Events Calendar

Live jazz at Wild Oak Restaurant

Apr ’10
30
7:00 pm

Enjoy dinner while listening to the smooth sounds of the restaurant’s resident jazz band.

Where:  Wild Oak Restaurant, Cnr Ridge Rd & Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd, Mt Dandenong

Cost:  free

Time: 7pm onwards

Further information:  9751 2033

Live Music at Giant Steps/Innocent Bystander

Mar ’10
12
7:00 pm

Enjoy Four & More who are fast becoming one of the most requested ensembles in Melbourne. Led by the gorgeous Jessica Martin with a highly experienced three piece male backing band in tow, Four&More play a wide repertoire of jazz, pop, blues, soul, latin and funk. Come in and enjoy some cool jazz and soft swing classics with a glass or two of wine!

Time: 7pm

Cost: free music

Mont De Lancey Historic Homestead - Country Market

Mar ’10
13
9:00 am

The market features fresh produce, artisan breads, herbs, wines, and unique craft, and much more!  See blacksmiths and wood turners at work. 
Where: 71 Wellington Rd, Wandin
Cost: gold coin entry children free
Time:  9 am - 1 pm
Further information:   5964 2088

NMIT Yarra Valley Cup – Food & Wine Meeting

Mar ’10
21

Enjoy a great day out at the Yarra Valley Cup; with great local foods, wine and racing, there’s plenty to entertain. A highlight of the day will be the specially created Food & Wine Avenue offering a taste of the Yarra Valley.

Where: Yarra Glen Racecourse

Cost: Adults $15, Concession $10

 

Further information: 9730 1332 or w: yarravalleyracing.com.au

Olinda Antique Fair

Apr ’10
3
Apr ’10
25

If you’re a fan of Antique Roadshow, then you’ll love this event. This very popular antique fair has a variety of antique and second-hand goods on display and up for sale.

When: 9 am - 5 pm

Where: Olinda Hall, Cnr Olinda-Monbulk Rd & Georgian Rd

Cost: Entry $2 (Children with adults free)

Contact: Quirky Werx on (03) 9751 1011.

Outlook Hill Vineyard

Mar ’09
14

Accommodation, Restaurant, Wine Sales
Ph:   03 5962 2890  
Ph:   0425 785 032   (Mobile)

NEW “WARMING WIINTER” MENU
at the Outlook Hill Vineyard Restaurant
launched this Queen’s Birthday long weekend.

Opening hours
Friday to Monday Lunch - noon onwards;
Friday and Saturday Dinner - 6.30pm onwards.

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Private dinners at Pirianda Gardens

Mar ’10
13
6:00 pm

Enjoy a seven-course degustation menu with superb wines at the former home of the Ansell family (famous for its rubber products company).   Set on more than 28 acres, this stately home and beautiful property provides a special venue for a private dinner.

Where: Hackett’s Rd, Olinda

Further information:  9755 2338 or www.creamatsassafras.com.au

For updated information, please visit Dinner at Pirianda on experiencethedandenongs.com.au

Puffing Billy Steam Railway

Apr ’09
3
7:15 pm
May ’09
3
9:30 am

Old Monbulk Road, Belgrave, Victoria, 3160
Ph: 03 9757 0700
info@pbr.org.au
Operating Hours: 9.00am - 5.00pm

For updated business listing, please visit Puffing Billy Railway on www.experiencethedandenongs.com.au

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Revival Farmers Market for Steels Creek

Mar ’09
29

Regional Farmers Markets in conjunction with Yileena Park Winery and the Community of Steels Creek

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Samson Hill Estate

Mar ’09
8
6:30 pm
Mar ’09
20
6:30 pm

Ph: 03 9712 0715
360 Eltham-Yarra Glen Rd, Kangaroo Ground
info@samsonhill.com.au
www.samsonhill.com.au
Operating Hours: Breakfast -Sat & Sun / Lunch - 7 days / Dinner - Wed to Sat

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Sanctuary House Resort Motel

May ’09
8
7:00 pm

Accommodation/restaurant/function centre
326 Badger Creek Road Healesville
Bookings: 03 5962 2600

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Seville Hill - Winemakers Lunch

Mar ’10
6
12:30 pm

Winery - Cellar Door
8 Paynes Road, Seville. 3139
Ph: 03 59643284
Ph: 0419 284643 (Mobile)
info@sevillehill.com.au
www.sevillehill.com.au
Operating Hours: Open Daily 10am - 6pm

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Speedway Racing

Apr ’09
25
3:00 pm

Gordon Street
Alexandra Vic 3714
Ph: 03 9762 1898
editor@alexandraspeedway.com
www.alexandraspeedway.com.au

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St George’s Day at The Pig and Whistle

Apr ’10
23

It doesn’t get any more British than this.  An English tavern with $20 traditional fare of cod and chips or beef Wellington and a pint of English ale. Pints will be $5 all day; and cockles and malt vinegar will be $2.50.

Where: The Pig and Whistle Tavern, Cnr Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd & Dickens Rd, Mt Dandenong        

Time:  All day from 11 am

Further information:  9751 2366 or w: pigandwhistletavern.com.au

Stonelea Country Estate

Apr ’09
11
Apr ’09
12

Ph: 03 5772 2222

For updated business listing, please visit Stonelea Country Estate on www.experienceyarravalley.com.au

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Tesselaar Tulip Farm

Mar ’09
14
10:00 am

Ph: 03 9737 7777
Email: info@tesselaar.net.au
Opening Hours: 10am to 5pm - 7 days per week

For updated business listing, please visit Tesselaar Tulip Farm on www.experienceyarravalley.com.au
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Upper Ferntree Gully Market

Mar ’10
6
2:00 pm
Mar ’10
7
2:00 pm

Drop in on the way up (or the way down) the mountain to check out Upper Ferntree Gully Market’s craft stalls, fresh fruit and vegetables, plants and homemade goods.

When: 9.30am - 4.30pm

Where: Upper Ferntree Gully Railway Station

Wandin North Harvest Market

Mar ’10
21
10:00 am

An outdoor market with approximately 50 stalls selling a wide variety of items including hand-crafted goods and home-grown and local produce. Quality live entertainment will entice you to stay for lunch in the alfresco dining area. Both hot and cold take away food is available for purchase. All proceeds go to Wandin North Primary School.

Where: Wandin North Primary School, 220 Warburton Hwy, Wandin North

Cost: free

Time: 9am-2pm

Warburton Up & Running

Mar ’09
15

Fun Run
Ph: 0413 676280
Ph: 0413 676280 (Mobile)
warburtonupandrunning@hotmail.com
www.warburtonupandrunning.com.au
Sunday, March 15, 2009

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Warratina Lavender Farm

May ’09May
924

105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock
Ph: 03 5964 4650
Mobile: 0417 589 231
105 Quayle Road, Wandin Yallock 3139
Email: enquiries@warratinalavender.com.au

For updated business listing, please visit Warratina Lavender Farm on www.experienceyarravalley.com.au

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