Every season in Beechworth has its own unique encounter. We like to think our famous festivals and events provide the perfect show case for each one of them. Our events calendar is a celebration of our heritage and the bountiful harvest of locally grown produce. The all year round community festivals and events makes this an ideal location for families and couples – four seasons of the year.

Summer

OPERA IN THE ALPS – JANUARY 19, 2008

This annual, outdoor event is held at the foothills of the Victorian Alps. Sample the local gourmet food and wine on offer whilst enjoying a spectacular night of opera under the stars. For further information contact Australian Music Events 03 9819 7166, the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre 1300 366 321 www.beechworthonline.com.au or visit www.australianmusicevents.com.au

Autumn

Beechworth’s Harvest Festival is a celebration of the region’s bountiful harvest of fresh produce. More than 50 local purveyors of fine wines, fruit, nuts, vegetables, preserves and other produce gather in Beechworth’s Historic Precinct to showcase their wares. Enjoy the gastronomic delights from the wineries, local restaurants, fruit and vegetable producers.

Easter is a special time in Beechworth. The festival commemorates the 1855 election of Daniel Cameron as an MLC representing the Ovens electorate. The first Golden Hills Festival was held on Boxing Day 1960 and changed to the Golden Horseshoes Festival in 1966. Daniel rode a horse shod with golden horseshoes through the main streets of Beechworth. It was reported that the miners who supported Cameron were involved in wild celebrations including the consumption of many pannikins of grog. Today’s festival still features a Grand Parade as one of the major events along with food stalls, children’s activities, Easter egg hunt, a visit from the Easter bunny live music and much more. This event is held on Easter Saturday and Sunday each year. For more information contact the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre on 1300 366 321. www.beechworthonline.com.au/goldenhorsesfestival

The programme has something for everyone – the Ned Kelly enthusiast and those whose general curiosity about Australia’s most famous bushranger brings them to the town he visited on many occasions. Centering around the Beechworth Historic Precinct you can hear more of Ned Kelly the man, his family and friends. Dramatisation of Australia’s most famous bushranger’s Trial, talks by leading Kelly historians, tours, exhibitions and much more.
Ned Kelly Weekend 2008 tickets are now on sale.
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Spring

BEECHWORTH’S OCTOBERFEST - 1ST WEEKEND IN OCTOBER

Bridge Road Brewers hosts the 3rd annual Octoberfest at Tanswells Old Coach House off Ford Street. Come along and enjoy German festivities with local beer, German cuisine, music and entertainment, and activities for the whole family. Festival hours: 11am - 6pm Saturday and Sunday. For further information contact Ben Kraus, Telephone 03 5728 2703 or email info@bridgeroadbrewers.com.au

BEECHWORTH’S CELTIC FESTIVAL - 2ND WEEKEND IN NOVEMBER
This is a stirring celebration of Beechworth’s Celtic past with concerts, street parades, side shows, pipe bands, Highland and Irish dancing, street stage, genealogy, Celtic Mass and Clan Societies. Contact Geoff Perrie, telephone 1300 366 321. www.beechworthcelticfestival.com.au

DRIVE BACK IN TIME – 1ST WEEKEND IN MAY

Vintage, veteran and classic cars from all over Australia converge on Beechworth in a massive show of automotive technology and style. On the Saturday entrants drive around the district visiting different vantage points with a BBQ lunch.
On the Sunday entrants proudly display their vehicles in Ford Street to be judged in a variety of categories. Visitors can come along and enjoy the static display of historic cars, engines, motorbikes, trucks and equipment of more than 25 years old. For further information Tel: 03 5728 1657

HARVEST CELEBRATION– 3RD WEEKEND IN MAY

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