1 - 28 Mar 2010 - Wellington Produce Month - From Paddock to Plate -
Sale Region:Gippsland - The Star’s chefs have sourced Gippslands finest produce and developed a specials board with a true flair for what they have become famous for. With fresh deliveries daily different unique Gippsland dishes will be created during the month of March. Bookings are recommended.
3 Mar 2010 - Down To Earth Propagation Dinner -
Pakenham Region:Gippsland - A two course dinner of 'earthy' dishes, including mud cake which will appeal to all garden lovers created by the Grayn Chefs using fresh local produce.
4 - 8 Mar 2010 Art Gippsland 2010
Town:WarragulRegion:GippslandType:Event > Festivals and Celebrations Showcasing 2D and 3D original artworks by Gippsland Artists. Purchase work 'off the wall' and take it home with you. Preview night: Thursday 4th March from 6.30pm Entry fee: $25.00 per person with all proceeds going towards Rotary Projects in the local community.
6 - 8 Mar 2010 - Up The Creek Festival
Swifts Creek Region:Gippsland - Up The Creek Festival is held over the Labour Day weekend in March 2010. A mix of events showcases the Swifts Creek & Omeo region. Includes picnic racing at the Hinnomunjie Races (Saturday) & Tambo Valley Races (Monday) with fine food and local produce markets on the Sunday.
6 - 8 Mar 2010 - Slipway Seafood @ Lakes Entrance
Lakes Entrance Region:Gippsland - Seafood and art at the Slipway Sheds on the Esplanade, Lakes Entrance.
6 Mar 2010 - Waratah Hills Vineyard Photographic Exhibition
Fish Creek Region:Gippsland - Waratah Hill Vineyard Photographic Exhibition by John Banikos.
6 Mar 2010- Windy Ridge Winery 'old vintages' wine tasting
Foster Region:Gippsland - Part of the Gippsland Food & Wine Festival 2010, Windy Ridge Winery offers 'old vintages' wine tasting. $5 to taste four 'sold out' wines up to 15 years old: Pinot Noir from 1995 & 2000. Cabernet Sauvignon & Malbec from 1995 & 2001.
6 Mar 2010 - Rhythm & Blues at Springbank
Nilma North Region:Gippsland - Enjoy live music by the Rick Evans trio in the spectacular gardens of Springbank B&B. Food and local wine will be available to purchase. Bookings are essential
6 - 7 Mar 2010 - Wood-fired pizzas @ Lyrebird Hill Winery
Koonwarra Region:Gippsland - Enoy great wood-fired pizzas with a glass or two of Estate Wine. Listen to the music and enjoy the gardens and vineyard. Part of the Gippsland Food & Wine Festival 2010.
7 Mar 2010 - The Jindi Harvest of Gippsland
Lardner Region:Gippsland - Tantalise your taste buds, groove to the Jazz and Blues or simply enjoy the breathtaking views at the Jindi Harvest of Gippsland. This food and wine event only one hour's drive from Melbourne, is a day to taste, try and buy from a range of Gippsland producers.
8 Mar 2010 - Hair of the Dog
Warragul Region:Gippsland - Hair of the Dog returns to Wild Dog Winery this Labour Day holiday. Live entertainment on the Wild Dog deck will feature and Wild Dog Chef Ed McDowell has promised a range of gourmet delights to tantalise your taste buds
05/03/2010 - 08/03/2010 Inverloch Jazz Festival - Contact : Dr Robert Stone, 0400 587 727 randbastone@westnet.com.au
This is the 17th year for the Inverloch Jazz Festival. Music starts on Friday evening and there is a spectacular Street Parade at 10am on Saturday that will include traditional jazz marching, parasol paraders and decorated floats. The Inverloch Jazz Festival is open to all Musicians and continues to grow as a Festival that celebrates all types of Jazz.We are surprised every year by the inventiveness, talent and enthusiasm of musicians old and new that arrive at the Festival, with much loved and well known bands mixing with new and young talents.Styles that you will hear and see include: Traditional, Chicago, Mainstream, Big Band, Modern, Bebop, Cool, Latin, Funk, Blues and everything in between.We are expecting over 75 bands to register, with 5 major venues to select from.Come and find the music that suits you!
05/03/2010 - 06/03/2010 - International Women's Day - Celebrate International Women’s Day at the 2010 Bass, Coast International Women’s Day Luncheon.International Women’s Day aims to acknowledge the importance of women in the community, within their families and their workplaces. The luncheon includes a two course meal, a glass of wine, tea and coffee, entertainment, prizes and a guest speaker
Date : 5-8 March - Moe Tenergy Yallourn Jazz Festival - Moe's TRUenergy Yallourn Jazz Festival is well known for having the best of the best jazz bands from across Victoria and interstate. This annual event held in Moe comprises a myrid of events in and around Moe over the Labour Day long weekend. Come and enjoy great music and other exciting activities.
Date: Sat 6th - Boolarra Rodeo - 6.00 pm to 12.00 midnight. - contact Robyn Boyd at Boolarra Hotel on 5169 6420
The Boolarra Rodeo is a family event, with children's activities plus rodeo events such as bull riding, barrel racing, rodeo clowns and more. Ruckus & Trucking with Tim will be performing throughout the evening and a percentage of proceeds from this event to go to prostrate cancer charity.
6/03/2010 - 8/03/2010 - Gippsland Swimming Championships 2010
This event is the premier swimming event for the local district comprising clubs/swimmers across the Gippsland region.
Approximately 400 young swimmers take part and another several hundred spectators and their families will attend the three day carnival.
LOCATION: Lex Glover Regional Aquatics Centre, Sale
CONTACT NAME: Jacqueline Madden PHONE: 5143 2353, EMAIL: bjmadden@netspace.net.au , WEB: www.gippslandswimming.org.au
6/03/2010 - Hinnomunjie Races Alpine Discovery Festival -
Experience a traditional race meet in the high country. Enjoy local produce at its best. Bring your picnic blanket and hat for a day full of great entertainment.
LOCATION: Hinnomunjie Race Course Benambra – Corryong Rd via Omeo. CONTACT NAME: Trudy Anderson, EMAIL: secreyary@omeoregion.com.au
PHONE: 0428 599 250
6/03/2010 - 8/03/2010 Victorian Lifesaving Championships -
Life Saving Victoria's (LSV) biggest event in Victoria's lifesaving history is the Victorian Lifesaving Championships. Traditionally, the championships consist of a Junior Championships and a Senior Championships, for the first time both will be combined under the one banner and run as the one event, making it the biggest Victorian lifesaving event to date. With the success of the 2009 Victorian Senior and Junior State Championships, these Championships have become the pinnacle of Lifesaving in Victoria. The combined attendance from both the seniors and juniors, bought over 2000 competitors from over 30 different clubs from across the state. This season, the Victorian Lifesaving Championships will be held in Lake Entrance - East Gippsland, hosted by the 2009 SLSA Australian Club of the year SLS Lakes Entrance.
LOCATION: Main Beach Lakes Entrance, CONTACT NAME: Kris Cordery / Drew Ulrich, EMAIL: tac_kac@bigpond.net.au, PHONE: 0427 565 607 / 9676 6957
8/03/2010 - Tambo Valley Races Alpine Discovery Festival.
Tambo Valley Race Club Inc invites you to their picnic race & family fun day with local produce stalls, food & wine, fashions on the field and kids entertainment , LOCATION: Swifts Creek , CONTACT NAME: Fraser Barry, EMAIL: fpbarry@bigpond.com.au, PHONE: 03 5159 4296
12 Mar 2010 - The Lakes Longest Lunch Metung
Metung Region:Gippsland - Fine regional food and wine prepared by top local chefs, unique outdoor setting on the Metung Village green, and great entertainment. Gently mix together and indulge. CONTACT NAME: Damian Waters, EMAIL: metungfoodandwine@yahoo.com.au, PHONE: 0458 431 844
12 Mar 2010 - World's Longest Lunch - Kilcunda
Kilcunda Region:Gippsland - The iconic trestle bridge will be the setting for Kilcunda’s World’s longest lunch. Overlooking the rolling waves and golden beaches of Bass Strait, guest will take in fantastic ocean and rural views while enjoying fine local produce and wines.
12 Mar 2010 - Long Lunch on Historical Noojee Trestle Bridge
NoojeeRegion:Gippsland - The Gippsland Gourmet Country Tourism Association invites you to dine in the spectacular surrounds of Noojee in West Gippsland. With lunch served atop the historic Trestle Bridge, you can taste and experience the fabulous food, wine and surrounds of this amazing part of Victoria
12 Mar 2010 - Latrobe Longest Lunch
Morwell Region:Gippsland - ‘Latrobe Longest Lunch’ as part of the 2010 Gippsland Food & Wine Festival. Wine & Dine beside the picturesque Morwell Civic Lake. Be Inspired!
13 Mar 2010 - An Evening Of Musical Intrigue
Drouin South Region:Gippsland - Enjoy an evening of musical intrigue, food and trivia in the beautiful gardens of Glenfyne with Tony and Silvana. A three course meal plus great live music from Susan and Colin Parish 'Takin Time'. A night to have fun and enjoy some great Mediterranean food.
13 Mar 2010 - Inverloch Food and Wine Festival
Inverloch Region:Gippsland - The picturesque Inverloch foreshore is the backdrop to enjoy a relaxing day of delicious local and regional cuisine, local boutique wines and to soak up the smooth sounds of South Gippsland's popular musicians.
13 - 14 Mar 2010 - The Gippsland Immigration Wall of Recognition Multicultural Festival
Morwell Region:Gippsland - The GECC is a volunteer based non-profit organisation. The major project and events it organises is the Gippsland Immigration Wall of Recognition Multicultural Festival held in the Gippsland Immigration Park in March. The Festival won the Latrobe City community event of the year in 2008
14 Mar 2010 - Mossvale Music Festival
Leongatha Region:Gippsland - High profile Blues, Roots and World Music festival, featuring international, national and local musicians of the highest order. Set in the fabulous Mossvale Park, with fine local wines and food available all day.
20 - 21 Mar 2010 - Korumburra Working Horse and Tractor Rally
Nyora Region:Gippsland - A fun filled day with plenty of activities for the whole family!
20/03/2010 - The Maffra Mardi Gras would like to invite Stallholders to attend the annual Maffra Mardi Gras. The event is held in Johnson Street, Maffra. The Street is closed from 12 noon and stallholders can set up anytime after that. There is bike racing in Johnson Street from 12 noon to 5p.m. The Street Procession starts from 7.00p.m. There will be a carnival and stallholders in the street. Can you help with advertising for stallholders?, or is there a contact person I could speak to to invite stallholders. Thank you for your help. Susan Hewlitt, Secretary, Maffra Mardi Gras. Phone 0418 135 534
14/03/2010 - 13 June 2010 GIPPSLAND VEHICLE COLLECTION - "BEST OF BRITSH VEHICLES -
The Gippsland Vehicle Collection is proud to present the opening the new Motor Museum theme display of Best of British Vehicles”.
The launch is the commencement of the 4th Month display featuring beautiful and fascinating vehicles.
Bring your car club, bike club or your vehicle to create our “DISPLAY OF THE DAY ” on our huge lawns. Gates open at 8am
BREAKFAST 8.30AM. One free museum entry for the driver of all display vehicles before 10am
Admission: $5- Children under 15yrs – FREE, FREE parking and long vehicle parking available, Refreshments A GREAT FUN DAY FOR ALL ASSURED
LOCATION: Motor Musuem - 1A Sale Road Maffra , CONTACT NAME: Peter Quennell PHONE: 5147 3223 or 0412 387 102
EMAIL: admin@gippslandvehiclecollection.org.au, WEB: www.gippslandvehiclecollection.org.au 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sat 20th - Churchill’s Own Community Festival - 10.00 am to 3.00 pm - contact Tracey Burr at Churchill & District News on 0422 823 179 or cdnfestival@gmail.com
Sat 20th - Woolamai Picnic Races - Contact : Bev Carmichael, 03 5678 7585 boyandapark@hotmail.com
Race Course Amenities - - Plenty of fantastic shady trees. - - On course bookies. - - TAB and Sky Channel. - - BYO or buy from the Dalyston F.C. bar.
Race Day Info - Gates open at 11.30am. - Six races between 1:15pm – 4:30 pm. - Adults $10 Kids with adult free.
Racecourse location: - Trews Road, Woolamai, 3995 - Distance 135 km from Melbourne GPO -By car 1-1.5 h via Bass Hwy - Phone: 5678 2344 Fax: 5678 2344
Sun 28th Gippsland Model Engineering Society - 12 .00 noon to 4.00 pm -contact Secretary at Gippsland Model Engineering Society on 5174 0035 or lmh-080808@bigpond.com
The Gippsland Model Engineering Society will be providing miniature steam and diesel train rides for all ages at Newman Park Railway, next to Victory Park, Petekin Street, Traralgon. 12 noon to 4.00 pm (weather permitting). As a Health and Safety requirement, fully enclosed footwear must be worn. Interested in model engineering? New members are always welcome, Contact the Secretary of the Gippsland Model Engineering Society on (03) 51740035
