Ph: 03 57551301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Every Friday this month tour the Bright Brewery and get an explanation of how beer is brewed. Finish with a Tasting Tray of our 6 Mountain Crafted beers. 
$18 for Tour and Tasting, $10 for Tour only

Ph 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

The Brewery Discovery Lunch gives you an introduction to the Bright Brewery and explanation about how beer is brewed and history of the Brewery. Price includes tasting of all beers.
Adults - $25 – Includes a Tasting Board (or wine) and lunch 
Children - $15 – Includes lunch and a soft drink/juice.

Contact Annie beyondhotham@mthotham.com.au for more information or go to www.beyondhotham.com.au

Beyond Hotham is a unique 4WD experience. Participants are based at Mt Hotham and can join a number of 4wd day and overnight trips. Social and educational activities are part of this expanded 10 day program. Choose which days you would like to attend. Enjoy meeting like minded 4WDers in our most beautiful alpine environment. Registration $100pp includes Welcome Pack, invitation to Official Opening and Gourmet Dinner Under the Stars.

Ben Browne 0428 511 797

Action packed day of man vs beast with the 2nd longest consecutive rodeo in Australia offering entertainment for the whole family. 4PM start till 10:30PM

Bright, Ph: 03 57551301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

When you’re the brewer for a day,you’ll live the brewing life. Meet your little brew team in the morning (maximum 4 people), and hop into your new Bright Brewery shirt. Brew all morning, lunch, brew all afternoon. Celebrate your brewing achievements with a tasting board of all the beers on tap.
Cost is $360 per person, maximum of 4 people per day. Bookings essential.

0438 420 806 or www.themyrtlefordfestival.com.au

Celebrating the 50th festival this year; the tradition of Myrtleford celebrating it’s vibrant community through-out the March Labour Day weekend continues. Friendly locals welcome visitors to stay and enjoy the magnificent surroundings they proudly call “home”. Special events and activities held during the extra long weekend include historical, art, photographic, floral and embroidery exhibitions, industries and local knowledge tours, markets, street parade followed by a street party, live music, breakfast in the park, bike rides both motorcycle and bicycle, movies, fireworks, and sporting events. The Myrtleford Festival is truly a family festival.

Ph 1300 734 365 or email www.visitdinnerplain.com

Come and experience alpine road cycling at its best. Enjoy the thrill of the descent along the Great Alpine Road and the challenge of returning to Dinner Plain through some of Australia's most spectacular scenery. The DP Festival of Cyclling is a 3-day road cycling event based in the picturesque Dinner Plain Alpine Village which celebrates food, wine and cycling in the Alps. Take part in mechanics workshops, riding skills sessions, massage, a group dinner, the Hotham Challenge Ride, BBQs, the Blue Duck Inn ride and more. Challenge yourself in this fully supported ride led by the team at Ridewiser.

03 5754 4002 or email dearest@bigpond.net.au

A guided climb up Mt Bogong open to runners, walkers and family groups. Medallions awarded to those that complete the climb. A 22km difficult run/walk to the summit of Mt Bogong via the Staircase Spur, returning along Eskdale Spur. 

Meet at Mountain Creek picnic ground 6.30-7.00am start. Entries welcome on the day. Entry Fee $15 single or $40 per family. All supplies must be carried by entrants and a good level of fitness is required. Map supplied. All proceeds to the Mount Beauty Lions Club. 

Image by Ken Bell

Bright, Ph: 03 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Kick back and enjoy the scenery with a local beer and some live blues and roots music from Lockwood and Katterl.  Music starts from 2pm, no cover charge, no BYO food or drink.

Every Sunday in March -Dates as follows: 07/03, 14/03, 21/03, and 28/03.
Dinner Plain, Ph: 03 5159 6422 or visit www.rundells.com.au

Set aside an afternoon to indulge in the grand tradition of High Tea in the spectacular high country. Delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with locally made jam and cream from 1pm. From $38 per person including a complimentary glass of Cuvee. Children (3 - 12 years) $12 per child. Bookings essential.

Bright, Ph: 03 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Kick back and enjoy the scenery with a local beer and some live rocking folk and blues music from Swoon.  Music starts from 2pm, no cover charge, no BYO food or drink.

Bright, Ph: 03 5755 1303 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Kick back and enjoy the scenery with a local beer and some live roots and rock anthems music from The Growlers Creek Ensemble.  Music starts from 2pm, no cover charge, no BYO food or drink.

Iain Moore, ph 03 5728 2789 or email iain@finishlineevents.com.au

Bright, Ph: 03 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Kick back and enjoy the scenery with a local beer and some live stomping reeling jigs from Squidjig.  Music starts from 2pm, no cover charge, no BYO food or drink.

Bright Art Gallery, 28 Mountbatten Ave, ph 03 5750 1660

Dinner Plain Visitor Information Centre 1300 734 365 or visit www.visitdinnerplain.com

Ph 1300 734 365 or visit www.visitdinnerplain.com

Come and cheer on your team as the country based Geebung Team take on the city slickers of the Cuff 'n' Collar Team.  The day also includes live entertainment, food & wine, games and an Easter egg drop from a helicopter.  The polo match is an entertaining re-enactment of AB Patterson's famous poem 'The Geeburg Polo Club' whereby the high country cattleman play against the city slickers.  This historic event is getting bigger every year so don't miss out on a great day in the high country.  10am start, $20 per person $15 children under 18 and under 5's free.

Bright, Ph: 03 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Kick back and enjoy the scenery with a local beer and some live blues and roots music from Lockwood and Katterl.  Music starts from 2pm, no cover charge, no BYO food or drink.

Phone 03 5756 2000 or email villagusto@bigpond.com

Villa Gusto is throwing open its doors for a one-off jazz night.
BYO rug and chill out in the beautiful gardens as you listen to the classic sounds of cool jazz.

6.30pm - 10.30pm
$49 per ticket - includes a tasty gourmet hamper in true Villa style.
Wines and drinks at affordable prices.

Book now for the coolest musical event in the region! 

Dates in April as follows: 11/04, 18/04 and 25/04. Ph. 03 5159 6422 or visit www.rundells.com.au

Set aside an afternoon to indulge in the grand tradition of High Tea in the spectaular high country. Delicate finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones with locally made jam and cream from 1pm at $38 per person, including a complimentary glass of Cuvee. Children ( 3 -12 years ) $12 per child, bookings essential.

Bright, Ph: 03 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Kick back and enjoy the scenery with a local beer and some live blues and roots music from Eddie and the Ravens.  Music starts from 2pm, no cover charge, no BYO food or drink.

Tim Laugher, ph 03 9808 4993, email  patze51@bigpond.com or visit www.audax.org.au

Bright, Ph: 03 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Kick back and enjoy the scenery with a local beer and some live folk music from Joe Davis.  Music starts from 2pm, no cover charge, no BYO food or drink.

Ph 03 5754 4008 or visit www.musicmuster.org.au

The Mount Beauty Music Festival promises to present another great programme of artists from blues, roots, world music to comedy and bush poetry. Feature artists include Richard Perso, The Clip Clop Club, Megan Kelly, Paul Hicks and The Hazzards, Squid Jig, Wongawilli Bush Band, James Bustar, Janette Seidel Trio, Carter & Carter and many more. 

Set in the picturesque alpine valley at the base of Victoria’s Mount Bogong our friendly festival brings you “mountains of music”, wine, food and fun. Don’t miss it!

Tickets available from Bright Disposals and Outdoor Centre. Ph: 03 5655 1020 or visit www.brightautumnfestival.org.au

The Autumn Fesival Ball is a key event of the annual Bright  Autumn Festival and has been so for many years. Traditionally it is at the ball that the winner of the Miss Autumn Festival has been announced with this person becoming an ambassador of the festival for the next 12 months. The winner will be known as Autumn Fesival Young Ambassador 2010. Come along and enjoy live music and dancing. Fully licenced bar available, nibbles provided. $25 per person (those attending must be 16 years or over).

Ph 1800 111 885 or visit www.brightautumnfestival.org.au

Theme: Storybook
Experience the splendor of Bright in autumn over 12 days of festivities including live music, street performers, open gardens, tours of local attractions plus lots more. The Gala Day on Saturday 1 May includes the Gala Day Parade, monster street market and bands. Now in it’s 48^th year, this event offers something for all ages.

Bright, Ph: 03 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Kick back and enjoy the scenery with a local beer and some live folk and rock music from The Wishing Well.  Music starts from 2pm, no cover charge, no BYO food or drink.

1800 111885 www.brightautumnfestival.org.au  Market Stall Holders Ring 5755 1696

The highlight of the two week Bright Autumn Festival with monster market, bands and entertainment in the morning, the grand parade in the afternoon followed by the RAAF concert in the park. Market commences at 9am and continues all morning with bands and entertainment, Gala Day 'Storybook' Parade starts at 1.45pm. RAAF concert in the park starts approx 3pm and play again on Sunday morning with a different repertoire.

Bright, Ph: 03 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Kick back and enjoy the scenery with a local beer and some live blues and roots music from Lockwood and Katterl.  Music starts from 2pm, no cover charge, no BYO food or drink.

Anthea 03 5750 1440 or 0407 444 314 or email amarkowiak@yahoo.com

The Wandiligong Nut Festival celebrates the local harvest of chestnuts, hazelnuts and walnuts in historical Wandiligong. There is a produce market with a "make it, bake it, grow or produce it" ethic, an Art Marquee featuring local artists, live music, BrArt -decorate a bra to raise money for breast cancer research, Nut Expo including tastings and recipes, a cooking competition, food and wine matching and cooking demonstrations and games for both children and adults.

For more information go to www.parkweb.com.au or call Parks Victoria on 131 963 or the Mount Buffalo Entrance Station on 03 5756 2328

Visit Mount Buffalo National Park, experience the grandeur of days gone by and celebrate the centenary of the historic Mount Buffalo Chalet.

Special events and activities on the day include:
- Behind the scenes Chalet tours (bookings essential)
- Heritage walks
- Refreshments available on the mountain
- Live music
- Activities for children
- Selected areas of the Chalet will be open for general viewing

The celebrations begin at 10.00am and continue until 4.00pm

Bright, Ph: 03 5755 1303  or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Kick back and enjoy the scenery with a local beer and some live acoustic music from Lee and Paige.  Music starts from 2pm, no cover charge, no BYO food or drink.

For bookings call 1800 111 885 or visit www.greatalpinevalleys.com.au

Ph 03 5753 5300 or visit www.festival.org.au

Ph 03 5752 2286 or visit www.myrtlefordgolf.com.au

Go to www.mtbeauty.com/halfmarathon for more information and to register online

Start from the Mt Beauty Sports Centre at 10am. Challenge yourself to stay focused through beautiful scenery of Mt Beauty's annual 21km half marathon. 3km and 10km runs are also an option, so whether you are an athlete or a family come and join the fun. This is the first leg of the Great Alpine Challenge which includes the Kangaroo Hoppet Ski Race and the Mitta to Mt Beauty Mountain Bike Race. Entries on the day from 8.30am - 9.30am (late fees apply) or go to the website to register early.

Additional information:

• Showers available
• 3km course flat - for families and under 16's. No roads to cross.
• 10km course is out and back, over half of it flat, some gently undulating with several rises of about 20 - 30m
• 21km course is an extention of the 10km course with a long hill which rises about 180m in 5km before turning around to decend on the return.

03 5793 3550 www.mountainfresh.com.au

Get ready to awaken your senses with a six day winter wine and food extravaganza! The festival showcases Alpine Valleys food and wine producers through events such as tastings, demonstrations, master classes, dinners, progressive luncheon, Alpine Style "Fresh" Art Exhibition and other great activities.

0412 161 801 or 0412 327 997 or visit www.sleddogchallenge.com

The only sled dog race held on snow in Australia. Don't miss this exciting event where two, four and six dog teams race for approximately eight and ten kilometres through the snow gum trails.  Attracting teams from Western Australia, Queensland and New Zealand.

Phone 03 5754 1045 or go to www.hoppet.com.au for more details

Race 1 of the Worldloppet Series - the largest international ski event in the southern hemisphere! This is Australia's premier long distance cross country ski race attracting the best competitors from Australia and around the World.

Events: 42km Kangaroo Hoppet; 21km Australian Birkebeiner; 7km Joey Hoppet.

Technique: Freestyle. Classical tracks will be set

Course: The 42km course is a figure of eight with the start/finish area also being the halfway mark. A 3-hour cut off time will apply to the first 21km of the 42km course.

1800 111 885 or click here for the website.
Market stall bookings: 03 5755 1696 (answering service)

Bright Spring Festival is celebrating 22 years of spring fun this year with 10 days of open gardens and uniquely Bright events.
A small town with small town hospitality, locals open their gardens, their wineries and restaurants, put on special dinners and have fetes, morning teas and bike rides.
There will also be flower displays, live theatre, exhibitions, markets, concerts, a film festival, garden workshops and loads of stunning sights. Visitors can do everything from a social game of tennis, croquet or golf with locals, a guided walk up Mount Buffalo, to taking in a photography exhibition.
Local produce features with a number of local restaurants and wineries putting a special focus on seasonal produce, hosting events and special menus. Degustation evenings, luncheons and intimate dinners all feature.

Cherill Powell on 03 5752 2608

Fun family day with events including whip cracking championships, wood chop events, cattle and horse events, arts and craft, photography exhibition and competition, horticulture, rides, entertainment and showbags and much more. 9am-4.30pm.$10 per person, $4 children (5 -16 years) $8 age pension, tickets at the gate (Family ticket available if purchased prior, phone for more information)

www.tmb.org.au 

Ph 03 5754 1231 or visit

A 54 km mountain bike challenge from Mitta Mitta to Mount Beauty. This event is the 3rd and final leg of the Great Alpine Challenge. Race starts 10am at Mitta Mitta and ends 4pm in Mount Beauty.

Pioneer Park Ph 03 9465 0000 or www.northernsuburbsstreetrods.com.au

Over 1000 hot rods and classic vehicles will be driving in and around Bright over the weekend.  Saturday afternoon from 1pm the cars cruise to Myrtleford and Mount Beauty on a Poker Run.  There is also a smaller cruise to Harrietville.  The more adventurous Rodders will be trying out their driving skills in the ‘Go to Whoa’ event.  On the Sunday from 9am will be the Show and Shine at Pioneer Park, incorporating the Monster Rotary Market and live music in the Marquee. Admittance to Pioneer Park on Saturday is $2 and Sunday $10 for adults, children under 15 years free.

www.bluegrass.org.au/harrietville or 0418 394 915 or  03 5368 6888

Held in the picturesque mountain valley township of Harrietville, the Bluegrass Convention, an acoustic music event, will delight you with concerts and workshops by guest bands and numerous Australian bands.  Held in the month of November when the spring colors are in full bloom and warm settled weather will allow you to partake in all of the wonderful indoor and outdoor music events. Come and be renewed, invigorated and relax.
Each year, the alpine town of Harrietville is alive with the sounds of fiddles, banjos and guitars, mandolins, dobros, double basses and plenty of singing.  A family friendly event for all, expert and beginner musicians and appreciative listeners are all welcome to the many concerts or to join in the workshops.  Tickets vary from $20 for the opening concert, day pass $55-$70, full weekend pass $110.