Caravan and Residential Parks Victoria

Jamieson High Country Rod Muster
2017-09-16 - 2017-09-17 | Victoria
Held annually in September
The annual High Country Rod Muster brings over 100 Classic Cars and like-minded car enthusiasts to the township and surrounds.
The hot rod festivities commence on Friday with the arrival of the cars, dinner and award presentations at the Courthouse Hotel. A Saturday morning Car Boot Sale is always very popular and Jamieson CFA members feed the masses with a cooked breakfast at the Memorial Hall.
Be sure to book accommodation in advance as there is never a spare bed!

Wicked weekend wine adventures on the Moorabool Valley Taste Trail.
2017-09-16 - 2017-09-17 | Geelong, Victoria, 3220
If you love your wine wicked and without the wankery, it’s worth planning a weekend wine adventure on the Moorabool Valley Taste Trail (MVTT).
Taste your way through any of a dozen or so cellar doors and get to meet real people behind the wine brands in the fast-growing Moorabool Valley wine region.
Small, family-owned wineries dominate. Most weekends you’ll find growers, winemakers, family producers and boutique operators on hand ready to chat about the challenges and joys of this tough cool climate region. They have a couple of things (at least) in common: a genuine love for what they do and a distinct lack of wankery. Expect big warm welcomes, loads of belly laughs and secret-story moments.
Some cellar doors swing open seven days a week, others are more niche and only open to the public the first Sunday of the month (or by appointment). Grab an MVTT map at Visitor Information Centres or any of the MVTT businesses and plan yourself a day or two of grape expectations.

Conservatory Gardens Tulip Display
2017-09-21 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Rosalind Park, Pall Mall, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550
During Spring the City of Greater Bendigo’s Park and Natural Reserves team are pleased to once again present the annual Conservatory Gardens Tulip Display. The display features more than 30,000 tulips in an assortment of colours, sizes and blooming times. The Curators will be glad to share their techniques and wisdom.
To book please select date and ticket type above.
The talks will be conducted on the following dates:
Thursday 21st September – 10am
Thursday 28th September – 10am
Thursday 5th October – 10am
To book please enter your chosen date above. Limited tickets available per session, so please book to avoid disappointment.
For assistance or questions please contact our booking specialists on 1800 813 153.
Ticket cost: Adult – $10; Concession – $8
Please click here to see more information about the tulips.

HARVEST RUN
2017-09-23 | Yarra Glen Racecourse, Armstrong Grove, Yarra Glen, Victoria, 3775
If you have ever said ‘will run for wine’ – then this running event with a twist (or corkscrew) is perfect for you. Whether you love running, a good wine or a weekend getaway, the Harvest Run is perfect for you.
Gather your tribe and visit the Yarra Valley this September for a day of wine, food, fitness and fun. Choose from the six or 12 kilometre distances and unwind after your run as you sip on local wine, snack on delicious treats, and sample favourite wine and ciders from the area.

Melbourne Vixens School Holiday Clinic
2017-09-25 11:00 - 13:00 | RACV Inverloch Resort, 70 Cape Paterson-Inverloch Road, Inverloch, Victoria , 3996
If you’d like to enhance your netball skills, then register now for a free clinic.
RACV Inverloch Resort in conjunction with Netball Victoria are running an exclusive netball clinic on Monday 25 September, from 11am to 1pm, including a meet and greet with Vixens player, Emily Mannix.
The clinic is open to boys and girls of all skill levels aged between 5 and 13 years.
Bookings are essential, please follow the link below to reserve your spot, at:http://bit.ly/2woNCmo

Castlemaine Children's Literature Festival
2017-09-27 - 2017-09-28 | Castlemaine, Riverside Park, Monash Avenue, Riverside Park, Swan Hill, Victoria, 3585, Australia
The Castlemaine Children’s Literature Festival is an annual one of a kind event directed and organised by Castlemaine resident and literacy educator/literature activist Lisa D’Onofrio. The first festival, held in 2011 (second week of the school holidays) was a smashing success. It was a perfect fit for the region – with our strong community of writers, illustrators, performers, art makers and literary enthusiasts. The festival also provides some well-needed, accessible, and affordable activities in the school holidays and ensures that children are creative producers – not just passive consumers.
This year sees the milestone 7th edition of the Castlemaine Children’s Literature Festival.

Melbourne Fringe Festival
2017-09-28 - 2017-09-30 | Arts House North Melbourne, Town Hall, 521 Queensberry Street , North Melbourne, Victoria, 3051
Melbourne Fringe Festival is an open-access event that brings the city alive with over 400 events, performances and exhibitions, as artists from Melbourne and beyond engage the city and spaces we live in with works across every conceivable art form.
By embracing diversity and a spirit of independence, we create a unique space for artistic self-expression linked to the life of this great city.
There are events for both kids and adults, with a mixture of paid and free events. There’s something for everyone at the Fringe.

Cherryhill's Blossom Festival 2017
2017-09-29 - 2017-10-02 | Cherryhill, 480 Queens Road, Wandin East, Victoria, 3139
To celebrate the launch of our Cherish Cherry Spritzer, this Spring we’re opening our Yarra Valley orchard gates for our Blossom Festival 29th Sept – 2nd Oct*!

Come and wander through rows upon rows of our stunning cherry trees in full bloom or sit back, relax and listen to live local music. Fill your stomachs with delicious food from some of the best food trucks in town, as well as taste our newly launched range of cherry beverages.
This year we will also have giant garden games available for the kids, photo props for the blossom selfies and even helicopter rides! It is a beautiful day out for family and friends.

Tickets will be available online only. Please fill in the pre-registration form on this page and we will notify you by email when the tickets will be available to purchase. We expect tickets to be available at the start of September.

Glow in the Park - BIG4 Ballarat Windmill
2017-09-29 | BIG4 Ballarat Windmill, Remembrance Drive, Alfredton, Victoria, 3350
As part of BIG4 Holiday Parks ongoing partnership with Make-A-Wish Australia, we are excited to announce our special fundraising event “Glow in the Park – Pancakes for Wishes” 😊😋 Join us for a delicious Pancake Breakfast on Friday 29th September 2017. Gold coin donation and all kids will receive a FREE Glow Stick to wear at night. Book your cabin or site now. Freecall 1800 256 633 or online http://www.ballaratwindmill.com.au/

Footy Festival - Melbourne
2017-09-29 | MCG, Wellington Parade, East Melbourne, Victoria, 3003
Head down to Yarra Park to take advantage of all the great activities on offer. The Footy Festival is back bigger and better than ever this year and will include:
– The Toyota AFL Grand Final Live Site
– Taste of Football featuring Melbourne’s best food trucks
– Kids zone including NAB AFL Auskick Clinics and the biggest ever AFL inflatable obstacle course
– AFL Grand Final Eve Concert (from 5pm Friday September 29)
On Grand Final day come down to the Footy Festival to to enjoy all the activities. Take in lunch while watching the pre-match entertainment and Grand Final on the big screens in Yarra Park.

Blue Ribbon Day
2017-09-29 | Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
We pay tribute to 159 fallen Victoria Police members who have made the ultimate sacrifice while serving and protecting their communities.

Deni Ute Muster
2017-09-29 - 2017-09-30 | 62-64 Hardinge Street, Deniliquin, New South Wales, 2710
Played out on the largest flattest plains on earth the Deni Ute Muster is proudly recognised as one of Australia’s premier rural events that encapsulates the diversity, tradition and vibrancy of outback Australia.
Each year, the Deni Ute Muster attracts international superstars and legendary Australian artists who take over the main stage and entertain tens of thousands of people across the two day event. In 2016, we were ecstatic to announce Keith Urban as our headline act.
The 19th Deni Ute Muster will be held on the NSW Labour Day Long Weekend, the 29th and 30th of 2017.

Victorian State Circuit Racing Championships - Phillip Island
2017-09-30 - 2017-10-01 | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Back Beach Rd, Phillip Island, Victoria, 3922
The CAMS 2017 Victorian State Circuit Racing Championships Round 5 is scheduled at Phillip Island with an expected entry of over 200 cars.
This enduring and premier Australian State Championship Series has entered its 20th year as a championship at Australia’s Most Picturesque Circuit and for the first time in nine years is not the first round of the season.
This year features all the usual and exciting state categories including Improved Production, Formula Ford, Formula Ford 1600, Formula Vee, HQ Holdens, Sports Sedans, Sports Cars, Porsche 944, Saloon Cars, Historic Touring Cars and an avalanche of Hyundai Excels, all of which have CAMS Victorian Championship status this year, with only the MG and British Sports Cars being ineligible for a championship.
Action a plenty is assured from 9.00am to 5.00 pm daily, with family friendly admission unchanged with Adults weekend passes a mere $30.00, Sunday only $25.00, Saturday $20.00 and kids under 16 admitted free all weekend.

Mildura Country Music Festival
2017-10-01 | Mildura, Mildura, Victoria, 3502
When Australian country music fans talk of the festival “biggies”, the Mildura Country Music Festival rates a mention alongside the Tamworth Country Music Festival and the Gympie Muster as one of the big three.
The major difference between the other two and the annual Mildura Country Music Festival is that Mildura has Australia’s biggest showcase of Independent entertainers.
What that means is a seemingly unending cast of highly talented professional country music artists who aren’t signed to major record label deals.
The Independent factor gives Mildura a very different complexion, and it’s a successful formula that has worked admirably over the past thirty years. In 2017, more than 70 individual artists and groups will entertain over the 10-day period to celebrate the festival’s 31st year, and the roster comprises many award winners. But then, when you consider that the Independent artists make up probably 95 percent of performers in the country music industry, and the calibre and achievements of the artists is well documented, it strikes home that there is a huge well of talent out there.
A large proportion of the artists performing at Mildura in the past have highly successful recording and touring careers and big fan bases throughout Australia. With names like Johanna Hemara, Rodney Vincent, Kiara Rodrigues, Reg Poole, Tom Maxwell, Owen Blundell, Terry Gordon, Justin Standley, Aleyce Simmonds and Allan Caswell, you can gather a truckload of chart hits, popular albums, and recording and songwriting awards.
What Mildura has steadily developed is something that draws thousands of fans on an annual pilgrimage that would make many non-music lovers scratch their heads in bewilderment. Often driving thousands of kilometres, the fans converge on this beautiful destination on the banks of the legendary Murray River for ten days of virtually non-stop country music, and the Mildura Festival has steadily built is own culture through the years. It’s become the Mecca for the “empty-nesters” – the mature age couples whose kids have flown the coop, the ones who have the time to set out for two or three weeks holiday, and most importantly, those who have a deep love of the music. The wonderful part about Mildura in September is that not only is it country music heaven, it’s also a great holiday destination.
The fans love the freedom of Mildura, and the value-added factor. For a start, virtually all the musical entertainment is free, and the majority of the shows are multi-artist concerts. If you were paying, the value is certainly there, but in this free environment, everything’s a bonus.
The venues, 25 in all, spread from the City Mall providing all-day entertainment at central city venues in Mildura to outlying locations like Wentworth, Merbein, Red Cliffs, Coomealla, Buronga and Gol Gol. Every taste is catered for with Line Dancing, Country Rock, Bluegrass, Bush Ballads and daily Walk Ups for those not on the program.
The jewel in the crown for the past twenty years has been the live concert and radio presentation of the Southern Stars – The Australian Independent Country Music Awards, that recognise the achievements of the Independent recording artists during the past year, and this year’s entries are sure to again endorse the status of the event. Many previous finalist and winners like Felicity Urquhart, Darren Coggan, Travis Sinclair, Drew McAlister and Carter & Carter have also won Golden Guitars,with some notable successes like Allan Caswell, Brendon Walmsley, James Blundell, Luke O’Shea and Dianna Corcoran being multiple Golden Guitars winners.
The culture of Mildura has built up on a real family factor, and that applies equally to the artists as well as the fans. There is a noticeable lack of urgency and panic during the festival, because if you miss a planned event on one day, you can usually catch up later in the week. The excitement factor is still there, but there’s an element of control built in – and that’s why the enjoyment factor is just as evident on day ten as the start. And the reason the artists enjoy it so much is that it’s ten days of music, friendship and fun. Mildura is really a level playing field – no star billing, no support act tag, and certainly no room for egos.
For the fans it looks easy, but the organisation of an event the size and duration of the Mildura Festival encompasses a full 12 months of planning, and an awesome array of tasks from booking, accommodating and placing the 80 artists, arranging venue rosters, working with a multitude of local suppliers and with strong support from sponsors, traders, Mildura Rural City Council, Wentworth Shire Council, State Government and Visit Victoria.
Underpinning the festival is Festival Radio 91.5 FM which broadcasts a 24 hours per day country music format during the Mildura festival, focussing on the music of artists appearing at the Festival.
So why do they (the organisers) drive themselves into the ground each year to make the Mildura Festival such a successful music and tourism event? Simple – they do it for the love of the music, they do it for the Independent Country Music artists, they do it for Mildura, and they do it for the fans. It’s a terrific combination that has created one of Australia’s most unique musical events.
The 31st Mildura County Music Festival runs from Friday, September 29th to Sunday, October 8th, 2017. Further information can be obtained from 1800 039 043.

Australian National Show and Shine - Euroa
2017-10-01 | Seven Creeks Park, Sevens Creek Park, Euroa, Victoria, 3666
Held on The first Sunday in October from 8am-5pm
At Sevens Creek Park and the streets of Euroa. Australian National Show and Shine, formerly Euroa Show and Shine, is a growing event held annually in Euroa, Victoria. Not just a ‘Car Show’ where all you motor enthusiasts can shine up and show off your pride and joy, and grab yourself a trophy, but a great family day out with something to keep everyone entertained. Including exhibits, food, music and of course endless engines, wheels and whatever other car and bike parts take your fancy!! Come along and enjoy the day…

Victorian Veteran Golfers Association State Championship - Eagle Point
2017-10-02 | Bairnsdale Golf & Bowls Club, Paynesville Road, Eagle Point, Victoria, 3878
The Bairnsdale Golf Club will host the Victorian Veteran Golfers Association State Championship in early October.

The event will run a Men’s Stableford 4BBB and A and B grade, plus a 36 hole Championship Stroke.
Register now to play at this stunning course in East Gippsland.

AFL Masters National Carnival
2017-10-03 08:00 - 17:00 | Simmonds Stadium, 370 Moorabool Street, South Geelong, Victoria, 3220
AFL Masters is the premier event for mature footballers across the nation, featuring a men’s and women’s competition.
Up to 1,500 players aged 30 and over, as well as 300 coaches from all states and territories, will travel to Geelong for the week long carnival. The average age of participants is 47.
Since it was established in 1980, AFL Masters has grown to 119 teams from around Australia. It’s designed for people to keep fit and above all have fun – whether they’re a novice or footy stalwart.

South Gippsland-Phillip Island Division Meeting
2017-10-03 11:30 - 13:30 | San Remo Hotel, 145 Marine Parade, San Remo, Victoria, 3925
Tuesday 3 October
11:30AM – 1:30PM
San Remo Hotel
Cost: $10 per head for light lunch
RSVP Rachel Brown info@tooratouristpark.com.au

Royal Melbourne Show
2017-10-04 | Melbourne Showgrounds, Union Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria
Experience an unforgettable day out with family and friends at the 2017 Royal Melbourne Show.
Visitors to the Royal Melbourne Show will be entertained all day with hundreds of all-inclusive, interactive and fun activities and attractions.

Tanderrum
2017-10-04 | Federation Square, Swanston St, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Head to Federation Square for this free opening ceremony of Melbourne Festival

For the fifth year, Melbourne Festival will open with Tanderrum: a Welcome to Country and ceremony performed by members of the five clans of the Kulin Nation (the five language groups who are the traditional owners of the Port Phillip region). This time, the ceremony will pay tribute to the murrup (spirit) of William Barak, a leader, spokesperson and warrior for Wurundjeri Country.

Queen Victoria Winter Night Market
2017-10-04 17:00 - 22:00 | Queen Victoria Market, Cnr Elizabeth & Therry Sts, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
Illuminate, fascinate and salivate as the Winter Night Market ignites your Wednesdays like never before!
Featuring an exciting new lighting concept, quirky entertainers, live music, 30 global food traders, 50 specialty and design stalls, warm drinks, cold beers and raging open fires.

Elmore Field Days
2017-10-05 | Elmore Field Days, 48 Rosaia Road, Elmore, Victoria, 3444
3 great days filled with exhibits to help grow your business, farm machinery demonstrations, livestock, tillage and cropping demonstration, ewe trials, great food, kids activities, recreation and leisure activities plus much more.

King Valley Offroad Minikhana
2017-10-05 | King Valley Offroad Minikhana, 108 swinburne ln Cheshunt, Cheshunt, Victoria, 3678
Motorcycle safety and coaching day, aimed at children. Teaching offroad motorcycling skills and safety in a controlled environment.

Great East Rail Trail Ride
2017-10-06 - 2017-10-08 | Rail Trail Bairnsdale., Howitt Park, Bairnsdale, Victoria, 3875
Three days of cycling on the traffic free East Gippsland Rail Trail. We supply all your meals, sag wagon, move your kit each day, transport you back to the start, provide campsites, cheerful people and some fun stuff to do when you arent riding. You bring your camping kit ( or, if you are quick, book some accommodation with us) your bike ( or hire one of ours) and your toothbrush (definitely BYO)

Bendigo Heritage After Dark
2017-10-06 16:00 - 23:00 | Fortuna Villa, Chum Street Bendigo, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550
End your working week with wine and food at Bendigo Heritage After Dark. The clinking of wine glasses is a common sound at this casual wine and food affair held at Fortuna Villa. Tickets on sale now.
Bendigo Heritage After Dark sold out last year so be quick to get your group of friends together and book tickets for a night of wine, food and fabulous architecture. Tickets include wine glass, wine tastings, individual food hamper and a sneak peak inside the alluring Fortuna Villa.
It’s a great night out with a festive atmosphere and more than 30 Bendigo region wines to sample from. Live music around the grounds of Fortuna Villa will top off your evening.
Free buses will run to and from Central Bendigo, but you must book your spot when booking your ticket.
5.20pm or 5.50pm from Sidney Myer Place (next to the Bendigo Visitor Centre).
9pm or 9.20pm returning to Sidney Myer Place.
For event enquiries please call 1300 656 650 or email info@bendigowine.org.au
Bendigo Heritage After Dark is proudly sponsored by Bendigo Bank Insurance. Bendigo Bank offers home, contents, travel, car and landlords insurance.

Australian Superbike Championship
2017-10-07 - 2017-10-08 | Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, Back Beach Rd, Phillip Island, Victoria, 3922
Spring has sprung and we are all set for a spectacular start to October racing at Phillip Island Circuit. With wildcards now announced for the Moto GP, the Superbikes still have plenty to give.
All the action is at the track, grab your tickets at the gate and get set for a great weekend of racing!

Victorian Salami Festival
2017-10-07 | Victorian Salami Festival, 4861 Main Road, Whitfield, Victoria, 3733
Dal Zotto Wines and The Meat Room – Organisers of THE VICTORIAN SALAMI FESTIVAL 2017
For centuries, one question has plagued the people of the Mediterranean; it’s a question that, for generations, has pitted countryman against countryman and sparked spirited debate across dinner tables, over neighborhood fences and in sun-drenched piazzas.
It’s a question that has even followed the Italian community Down Under…
JUST WHO MAKES THE BEST SALAMI?
In a pitch battle reminiscent of the height of the Roman empire, Dal Zotto Wines and The Meat Room will host the ultimate contest of salami styles to decide once and for all – which region is worthy of the title Il Salame Perfetto (The Perfect Salami.)
WILL IT BE THE NORTH OR THE SOUTH?
The long-raging salami debate will finally end with the Salami Smack Down at Dal Zotto Wines Trattoria on 7th October. Mark that day in your diary – it will be significant.
Do you have what it takes to make Il Salame Perfetto?
Are your salamis the envy of your friends?
A conversation starter during canapes?
Do they attract strangers off the street, following their noses?
Then this could be the competition for you.
Salami Making demonstrations at 11am by James Mele of The Meat Room. Learn how to make the perfect salami from the man who has been to Italy to learn from the masters how to do this better than anyone. Along with charity auctions, live music, and plenty of delicious Italian food for all!
Venue:
Dal Zotto Wines
4861 Main road, Whitfield, Vic, 3733
Date:
October 7th 2017
Time: Lunch from 12:30pm
Ticket Price
Adult $75
Children $25 (8 – 12 yrs old)
For more information or to book tickets go to
www.victoriansalamifestival.com.au
or
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/victorian-salami-festival-2017-tickets-35926653588

Day out with Thomas the Tank Engine and his Friends - Queenscliff
2017-10-07 - 2017-10-08 | The Bellarine Railway, Queenscliff Station 20 Symonds Street , Queenscliff, Victoria, 3225
Thomas the Tank Engine will be back in Queenscliff on 7 and 8 October, along with Douglas, Oliver, Henry, Salty, those Troublesome Trucks and Sir Topham Hatt.
The whole family can enjoy unlimited rides with Thomas on the Troublesome Trucks, a steam train ride to Lakers Siding with one of Thomas’ Friends and the chance to win a Thomas DVD by entering our ‘Spot the Engine’ competition.
The event is from 9.30am to 4pm and includes unlimited access to the jumping castle, maze, movie theatre, storytelling and heaps of photo opportunities!
On-line bookings are highly recommended to avoid disappointment, as the event can sell out.
See website for more details

Ballarat Cabaret Festival
2017-10-07 - 2017-10-08 | Ballarat, Ballarat, Victoria, 3350
Bringing the city to life through intimate, interactive and, at times, often provocative perfomances.

Vegecareian Festival 2017 - Bendigo
2017-10-07 | Great Stupa of Universal Compassion, 25 Sandhurst Town Road, Myers Flat, Victoria, 3556
Vegecareian Festival 2017 will be held on Saturday 7th October from 10am to 4pm. With FREE ENTRY and lots of new stall holders, we plan to make this year even bigger and better than ever!
This fun family friendly event is all about loving food, loving animals and loving life. Through various stalls and activities it encourages people to care for their health and care for animals through a vegetarian or vegan diet.
Whether you are vegetarian, vegan or simply interested to find out more about the lifestyle, this inclusive and diverse event has lots to offer.
And the best part is… all pets are welcome!
Main attractions:
• Vegetarian and vegan food stalls
• Cooking demonstrations
• Kids area
• Live entertainment
• Workshops
• Yoga sessions
• Guest speakers
• Animal blessings
• Tours… and MUCH MORE!
