Wednesday 9 June 2010

Indigo towns set for bumper Queen’s Birthday weekend

Visitors to Indigo Shire’s suite of perfectly preserved historic
towns will be spoiled for choice this Queen’s Birthday Weekend with the return of some of the region’s most popular annual events.

Over 200 works by local and interstate artists will be on show and for sale at Chiltern’s annual Visual Art Exhibition at the Memorial Hall, officially opening this Friday 11 June at 7pm and continuing until Tuesday 15 June.

This year $2000 in prize money will be awarded to winners judged the best in categories including photographic, two dimensional and three dimensional works as well as the $500 Indigo Award for Emerging Artists under 25. A special preview will be held for elderly and disabled visitors this Friday, for school groups on Tuesday 9 June.
Full details: Chiltern Visitor Information Centre, phone 03 5726 1611 or go to www.chilternvc.com

In Rutherglen this long weekend, Australia’s original wine festival, the Winery Walkabout, returns with a packed program of gourmet dinners and beautiful breakfasts, great live music from artists including Daryl Braithwaite and Diesel and dancing. Wine lovers can take their official Rutherglen Winery Walkabout Tasting Glass, Holder & Passport to all participating Rutherglen wineries, where they can taste and compare the latest new release vintages from this famous winegrowing region.
Full details: Winemakers of Rutherglen, phone 1300 787 929 or www.rutherglenvic.com

Rutherglen’s Main Street will also be transformed into one of the biggest outdoor fairs in the country this Sunday when the Rotary Club presents its huge annual fundraiser. Stretching the entire length of Main Street, the Rutherglen Country Fair boasts more than 350 stalls as well as a great program of entertainment for the whole family including barrel rolling competitions, grape treading and live music. Full details: phone (02) 6032 7054 or www.rutherglenrotary.org

Beechworth - Loads Of Clothes Market - Buy & Sell. Racks packed with quality clothing! Beechworth Memorial Hall, Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th June, 2 Days Only! 9am to 3pm. Quality Pre-Loved adult, kids shoes, clothes, hats, coats, scarves, accessories, jewellery, boots, belts, bags and & much more!!!

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