A Cottage Hospital
Caught in a threshing machine? Broken infected leg? Pneumonia? Giving birth to your sixth child? No hospital within 30 miles? These are some of the problems that ordinary Benalla folk faced in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Cottage hospitals in private homes, staffed by nurses and charging modest fees were one of the answers.…
Read MoreFork in the Road – An elegant evening in the heart of Bright
A different kind of dining experience. Not a festival. Not a street event. But an evening of movement, discovery and shared hospitality. This May, four of Bright’s most respected venues, Koji Bird, Basils, Tomahawks and Sir Loins come together to create a progressive dining experience across the town. Composed and supported by the Bright Chamber…
Read MoreMarysville Marathon Trail Running Festival
Welcome to Marysville Marathon Trail Running Festival. A fantastic community event supporting the Marysville and surrounding Communities. The festival spans two days and caters for walkers and runners of all abilities. Day 1 – Saturday, features the King and Queen of the Mountain seven kilometre and 14 kilometre challenge, plus the kids dash 1.5 kilometre…
Read MoreThe Big Bike Film Night – Yackandandah
The Big Bike Film Night is on a mission – bringing the best cycling short films from around the world together for you. Cycle through 2.5 hours of thrilling and moving bike-related films that have everything a cycle-centric audience could want – action, drama, humour, and plenty of inspiration. The evening is unashamedly and utterly,…
Read MoreBright Twilight Tastings
Savor the culinary wonders crafted by Bright and Surrounds talented chefs, featuring an array of locally sourced ingredients bursting with freshness and flavour. From artisanal cheeses to gourmet delights, there’s something to satisfy every palate. Embark on a journey through the region’s finest vineyards with exclusive wine tastings. Indulge in the rich aromas and complex…
Read MoreElite Stays on Cathedral
Elite Stays on Cathedral is located on the entrance of the Cathedral Ranges State Park. It offers 360 degree views on 15 acres of manicured gardens and a bush setting. The cool bus offers accommodation for the discerning couples looking for a wellness retreat and getaway. It is a unique experience – a bus conversion…
Read MoreRetro Rewind
The Pinsent Hotel are throwing it back for a night of retro hits, good food and a packed dancefloor. Join in for a fun night out with live music from 80’s R Us Band, playing all your favourite throwback tunes.
Read MoreHotel High Plains
Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Hotham Alpine Resort and Hotham Airport, Hotel High Plains is your premier, year round host, in the spectacular and unique Alpine Village of Dinner Plain. Their in-house Cobungra Bar and Stone’s Throw Restaurant provide exceptional dining experiences, and hospitality with personality, in a true, quintessential High Country aesthetic, filled…
Read MoreYackandandah Folk Festival
Yackandandah Folk Festival is an annual live music event held in the scenic township of Yackandandah. The festival is now in it’s 29th year. A three day festival offering seven performance spaces, a 600 seat marquee, and small intimate venues including a 120 year old church with sensational acoustics and intimate seating for 80 people.…
Read MoreBaddaginnie Sip, Savour and Socialise
Sample produce from twelve local producers, from North East Victoria. Enjoy a sip of wine and savour delicious local food, while you socialise with old friends and make some new ones. Purchase something wonderful to take home, just in time for Mother’s Day. This casual, friendly event is open to everyone. Entry is free but…
Read MoreBBC Country Music Festival 2026
Join the Benalla Bowls Club for their annual multi-day Country Music Festival featuring Owen Blundell, Nicole Mathews, Anthony Tenace, and more across four days of live music and entertainment – a collection of local country artists, fantastic food and drinks, line dancing, and more. Hear echoes of Olivia Newton John and other classics as you…
Read MoreLiving Colour Exhibition
Valley Arts Network (V.A.N.) is a collective of artists residing in the Yarra Valley, dedicated to supporting and inspiring each other’s creative paths. This exhibition delves into the theme of Living Colour through diverse artistic processes and philosophies. Every artist offers a distinct interpretation of the theme, utilizing their preferred mediums. These mediums include painting,…
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