Over 2 nights Ford St & the Big W carpark will be transformed into a winter wonderland featuring an ice skating rink, ferris wheel, giant inflatable toboggan slide, snow effects, a winter themed market with over 60 stalls, beer garden, local food & wine & live music.
This 100km & 50km running event is a test of physical endurance, a battle of willpower, grit & determination. With the aim to finish on the Sunday around Midday, you choose when you start running between 10pm the night before & 4am Sunday morning. Troopers will cycle 100km or 50km & are carrying arrest warrants […]
Enjoy the spectacular sight of hot air balloons floating over the magnificent King Valley. Each morning, from 7am, up to 20 hot air balloons will launch from Brown Brothers Airfield (free entry). On the Saturday evening from 5-8pm at the Wangaratta Turf Club don’t miss Balloon Glow (purchase tickets online) when the fleet of balloons […]
The Glenrowan Food & Wine Festival showcases the Glenrowan Wine Region over 3 days with live music, regional wines & warming food. Enhance your wine knowledge with educational sessions & workshops with winemakers, enjoy hand crafted beer & a weekend of entertainment. There’s also a craft market on Monday.
On April 16th, 1917, Annie Edith Pinsent took over the Royal Hotel in Wangaratta. During the time she’d been working in the office at the Royal, she saw possibilities for improvement, and subsequently bought it. So firmly did she imprint her personality on the hotel, that in 1923, the Royal’s name was changed to the […]
Winton Motor Raceway is near Glenrowan, Victoria and only 30kms south of Wangaratta, just off the Hume Highway and is holding their Festival Of Speed on the 1st weekend in August. There will be historic racing, grand parade with over 500 cars racing and on show. Featuring historic touring car race and a variety of […]
The Wangaratta Jazz & Blues Festival is back with a venue based festival featuring live Australian Jazz & Blues artists across 4 days. This is one of Australia’s biggest regional music events, internationally renowned and acclaimed by fans as Australia’s premier jazz festival. Each event is individually ticketed. The opening party will be on Friday […]
Spend the day at the historic winery, Bailey’s of Glenrowan for their family friendly Bailey's Markets. It’s a celebration of handmade products, local produce, wine and community spirit! Support small local businesses and enjoy a fun-filled day with over 40 locally sourced stalls for the whole family to enjoy! Come along for unique shopping, great […]
Wangaratta is hosting this exciting 2 day festival of music, BBQ, food trucks, bars and more. Performers include The Wolfe Brothers, Max Jackson, Adam Brand, Travis Sinclair, Taylor Moss and many others. It’s a celebration of country music, BBQ delights, cold beers and good vibes and you can stay close to the action with convenient […]
As vintage unfolds at Baileys of Glenrowan, they’re setting the table beneath the open sky. Join them on the lawns beside the Old Stables for a relaxed and generous three-course feast, shared long-table style, as the grapes are being picked nearby. It’s a special time of year at Baileys - full of energy, anticipation and […]