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Events Calendar & Things To Do in Beechworth
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✖Community Events
Quercus Beechworth hosts community events all through the year in our community spaces – our hall, garden, wood fired oven and Quercus Community Bookshop. As well as our regular Community Sharing Feast, we host volunteer celebrations, project launches and festival related events and on the last weeekend in November we encourage the Beechworth community to get to know their neighbours.
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Events & Festivals
2nd Weekend/Month
✖Beechworth Hidden Wineries
2nd Weekend/Month
On the second Saturday and Sunday of the month September through June, this select group of wineries throw open their cellars (sheds, barrel halls, gardens and vineyards) for you to visit between 11.00am and 4.00pm.
For a personalised tour, barrel tasting or a tasting plate of local produce, message our Facebook group BeechworthHiddenWineries or contact any winery directly (Email, Phone, Facebook).
Dates
- September 7th & 8th
- October 12th & 13th
- November 9th & 10th
- December 7th & 8th
- January 11th & 12th
- February 8th & 9th
- March 7th & 8th
- April 11th & 12th
- May 9th & 10th
- June 13th & 14th
Details
11.00am - 4.00pm
For more information, a list of wineries and map, visit Beechworth Hidden Winieres.
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Events & Festivals
12th & 13th October 2019
✖Beechworth Oktoberfest 2019
12th & 13th October 2019
Get your annual dose of Ohmpah pah pah!
Back for its 15th year, Bridge Road Brewers' famous celebration of Bavarian bier culture will take place on October 12+13!
Beechworth Oktoberfest is based around the legendary event held in Munich, Germany each September. This is 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 traditional OhmPah band, the outfits and cuisine, but by the beer brewed especially for the occasion - As is tradition in Munich, we craft a Marzen, or Oktoberfest beer, more than two months ahead of the event. This allows for the beer to age or ‘lager’ in tank for a prolonged period, resulting in a smooth malty lager, perfect for such a celebration.
Bridge Road founders, Ben Kraus and Maria Frischmann, have strong links to the Oktoberfest. Maria hails from the heart of the Tyrol region in Austria and has worked as a bier-maid at the Munich Oktoberfest. Ben gained his brewing knowledge in the same region and has overseen Bridge Road's beer for a little over 14 years.
Details
Bridge Road Brewers, 50 Ford Street, Beechworth, VIC 3747
$30.63 - $64.39
For more information visit Bridge Road Brewers.
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Music
The Original Score: Music & Hotels of Beechworth
17th October 2019
✖The Original Score: Music & Hotels of Beechworth
17th October 2019
Join the Burke Museum for an evening walk and rich discussion about music in Beechworth at the Dining, Dancing and Drunks The Hotels of Beechworth event.
Starting at the Music in Beechworth display at the Burke Museum this guided walking tour through town will focus on music venues of time-gone-by, including a performance at the historic pipe organ at the Town Hall and finishing off the talk with a glass of wine a Nicholas Hotel for a musical performance.
Ticket includes glass of wine, beer or soft drink.
Details
Burke Museum, Loch Street, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
$25.00
For more information visit Eventbrite.
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Music
Disco Dee's Tour of Beechworth
17 - 19th October 2019
✖Disco Dee's Tour of Beechworth
17 - 19th October 2019
Guru Dudu Silent Disco Walking Tours are coming to North East Victoria for the first time with Disco Dee's tour of Beechworth.
Everyone is provided with headphones and led on a rollicking ride by our host who will blend history with music and dance. Come and find out more about the silly side of history in the famous Gold Rush towns of Yackandandah and Beechworth. You will learn, laugh and let your hair down in this unique activity that is now spreading world wide.
The Guru Dudu Productions team are the originators of Silent Disco Walking Tours which started here in Australia. We are now taking the world by storm to bring Play Love and Laughter to the streets through an innovative blend of dance, comedy and being silly in the streets.
If the weather is showery, the silent disco will go ahead - duck for cover and choose dry places to dance. In the event of extreme weather forcing a cancellation a full refund will be provided.
Details
Old Post Office, Cnr Ford and Camp Streets, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
$12.00 - $24.00
For more information visit Eventbrite.
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Classes & Workshops
2nd October 2019
✖Catoon Workshop by Oz
2nd October 2019
Artist and caricaturist, OZ from SPLAToons, Beechworth, will share his drawing techniques in this interactive workshop.
Using the Burke Museum's extensive collection for inspiration, learn cartooning and caricature skills using a combination of live cartooning demonstrations and storytelling. It will inspire new ideas and ignite confidence.
Students will be invited to share their work afterwards, with a display at the Beechworth Library.
Suitable for ages 8 to 12 years.
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Food & Wine
19th October 2019
✖1500 Pound Party
19th October 2019
Revel in a truly immersive outdoor fine dining experience with 1500 Pound Party, where you will enjoy a taste of Beechworth greatest hidden secrets.
The walk event has been designed in collaboration with two hat restaurant Ox & Hound and an experienced outdoor walking guide to deliver a rich is a sensory experience. The walk is graded two, so you will need to bring appropriate shoes and be able to traverse a rocky trail; trust that the reward is truly worth it.
Guides take you on a journey through the iconic bush that is filled with staggering honey-coloured granite boulders, plunging waterfalls and a deep-set gorge that directs alpine-fed spring creeks down to the river flats below. Explore Woolshed Falls and infinity plunge pools while appreciating a glass of locally hand-crafted fine wine before being transported to an exclusive hideout party with music, fine dining canapés and wine sourced from Beechworth’s Hidden Wineries.
Please note an adverse weather plan has been created for this event, attendees may experience changes to the itinerary in the case of adverse weather during or in the lead up to the event. This will be dictated by the Bureau of Meteorology warning system.
Details
Beechworth Memorial Hall, 101 Ford Street, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
$100.00
For more information visit Eventbrite.
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Cycling
Round 1 - Victorian Championship Mountain Bike Series
12th October 2019
✖Round 1 - Victorian Championship Mountain Bike Series
12th October 2019
Cross Country Event at the Yakandandah trail in Victoria.
Being raced under the rules of MTBA in the traditional Cross Country Olympic (XCO), style this event offers all grades from Junior to Senior.
Details
Beechworth MTB park, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
$35.00 - $80.00
For more information visit Entry Zone.
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Tastings
20th October 2019
✖Walk to the Source
20th October 2019
Start your day with a coffee in the Billson's café, where Nathan and Felicity will begin your guided tour, Walk to the Source.
Since purchasing Billson’s in 2017, they have been working to fulfill original owner George Billson's vision. Once you have become acquainted with the well take a walk to the gorge where you will see the reason George Billson came to Beechworth in the first place, gold. You like him however may decide to stay for the water as you taste a signature Billson's mocktail. Upon your return to Billson's choose between a tasting paddle of their original beers or their signature cordial range. On your way out select a bottle of their original cordial range to take home or if you are ready for lunch the cafe is open until 2:00pm.
Details
Billson's Brewery, 29 Last Street, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
$25.00 - $35.00
For more information visit Eventbrite.
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Classes & Workshops
15th October 2019
✖The Lake Labyrinth Tour
15th October 2019
The Lake Labyrinth Tour is a mindful, purposeful walk utilising an ancient symbol and tool - The Labyrinth.
The Labyrinth invites you to participate in a journey of wholeness, one which provides soulful connection to the centre of ourselves and back into the world again. This is a fully guided experience which aims to provide an avenue for greater connection with oneself and others.
They provide an introduction to the origins of The Labyrinth and its symbolism, a guided meditation and facilitated Labyrinth walk and closure.
Details
The Lake Labyrinth Tour, McConville Avenue, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
$4.00 - $10.00
For more information visit Eventbrite.
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Lectures & Talks
Nature Connection and Discovery Tour
16th October 2019
✖Nature Connection and Discovery Tour
16th October 2019
Nature Connection and Discovery Tour experience invites you to walk in a different way that is more meandering and wonder-filled than destination focused.
Along the walk you will be invited to participate in a number of activities which provide an opportunity to connect with the natural world and discover a deeper way of being. This walk is supportive of our well being. It provides time to slow down, contemplate, reflect and share with others in the gifts that the natural world has to offer.
Two experienced nature guides with communication devices and first aid kit, morning tea and all activity resources and materials will be provided.
BYO wet weather gear, a water bottle and sturdy walking shoes.
Details
Yeddonba Aboriginal Cultural Walk, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
$50.00
For more information visit Eventbrite.
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Events & Festivals
8th - 10th November 2019
✖Beechworth Celtic Festival
8th - 10th November 2019
This year marks the 25th year that the Beechworth Celtic Festival has been running, and as always we will be celebrating everything Celtic. The program this year is bringing back some old favourite events and characteristics of years gone by.
Firstly the festival will be coming back to the streets in the centre of town. With loads of FREE events, such as Celtic music, pipe bands and Celtic dancing.
There will be also a food court and Celtic markets all in the Main Street of town.
Our very popular Friday Night Celtic Concert will also make a return this year with a great line up of Celtic Music. Our performers this include Claymore , Sasta and the Caledonian Castaways.
Also the very popular Celtic dinner is set to return and will be held on Saturday the 9th inside the Old Gaol.
We have three local celebrated Chefs preparing a wonderful Celtic themed dinner with an Ode to the Haggis. The wonderfully talented Elizabeth Sutherland Celtic Harp player will be providing the dinner music.
Saturday Night we have the much loved Tattoo in the old Gaol.
Alive! Alive! Our theme for this year’s Tattoo will feature the energy of music and dance from Ireland in a 90-minute spectacular from the spectacular opening by the massed pipe bands to the stirring finale.
Alive! Alive! Haunting tunes and popular songs of Ireland matched with the intense energy of dancers, this year’s Beechworth Celtic Festival Tattoo promises another evening of great festival celebration.
Alive! Alive! Book now for our 2019 Beechworth Celtic Festival Tattoo – a special event this year celebrating the music and dance of Ireland. Songs and music you will know, songs and music you will love
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Food & Wine
Beechworth Vignerons Spring Tasting
16th November 2019
✖Beechworth Vignerons Spring Tasting
16th November 2019
A comprehensive exhibition of wines from the Beechworth wine region - from the iconic to the new guard.
Meet the vignerons and winemakers, and taste wines that are rarely available to the public. Join in the passionate community of this celebrated wine region.
Tasting session ticket includes three-hour tasting session and a Riedel glass to take home. VIP pass includes access to both tasting sessions, Riedel glass to take home and an exclusive Shiraz masterclass. Extremely limited VIP passes available.
Details
Beechworth Servicemen's Memorial Hall, 101 Ford Street, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
$55.00 - $120.00
For more information visit Beechworth Vineyards.
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Events & Festivals
From Little Things - Beechworth's Spring Music Festival
16th November 2019
✖From Little Things - Beechworth's Spring Music Festival
16th November 2019
From Little Things is a Not For Profit Music Festival. The efforts and profits go to delivering a better future for the kids of the community.
This year proceeds will go to Beechworth Kindergarten and the Beechworth Community Childcare Centre. This a a music festival for friends and family.
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Events & Festivals
14th March 2020
✖Drive Back in Time 2020
14th March 2020
We are shaping Opera in the Alps into one of the country’s leading celebrations of culture, place and season for 2020.
We are placing Beechworth at the heart of a new, seven-day festival – in autumn – pairing voice and drama with North East Victoria’s finest food, wine and beer. We have named it Opera in the Alps Festival.
It opens on Sunday, March 8, 2020, with a range of diverse voice and instrumental concerts for small audiences at key landmarks. And it culminates with Opera in the Alps Concert on Saturday, March 14, beneath Baarmutha Park’s spectacular white-trunked eucalypts.
Opera in the Alps Festival Week (Sunday 8 March - Friday 13 March 2020) program and tickets will be launched in September.
For the first time at the Opera in the Alps Concert you can purchase a ticket to our Opera Feast, a pre-concert, outdoor 4 course dining experience of seasonal, local produce and superb wines. First select your concert ticket of choice, Premium, A Reserve, B Reserve or BYO Chair / Rug to our signature Opera in the Alps Concert. Then under "ADD ON" select Opera Feast ticket. You must select your "ADD ON" Opera Feast before viewing the seating map.
Details
Beechworth Golfcourse, Balaclava Road, Beechworth, VIC 3747
3:00pm – 8:30pm
$72.80 – $186.73
For more information visit Opera in the Alps.
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Events & Festivals
2nd - 3rd May 2020
✖Drive Back in Time 2020
2nd - 3rd May 2020
The Beechworth Old Cranks Motor Club has been running the Drive Back In Time for 21 years. Up to 250 plus rare, classic and vintage cars and motorcycles will converge on the historic streets of Beechworth.
The event has grown to become one of the region’s most popular car show and cruise events with participants coming from around Victoria as well as intersate.
The weekend kicks off 10:00am on Saturday with a Tractor Run and a barbecue at midday at the Old Railway Goods Shed in Beechworth, followed by a Street Cruise of display vehicles from 4:30pm.
On Sunday, visitors will be able to view the incredible array of pristine cars and motorbikes lined up either side of Ford Street in the Historic Precinct area of Beechworth which is closed to traffic as well as vintage engines displayed in the Police Paddocks.
Gates open at 8:00am with entry $5.00 for display vehicles and free for the public. Barbecue and drinks plus a fantastic raffle all day.
The club also has a large seven cyl Crossley engine that provided electricity to Beechworth 1936 to 1945. Check out the video attached.
Details
Ford Street, Beechworth, Victoria, 3747
10.00am
FREE
For more information visit Beechworth Drive Back in Time.
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Classes & Workshops
Every Thursday
✖Dancing Beechworth
Every Thursday
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 and brain.
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Markets
1st Saturday of Month
✖Beechworth Farmers' Market
1st Saturday of Month
Beechworth Farmers' Market is held on the first Saturday of every month and specialises in a great variety of fresh, local produce.
Come by and have a chat with passionate growers and producers of the region, pick up some fresh local produce or grab a bite to eat from one of the many food stalls.
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Markets
Wooragee Weekly Produce Market
Every Thursday
✖Wooragee Weekly Produce Market
Every Thursday
Wooragee Produce Market sells locally produced food, wine and crafts. Fruit, veg, mushrooms, strawberries, baked goods, smoked smallgoods, meat, eggs, honey, flowers, herbs, crafts, soap, plants, tea to name a few.
Local caterer Taste Trekkers and Wooragee school barbecue will be selling dinner to have there or take away. You can purchase wine by the glass or bottle. Bring your chair along and enjoy dinner and a glass of local wine in the lovely surrounds of the Wooragee hall.
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Music & Performances
Live Music at the Beechworth Bakery
Every Sunday
✖Live Music at the 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.
Walking & Guided Tours
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Walking & Guided Tours
Echoes of History Guided Walking Tour
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✖Echoes of History Guided Walking Tour
Contact for Times
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.
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.
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Walking & Guided Tours
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✖Ned Kelly Walking Tour
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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.
Tours leave from and return to the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre.
Details
Tour runs daily at 1:15pm. Contact operator for more information.
Contact the Visitor Information Centre for current times and bookings.