Wangaratta Jazz Festival, High Country, Victoria, Australia. Image: Getty Images
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Events

Bring the family and raise a glass to regional food, wine, history and the great outdoors year-round in the High Country.

La Dolce Vita
Toast the High Country as top local restaurants and wineries present the ultimate blend of regional eating and drinking at events like the Beechworth Harvest Celebration in May or the Rutherglen Winery Walkabout over the June Queen's Birthday weekend.

Join the King Valley's winemaking families for the June Weekend Fit for a King, or mark the arrival of spring at La Dolce Vita in November.

Country celebrations
Celebrate the region's country character alongside locals at annual extravaganzas like the Mansfield High Country Festival. Visit Bright for the Autumn Festival and enjoy the glorious seasonal colours. Don't miss the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues in November.

Adventure and action
Take on the challenge of the International Kangaroo Hoppet XC Ski Race at Falls Creek in August and head to Bright in January to see top cyclists tackle tough climbs in the Audax Alpine Classic.

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Sweet Indulgence

18 - 27 May 2012

Celebrate Sweet Rutherglen with a Sweet Indulgence plate - three delicious desserts from The Pickled Sisters paired with Cofield's Sparkling Sarah,...

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Pfeiffer Wines wagon

Picnic with Autumn’s Bounty

18 - 27 May 2012

What is harvest without a leisurely picnic? Pause and reflect, find your patch, will it be the legendary Pfeiffer's bridge or a perch on the...

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Sweet Rutherglen

Sweet Rutherglen

18 - 27 May 2012

Set across some of Australia's most awarded wineries enjoy the 'Sweetness' of Rutherglen throughout the High Country Harvest. Twenty-one Winemakers...

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Passion for Pinot Tasting

Passion for Pinot

18 - 27 May 2012

Come and experience a Pinot Noir masterclass just moments from historic Beechworth. Indigo is the perfect setting to taste a selection of local and...

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Stanton & Killeen barrels

Rutherglen Dessert Trek

18 - 27 May 2012

Travel the length of Rutherglen's wine region and visit Morris Wines, Vintara Wines, Rutherglen Estates and Stanton and Killeen Wines on a dessert...

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High Country Harvest

18 - 27 May 2012

Feast and forage your way around Victoria's bountiful High Country over ten delectable days in May. In a region where produce and personalities are...

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Chestnuts

The Feast of the Chestnut

24 May 2012

Join an intimate dinner celebrating chestnuts at The Stanley. There will be four courses matched to Pennyweight Winery wines. The chef Shauna...

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Historic Winton

Benalla & District Classic Car & Motorbike Tour

25 May 2012

As part of 2012 Historic Winton weekend activities, invitations are extended to join in the Benalla & District Classic Car & Motorbike Tour...

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La Fiera

La Fiera Italian Festival

25 - 27 May 2012

Now in its fourth year, La Fiera returns to Myrtleford in May. The festival commences Friday, May 25 with a performance of Emma Celebrazione, a witty...

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La Fiera

La Fiera

25 - 27 May 2012

Now in its fourth year, La Fiera will continue to delight, entertain and amaze visitors by portraying many aspects of Italian culture. New in 2012...

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Sam Miranda Prosecco

Fizz, Fun & Funky Tunes

25 May 2012

Join seven of the region's winemaking families for an evening of prosecco, food and funky tunes. The perfect setting for guests and winemakers to...

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Pasta Making

Lessons From the Autumn Table

25 May 2012

Can't join Patrizia on her culinary tours of Italy? These hands-on classes are the next best thing. The High Country Harvest Table - Forage for wild...

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Mansfield Farmers Market

26 May 2012

Fresh regional produce - straight from the farmer to you. Fruit, vegetables, bread, cheese, meat, eggs, honey, olive oil and other specialty...

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Historic Winton

Historic Winton 2012

26 - 27 May 2012

Historic Winton, Australia's largest and most popular all-historic motor race meeting, presents a weekend of non-stop racing featuring over 400...

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Uber Local Dining

26 - 27 May 2012

Savour a menu of uber-local seasonal dishes matched with unique, award-winning boutique wines. Not normally open to the public to dine, the menu...

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Milawa Cheese

Charity Cheese Ball

26 May 2012

Raising money for cancer research, Milawa Cheese Company's Charity Cheese Ball is a black tie, candle lit dinner with dancing. The dinner will focus...

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Fred and Joel Pizzini

Fishing, Feasting & Flavours

26 May 2012

Learning the art of fly fishing will ignite a fire in your soul. At this Pizzini event you will be taught by the region's most experienced fly...

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Muscat

Muscat Blending Workshop

27 May 2012

Don't miss this unique opportunity to look at the making of north east Victoria's iconic wine, liqueur muscat at Auldstone Cellars. All participants...

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Olive harvesting - Strathbogie Estate

Behind the Grove

27 May 2012

Nestled in the foothills of the Strathbogie Ranges, this olive grove has more than 4000 trees. You can meet the people who grew the trees, stroll...

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The Roast Collection

The Roast Collection

1 - 30 June 2012

'The Roast Collection', from the makers of the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival, dishes up more than 70 roast-inspired events in June. Ranging from...

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