If you have family and friends visiting for the long weekend, or no plans yourself, here are five suggestions of things to do around Albury Wodonga and surrounds.
Markets – Rutherglen Country Fair
The Rutherglen Country Fair is one of the largest regional markets in Victoria, held on the Sunday of the Queen’s Birthday long weekend from 9:00am to 3:30pm, stretching the length of Main Street.
This year there are close to 400 market stalls with everything from art and craft, tools, plants, clothing, candles and produce.
There’s an animal nursery, a variety of food stalls, buskers and music for a carnival atmosphere to be enjoyed by the whole family. Free entry to competitions include barrel rolling at 11am, the infamous grape stomp between locals and identities commencing at 1pm.
Details https://www.rutherglenrotary.org/index.php/country-fair
Cars – HSV Owners Club Show & Shine Day, Wodonga
If you’re into Holden Special Vehicles, you can check them out in Wodonga on Saturday, when the Annual HSV Owners Club host their Show & Shine Day.
Head along to McRae Motors Wodonga, with a BBQ, coffee and merchandise also available.
Art & Culture – Chiltern Art Prize
The Chiltern Art Prize is on this weekend, with nearly 430 artworks entered from across the country. Alongside hundreds of artworks, visitors can also view residence artist Taro liyama who will be set up in a pop-up studio.
The exhibition runs Saturday – Monday from 10:00am until 4:00pm.
Details: https://www.chilternartprize.com/
Indulge – Weekend Fit for a King, King Valley Region
If you like food, wine, art or even want to check out some hot air balloons – the King Valley is your destination for their Weekend Fit for a King.
The winemaking families of the region open their cellar doors and offer tastings of new and museum release wines, and hearty dishes from family-favourite recipes.
There’s also a chance to meet the hot air balloon pilots, at a Pilots’ Farewell Dinner on Sunday 9 June at King River Brewing.
Details: http://www.winesofthekingvalley.com.au/
Live Theatre – Disney’s Camp Rock: The Musical, Albury
Albury Wodonga Theatre Club’s Byte Size Productions of Disney’s Camp Rock is on at the Albury Entertainment Centre.
The production features a cast of around 50 talented children. Entertainment for the whole family.
Details: https://alburyentertainmentcentre.com.au/whatson/disneys-camp-rock-the-musical
What’s On – Extra (from our Border Cafe partners)
Live & Free, The Studio @ SSA
Headline Acts
Sat Jun 8 – Kisstroyer
Sat Jun 9 – Cold Chisel
Sat Jun 22 – The Bennies
Details: http://www.ssaclub.com.au/studio/
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King Valley Balloon Festival, 7-10 June
Details: http://www.winesofthekingvalley.com.au/events/king-valley-balloon-festival/
