Spring into the Grampians
From August to November each year the Grampians Region comes alive with colour.
Wildflowers blossom, firstly whites then yellows. For further information visit
www.springintothegrampians.com.au
September 2010
Grampians - Classics in Wartook Valley Festival
Friday 10th - Sunday 12th
Venue: Various locations within the Wartook Valley area
Discover, experience and enjoy a unique yet classic range of events and activities. Films Classical Ensemble Accord and Local Musicians, working artists, restored vintage motor vehicles, exhibitions, market extravaganze, open gardens and so much more.
Horsham Rocker's Famtasmo Dance
Friday 17th - Saturday 18th
Venue: Horsham College Hall Dimboola Road
Rock your weekend away at the Horsham Rocker's Fantasmo Dance with participants from Melbourne and South Australia. One great weekend not to be missed that is filled with fun and excitement.
Visit www.dogsvictoria.org.au for further information on showing dogs.
October 2010
Horsham Aero Club Fly In
Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th
Venue: Horsham Aerodrome
A Bi-annual event that brings together an array of aeroplanes, pilots and crew members for a exciting display of aricraft, with the possibility of the Royal Australian Airforce Roulette display for the weekend. This is one weekend not to be missed the family will love it.
Further Information phone: 0408 519 956
Spring Orchid Show
Saturday 2nd - Sunday 3rd
Venue: Horsham College Hall
The Spring Orchid Show is an annual event celebrating the diversity of orchids. There will be displays, demonstrations, guest speaker and much more. If you have a love for orchids this is a must see event.
Horsham Spring Garden Show
Friday 8th - Sunday 10th
Venue: Horsham Botanic Gardens
For the garden enthusiasts don't miss the event as there will be an opportunity to adopt practices to make the best of growing plants in a challenging climate.
Wimmera Art Show - Horsham East Rotary Club
Friday 8th - Sunday 10th
Venue: Horsham Town Hall
The annual art show promotes and encourages particularly local and regional artists / photographers to have the an opportunity to showcase and sell their works to visitors to the exhibition.
Wimmera Racing, Horsham Cup
Sunday 17th
Come and enjoy wonderful country racing at Horsham. There will be entertainment for everyone and ample marquees available to suit everyone along with childrens entertainment.
Awakenings Festival
Wednesday 20th - Sunday 24th
Venue: Horsham - Various Locations
Awakenings Festival is a unique inclusive community celebration of disability and art, musical events, street festival, visual arts, performing arts and the one very successful Awakenings Ball.
November 2010
Wimmera Geranium & Pelargonium Show
Saturday 6th -Sunday 7th
Venue: Sawyer Park Sound Shell & Angling Clubrooms
The two day show of many varieties of Geraniums & Pelargoniums, has gained interstate and state interests. There will be sales and demonstratins held daily.
Kannamaroo Festival
Friday 26th
Venue: Firebrace Street Horsham
Great family entertainment for all to enjoy, celebrating its 31st Anniversay family festival, the street carnival will occur down Firebrace Street on the Friday evening.
December 2010
Carols by Candlelight
Sunday 5th
Venue: Sawyer Park Soundshell Horsham
An entertaining family evening, sing along to Christmas carols, be entertained by young local performers and choir. food stalls available or bring along your picnic basket. There will be childrens entertainment prior to the commencement of the carols.
January 2011
Horsham Harness Pacing Cup
Sunday 9th
Venue: Horsham Race Course
Enjoy the atmosphere of racing and be part of this special event, why not give the whole family an experience and excitement of racing.
Horsham Australia Day Celebrations
Wednesday 26th
Venue: Sawyer Park Sundshell Horsham
Free breakfast BBQ at 7.15am will commence the Australia Day celebrations, at the Soundshell on the banks of the Wimmera River, followed by the Official Ceremony at 8.00am and presentation of awards.
February 2011
Annual Cross Country Soaring Competition
Saturday 5th - Saturday 12th
Venue: Horsham Aerodrome
Horsham week long regatta is on again! The competition will run at the Horsham Aerodrome. Cross Country tasks are set in the mornigns with gliders launched as soon as conditions permit in early afternoon.
