Spring/SummerEVENTS GUIDE

ARARAT & SURROUNDS 2016/17

Mountainside Wines, Warrack29 October

Willaura 9 December

Alexandra Gardens, Ararat26 January

Pomonal 11 March

Viva FestivalAlexandra Oval, Ararat26 November

Chalambar Golf Club, Ararat18 November

Getting Here

Distances Ararat to Melbourne 198km 2 hoursArarat to Ballarat 90kms 1 hourArarat to Warrnambool 160kms 1 hr 45mArarat to Geelong 180kms 2 hoursArarat to Mildura 410kms 4 hrs 30mArarat to Adelaide 525kms 5 hrs 45m

Mountainside Wines, Warrack29 October

Willaura 9 December

Alexandra Gardens, Ararat26 January

Pomonal 11 March

Viva FestivalAlexandra Oval, Ararat26 November

Chalambar Golf Club, Ararat18 November

Ararat lies at an important junction of several highways about 198 kilometres north west of Melbourne.

Trains run directly to Ararat from Southern Cross Station daily with coach connections to Halls Gap, Hamilton, Warrnambool and Horsham.

Centrally located to the Grampians National Park, the Goldfields, the South Coast and to Metropolitan Melbourne, the Ararat Region is not far from anywhere!

Elmhurst

Warrak

Buangor

Streatham

Pomonal

Moyston

Maroona

Ararat

Tatyoon

Mininera

Willaura

Wickliffe

Lake BolacWestmere

Mount Cole

October1-2 OCTOBERPomonal Village MarketPomonal Recreation Reserve10am - 2pmA unique country market with fresh produce, crafts, food and bric-a-bracAlison Bainbridge 0417 883 445

1-2 OCTOBERPomonal Native Flower ShowPomonal Hall, Ararat/Halls Gap Rd, Pomonal 9am - 5pm A brilliant display of over 300 named Australian native plants all picked by members from their local gardens. Plants, book, art and refreshments for sale. 3 Open Gardens to visit. $5 entry, children free. apsgrampiansgroup@gmail.com

2 OCTOBER Streatham Vintage RallyFireworld, Streatham9am – 4pm Streatham & District Historical Society presents an exhibition of vintage machinery and vehicles, food and craft stalls, children’s entertainment and music.Jennifer McKenna 0409 388 291

11 OCTOBEREmirates Melbourne Cup Tour – Buangor Carnival Buangor Recreation ReserveBuangor Primary School and the surrounding community will be hosting the Emirates Melbourne Cup tour. This exciting day will include events such as a Fashion Morning Tea, a Community Carnival and Gala Evening. www.buangor-ps.vic.edu.au

16 OCTOBERHospital Golf DayChalambar Golf ClubOpen 3 person ambrose. Win a car with a hole-in-one on the 18th hole. $90 per team includes BBQ, nibbles and free spin of the spinning wheel.5352 4297

Light the NightArarat RSL6pm – 9pmHelp raise funds for blood cancer support and leukemia, lymphoma and melanoma research by signing up.lightthenight.org.au/event/Ararat

22 OCTOBERGarage Sale TrailJoin Australia’s big day of great stuff! Host a sale at your place, or download your map and find some bargains.garagesaletrail.com.au

23 OCTOBER Ararat Agricultural ShowArarat Showgrounds0438 096 454

October 2016

OCTOBER 27 - NOVEMBER 1, 2016

CELEBRATING THE WORLD FAMOUS SHIRAZ WINES OF THE GRAMPIANS REGION

visitgrampians.com.au/seriouslyshiraz

A TASTE OFTHE GRAMPIANS.. . MASTERCLASS I TASTINGS I MUSIC I HISTORY I FRIENDS

CELEBRATING THE WORLD FAMOUS SHIRAZ WINES OF THE GRAMPIANS REGION

MASTERCLASS I TASTINGS I MUSIC I HISTORY I FRIENDS

28 OCTOBERWendy Stapleton and Paul Norton Live at Montara Winery4pm – 10pmFor one night only Wendy Stapleton (Wendy and the Rocketts - Play the Game) and Paul Norton (Stuck On You, Under a Southern Sky) will be performing live at Montara Winery’s Wine Down Friday. Receive a complimentary 2 course spit roast dinner and a glass of 2013 Montara Shiraz.Tickets: eventbrite.com.au

Pictures in the Paddock Mountainside Wines, Warrak 7pm - 11pm Mountainside is hosting an open air movie in the paddock outside the winery on the property at Warrak. Watch the movie from your car or enjoy a picnic on the lawn. Tickets: www.mountainsidewines.com.au

Sparkling Shiraz Masterclass Grampians Estate Cellar Door 11am Vertical tasting of trophy winning vintages of Sparkling Shiraz Tickets: grampiansestate.com.au

Tastes of Spring – Degustation LunchGrampians Estate Cellar Door12noon As a part of the Grampians Wine Region’s Seriously Shiraz Festival, Steel Cutters Cottage are hosting a “Tastes of Spring” 6 course degustation lunch with matching wines at Grampians Estate Cellar Door. Tickets: eventbrite.com.au

M A R K E T

A R A R A T

29 OCTOBERArarat Makers & Growers Market9am - 1pmArarat Memorial GardenBeside the Ararat RSLFind something unique and special from a variety of artists, producers, growers and crafters from around the region.www.ararat.vic.gov.au

30 OCTOBERLake Bolac Town Garage Sale9am - 1pmMaps available from Lake Bolac Information Centre for $2. A variety of goods available for sale at various locations around Lake Bolac.

Wine and Chocolate Pairing Masterclass Mountainside Wines, Warrack 11am - 1:30pm

Mountainside Wines is partnering with Deniz Karaca, chocolatier from Cuvee Chocolate, to present a masterclass in pairing wine with chocolate. Deniz will share his knowledge and skills as a chocolatier with participants who will have an opportunity to taste Cuvee Chocolate and Mountainside Wines. The event will be followed by a light lunch. Tickets: mountainsidewines.com.au

Streeton Reserve Shiraz Masterclass Grampians Estate Cellar Door 2:30pm - 3:30pm Vertical tasting of Streeton Reserve Shiraz from 2001 vintage Tickets: grampiansestate.com.au

31 OCTOBERMelbourne Symphony Orchestra @ Mount Langi GhiranMount Langi Ghiran Winery, Buangor12pm – 3:30pmJoin this special performance by musicians of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra in the impressive Barrel Hall of Mount Langi Ghiran followed by a long lunch in the vineyard.Tickets: langi.com.au

November6 NOVEMBERArarat Gold Cup & Programmed China BowlArarat Turf ClubGet up close trackside, hear the pounding hooves, see the silks flash by, smell the aroma of great food, frock up for fashions on the field and enjoy live music.Tickets: country.racing.com/ararat

9 NOVEMBERElmhurst Bush Nursing Centre 100 year celebrationElmhurst Bush Nursing Centre10:30amHelp celebrate 100 years of the Elmhurst Bush Nursing Centre with a community morning tea.

12 NOVEMBERElmhurst Bush Market 10am – 2pmElmhurst Bush Nursing CentreJoin an array of craft, bric-a-brac and food and produce stalls.Ph: 0418 331 341

Bush DanceElmhurst Bush Nursing CentreDance the night away to The Bushwhackers and enjoy a fabulous feast of food. BYO drinks. Help raise funds for the EBNC.Tickets $55 Ph: 5355 5000

A R A R A T

Multicultural FESTIVAL

Saturday 26 November4pm startAlexandra Oval, Ararat

A celebration of the cultural diversity of our region featuring food, music and entertainment.

December7 DECEMBERArarat Live presents Steve PoltzArarat Performing Arts Centre8pm The end of year show for Ararat Live. Steve Poltz is a legendary Canadian songwriter.facebook.com/araratlive

10 DECEMBERArarat Makers & Growers Market9am - 1pmArarat Memorial GardenFind something unique and special from a variety of artists, producers, growers and crafters from around the region.www.ararat.vic.gov.au

Carols by Candlelight6pm - 10pmAlexandra Gardens

January 26 JANUARYAustralia Day Celebrations

12pm - Official Proceedings Alexandra Oval Community Centre.

2pm - Family Fun Day Alexandra Gardens and Ararat Outdoor Olympic Pool.

February 3 FEBRUARYWillaura Harvest Cut OutWillaura Recreation Reserve6pm startA vibrant and colourful celebration of the end of harvest season for the Willaura community with kids entertainment, raffles and BBQ.Tickets $5.

5 FEBRUARYGrampians Ride to Remember9am start (Registrations form 7:30am)Ararat Performing Arts CentreThe annual “Grampians Ride to Remember” is open to all licensed motorcycle enthusiasts. The ride travels a route of up to 200km around the Ararat countryside and the Grampians National Park. All proceeds from the Ride are donated to East Grampians Health Service for vital medical facilities.www.remember.org.au

25 FEBRUARYFarm to Pub4pm startMain Street, WillauraIn 2017 the Farm to Pub returns to its legendary roots, with the course taking in the fabled Sandy Lane. Raising funds for BeyondBlue.www.farmtopub.org

March5 MARCHWillaura Healthcare Outdoor MarketWillaura Hospital10am – 2pmLively popular outdoor market featuring local & regional produce from artisans in the gardens of the Willaura Hospital.www.willauramarket.com

11 MARCHArarat Makers & Growers Market9am - 1pmArarat Memorial GardenFind something unique and special from a variety of artists, producers, growers and crafters from around the region.www.ararat.vic.gov.au

16-19 MARCHJailhouse Rock Festival

One of Australia’s longest running Rock’n’Roll Festivals, Jailhouse Rock is a true celebration of everything great about the 50’s and 60’s era.

www.jailhouserockfestival.com.au

16 – 18 MARCHMoyston Sheep Dog TrialsMoyston Recreation Reserve8am startThe oldest Working Sheep Dog Trials in Victoria! Watch novice, improver & open categories over 3 days of competition, enjoy great country hospitality and entertainment with camping available. Enquiries: 0419 382 315

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