Dancing Beechworth

 Every Thursday Evening

A Learn To Dance evening in Beechworth on Thursday nights from 7.30pm to 10.30pm. 

A Learn To Dance evening in Beechworth on Thursday night. Dance includes New Vogue, Old Time, Latin. 

This is a fun filled activity Thursday evening which is held at the Senior Citizens Hall, in Beechworth. No, not just for seniors.

Cost is $7 which includes tea and coffee. An activity for everyone, come and join us for some social interaction, learning, and exercise for body & brain.

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Harper Avenue Beechworth, Vic, 3747
7.30pm - 10.30pm

Beechworth Farmer's Market

 1st Saturday of every month

A great variety of fresh and local produce.

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Christ Church on the Hill, Ford Street Beechworth
Stalls open at 9am - 12pm

Visit the Beechworth Farmers Market Facebook page

 

Bridge Road Brewery Tours

 Every Saturday

Ever curious how beer is made or why craft beer is different?

Come down and smell the hops at Bridge Road Brewers every Saturday at 11am for a tour through our brewery! Discover why beer has certain colours or flavours and see where our expert brewers do all of their hard work on the beers you love.

Get a chance to see, smell and finally taste what we have been up to here at Bridge Road. While you are here why not book a table for lunch in the restaurant and match some amazing pizza with your tasting tray!

Cost: $15 per person – includes 4 tasting paddle. Good idea to book so we know you are coming.

Phone: 03 5728 2703

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Bridge Road Brewery, Beechworth
Starting at 11.00am

Live Music at Beechworth Bakery

 Every Sunday

Beechworth Bakery is supporting local musicians by featuring live music, great coffee, and your favourite treat on the balcony overlooking the heart of Beechworth – it’s the ideal way to spend a deliciously relaxed Sunday.

Come to Beechworth Bakery, grab a drink and a bite to eat, then kick back and enjoy a lazy Sunday afternoon of live music. 

Please visit the website for further information.

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Beechworth Bakery, 27 Camp Street, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
See the website for times.

Beechworth Historic Walking Tour

 Walking Tour

Beechworth stands as one of the best living examples of how our nation grew and prospered with over 30 buildings listed with the National Trust.

The best way to explore and learn about the areas rich history is to join one of the Beechworth Guided Historic Walking Tours, where you can see many of these original buildings first hand and discover the stories behind the grand facades.

Contact the Visitor Information Centre for current times and bookings.

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103 Ford Street, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747

Echoes of History Guided Walking Tour

 Guided Tour

Tour operated by: Beechworth Historic Walking Tours

The Echoes of History Guided Walking Tour highlights include the story of Robert O'Hara Burke (of Burke and Wills fame), the role of the famous Golden Horseshoes in an historic election, tales from Beechworth's China Town and the history of the first Australian born Governor General.

Tours leave from and return to the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre.

Contact the Visitor Information Centre for current times and bookings.

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103 Ford Street, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747

Ned Kelly Walking Tour

 Walking Tour

Tour operated by: Beechworth Historic Walking Tours

The Ned Kelly Walking Tour highlights include the house where Magistrate William Henry Foster, who presided over Ned Kelly's committal hearing in the Beechworth Court, lived and the site where Ned Kelly won a bare-knuckle boxing match that lasted 20 rounds.

Contact the Visitor Information Centre for current times and bookings.

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103 Ford Street, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747

Tour runs daily at 1:15pm. Contact operator for more information.

Botanical Art for Beginners

 23rd & 24th June 2018

This two day workshop is designed for anyone interested in exploring the fascinating world of botanical art. Students will learn the basics needed to understand and enjoy this exquisite art form.

The workshop will focus on observing structure, form and light and to be aware of these in tonal drawings; to sketch and compose and to understand the methods for mixing water colours applicable to botanical art.

Students will also be given the opportunity to draw a live specimen and to render a fine painting. They will complete the workshop with the tools and techniques needed to continue with botanical art as a hobby.

Your tutor will be Christine Cansfield-Smith. The workshop will take place on June 23 and 24 from 9:30am to 4:00pm at Mayday Hills Art Society. All materials will be provided.

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Tickets

Adults - $180.00
Members - $162.00

Mayday Hills Art Society, Kurrajong Way, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747

For more information visit www.explorebeechworth.com.au.

First Friday Long Table Lunch

 6th July 2018

Indigo Vineyard are starting a series of lunches at the Cellar Door.

If you are in the area, or want to visit, join them for a for a leisurely afternoon at the cellar door. You will be welcomed with a glass of wine, then Sally Lynch from Taste Trekkers will serve lovingly prepared share plates at the long table. Indigo Vineyard's passions are wine and lamb, so you can guess what will be the 'hero' on the plate.

You will be served a wine to match the main dish and other drinks including local beer and soft drinks are available at cellar door prices. Using their own lamb makes this an authentic paddock to plate meal and everything possible will be sourced locally.

After the main, you will be taken on a guided tour of the property farm. This will be a lazy afternoon starting at 12:30pm and ending around 4:00pm. If you are after more information, contact Indigo Vineyard.

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Tickets

All Tickets - $40.00

Indigo Vineyard, 1221 Beechworth-Wangaratta Road, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
More Dates
5th October 2018
2nd November 2018
7th December 2018

For more information visit www.indigovineyard.com.au.

Tour de Beechworth 2018

Ride, Eat, Drink, Spectate

 21st July 2018

Join in on this celebration of cycling, craft beer and Le Tour in Victoria's High Country. This annual grass roots cycling celebration, now in its eighth year, brings together a passion for cycling and good times in the depths of the High Country winter.

Featuring iconic winter riding in the High Country and a live Skype Cross with Australian cycling royalty, Mike Tomalaris, direct from the the finish line of Le Tour de France.

This year Curve Cycling will add some alternative gravel route options to the existing format of rides.

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Tickets

Adults - $80.00

Book Now

Bridge Road Brewers, Ford Street, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
6.00pm - 11.30pm

For more information visit www.eventbrite.com.au.

2018 Kerferd Oration

 29th July 2018

This year’s Kerferd Oration is to be delivered by Northern Territory Senator Malarndirri McCarthy.

Senator McCarthy is a Yanyuwa woman from the Gulf country in the Northern Territory. She first entered the public sphere as a journalist with the ABC and more recently for SBS/NITV.

With a focus on bringing communities together and ensuring remote communities are engaged with and listened to, Senator McCarthy wants to encourage all Australians to be bold and brave to develop a united vision for Australia.

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George Kerferd Hotel, Oak Avenue, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747

For more information visit www.kerferdoration.org.

Kelly Country Pick

 17th - 19th August 2018

The Kelly Country Pick is a winter Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music Convention based in the historic town of Beechworth. Beginning in 1999 as an annual get together between a few pickers and families, it now attracts some 300 to 500 musicians and patrons.

The Kelly Country Pick focuses on picking, sharing music, and teaching technical skills, and provides a great opportunity to see some of Australia’s foremost bluegrass and ol'-timey musicians both in concert and in informal sessions.

Instrument workshops over the weekend have included old time fiddle, swing fiddle, cajun fiddle, twin fiddles, bluegrass fiddle, mandolin, double bass, flatpicking guitar, swing guitar, fingerstyle guitar, dobro and ol’ time and bluegrass banjo and autoharp. No matter what your level of musicianship – there is something for everyone. But if you just want to watch and listen, that is fine too.

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Tickets

All Tickets $10.00 - $110.00

Book Now

The Old Priory, 8 Priory Lane, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747

For more information visit www.kellycountrypick.org.

Beechworth Oktoberfest

 13th & 14th October 2018

Get your annual dose of Ohmpah pah pah. Beechworth craft-brewery Bridge Road Brewers is hosting its 14th annual Oktoberfest. Located in the heart of town, this small brewery has a swag of awards to its name, and is ready for this years celebration of beer and music.

The event is based around the original Oktoberfest held in Munich in late September each year. This Beechworth Oktoberfest is probably as close as you will get to the real thing without forking out the dollars to fly to Europe.

The authenticity of this event is bolstered not only by the four piece OhmPah band, traditional outfits and cuisine, but also by the beer brewed especially for the occasion. As is tradition in Munich, they also brew their own Marzen, or Oktoberfest beer, more than two months ahead of the event. This allows for the beer to age or large in tank for a prolonged period, resulting in a smooth malty lager, perfect for such a celebration.

Tickets will sell out as they did last year. Purchase your tickets before booking accommodation.

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Bridge Road Brewers, Ford Street, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747

Visit www.bridgeroadbrewers.com.au for more information.

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Mountaingrass - Festival of Bluegrass and Old-Time Music

 9th - 11th November

Mountaingrass, Australasia's premier bluegrass and American old time music festival will be held at the beautiful Mayday Hills precinct in Beechworth, Victoria, from November 9 to 11, 2018. 

Mountaingrass offers concerts with bluegrass and old time bands from the Unites States and the best of Australia and New Zealand's bluegrass and old time acts. 

Mountaingrass also offers instrument playing workshops and plenty of opportunities for bluegrass and old-time music players of all levels to jam at this friendly and interactive festival. Those who do not play can kick back and listen to the concerts and jam sessions.

The 2018 line-up of US and Australasian bluegrass and old time acts will be announced throughout 2018. 

Mountaingrass is the bluegrass and old-time music lover's dream and a picker's paradise, an event not to miss.

Tickets for Mountaingrass 2018 will go on sale mid-year and will be available from the Mountaingrass website. Information about accommodation can also be found on the website. They advise you to book your accommodation now. 

Mountaingrass is hosted by hosted by ABOTMA (Australian Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association Inc.).

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George Kerferd Hotel, Oak Avenue, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747

Visit www.mountaingrass.com.au for more information.

Beechworth Celtic Festival

 9th, 10th, 11th November 2018

Once again the Beechworth Celtic Festival is set to attract the crowds of Celtic lovers to Beechworth. We are building on the successful format from 2017 which saw the introduction of the Beechworth Old Gaol Tattoo which was held within the walls of the Old Beechworth Gaol.

We are also planning to reintroduce a Highland Bands March and range of other activities which we haven’t held for a few years. These will be finalised by the end of June and the full program will then be available and bookings opened.

In the meantime we are calling for performers, stall holders and other interested people who wish to be involved in this year’s Celtic Festival to register their interest.

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The Old Beechworth Gaol
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