When the High Country comes out to play, expect a good time.
Here are some of the events and traditional celebrations worth a
special trip.
The Picnic Races - November
There's been a horse race and picnic in Mansfield on this weekend
for over 50 years.
Tolmie Sports Day - February weekend
What Tolmie considers a sport is a bit eccentric - probably because
this sports day has been running unchanged since the 1880s. You
will find wood chopping, novelty foot races, spud-peeling or nail-driving.
There are lots of riding events too.
The High Country Autumn Festival - March Labour Day Weekend
The High Country Autumn Festival is a great place to sample local produce and wine. With events ranging from Market on the Median, Merrijig Twilight Rodeo & Picnic in the Park there will be something for everyone.
Merrijig Rodeo - March Labour day weekend
The Merrijig Rodeo attracts Australia's best rough riders for a
day of thrilling competition against the back drop of the High Country.
This is an unmissable event for the local characters, colour, cowboys
and an old fashioned good time. Click here to visit their website http://www.merrijigrodeo.org.au.
High Country Spring Arts Festival - 24 Oct - 4 Nov 2008
This festival celebrates the Mansfield community's love of art, culture and heritage, and heralds the onset of the spring and summer seasons.
Enjoy art walks, exhibitions, live music,concerts and opera, parades, fireworks, floral displays and open gardens. For the energetic there is even a fun run. This is a wonderful festival for the whole family which concludes on Tuesday the 4th November with our very popular Mansfield Picnic Race Day. Dust your best outfit, you never know, you might get a guernsey in Fashions On The Field. For further details log onto www.highcountryfestival.com.au
Vintage Celebrations in Mansfield - Anzac Weekend
Enjoy the exciting new Vintage Celebrations hosted by the Upper Goulburn Winegrowers. Taste fine wine, eat sumptuous food and enjoy wonderful music and entertainment. Commencing Friday evening with a Cocktail Reception at Mansfield's newest venue, The Deck On High, the celebrations then continue on into Saturday where High Street Mansfield comes alive. Purchase a tasting glass, take a stroll and enjoy the vast range of regional wines, food and produce that will be on offer. Enjoy performances by Derek Guille and his Ugly Uncles. The celebrations conclude on Sunday with The Long Lunch in the Highton Manor Gardens. Take pleasure in a delectable four course menu accompanied by our finest wines. For more information go to the home page of this website and click on the Vintage Celebrations logo.
For information about any High Country event, please telephone the
Mansfield Visitor Information Centre on 1800 039 049.
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