $10more inFo: www.kerrisdalemtnrailway.com.au

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long lunCh in the VineyardDine amongst the vines at Monichino’s and enjoy locally grown produce used in the alfresco antipasto luncheon with dessert and entertainment.

time: 11.30am – 5pmtiCKetS: $55 per personmore inFo: [email protected]

Venue: 70 Berry Rd, Katunga

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dooKie agriCultural ShoWA great day out with an emphasis on families. There is lots for children to do during the afternoon plus the usual show events.

Venue: Dookie Recreation Reservetime: 8.30am – 6.30pmtiCKetS: Pre-paid or at gatemore inFo: 0403 502 640

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Spring raCe daySportingbet feature race day including 8 exciting gallops as primed horses hit the turf at Kilmore. Hospitality packages available. Exciting day out this spring!

Venue: Kilmore Racing Clubtime: 12 noon – 5pmtiCKetS: $12 or $8 concession, children free.more inFo: [email protected]

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Wine WeeKend Celebrate Melbourne Cup long weekend at Plunkett Fowles cellar door and enjoy live music, BBQ and exceptional wine bargains.

Venue: Plunkett Fowles Cellar Doortime: 9am – 5pmtiCKetS: Freemore inFo: 03 5796 2150

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Food, Wine, muSiC at hurlStoneTap along to the fantastic sounds of Key 19, old and new favourites, whilst enjoying gourmet lunch in the spectacular Hurlstone Homestead gardens.

time: 12.30pm – 4.30pmtiCKetS: $35, bookings essentialmore inFo: [email protected]

Venue: 197 Ford Rd, Shepparton

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Community Celebration To celebrate Tourism Month, bring the family and enjoy cooking demos by celebrity chefs, live music, market stalls, kids entertainment and launch of new regional produce store.

Venue: Emerald Bank, South Sheppartontime: 11am – 3pm tiCKetS: Free entrymore inFo: 03 5831 4400

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