Your weekend is not complete until you experience the colour, atmosphere, excitement and great value of these quality endorsed markets.  The Craft Markets Australias’ philosophy is simple – everything sold has to be fresh, good value and above all….great quality.  So come along and enjoy yourself with a day out at the Lardner Park Makers and Foodies Market! (sorry, no dogs allowed).

Entry cost:     Free

Car parking: $3.00

For more information visit http://www.craftmarkets.com.au

Come for an afternoon of delicious food as well as exciting door prizes, raffles and auctions at A Girls Day Out.

Frock Up Promotions will MC the event, the comical female duo, (also oncology nurses) will provide a laughter filled day that will be informative, inspiring and entertaining.  Other guest speakers will include our local GP and favourite Dr. Fogarty, providing humorous hypotheticals and insight into the breast cancer world.

Supporting the McGrath Foundation and the West Gippsland Hospital Breast Care Nurses.

Tickets: www.trybooking.com/UKIA

The annual Australasian Rescue Challenge will take place from the 23rd – 29th of July 2018.  This competition attracts teams from all states in Australia, several teams from New Zealand as well as a number of teams from Hong Kong and Singapore.

The organisers, ARRO is the peak body in Australasia for the development of knowledge and skills in road crash rescue.  The vision of this association is to create a global rescue environment where any person involved in an entrapment or stranding incident anywhere in the world will be rescued and medically cared-for using best practices that are safe, effective and efficient, therefore maximising survival and recovery rates.

To watch these teams in action the event is open to the public and is entry free. For more info visit http://www.arro.org.au/

The Garden and Home Expo will feature over 150 beautiful displays and sales, specialist and general nursery exhibitors and demonstrations by experts throughout the day.  For 2018 the main guest presenter will be Melissa King.  Melissa is a respected writer, author and speaker and stars in The Garden Gurus on Channel 9.

Fantastic floral displays, including landscaping, permaculture, tanks and water saving devices, garden tools plus interior and exterior furniture.  Children’s activities, entertainment and extensive catering will be available.  This event is proudly bought to you by the Drouin Lions Club.   Entry fee $10 pp, Under 16 free

The Baw Baw Big Blokes BBQ is an annual luncheon started in 2012 by a group of passionate local businessmen.  The aim of the event is to give men a day out – with lunch, entertainment, raffles, auctions and an opportunity to catch up with other local men.  The event seeks to raise awareness of prostate cancer in the community and raises vital funds for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and for local initiatives including, for example, the purchase of prostate cancer diagnostic equipment for West Gippsland Hospital.

Beyond the Valley is a boutique Australian music festival that began in 2014, and runs annually over the New Year’s Eve period. Each year, a carefully crafted selection of world class local and international artists perform across three distinctly designed, purpose built stages.

To bring to life the performances of the bands, electronic, dance, techno and hip-hop artists, Beyond the Valley collaborate with leading specialist lighting and production studios to create a spectacular 60-metre wide Main Stage, state of the art Dance Tent, and Central Park Stage.

Beyond the Valley attendees will experience breathtaking sounds and visuals, as well as a unique collection of art installations, sculptures, communal hubs, boutique bars, gourmet food trucks and morning yoga classes among other things. With everything from General Admission to our famous Luxury Camping and everything in between, you will find something for everyone.

Jeep Action Magazine has been promoting the Jeep brand and lifestyle since 2003. The Jeep Action Team enjoys working with the Jeeping community throughout the world.  We also have been running Camp Coffs for the past 14 years which is now established as Australia’s largest ANNUAL Jeep event.  Join us at JEEPFEST, connect with the Australian Jeep community and celebrate the freedom and lifestyle that “only” comes from owning a Jeep.

• Jeep Display
• Mopar Display
• Guest speakers
• Swap Meet
• Show and Shine
• Aftermarket Displays
• Military/Classic Jeep Display
• Camping and Caravan Displays
• Jeep Rides

Farm World, widely regarded as Victoria’s largest premier regional agricultural event, attracts more than 55,000 visitors and over 800 exhibitors, plus conference sessions, workshops, demonstrations, equestrian competitions, and great all round fun.  Information about the 2019 event will be available soon.