Diary Notes
June 2008
Good Food and Wine Show, Melbourne, 1 - 3 June
The Good Food and Wine Show is Australia's largest consumer food and wine exhibition. Held at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre, the event showcases every aspect of cooking and entertaining, from food and wine to home wares and white goods and features some of the biggest name celebrity chefs from home and abroad.
For more information: call 13 61 00 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.au for ticketing information or visit www.goodfoodshow.com.au
Woodend Winter Arts Festival, 6 - 9 June
The Woodend Winter Arts Festival is a celebration of music, literature and the visual arts. Lovers of the written word can enjoy workshops and discussions on a variety of Australian contemporary writing. Local artists will open their studios to visitors. The event will be held at St Ambrose Church and Hall and various venues around town. Local restaurants will celebrate with special menus.
For more information: visit www.woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au
National Celtic Festival, Portarlington, 6 - 9 June
Celts from around Australia will converge on Portarlington during the June long weekend for Australia's largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic culture. The National Celtic Festival celebrates and promotes Celtic culture through a vibrant and progressive festival incorporating music, dance, literature and drama. The three-day program is structured around a series of concerts, small acoustic performances, workshops including language workshops, a community stage, community dance, singing performances, dramatic performances, displays and street performances.
For more information:call the festival office on 03 5241 2499 or visit www.nationalcelticfestival.com
Winter Wine Weekend, Mornington Peninsula, 7 June
Enjoy great wine, tasty food, live music – a sample of what the idyllic region has to offer. The signature event is the Winter Wine Fest, held at the Red Hill Showgrounds between 11am and 4pm.
For more information: 03 5989 2377 or visit www.mpva.com.au
Rutherglen Winery Walkabout, 7- 8 June
This renowned festival in north-east Victoria will again delight wine-lovers from far and wide on the June long weekend. From sparkling shiraz and classic table wines to luscious vintage ports and mellow muscats, Rutherglen Winery Walkabout is a chance to compare, contrast and buy the magnificent wines.
For more information: call 1300 787 929 or visit www.rutherglenvic.com
The Australian Landmark Kelpie Muster, 7 - 9 June
Held annually over the Queen’s Birthday weekend, The Australian Kelpie Muster, incorporating the Casterton Kelpie Festival and Casterton Working Dog Auction, is a celebration of Casterton as the birthplace of the Kelpie. The festival takes a light-hearted look at the Kelpie’s vital role in rural life in Australia. On Sunday, the nationally-renowned Working Dog Auction is held, attracting a crowd of over 1,500.
For more information: call the Casterton Visitor Information Centre on 03 5581 2070
Brown Brothers Winter Festival, Milawa, 7 - 9 June
The Brown Brothers Winter Festival will be a fun-filled three days of great wine and food. Visitors will be entertained by live music and tempted by delicious gourmet food. The Epicurean Centre will be open daily for lunch between 11am and 3pm, serving up some great wine and food matches from its new winter menu. The cellar door is open from 9am to 5pm.
For more information: call 1800 001 515 or visit www.brown-brothers.com.au
Mt Buller Opening Weekend Celebrations, 7- 9 June
Mt Buller celebrates the start of the 2008 snow season with a fun-filled street party in the heart of the resort. The festivities kick off on Saturday 7 June in the Village Square, and include a wide array of live entertainment, musical acts and free family activities. Kids can enjoy face-painting, helium balloons and hot chocolate. Free Gluhwein (mulled wine) will be available for adults. A highlight will be a fashion parade hosted by Icebreaker of its new winter 2008 collection of 100% pure merino garments. The celebrations include a spectacular fireworks display.
For more information: call (03) 5777 6077 or visit www.mtbuller.com.au
Rugby Union, Australia versus Ireland, 14 June
The Qantas Wallabies are hoping that the luck of the Irish will run out when the team takes on Ireland at the Telstra Dome on 14 June in the Rugby Union Lansdowne Cup.
For more information: contact Grant Birse on 02 8005 5562