East Gippsland acknowledges the Gunaikurnai, Monero and the Bidawel people as the Traditional Custodians of the land that encompasses East Gippsland Shire. We pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people living in East Gippsland, their Elders past and present.
Events
Sporting Events
Lock & Load Alpine Rally of East Gippsland
In December 2022 we celebrate the 101st anniversary of the first running of the Alpine Rally in 1921. The Alpine Rally is the oldest surviving motorsport event in Australia and the second oldest rally in the world. Only a handful of motorsport events, including the French Grand Prix, the Monte Car...
Sporting Events
Lock & Load Alpine Rally of East Gippsland
In December 2022 we celebrate the 101st anniversary of the first running of the Alpine Rally in 1921. The Alpine Rally is the oldest surviving motorsport event in Australia and the second oldest rally in the world. Only a handful of motorsport events, including the French Grand Prix, the Monte Car...
Sporting Events
Lock & Load Alpine Rally of East Gippsland
In December 2022 we celebrate the 101st anniversary of the first running of the Alpine Rally in 1921. The Alpine Rally is the oldest surviving motorsport event in Australia and the second oldest rally in the world. Only a handful of motorsport events, including the French Grand Prix, the Monte Car...
Sporting Events
Lock & Load Alpine Rally of East Gippsland
In December 2022 we celebrate the 101st anniversary of the first running of the Alpine Rally in 1921. The Alpine Rally is the oldest surviving motorsport event in Australia and the second oldest rally in the world. Only a handful of motorsport events, including the French Grand Prix, the Monte Car...
Markets
Paynesville Farmers' & Makers' Market
The Paynesville Farmer's & Makers' Market on the Foreshore in Paynesville features the finest produce and crafts of East Gippsland. East Gippsland is renowned for its fresh farm produce. Local producers and craftspeople take pride in what they have on offer and are keen to share it with you. The ...
Sporting Events
Alpine Quest
Alpine Quest is an ultimate adventure racing experience with the best Australian teams travelling through the wilderness of unique alpine landscapes. It is the ultimate test for your body and your mind. Alpine Quest requires concentration, physical effort and teamwork and challenges your mental to...
Event
Omeo and District Show
Victoria's highest show since 1885. Shearing will be held Friday evening Quick Shears and Saturday competitions. Fleece judging with donations for the charity wool bales raising funds for Helimed of Vic Ambulance. There will also be sheepdog trials, wood chopping, vintage equipment in operation. ...
Sporting Events
Alpine Quest
Alpine Quest is an ultimate adventure racing experience with the best Australian teams travelling through the wilderness of unique alpine landscapes. It is the ultimate test for your body and your mind. Alpine Quest requires concentration, physical effort and teamwork and challenges your mental to...
Event
Omeo and District Show
Victoria's highest show since 1885. Shearing will be held Friday evening Quick Shears and Saturday competitions. Fleece judging with donations for the charity wool bales raising funds for Helimed of Vic Ambulance. There will also be sheepdog trials, wood chopping, vintage equipment in operation. A...
Sporting Events
Alpine Quest
Alpine Quest is an ultimate adventure racing experience with the best Australian teams travelling through the wilderness of unique alpine landscapes. It is the ultimate test for your body and your mind. Alpine Quest requires concentration, physical effort and teamwork and challenges your mental to...
Markets
Metung Market
The Metung Market is held on the Metung Village Green on the waterfront of Bancroft Bay on the second Saturday of each month. Local stallholders attend with homegrown produce including fruits & vegetables, herbs & funghi, cheese, preserves, breads & baked goods plus homemade clothing & artisan item...
Sporting Events
2021 Football Victoria Masters Championships
The Victorian Masters Championships is a football (soccer) tournament for men and women aged 35 and above. The tournament will be held in Bairnsdale on the Melbourne Cup weekend of 30th and 31st of October. The men's event will be a seven a side event at Howitt Park, and the women's tournament wi...
Sporting Events
2021 Football Victoria Masters Championships
The Victorian Masters Championships is a football (soccer) tournament for men and women aged 35 and above. The tournament will be held in Bairnsdale on the Melbourne Cup weekend of 30th and 31st of October. The men's event will be a seven a side event at Howitt Park, and the women's tournament wi...
Event
High Country Caravan & RV Muster at Omeo Golf Club
A long weekend of caravan, RV and camping on the idyllic Omeo Golf Course beside Livingstone Creek. Day visitors are welcomed and get free parking. Bands and singers in the evenings, fireworks too. Market stalls, golf putting and hole-in-one competitions. Fishing competitions in the trout-stocked...
Markets
Paynesville Farmers' & Makers' Market
The Paynesville Farmer's & Makers' Market on the Foreshore in Paynesville features the finest produce and crafts of East Gippsland. East Gippsland is renowned for its fresh farm produce. Local producers and craftspeople take pride in what they have on offer and are keen to share it with you. The ...
Markets
Metung Market
The Metung Market is held on the Metung Village Green on the waterfront of Bancroft Bay on the second Saturday of each month. Local stallholders attend with homegrown produce including fruits & vegetables, herbs & funghi, cheese, preserves, breads & baked goods plus homemade clothing & artisan item...
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Paris Kyne, Master Milliner- Retrospective
"You could never call him mainstream." East Gippsland Art Gallery is thrilled to be exhibiting a retrospective of Paris Kyne's work. Born Micheal Francis Kyne, he spent his early years in Sale, Victoria. In 1999, he changed his name to Paris and in 2000 he launched ‘Paris Kyne - The Master Milliner...
Markets
Paynesville Farmers' & Makers' Market
The Paynesville Farmer's & Makers' Market on the Foreshore in Paynesville features the finest produce and crafts of East Gippsland. East Gippsland is renowned for its fresh farm produce. Local producers and craftspeople take pride in what they have on offer and are keen to share it with you. The ...
Markets
Metung Market
The Metung Market is held on the Metung Village Green on the waterfront of Bancroft Bay on the second Saturday of each month. Local stallholders attend with homegrown produce including fruits & vegetables, herbs & funghi, cheese, preserves, breads & baked goods plus homemade clothing & artisan item...
Markets
Paynesville Farmers' & Makers' Market
The Paynesville Farmer's & Makers' Market on the Foreshore in Paynesville features the finest produce and crafts of East Gippsland. East Gippsland is renowned for its fresh farm produce. Local producers and craftspeople take pride in what they have on offer and are keen to share it with you. The ...
Markets
Metung Market
The Metung Market is held on the Metung Village Green on the waterfront of Bancroft Bay on the second Saturday of each month. Local stallholders attend with homegrown produce including fruits & vegetables, herbs & funghi, cheese, preserves, breads & baked goods plus homemade clothing & artisan item...
Markets
Paynesville Farmers' & Makers' Market
The Paynesville Farmer's & Makers' Market on the Foreshore in Paynesville features the finest produce and crafts of East Gippsland. East Gippsland is renowned for its fresh farm produce. Local producers and craftspeople take pride in what they have on offer and are keen to share it with you. The ...
Markets
Lakes Entrance Farmers and Seafood Market
The place to find East Gippsland finest produce and ingredients. Come along every third Saturday of the month to Lakes Entrances' very own Farmers and Seafood Market. Stroll the many market stalls, sample on East Gippsland food and even buy your seafood direct off the boats.
Event
World of Musicals - Bairnsdale
The World of Musicals brings the very best of Musical theatre to life. This unique production is a wonderful revue of all your favourite musical songs live in concert which include such classics from Fiddler on the roof, Mamma Mia, We Will Rock You, The Mikado, The Phantom of the Opera, Cats, Evita,...
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Songs From the Valley- Lakes Entrance
Join Raven & the Dove for an entertaining evening of songs and stories inspired by East Gippsland. Meet the famous, infamous and everyday folk that make a town and share in their tales – tall and true – of the beauty and the terror of this great southern land. Taken from their album “The Valley” ...
Markets
Metung Market
The Metung Market is held on the Metung Village Green on the waterfront of Bancroft Bay on the second Saturday of each month. Local stallholders attend with homegrown produce including fruits & vegetables, herbs & funghi, cheese, preserves, breads & baked goods plus homemade clothing & artisan item...
Event
Colin Thomas - Water Dreaming. Tears of the Ancestors
While standing and watching rain falling, Colin Thomas says a vision of the Ancestors came into his mind. The raindrops hitting the pools of water on the ground were like teardrops. The Ancestors were crying for what was happening to Mother Earth and the people. When the drops were falling down, the...
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South East NOW
South East NOW is a group show of Koorie artists with a connection to Gunnai Kurnai Country and working across a variety of mediums. Includes new work by Alice-Anne Pepper, Patricia Pittman and others to be announced. 1 July - 20 August 2022 Special opening event 5:30 pm Friday 1 July. Free event ...
Markets
Metung Market
The Metung Market is held on the Metung Village Green on the waterfront of Bancroft Bay on the second Saturday of each month. Local stallholders attend with homegrown produce including fruits & vegetables, herbs & funghi, cheese, preserves, breads & baked goods plus homemade clothing & artisan item...
Markets
Paynesville Farmers' & Makers' Market
The Paynesville Farmer's & Makers' Market on the Foreshore in Paynesville features the finest produce and crafts of East Gippsland. East Gippsland is renowned for its fresh farm produce. Local producers and craftspeople take pride in what they have on offer and are keen to share it with you. The ...
Markets
Lakes Entrance Farmers and Seafood Market
The place to find East Gippsland finest produce and ingredients. Come along every third Saturday of the month to Lakes Entrances' very own Farmers and Seafood Market. Stroll the many market stalls, sample on East Gippsland food and even buy your seafood direct off the boats.