Bright Visitors Centre

1300 551 117

Remember your youth at Bright P-12 College with a flag raising ceremony at 1pm, followed by a meet and greet in the afternoon, afternoon tea provided. An old time dance and supper will take place from 8pm that evening at the Bright Community Centre, $TBA.

5754 4396 or visit www.mtbeauty.com/halfmarathon

One of Australia's most scenic runs, the Mount Beauty Marathon caters for amilies and serious runners alike. In its 32nd year, choose the 3km, 10km or half marathon (21km).

Bookings: (03) 5756 2356

High Country Harvest Long Lunch” with ‘Iron Chef’ Ikuei  Arakane (KinSan). $150 p.p.
All inclusive: 6 courses matched with wines, & transfers to and from local accommodation, limited to 65 tickets max. Pre-sold event, contact the winery to book.

Price: $150.00

Bright Visitors Centre 1300 551 117

These decades saw the first pine plantations in the Alpine Shire as well as the opening of Buffalo Chalet in 1910 after the proclamation of Mount Buffalo National Park, being the second National Park in Victoria. These events will be celebrated with the historical event on May 2

0418 564 768 or http://www.davidspicer.com.au/shows/emma-celebrazione

Emma-Celebrazione is based on the story of Emma Ciccotosto, who migrates from an improverished  Italian rural village to Western Australia at the age of 13. The Play opens with Emma, now older cooking for a wedding feast for her family as she regales the audience with tales of her reckless husband and venomous mother-in-law.

Starts 7:30pm, cost TBC

03 5753 5300/ 0417 243 000 or www.festival.org.au

Now in its fourth year, La Fiera will continue to delight, entertain and amaze visitors by portraying many aspects of Italian culture.  New in 2012 will be a performance of a great Italian play called "Emma Celebrazione", an evening of Italian operatic arias and a cinematic tribute to Sophia Loren. Food and wine will play an important role too starting with the Food & Wine Festa on the Saturday, and a whole day of feasting on the Sunday. Truly, "A Weekend of Fun - the Italian Way!"

Snowline Hotel - 03 5759 2524

Enjoy this event as Harrietville portrays their take on the 150th celebrations. More information will be available closer to the time

The tobacco industry expanded rapidly in the Oven Valley during this time. Construction of the Bright Pine Mill commenced in 1936, this week will reflect these decades.

Bright Art Gallery - 03 5750 1660

Featuring classical musicians from Murray Conservatorium.

Rail services and gold dredging cease in the Ovens Valley during the early fifties. These decades will be celebrated with the 150th Ball on July 14.

Jenny Packham - 0418 564 768

Take a nostalgic look back at the 50’s and 60’s with live music and a two course meal. Cash bar (no BYO).

Bright Art Gallery - 03 5750 1660

Featuring classical musicians from Murray Conservatorium.

Bright Visitors Centre 1300 551 117

These decades see the closure of the Ovens Valley railway line, the formation of the Alpine National Park by the Victorian Government and the cessation of the tobacco industry. Tourism is now the biggest industry in Bright and the Alpine Shire.

Alpine Hotel - 03 5755 1366

The final pub celebration comes to Bright as the Alpine Hotel hosts this event. More details will be available closer to the date.

www.bikemuster.com.au

Bike Muster gets ready to roll in Myrtleford. Recreational cycling event Bike Muster is set to make its victorian debut in the picturesque north eastern township of Myrtleford and surrounds over the first weekend of October in 2012!

Held along the 'Murray to Mountains' bike trails this is an event for all ages, not to be missed!

Firmly established north of the border for the past four years and recently nominated as a finalist in the National Heart Foundation Cycling Achievement award, Bike Muster is a family friendly weekend celebration.

Lunch will be provided each day at each of the activities as part of the daily rides. Dinner will be provided by local caterers on Sunday night with a menu specifically chosen to showcase the delicious local produce as well as local wines.

Activities include:

• Daily rides and lunches
• Sunday night dinner
• Trivia night - 'Welcome' Friday

The Bright Spring Festival showcases what the Great Alpine Valleys is all about; great cafes and restaurants, access to many wineries, accommodation to suit all budgets, adventure sports, walking tracks and bike trails, street and river markets and the natural beauty of the Ovens, Buckland, Happy and Kiewa Valleys not found elsewhere in Victoria.

Bright Carrols by Candlelight

Monday 24th December 

from 7.15 pm

Myrtleford Golden Spurs Rodeo

Myrtleford Recreation Reserve

Wednesday  26th December, 4pm -10.30pm

5755 1112 or www.grapeandgrainbar.com.au

Relax in this cosy bar and be treated to a sample of great local wines. A different winery will be showcased each week. Tastings open to the general public, no booking required. Retail sales available.

call: 03 57551301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Every Friday go behind the scenes and find out how the Bright Brewery brew local ingredients right in the heart of beautiful Bright.  Finish with a Tasting Tray of 6 Mountain Crafted beers. 

$18 for Tour and Tasting, $10 for Tour only

Phone: 0411 047 530

Local and regional plant produce (garden vegetables, fresh fruit) freshly harvested from farm and garden. Preserves, cakes and slices. Fresh muffins cooked on site. Tea and coffee as well.

A visit to the NEW Bright Markets is shopping heaven if you’re looking for something original, something handmade, something special…  something organic, something recycled, something ethical... you’ll find original artworks, woodwork, homewares and skincare, as well as gorgeous fashion and jewellery by local designers, all guided by our philosophy of “make it, bake it, grow it”. 

Ph: 03 5755 1301 or visit www.brightbrewery.com.au

Kick back and enjoy a Sunday afternoon surrounded by stunning scenery, a cold local beer and live music every Sunday at the Bright Brewery. Music starts from 2pm, free entry, no BYO food or drink.

Come and enjoy the Mount Beauty Community Market day on the first Saturday of each month from 9am - 2pm.