Winton Christmas Twlight Market
The Winton Christmas Twilight Market offers a festive fusion of holiday cheer and high-octane motorsport. Visitors can explore up to 150 market stalls featuring handmade crafts, gourmet food, fashion, homewares and seasonal gifts. The event is designed for families, racing enthusiasts and anyone looking to enjoy a vibrant evening of Christmas celebration. Live track action…
Read MoreBenalla Festival 2025 Open Gardens
Experience four of Benalla’s beautiful home gardens this November. As part of the Benalla Festival, four generous garden owners are opening their gardens to the public to raise money for Tomorrow Today. See an amazing living Mediterranean mosaic of grasses, perrenials, cottage flowers and vegetables; a hundred year old liquid amber and take a journey…
Read MoreDesmonde Downing: Threads of Kelly
Benalla Art Gallery presents thirteen watercolour illustrations by Desmonde Downing, a distinguished set and costume designer, actor, and singer who contributed to Australian theatre in the 1950s and 1960s. The works form part of the Benalla Art Gallery Collection. Downing was celebrated for the originality of her stagecraft. She designed sets for Gertrude Johnson’s National…
Read MoreTom Curtain’s Here’s to You Tour – Benalla
Nationally acclaimed singer-songwriter Tom Curtain is again hitting the road, touring his national award-winning outback show ‘Katherine Outback Experience’ and live music event with fellow singer songwriters Laura Frank, Chris Matthews and Melanie Gray. The family-friendly event includes an hour Katherine Outback Experience show of real horse training and working dog demonstrations including hands-on fun…
Read MoreBook launch – The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop by Peter FitzSimons
Discover the extraordinary story of Sir Edward Weary Dunlop – the heroic Australian doctor whose courage and compassion became a lifeline for thousands of prisoners of war on the notorious Thai-Burma Railway during World War II. From his early days as a young surgeon in London at the outbreak of war, to his service across…
Read MoreAboriginal Wellbeing Workshops
Aboriginal Wellbeing – Two Ways: The Workshop In the Bush Dye Workshop, learn the basics of bush dyes and what plants can be harvested to use from our farm plants. Participate in hands-on creation of print and dye on silk scarf (yours to take home). In the Bush Medijian and Bush Soap Workshop, learn the…
Read MoreThe Mountain Cattlemen’s Annual Get Together
The Mountain Cattlemen’s Annual Get Together is Victoria’s premier celebration of high country tradition, bringing together families and communities for three unforgettable days of heritage, horsemanship, and authentic Australian culture. As one of Regional Victoria’s largest and longest-running events, the event honours the rich traditions and pioneering spirit of Victoria’s High Country, celebrating the enduring…
Read MoreBenalla Dining Train
The Dining and Brunch Trains provide a fun day or evening out with family and friends. The Evening Dining Train includes 2 options – a 3 course meal in the dining car or the excursion option with a dinner box or bring your own food. The Sunday morning Brunch Train includes a boxed brunch or…
Read MoreBenalla Street Art Festival
After the incredible success of the 2025 festival, Benalla is once again preparing to welcome the world for another unforgettable celebration of street art! In 2026, expect even more color, creativity, and community spirit as the town transforms into Australia’s most exciting open-air gallery. Watch walls come alive as local and international artists create brand-new…
Read MoreBenalla Festival
Benalla Festival is a celebration of the Benalla Rural City lifestyle—its people, country living, and strong community spirit. The festival program features a variety of events across our rural townships during the first weekend, from Friday 1 to Saturday 2 November. The celebrations continue in Benalla during the second weekend, from Saturday 8 to Sunday…
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