Festivals & Events

Turn a day into an event.
From a country race meeting
to Pyrenees Unearthed.

The locals of the Pyrenees region love putting on a festival or event. And there’s nothing like a picnic race meeting for getting into the country spirit.

Visit in March for the Avoca Autumn Race Day, or October for the springtime Avoca Cup. Pack a picnic lunch. And join the crowd to cheer on your pick of the jockeys and horses.

On the first weekend in May and November, Beaufort hosts the Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally.

For more than 50 years, the rally has celebrated classic vehicles and vintage engines that still work up a head of steam. Watch out also for our village blacksmith working the anvil, hammer and tongs.

Of all events, the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival is one not to be missed.

Experience all that our Pyrenees winemakers have to offer, together in one location for one fun-filled day at the Pyrenees Unearthed Festival. A laid-back afternoon of excellent local produce, live music, lots of kids’ activities and, of course, wine by the glass.

Check the calendar for dates, times and more events.

Eel Skinners and Duck Pluckers Ball 2023

Carranballac Recreation Reserve 6667 Glenelg Highway, Carranballac, Vic, Australia

The annual B & S ball event you don't want to miss! A day of music, drinks and frivolity.

Taltarni Christmas & Croquet Event

Taltarni Vineyard 339 Taltarni Road, Moonambel, Vic, Australia

Celebrate the holidays at Taltarni Cellar door at "Christmas & Croquet" event!

$180

Beaufort By Twilight

Beaufort Beaufort, VIC, Australia

Beaufort will transform into a sprawling twilight wonderland as the sun sets over the town with market stalls, Christmas Carols, roving performers, entertainers, kids’ activities and more! Our local retail and hospitality venues will stay open so visitors can enjoy what our town has to offer.

Free

Beaufort Municipal Band presents – Carols in the Rotunda

Beaufort Rotunda 12-14 Havelock Street, Beaufort, VIC, Australia

Join the community of Beaufort for a relaxed outdoor Christmas carols event.
Bring your picnic gear, join in the Sing-along and enjoy a sausage sizzle cooked by Beaufort Apex. Performances by Beaufort Municiple Band with all your favorite Christmas carols!  and even a visit from Santa!

Chris James @ The Flywheel

The Fly Wheel Bar and Cafe 27-29 Neil Street, Beaufort, VIC, Australia

Come along to enjoy live music at the newly established Flywheel Bar! Part of Beaufort by Twilight.

Carols in the Valley

Carngham Uniting Church 954 Carngham/Linton Road, Snake Valley, VIC, Australia

The Carngham Snake Valley congregation invites you to our Christmas carols event on the 16th December!

Event Series A Botanist’s Journey to Gin

A Botanist’s Journey to Gin

mrs bakers still house 606 Elmhurst Glenpatrick Road, Glenpatrick, Victoria

Blend your own gin at this rural distillery nestled in the hills of the Pyrenees Ranges. Discover the herbs, orchard fruits, indigenous species and traditional botanicals used to make gin.

$180

Calligraphy Exhibition – Beautiful Words Beautifully Crafted

Beeripmo Development Centre 1 Lawrence Street, Beaufort, VIC, Australia

Stuart Slater Calligrapher invites you to attend the exhibition he has been working on for over 40 years. A huge selection of beautiful pieces, from manuscripts to smaller works, bookmarks to ecclesiastical scripts and wedding stationery. Most works will be available for purchase, cash only sales. Free entry. Stuart will be demonstrating the art of calligraphy each day.

Event Series A Botanist’s Journey to Gin

A Botanist’s Journey to Gin

mrs bakers still house 606 Elmhurst Glenpatrick Road, Glenpatrick, Victoria

Blend your own gin at this rural distillery nestled in the hills of the Pyrenees Ranges. Discover the herbs, orchard fruits, indigenous species and traditional botanicals used to make gin.

$180