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.
Mansfield Picnic Races
November Cup Day and December
Mansfield has enjoyed a picnic race meeting on Cup Day for over 50 years and the Mansfield High Country Races are held after Christmas on Monday 28th December.
Both meetings are fantastic days for the whole family. Bring a picnic and enjoy the atmosphere and excitement.Race information on www.picnicracing.com.au
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.
Upper Goulburn Vintage Celebrations in Mansfield
Saturday 24th April 2010
See Mansfield's High Street come alive at the Upper Goulburn Vintage Celebrations.
Hosted by the Upper Goulburn Winegrowers Association and now in its second year, taste fine local and regional wines, eat sumptuous local fare and sit back and enjoy wonderful music and entertainment. Further details on www.uppergoulburnwine.org.au
High Country Spring Arts Festival
Friday 22nd October - Tuesday 2nd November 2010
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 Melbourne Cup Day 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
For information about any High Country event, please telephone the
Mansfield Visitor Information Centre on 1800 039 049.
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