Greater Shepparton Tourism Month 2013

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October 2013Visit Greater Shepparton to experience...• Art • Country racing • Culture • Food • Markets • Open days • Live music and theatre • Sport

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The 5th annual Greater Shepparton Tourism Month is a showcase of more than 60 activities and tourism experiences throughout October.

The month long event is aimed at educating locals about the myriad of “things to do” in Greater Shepparton, as well as entice visitors to the area to sample and explore our newest and most popular attractions.

You can visit a farm gate, enjoy live theatre and art exhibitions, meet our local producers at markets and wine festivals and entertain the whole family at many events aimed at the kids.

Embrace and enjoy Greater Shepparton!

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Be inspired by Tourism Month, become a local tourism ambassador through creative photography. Capture images in Greater Shepparton based on the theme of attractions, natural environment, local produce, festivals and sporting events. The winners and the top 10 from each theme will be on public display during December 2013. The competition is open to amateur photographers who are Greater Shepparton residents.

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All monthActivities in the Park

Activities in the Park is a free initiative to encourage you to explore local parks and participate in various activities. Visit the website for a list of free activities during Tourism Month. Free event. More info: www.getmoovingshepparton.com.au

All monthKate Murphy: Probable Portraits

Kate Murphy is a Sydney-based video artist. Employing documentary traditions, Kate’s video installations reveal the fragile, complex, tragic and humorous inner-lives of her subjects. Shepparton Art Museum (SAM). Open 7 days, 10am - 4pm. Free entry. More info: www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au

All monthThe Tastes of Tourism Month

Special Tourism Month menu showcasing the abundance of regional and seasonal produce. Each weekend a different local producer will be featured on the menu.The Connection, KidsTown. Weekends, 9am - 5pm. More info: 0428 313 762

All monthExperience Canoes on the Goulburn

River Country Adventours offers safaris from 1/2 day and full day to extended safaris, camping and caneoing. Goulburn River, Wyuna. Day light hours every day in October. From $55 per person (50% discount for October). More info: 0428 585 227

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All monthCelebrating Motoring Milestones

Featuring a special display of vehicles reaching significant anniversaries in 2013, including Buick, Bauxhall, BSA & Harley Davidson, Aston Martin. Shepparton Motor Museum, Kialla. Daily 10am - 4.30pm. $10 adult, $7 concession. More info: 5823 5833

All monthKidsTown Miniature Train RidesCome and ride the miniature train during the Victorian School Holidays and weekends. Please note this may change due to weather conditions. SPC Ardmona KidsTown, Mooroopna. 11am - 3pm. $2.90 per person per ride. More info: 5831 4213

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Tuesday 1 - Sunday 13Tall Tales - A SAM Collection Exhibition

Tall Tales unearths the curiously small, and enormous, artworks from the museum’s extensive collection of ceramics, paintings, works on paper, sculpture and contemporary art. Shepparton Art Museum (SAM). 7 days 10am - 4pm. Free entry. More info: www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au

Tuesday 1 - Sunday 27SAM’s Drawing Wall #12 by artist Rhys Lee

Informed by his background in graphic design and street art, Lee’s paintings of ambiguous figures combine muted, dark washes with vivid colour and gestural lines. Eastbank Centre Foyer, Shepparton. 7 days, 10am - 4pm. Free entry. More info: www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au


Tuesday 1 - Friday 4Kids Capers

For the kids. Old school yard games from 1pm to 3pm, climbing wall, pedal carts, paddle boats, pony rides and more all day. Emerald Bank Adventure Park. 10am - 4pm. Child $8.50, under 4yrs $5.50, adults free. More info: www.emeraldbank.net.au.

Thursday 3 - Wednesday 30Artists Profile Exhibition

Gallery Kaiela Inc is an Aboriginal community art gallery showing works by local Aboriginal Artists. This exhibition showcases new works by Eric Brown and Cynthia Bux. Gallery Kaiela, Shepparton. 10am - 4pm. Wed to Fri. Free entry. More info: 0438 561 731

Saturday 5St Augustine’s Dance

Come and enjoy music by Geoff Evans. Program of old time favourite dances. St Augustine’s Hall, Orr St, Shepparton. 7.30pm - 11.30pm. Tickets $8 at the door. More info: 5822 0424

Tuesday 1 - Thursday 3Elmore Field Days

Agricultural machinery field days with over 700 exhibitors. Tickets at gate. Adults $18, secondary students $8. More info: 5432 6176


Saturday 5 - Sunday 6King Billy Retreat Open Garden Party

The 4th annual Open Garden of Landscape Architect, Louise Costa. Access to garden via free bus service from High Street, Rushworth. First bus 10am, last bus leaves garden 4pm. $10 at gate includes a wine, tea or coffee. Kids free. More info: [email protected]

Sunday 6Craft and Produce Market

Market stalls with local fruit, vegies, plants, produce, craft, clothing and jewellery. Kids activities, food and coffee. Queens Gardens, Shepparton. 9am - 1pm. Free entry. More info: 0408 598 200

Sunday 6Quilts on Beds

Handmade and machine made quilts by local patchworkers will be displayed on the beds instore. Forty Winks, Homemaker Centre, Benalla Rd, Shepparton. 11am to 4pm. Gold coin donation to GV Hospice. More info: 5831 5295

Sunday 6 & 20Mooroopna-Shepparton Miniature Railway

Miniature trains operate from the Windmill at Emerald Bank. Closed footwear must be worn. Emerald Bank Leisure Land, Kialla. From 10am. $2 per ride per person. More info: 0427 824 308


Sunday 6Shepparton Historical Walking Tour

Discover the history of Shepparton. Join volunteer guides from the Visitors Centre on a walk around Shepparton CBD’s most significant historical features. Departs from council offices, Shepparton. Free, bookings essential. More info: 5831 4400

Sunday 6Australian National Show and Shine

National Show and Shine for veteran, vintage, classic, modified and muscle cars and bikes. 90 trophies. Hot country food, live music, carnival atmosphere. Seven Creeks Park, Clifton St, Euroa. 8am - 3pm. $2 entry. Show cars and motorbikes $5. More info: 5795 3662

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Sunday 6Junior Equestrian Expo

Show Horse Council of Victoria Expo to showcase the showing of horses.Tatura Park Exhibition & Events Complex. All day, from 8.30am. Free entry. More info: www.shcv.com.au

Sunday 6Brunch with the Birds

Join us for a Bird Walk and Talk tour with members of BirdLife Murray-Goulburn Branch, followed by a free BBQ Brunch. Cussen Park, Tatura 8.30am - 10.30am. Free event. More info: 5832 9493



Wednesday 9The Haunting of Daniel Gartrell

A suspenseful drama about a reclusive man who unravels when confronted by his own dark secret. Starring Max Gillies and Samuel Johnson. WestSide PAC, Mooroopna. 8pm. Tickets from $25 - $46. More info: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au

Friday 11Star Gazing in the Park

An opportunity to see the wonders of the sky first hand. Telescopes will assist participants to explore the beauty of stars, planets and nebulae. Ardmona Recreation Reserve. 8pm - 10pm. Free event. More info: 5832 9431

Friday 11 - Saturday 12137th Annual Shepparton Show

All the traditional favourites of the Shepparotn Show. Including animal judging, family entertainment, sideshow alley and fireworks Saturday at 8:45pm weather permitting. Shepparton Showgrounds. 9am - 10pm. Tickets at gate. More info: 5821 4677

Monday 7Supporting Tourism Businesses - who’s here for you?

Lunch with representatives from council and local/regional tourism organisations who will explain what they do and how they support businesses involved in tourism. The Connection, KidsTown. 12pm - 2pm. Free for business operators. More info: [email protected]


Saturday 12Open For Inspection

Parklane open day, enjoy the facilities, test ride the kids activities on offer. Free sausage sizzle and lucky door prizes. Free event. Big4 Parklane, Kialla. More info: [email protected]

Saturday 12 - Sunday 13Mountain Bike Downhill Series

Round one of the State MTB Downhill series will see some of Victoria’s best riders tackle the challenging Mt Major course over two days. Mount Major, Dookie. 8am - 4.30pm. Free entry for spectators. More info: 0409 291 456

Saturday 12 - Sunday 13Dookie Military Vehicle Rally MKIV

Tanks, jeeps, trucks and armoured cars. Living history displays and swap meet. Re-enactments, cannon demostrations, driving and V12 engine display. Mary St, Dookie. 10am - 5pm. Free event. More info: 0427 538 667

Sunday 13Dookie Family Fun Day

BBQ lunch, devonshire teas, food stalls, local produce, spinning wheel, train rides, fire brigade and SES demonstrations, children’s activities. Mary St, Dookie. 11am - 3pm. Free Event. More info: 0419 307 385


Sunday 13Mooroopna Aboriginal History Walk

Join volunteer guides to walk some of the tracks known as the ‘Flats’ and hear stories of how the Yorta Yorta families lived. 4.3km. Chinaman’s Garden Reserve, Mooroopna 10am to 11.30am. Free event, bookings essential. More info: 5831 4400

Tuesday 15Spotlight Walk

Join RiverConnect for a one hour twilight walk along the river to learn about the native animals living in our local bushland. Jordans Bend, Shepparton. 7.45pm. Free, bookings are essential. More info: 5832 9493

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Tuesday 15Women In Business Breakfast

Inspirational social entrepreneur, speaker and author, Melina Schamroth, shares her knowledge to overcome obstacles, juggle priorities and grow your business. Covers Restaurant, GOTAFE, Shepparton. 7.15am. $10, pre-purchase from GV Media Centre, Shepparton. More info: [email protected]

Wednesday 16Marketing Basics

Learn practical tips and ideas to help you decide which marketing tools, from online to traditional print options, are best for your business. Greater Shepparton Business Centre. 6pm - 8pm. $20 or TGS Members $10. More info: 5832 1100

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Friday 18Twilight Stroll

Register at the Chinaman’s Gardens in Mooroopna or the bridge behind Aquamoves and take a stroll to KidsTown. Upon arrival enjoy an array of activites. SPC Ardmona KidsTown. 5.30pm - 8pm. Free, includes a BBQ dinner. More info: 5832 9431

Saturday 19Mooroopna Historical Walk

Discover the history of Mooroopna. Join volunteer guides from the Visitors Centre on a walk featuring historical points of interest. 2km. Departs Mooroopna Farmers Market. 10am - 11am. Free, bookings essential. More info: 5831 4400

Saturday 19 - Sunday 20Show Me Greater Shepparton Expo 2013A showcase of the best on offer in the region. Gardening, outdoor living, camping, fishing, produce, art, craft, sustainable living, community and much more. Shepparton Showgrounds. Sat 9am - 6pm, Sun 10am - 4pm. Adults $10, under 16 free. More info: 0409 323 842

Friday 18The Lost Soldiers of Fromelles

Tim Whitford from the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance will give a presentation on the Lost Soldiers of Fromelles. All proceeds to Soldier On. Murchison Community Centre. Entry by donation, BBQ cold coin. More info: 0412 661 950


Saturday 19 - Sunday 20Art, Craft & Photography Show

Display of art, photography and craft by members of University of Third Age. Art work will be for sale. U3A Hall, Esson St, Shepparton. 10am - 4pm. Tickets $2 at the door. More info: 5823 1348

Sunday 2063rd Spring Flower Show

Mooroopna and District Garden Club presents more than 500 exhibits of flowers, floral art, craft and photography. Variety of stalls. Sir Ian McLennan Centre, Mooropna. 1pm - 4pm. $5 entry, members and children free. More info: 5825 3397

Sunday 20Pink Lady Day

Support Breast Cancer Network Australia at our Pink Lady themed morning and afternoon tea, including Pink Lady chocolate apples. Chocolate Apple Factory, Shepparton East. Morning tea 10am - 12pm. Afternoon tea 3pm - 5pm. $15, bookings essential. More info: 5829 2353

Sunday 20Modern Asian & Wine Fusion @ Tallis

See highly acclaimed Melbourne chef Brian Anderson, now at Yiche Mooroopna, performing an authentic dumpling making demonstration then enjoy a Modern Asian tasting plate. Tallis Wine, 195 Major Plains Rd, Dookie. 11.30am - 2.00pm. $35 per person. More info: [email protected]


Sunday 20Seven Creeks Estate Garden PartyGala party day in Seven Creeks Estate’s 150 year old 12 acre garden. A must for gardeners. Free live entertainment, food, coffee, wine stalls. $10 adults, $30 per car. More info: www.euroa.org.au

Sunday 20Deborah Conway & Willy Zygier

Deborah Conway and partner Willy Zygier perform tracks from their latest release ‘Stories of Ghosts’. A complimentary beverage and nibbles is included on arrival. Eastbank Centre, Shepparton. 2pm. Tickets $20 - $25. More info: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au



Sunday 20Mooroopna Farmers Market

Community stalls, tables and chairs to sit and relax with a latte and something to eat. Third Sunday of each month. Ferrari Park, Mooroopna. 8am - 1pm. Free entry. More info: 0459 432 162

Friday 25 - Thursday 31SAM’S Collection Injection

This exhibition provides an opportunity for reflection on the direction and focus areas of SAM’s permanent collection. Shepparton Art Museum (SAM). 7 days, 10am - 4pm. Free entry. More info: www.sheppartonartmuseum.com.au


Friday 25Evening Golf and Corporate Challenge

A fun night of light hearted competition for families and friends in the peaceful surroundings of our mini golf gardens at dusk. Enjoy at half price. Riverside Garden Centre, Emerald Bank Leisure Land. 5pm - 9pm. Children $3.00, adults $4.25. More info: 5823 1515

Friday 25Business Excellence Awards Dinner

Business community comes together to celebrate at the annual Powercor 95.3SR FM business and service excellence awards in Greater Shepparton. GV Hotel, Shepparton. 7pm. $75 Chamber members, $85 non members. More info: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au

Saturday 26Shepparton Historical Walk

Discover the history of Shepparton. Join volunteer guides from the Visitors Centre on a walk around Shepparton CBD’s most significant historical features. Departs from the Lawn Tennis Courts, Welsford St, Shepparton. 10am - 11am. Free, bookings essential. More info: 5831 4400

Tuesday 22Dookie Wine Show Masterclass Dinner

GOTAFE presents the 10th anniversary of the Dookie Wine Show masterclass dinner. Five course degustation menu accompanied by award winning wines from the region. McIntosh Centre, Shepparton Showgrounds. 6.45pm. $90 per person, bookings essential. More info: 1300 468 233


Saturday 26Kids Market Central Victoria

KMCV is turning 3! Join in the celebration. New, preloved and handmade market stalls, face painting, jumping pillow, carousel, pedal cars, pony rides and more. Adults free. Kids $5 for unlimited rides. More info: [email protected]

Saturday 26Spring Carnival Ladies Day

The atmosphere of Flemington comes to Tatura for Spring Carnival Ladies Day! Racing, fashions, food and a terrific party on course this Spring! Tatura Racecourse, 161 Ross St, Tatura. From 11am. $20 full, $15 conc, 17 and under. Free. More info: [email protected]

Saturday 26Tahbilk “Bridge to the Vines”

Part of Nagambie Spring Paddling Carnival, the 7.2km rowing race is for all ages/ levels. Finishing at Tahbilk Winery. Music, wine tasting from serveral wineries, food. Start Chinaman’s Bridge. 10am - 2pm. Spectators free/racers $17 via email. More info: [email protected]

Saturday 26Riverside Plaza Community Market

Indoor and outdoor stalls. Fresh produce, takeaway food, plants and flowers, gifts and homewares, clothing and jewellery and more. Riverside Plaza, Kialla. 9am - 2pm. Gold coin donation to local charities. More info: www.riversideplazamarket.com.au


Saturday 26Euroa Wool Week

Wool Week starts on October 26 with Euroa yarn bombed. The week culminates the following weekend with street parade, kids games and “Euroa the Boat”. Various locations across Euroa. Mostly free, some gold coin donation. More info: 5795 2769

Saturday 26 - Sunday 27Reining Horse Club Show

The GV Reining Horse Association Club Show. Tatura Park Exhibition & Event Complex. All day. Free event. More info: [email protected]

Saturday 26Garage Sale Trail

A nationwide event. Individuals within the Greater Shepparton region can participate for free and hold their very own garage sale. All are welcome to participate. All day event. More info: [email protected]


Saturday 26 - Sunday 27“Spring” into a Healthier Life

Strawberry picking, mini golf, bush and river walks, fishing, Devonshire Teas, strawberry sundaes, metabolism correction and rapid fat loss program and foot detoxes. Belstack Strawberry Farm, Kialla West. 10am - 5pm. Free Entry. More info: 5823 1324

Saturday 26 - Sunday 27123rd Annual Euroa Agricultural Show

Family show with animals, rides, displays, shearing and dog trials on Saturday. Family $25, adults $12, concession $8. Horese events only on Sunday. More info: 5795 2769


Monday 28 - Tuesday 29Russian National Ballet

See one of the world’s most prominent ballet companies demonstrate its skill performing classic stories of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker. Eastbank Centre, Shepparton. 7.30pm. Tickets from $57.90 - $77.90. More info: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au

Tuesday 29The Magic Pudding - The Opera

The Victorian Opera gives this much loved Australian classic a unique voice in an opera for children, suitable for those aged six and above. WestSide PAC, Mooroopna. 1pm and 8pm. Tickets from $23 - $33. More info: www.riverlinksvenues.com.au

Thursday 31Attract More Customers with a Highly Visible Website

80% of websites are found through search engines. Learn the tips and tools to ensure your website is highly visible and easily found by potential customers. The Connection, KidsTown. 9.30am - 12.30pm. Bookings essential, $40 TGS members, $75 non members. More info: info@tourismgreater shepparton.com.au

Sunday 27An Afternoon in the Garden

A sumptuous afternoon tea, displays, musical entertainment and wander in the beautiful Maneroo Gardens. Hosted by Caroline Chisholm - GV Pregnancy and Family Support. “Maneroo”, Maneroo Rd, Bunbartha. 2pm - 4.30pm. Tickets $20, must prebook. More info: 5821 4846

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