2008 / 2009 Calender of Events
 

JANUARY  |  FEBRUARY  |  MARCH  |  APRIL  |  MAY  |  JUNE  |  JULY  |  AUGUST 

 SEPTEMBER  |  OCTOBER  |  NOVEMBER  |  DECEMBER  | 2009

Seduction by Tastebuds - 2009 - Timetable
Each year Australia's great chefs prepare menus designed to compliment the Pyrenees' finest wines over luncheons at the regions top wineries.

Fri 25th and Sat 26th January

Rainbow Serpent Festival, Beaufort
The Rainbow Serpent Festival returns again for another summer outdoor extravaganza of music, dancing, arts, camping & other activities. The event will again be held in the scenic country location near Beaufort,  over Australia Day Long Weekend. For ticket info - Click Here.

Sat 16th February

Seductions By Tastebuds Lunch

Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victorias Pyrenees Wine region. This month Manu Fieldel will be designing a menu to compliment Sheltered Paddocks Wine.
Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive


Heather Frahn Trio performing at the Beaufort Music Festival

Location: Redbank Winery, Redbank
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
To view more information - Click Here

Sun 24th February

Beaufort Music Festival
Formerly known as Brass on the Grass, enjoy a diverse line up of music, regional food and wine.
Location: Beaufort Golf Club
Contact: Ann on 5349 3118
Children free. Click Here of more information.

Sunday 24th February

Avoca Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647

Friday 29th February

Worlds Longest Lunch

Gather your friends and take part in the Spectacular Worlds Longest Lunch in the Pyrenees Wine Region. Enjoy eating with the winemakers in the picturesque Dalwhinnie Vineyard. Tickets on sale now.
Location: Dalwhinnie Vineyard, Moonambel
Contact: Avoca Information Centre 1800 206 622

MARCH

Saturday 8th March

Blue Pyrenees Pink Lamb and Purple Shiraz Races
Avoca Racecourse
Escape to the magnificent Pyrenees wine region this Labour Day long weekend and let your taste buds run wild at the 2008 Blue Pyrenees Pink Lamb Purple Shiraz Race Day.
Spend the day dining on lamb delicacies, savouring a shiraz and watching Australia’s best thoroughbreds hit the track. Whether you hire a marquee, park yourself on a picnic rug or go trackside in the Members’ Marquee Enclosure, you are guaranteed a great day out!

Come and enjoy:
- Country Thoroughbred Racing at its finest
- Delectable lamb dishes
- ‘We Love Our Lamb’ Gourmet Food Court
- A bevy of boutique beer
- Sumptuous Blue Pyrenees wine
- The Great Avoca Grape Competition
- Endless free fun for the kids
- Horse & Cart Parade
- Live music by renowned Melbourne Band Kartoon
- The prestigious Blue Pyrenees Shiraz Presentation
- TAB, punter’s club and full bookmaker facilities
 

Sat 15th and Sun 16th March

Pyrenees Petanque Triples Championships
Location: High Street, Avoca
Contact: Ray Curtis 5467 2387

Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd March

Moonambel Easter Arts Festival
Location: Moonambel Hall
Contact: Sanne 5467 2205

Sunday 23rd March

Taltarni Easter Picnic
Location: Taltarni Vineyards
12noon - 4pm.  A great selection of children’s entertainment including Jumping Castles, A Grape Stomp, Super Easter Egg Hunt, Face Painting, Children’s Craft activities and for all the family local band Eureka Rebels will be performing.  For more information - Click Here

Sunday 23rd March

Avoca Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647

Friday 25th April

Mount Avoca Anzac Day Races
Avoca Racecourse

Kick back Avoca style & enjoy country racing with traditional ANZAC Day activities this ANZAC Day at the Avoca Racecourse. Share in the spirit of this spectacular race day with legalized
2-Up, sounding of the last post, Australia’s national anthem
plus food, fun and other family activities.

Come and enjoy:
- Country Thoroughbred Racing at its finest
- RSL ran 2UP
- Sounding of the Last Post
- Our National Anthem Live
- Gourmet Food Delights
- Live music by Ballarat’s own 8 piece Biggish Band
- A bevy of boutique beer
- Sumptuous Mount Avoca wines
- Relax in the Wine Down Enclosure
- Endless free fun for the kids
- TAB, punter’s club and full bookmaker facilities

Sat 26th April

Seduction By Tastebuds lunch
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Vicotrias Pyrenees Wine region. This month Sean Jarrett will be designing a menu to compliment Warrenmangs Finest Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort, Moonambel
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
To view more information - Click Here

Sunday 27th April

Avoca Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647

Sat 3rd and Sun 4th May

Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally
The Association’s 38 acre site whilst being home to one of the largest gatherings of historic machinery in Australia, also hosts visiting enthusiast groups, including car, truck, tractor and stationary engine clubs bringing an ever changing variety of exciting and unusual exhibits to the rallies.
Another attribute of the site is the 46 individually operated engine sheds, displaying their private collections of various historic engines and machinery: reflecting the pioneering of our mechanical heritage.
www.lakegoldsmithsteamreally.org.au
Location: Lake Goldsmith, south of Beaufort, Victoria

Sunday 25th May

The 18th Annual Pyrenees After Vintage Luncheon.
A wining and dining marathon. Join the regions winemakers and celebrate the end of another successful grape harvest over this long, slow legendary lunch. Taste the wines of the Pyrenees matched to a fabulous four course menu. From noon till late. Book early, it is always a sell-out!
Location: Warrenmang Vineyard Resort
Contact 5467 2233

Sunday 25th May

Avoca Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647

Fri 6th, Sat 7th, Sun 8th June

Pyrenees Art Exhibition
Location: Beaufort, Victoria
Contact: Beaufort Resource Centre 5349 1180
Beaufort

Saturday 7th June

Seduction By Tastebuds
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Gary Mehigan will be designing a menu to compliment Quoin Hills Finest Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Quoin Hill Vineyard, Waubra
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
To view more information - Click Here

Saturday 21st June

Warrenmangs 30th Anniversary
Luigi and Athalie celebrate 30 years at Warrenmang – the longest dinner on the shortest day – do not miss this party – its bound to go down in history! book very early.
Contact: 5467 2233

Sunday 22nd June

Avoca Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647

Sat 4th and Sun 5th July

Heroes Rod and Custom Winter Run
Location: High Street, Avoca
Contact: John Andrews 03 5461 1228

Sat 26th July

Seduction By Tastebuds
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Simon Humble will be designing a menu to compliment Dalwhinnie’s Finest Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Dalwhinnie Vineyard, Avoca
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
To view more information - Click Here

Sunday 27th July

Avoca Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647

AUGUST  Back to Top

Sunday 24th August

Avoca Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647

Sat 13th September

Seduction By Tastebuds
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Adrian Richardson will be designing a menu to compliment Mount Avoca’s Finest Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Mount Avoca Vineyard, Avoca
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
To view more information - Click Here

Sunday 28th September

Avoca Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647

Saturday October 10TH

Magnificent Moonambel Magnum Marathon
At Warrenmang Vineyard with Luigi dipping into the darkest corners of his museum cellar to bring out his best Magnums matched to a marvelous feast prepared by Executive Chef Daniel Jones.
Contact Warrenmang: 5467 2233

 

Sat 18th October

Taltarni Cup Races

Avoca Racecourse
Enjoy the country racing atmosphere, countless choices of gourmet food with a wide range of Taltarni’s red, white and sparkling wines. Adding a little glamour to the event will be the Fashions on the Field. Categories include the Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gent and the Best Dressed Couple. The day will also provide live music, children’s activities, punters club ran by the 'man in the pork pie hat,' Barry Slater, and not forgetting a strong 6 race program with full TAB and bookmaker facilities.

Those who like to watch the metropolitan racing will not be disappointed with the big screen showing live telecasts of all the Caulfield Cup action. Taltarni Avoca Cup is the perfect opportunity to dress up and enjoy the delights of spring racing in the country.

Sunday 26th October

Avoca Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647

Sat 1st November

Moonambel Fireworks

Sat 1st and Sun 2nd November

Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally
The Association’s 38 acre site whilst being home to one of the largest gatherings of historic machinery in Australia, also hosts visiting enthusiast groups, including car, truck, tractor and stationary engine clubs bringing an ever changing variety of exciting and unusual exhibits to the rallies.
Another attribute of the site is the 46 individually operated engine sheds, displaying their private collections of various historic engines and machinery: reflecting the pioneering of our mechanical heritage.
www.lakegoldsmithsteamreally.org.au
Location: Lake Goldsmith, south of Beaufort, Victoria

Sunday 23rd November

Avoca Fine Wine, Arts and Craft Market
Location: Dundas Street, Avoca
Contact: Johann on 0488 177 647

Saturday December 6th

Great Victoria Bike Ride will arrive in Beaufort on the 6th December.  Feel the buzz of the Ride. Strike out through gold country and the Grampians , past wineries and back to historic Ballarat. www.greatvic.com.au  or ring 1800 616 600
Click Here for more information and timetable

Saturday December 6th and Sunday 7th

Pyrenees Petanque Tournament
Location: High Street, Avoca
Contact: Ray Curtis 5467 2387

Wednesday 24th December

Avoca Christmas Eve Street Party
A great family day out. Enjoy carols by candlelight, childrens games, a visit from santa and much much more!
Location: Cambridge Street, Avoca
Contact: Judy Thomas 03 5465 3004

Wednesday 31st December

New Years Eve at Warrenmang
It’s count down to this New Year’s Eve at Warrenmang. Our most legendary party night of the year. Party in the Pyrenees.. this year’s theme is
A CALYPSO CARIBBEAN PIRATE PARTY with fabulous Latino music, food, dancing & mohitos! See www.warrenmang.com.au  for more info

2009

JANUARY

Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th January

Rainbow Serpent Festival
For many, the festival has become an institution, an annual reunion, a weekend in the year that’s eagerly anticipated for months in advance. For others it is a fresh discovery of opportunity and escapism, a rare chance to connect with ourselves and each other in a celebration of nature, community and harmony.
It is a multifaceted weekend of dance, art, colour, relaxation, expression and celebration. Join with like minded travellers from all over the world to experience one of the most diverse and exciting outdoor gatherings of its type in the Southern Hemisphere.
Location:
Contact: Beaufort Tourist Information 03 5349 1180

FEBRUARY

Saturday 21st February

Seduction By Tastebuds at Warrenmang
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Daniel Jones will be designing a menu to compliment Mount Avoca’s Finest Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Warrenmang Vineyard and Resort, Moonambel
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
Click Here for more information

MARCH

Saturday March 14th    

Moonambel’s Longest Lunch
Gather your friends and take part in the Spectacular Worlds Longest Lunch in the Pyrenees Wine Region. Enjoy eating with the winemakers in the picturesque Dalwhinnie Vineyard.
Location: Dalwhinnie Vineyard, Moonambel
Contact: Avoca Information Centre 1800 206 622

APRIL

Saturday 18th April

Seduction By Tastebuds at Kara Kara
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Chris Murphy will be designing a menu to compliment Kara Karas Finest Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Kara Kara Vineyard
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
Click Here for more information

Saturday 25th April

Anzac Day Races At Avoca.
Kick back Avoca style & enjoy country racing with traditional ANZAC Day activities this ANZAC Day at the Avoca Racecourse. Share in the spirit of this spectacular race day with legalized
2-Up, sounding of the last post, Australia’s national anthem
plus food, fun and other family activities.
www.avocaraceclub.com

MAY

31st May – Last Sunday

The 19th Annual Pyrenees After Vintage Luncheon.
A wining and dining marathon. Join the regions winemakers and celebrate the end of another successful grape harvest over this long, slow legendary lunch. Taste the wines of the Pyrenees matched to a fabulous four course menu. From noon till late. Book early, it is always a sell-out!
Contact 5467 2233

JUNE

Saturday 6th June   

Seduction By Tastebuds at Quoin Hill
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Philip Hart will be designing a menu to compliment Quoin Hills Finest Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Quoin Hill Vineyard, Waubra
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
Click Here for more information

AUGUST

Saturday 13th August

Seduction By Tastebuds at Dalwhinnie
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Adrian Richardson will be designing a menu to compliment Dalwhinnies Finest Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Dalwhinnie Vineyard, Moonambel
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
Click Here for more information

SEPTEMBER

Saturday 12th September

Seduction By Tastebuds at Blue Pyrenees
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Gary Mehigan will be designing a menu to compliment Blue Pyrenees Finest Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Blue Pyrenees Winery, Avoca
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622
Click Here for more information

OCTOBER

Saturday 17th October

Avoca Races - Taltarni Cup
Enjoy the country racing atmosphere, countless choices of gourmet food with a wide range of Taltarni’s red, white and sparkling wines. Adding a little glamour to the event will be the Fashions on the Field. Categories include the Best Dressed Lady, Best Dressed Gent and the Best Dressed Couple. The day will also provide live music, children’s activities, punters club ran by the 'man in the pork pie hat,' Barry Slater, and not forgetting a strong 6 race program with full TAB and bookmaker facilities.
Those who like to watch the metropolitan racing will not be disappointed with the big screen showing live telecasts of all the Caulfield Cup action. Taltarni Avoca Cup is the perfect opportunity to dress up and enjoy the delights of spring racing in the country.


NOVEMBER

Saturday 14th November

Seduction By Tastebuds at Redbank Winery
Seduction By Tastebuds is an annual series of amazing food and wine experiences across Victoria's Pyrenees Wine region. This month Achim Herterich will be designing a menu to compliment Redbank Winerys Finest Wine. Cost is $110.00 per person all inclusive
Location: Redbank Winery, Redbank
Contact: Avoca Information centre 1800 206 622

Click Here for more information