Beechworth’s famous Ned Kelly Weekend returns from Friday 6 to Sunday 8 August 2010 with a lively program of re-enactments, theatre, music, displays, competitions and talks by leading authorities on the subject of the life and times of Australia’s most notorious bushranger. For only the fourth time all four suits of Kelly gang armour will come togethor on display.

Oh boy...went to Murray Breweries in Beechworth to try their turn of the century cordial recipes, most outstanding. Some of the best were...
Chilli Punch, Lemon Ginger, Cloves Lemon, Lime & Bitters, Spiced Apple, Brewed Ginger, Peppermint, Sarsaparilla, Mint Julep, Lime Juice, Raspberry, Vinegar, Portello, St Clements.

Beechworth set for Ned Kelly Weekend 2010

Beechworth’s famous annual Ned Kelly Weekend returns in just over two weeks, from 6 to 8 August with a lively program of events for the whole family including the return on Saturday 7 August of the acclaimed production, The Jerilderie Letter.

“In Lloyd Jones’ production, Kelly's shaved, white, severed head -- a death mask on a plinth -- does the talking. Peter Finlay is the actor. And what a mighty, controlled, hypnotic recitation he gives!”
Chris Boyd, Herald Sun Theatre Reviewer

Actor, Peter Finlay’s masterful performance of the bushranger’s explosive ‘manifesto’ has mesmerised audiences and critics alike since its debut at Melbourne’s La Mama theatre in 2007. The theatrically staged production sees the actor as Ned Kelly’s death mask, reciting all 8000 words of the iconic Jerilderie Letter with stunning visual images and music accompanying the performance. The production first appeared at the Ned Kelly Weekend in front of a rapt Historic Courthouse audience in 2008.

Beginning with a low, rhythmic murmur slowly bringing the words of the letter to life, Peter Finlay’s performance builds to a crescendo as he summons all the anger, outrage, violence and grief of the bushranger who was very much on borrowed time when he penned the famous document in Jerilderie.

The production is one of many special events of the 2010 Ned Kelly Weekend which this year commemorates the 130th anniversary of the committal hearing of the bushranger at the Beechworth Courthouse in August 1880. Other highlights include:
• The chance to meet the original cast of the classic TV miniseries, The Last Outlaw - including John Jarrett and Sigrid Thornton - at a gala cocktail party at La Trobe at Beechworth on Saturday 7 August from 7:30pm
• An exhibition on loan from the State Library of Victoria and the Victoria Police Museum of all four original suits of armour worn by Ned Kelly and the Gang
• On Sunday 8 August, a packed program of readings, re-enactments, talks, performances as well as a Geoffrey Robertson-style Hypothetical, The Tribulations of Eduardo & his Friends featuring an all-star panel of experts and commentators

Big weekend in Yackandandah. Sunday sees the Lions Market, starting at 9am. Massive crowds expected with treasures galore.
But wait, there's more. After spending the week taking in all the Yackandandah action, you can round it off by visiting our Yackandandah Cinema, Friday 23/7 @ 7pm, to view the new release... 'Marmaduke'.

Melbourne Playground Playground - Lake Sambell, McConville Ave, Beechworth

Melbourne Playground Playground - Lake Sambell, McConville Ave, Beechworth

Another four weeks to what is shaping up to be a big weekend at Beechworth (August 6-8). Which is of course the Ned Kelly 130th Anniversary, including re-enactments, an exhibition of the genuine Kelly Gang Armour and more.
August 27 also sees the start of the three day annual Chiltern antique fair. One of the biggest and most popular antique fairs in Australia.
For more information, visit www.beechworthonline.com.au .

While the rest of the state has been draped in drizzle, Indigo shire has enjoyed a spectacular viewing of multiple rainbows. Don't miss your chance, follow the rainbow to our pot of gold.