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updated Friday 12th March 2010

March 2010

Montalto Sculpture Prize Finalists Exhibition
Date All of March to Wednesday 28th April
Location 33 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill
Contact & Bookings  Montalto Olive Grove and Vineyard
Phone: 03 5989 8412
Further details re the exhibition is available at their website....
The Montalto Sculpture Prize $20,000 acquisitive award and Pennon Hill peopleÂ’s choice award $1,000 (non-acquisitive). Is open to all artists working in any medium. The Montalto Sculpture Prize was conceived by John & Wendy Mitchell, a further extension of their vision for a winery that combined estate grown premium wines with award winning architectural design and one of the best restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula. In 2003 their passion for supporting the visual arts was realised with an annual sculpture prize.
Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove provides a picturesque outdoor gallery that embraces all aspects of the vineyard, from the orchard and olive groves to the herb garden and wetlands. Curated by Neil Williams, the sculptures are creatively sited throughout the 50 acre property. The collection has now become an integral part of Montalto, adding interest and creative energy to an otherwise idyllic scene.
Garden Carnival Maize Maze
Date All of March upto Monday 3rd May
Location The Enchanted Maze Garden, 55 Purves Rd, Arthurs Seat.
Contact & Bookings Phone 03 5981 8449  
Roll up, Roll up to The Enchanted Maze Garden Carnival running from the 26th December 2009 to the 26th January 2010. Every CHILD gets to play classic carnival games in our sideshow alley like knock em down, ring toss etc. A prize for every child. All the old fashion carnival favourites for all to enjoys like fairy floss, show bags and choc tops to name a few. Spend an old fashioned family day out which will sure to be fun for the whole family.
Pearcedale Farmers Market
When Saturday 20th March
Where 710 Baxter/Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
Time 8am to 1pm Rain, Hail or Shine!
Enquiries Jane Varkulevicius (03) 5989 0335 or Email
Specialising in regional, seasonal produce, including fresh vegies, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, bread straight from the oven, james and chutney, ready made pasta and curries, locally produced cheeses and exotic and indigenous plants. Do the food shopping in the most relaxed atmosphere imaginable. Have a cup of the best espresso, catch up with the locals or judge admire the gums trees. Further details >>>
Red Hill Agricultural and Horticultural Society Open Horse Show
Date Sunday March commencing 8.30am
Location Emu Plains Racecourse
Contact Liz Dart 5989 8274
Full programme of show horses led and ridden. Classes featuring Pintos, miniature ponies, Breeds junior and pony club rings.
Bellarine Peninsula Agricultural Show
Date Sunday - Monday 10am-4pm
Location Portarlington Recreation Reserve, Sproat Street
Contact (03) 5259 2680 Prospective competitors can contact Bob de Vries on 5259 3292 or email bellarineagshow@hotmail.com to enter.
Cost
Children will have plenty to keep them amused with Novelty Pet Sections, Dog Jumping, Gumboot Toss and free entry to the Schools Section which includes Pre-school, Primary and Secondary sections. The ever popular Animal Nursery will offer children a wonderful hands-on experience and the Junior Miss Showgirl and Master Show Boy Competition always draws a crowd. There's also a Guess the Weight of the Steer competition and Cowlotto for the more avid punters among us.
Australian International Air Show 2011
Date NB: The Air Show is only held every two years and is next due in March 2011
Location Avalon Airport, Geelong, Victoria.
Contact (03) 5282 0500 Website: http://www.airshow.net.au/
Between the Bays Music Festival
Date Saturday 20th March
Gates open at 11am on Saturday 20th March, 2010. The last band will finish at approximately 9pm,
Location Penbank School, Rickards Road, Moorooduc.
Contact

Penbank (03) 5978 8425
Ticketmaster 136 100

Cost
  • Adult - $75.00
  • Student (with Full Time Student Card) - $29.00
  • Child (5-12 yrs old) - $5.00
  • Children under 5 - FREE
Between the Bays Music Festival is back and better than ever bringing you some of Australia's favourite musicians and showcasing Mornington Peninsula's finest food, wine and lifestyle.
  • MC: Colin Lane of Lano And Woodley!
  • Topping the bill is world-weary journeyman Tex Perkins from legendary bands The Cruel Sea and The Beasts Of Bourbon.
  • Also taking the stage are Melbourne’s Lior, Angie Hart, The Fauves, Jordie Lane, Blackchords and Cousin Leonard.

Whether you are the youngest or the oldest in your family, Between The Bays offers people of all ages something to do, listen to, eat, drink and enjoy.

Between The Bays attendees will be treated to a variable feast of local gourmet food stalls offering a wide range of tastes and smells. There is also the option of packing your own picnic hamper for the day, but please remember, no glass. Did we mention that there will be an array of exceptional local wine and beer, as well as refreshing, non-alcoholic Mango licks? Bon Appetit!

82nd Red Hill Show
Date Saturday 27th March commencing 8.30am  
Location Red Hill Showgrounds, Red Hill Rd, Red Hill
Contact (03) 5989 2357
www.redhillshow.org
Reptile display, the “up-close” spectacle of the Grand Parade, the Dog High Scramble and Ferret Racing are just a few of activities on offer this year at the Red Hill Show? The all-day woodchop program will include the sensational tree-felling, 3 man relay and Hot Chainsaw races.

April 2010

Garden Carnival Maize Maze
Date All of April upto Monday 3rd May
Location The Enchanted Maze Garden, 55 Purves Rd, Arthurs Seat.
Contact & Bookings Phone 03 5981 8449  
Roll up, Roll up to The Enchanted Maze Garden Carnival running from the 26th December 2009 to the 26th January 2010. Every CHILD gets to play classic carnival games in our sideshow alley like knock em down, ring toss etc. A prize for every child. All the old fashion carnival favourites for all to enjoys like fairy floss, show bags and choc tops to name a few. Spend an old fashioned family day out which will sure to be fun for the whole family.
Montalto Sculpture Prize Finalists Exhibition
Date upto Wednesday 28th April
Location 33 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill
Contact & Bookings  Montalto Olive Grove and Vineyard
Phone: 03 5989 8412
Further details re the exhibition is available at their website....
The Montalto Sculpture Prize $20,000 acquisitive award and Pennon Hill peopleÂ’s choice award $1,000 (non-acquisitive). Is open to all artists working in any medium. The Montalto Sculpture Prize was conceived by John & Wendy Mitchell, a further extension of their vision for a winery that combined estate grown premium wines with award winning architectural design and one of the best restaurants on the Mornington Peninsula. In 2003 their passion for supporting the visual arts was realised with an annual sculpture prize.
Montalto Vineyard and Olive Grove provides a picturesque outdoor gallery that embraces all aspects of the vineyard, from the orchard and olive groves to the herb garden and wetlands. Curated by Neil Williams, the sculptures are creatively sited throughout the 50 acre property. The collection has now become an integral part of Montalto, adding interest and creative energy to an otherwise idyllic scene.
Pearcedale Market
When Saturday 3rd April
Where 710 Baxter/Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
Time 8am to 1pm Rain, Hail or Shine!
Enquiries Jane Varkulevicius (03) 5989 0335 or Email
The Pearcedale Market features fresh vegetables, grass-fed beef and lamb, chicken, crusty bread, cakes and croissants, eggs and hydroponic tomatoes. If you are feeling tense why not visit the Soul Love stall for a refreshing massage or Reiki session?  Further details >>>
Open Garden Scheme - Vaughan's Australian Plant Garden
Date Saturday10th and Sunday 11th April
10am - 4.30pm
$6.00 Entry
 
Location 1060 Portarlington Road, Leopold
Pearcedale Farmers Market
When Saturday 17th April
Where 710 Baxter/Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
Time 8am to 1pm Rain, Hail or Shine!
Enquiries Jane Varkulevicius (03) 5989 0335 or Email
Specialising in regional, seasonal produce, including fresh vegies, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, bread straight from the oven, james and chutney, ready made pasta and curries, locally produced cheeses and exotic and indigenous plants. Do the food shopping in the most relaxed atmosphere imaginable. Have a cup of the best espresso, catch up with the locals or judge admire the gums trees. Further details >>>

May 2010

Garden Carnival Maize Maze
Date Upto Monday 3rd May
Location The Enchanted Maze Garden, 55 Purves Rd, Arthurs Seat.
Contact & Bookings Phone 03 5981 8449  
Roll up, Roll up to The Enchanted Maze Garden Carnival running from the 26th December 2009 to the 26th January 2010. Every CHILD gets to play classic carnival games in our sideshow alley like knock em down, ring toss etc. A prize for every child. All the old fashion carnival favourites for all to enjoys like fairy floss, show bags and choc tops to name a few. Spend an old fashioned family day out which will sure to be fun for the whole family.
Pearcedale Market
When Saturday 1st May
Where 710 Baxter/Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
Time 8am to 1pm Rain, Hail or Shine!
Enquiries Jane Varkulevicius (03) 5989 0335 or Email
The Pearcedale Market features fresh vegetables, grass-fed beef and lamb, chicken, crusty bread, cakes and croissants, eggs and hydroponic tomatoes. If you are feeling tense why not visit the Soul Love stall for a refreshing massage or Reiki session?  Further details >>>
Pearcedale Farmers Market
Whenn Saturday 15th May
Where 710 Baxter/Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
Time 8am to 1pm Rain, Hail or Shine!
Enquiries Jane Varkulevicius (03) 5989 0335 or Email
Specialising in regional, seasonal produce, including fresh vegies, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, bread straight from the oven, james and chutney, ready made pasta and curries, locally produced cheeses and exotic and indigenous plants. Do the food shopping in the most relaxed atmosphere imaginable. Have a cup of the best espresso, catch up with the locals or judge admire the gums trees. Further details >>>

June 2010

Pearcedale Market
When Saturday 5th June
Where 710 Baxter/Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
Time 8am to 1pm Rain, Hail or Shine!
Enquiries Jane Varkulevicius (03) 5989 0335 or Email
The Pearcedale Market features fresh vegetables, grass-fed beef and lamb, chicken, crusty bread, cakes and croissants, eggs and hydroponic tomatoes. If you are feeling tense why not visit the Soul Love stall for a refreshing massage or Reiki session?  Further details >>>;
Pearcedale Farmers Market
When Saturday 19th June
Where 710 Baxter/Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
Time 8am to 1pm Rain, Hail or Shine!
Enquiries Jane Varkulevicius (03) 5989 0335 or Email
Specialising in regional, seasonal produce, including fresh vegies, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, bread straight from the oven, james and chutney, ready made pasta and curries, locally produced cheeses and exotic and indigenous plants. Do the food shopping in the most relaxed atmosphere imaginable. Have a cup of the best espresso, catch up with the locals or judge admire the gums trees. Further details >>>
Winter Wine Weekend
Date Queen's Birthday Weekend  (Sat - Mon)11am-4pm
Location Red Hill Reserve & Showgrounds, Arthur's Seat Rd, Red Hill and at various Wineries on the Mornington Peninsula.
Contact Mornington Peninsula Vignerons Association (03) 5989 2377
www.mpva.com.au
Fifty wineries exhibit 200 wines, fine food, music, and wine seminars with key winemakers. Cellar door activities all weekend.

BOOK YOUR ACCOMMODATION FOR THE WINTER WINE WEEKEND NOW !

National Celtic Festival
Date Queens Birthday Weekend.
Location Portarlington
Australia's largest and most diverse celebration of Celtic culture. Showcasing overseas and Australian musicians, dancers and artists. The festival embraces all aspects of Celtic culture including: drama, poetry, story-telling, ceili, literature, Celtic film festival, re-enactment groups, displays, exhibitions, workshops, competitions, fair and market and much, much more.

July 2010

Pearcedale Market
When Saturday 3rd July
Where 710 Baxter/Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
Time 8am to 1pm Rain, Hail or Shine!
Enquiries Jane Varkulevicius (03) 5989 0335 or Email
The Pearcedale Market features fresh vegetables, grass-fed beef and lamb, chicken, crusty bread, cakes and croissants, eggs and hydroponic tomatoes. If you are feeling tense why not visit the Soul Love stall for a refreshing massage or Reiki session?  Further details >>>
Pearcedale Farmers Market
When Saturday 17th July
Where 710 Baxter/Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
Time 8am to 1pm Rain, Hail or Shine!
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Specialising in regional, seasonal produce, including fresh vegies, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, bread straight from the oven, james and chutney, ready made pasta and curries, locally produced cheeses and exotic and indigenous plants. Do the food shopping in the most relaxed atmosphere imaginable. Have a cup of the best espresso, catch up with the locals or judge admire the gums trees. Further details >>>;

August 2010

Pearcedale Market
When Saturday 7th August
Where 710 Baxter/Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
Time 8am to 1pm Rain, Hail or Shine!
Enquiries Jane Varkulevicius (03) 5989 0335 or Email
The Pearcedale Market features fresh vegetables, grass-fed beef and lamb, chicken, crusty bread, cakes and croissants, eggs and hydroponic tomatoes. If you are feeling tense why not visit the Soul Love stall for a refreshing massage or Reiki session?  Further details >>>
Pearcedale Farmers Market
When Saturday 21st July
710 Baxter/Tooradin Road, Pearcedale
Time 8am to 1pm Rain, Hail or Shine!
Enquiries Jane Varkulevicius (03) 5989 0335 or Email
Specialising in regional, seasonal produce, including fresh vegies, grass-fed beef, free-range eggs, bread straight from the oven, james and chutney, ready made pasta and curries, locally produced cheeses and exotic and indigenous plants. Do the food shopping in the most relaxed atmosphere imaginable. Have a cup of the best espresso, catch up with the locals or judge admire the gums trees. Further details >>>;
14th Annual Burning of the Canes Dinner at Max's Restaurant
Date Saturday August
Location Max's Restaurant, Red Hill Estate, 53 Shoreham Road, Red Hill South
Contact & Bookings (03) 5931 0177
info@maxsatredhillestate.com.au
http://www.maxsrestaurant.com.au
Cost  includes three course dinner, wine and entertainment.
The Burning of the Canes Dinner is the occasion when we celebrate the changing of seasons; the end of last year's growth preparing for the birth of the next. It involves lighting a large bonfire from woody canes that have been pruned from our vineyard a truly spectacular sight.

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