Mount Hotham National Events
As a beautiful mountain destination, Mount Hotham in Victoria, Australia has a range of nationally or globally recognised annual events that visitors and locals can look forward to. These events are diverse and cater to different interests, all while embracing the town's landscape and vibrant community. Below are some notable annual events:
1. La Fiera: This festival is a celebration of the Alpine Valleys' Italian heritage, and it takes place in Myrtleford, around 45 minutes away from Mount Hotham. La Fiera showcases Italian food, culture, fashion, history, and artistry, and visitors can enjoy traditional activities such as bocce, grape stomping, spaghetti eating, and the 2-day soccer tournament.
2. Bright Autumn Festival: This iconic festival happens every autumn (April-May) in the picturesque town of Bright, approximately an hour from Mount Hotham. It showcases the stunning autumn colours of the Ovens and Buckland valleys and attracts over 10,000 people. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities and events, including an art show, a street parade, live music, a grand firework display, carnival rides and games, a classic car display and a market.
3. Hotham Winter Festival: As one would expect from a ski resort, Mount Hotham has a vibrant winter season that attracts snow enthusiasts from around the world. In the middle of the July school holidays, the Hotham Winter Festival takes place - it's a week-long festival featuring everything from night skiing, fireworks, and live music to ice-skating, snowboarding, and ski clinics.
4. Mount Hotham Beer and Food Festival: Foodies and beer lovers can look forward to this annual event in January on Victoria's Australia Day long weekend. This three-day festival showcases culinary delights from local and international chefs and pairs them with outstanding beer by Victorian craft breweries. Visitors can explore food trucks, taste Victorian wines, listen to live music, and enjoy fireworks.
5. High Country Harvest: This event showcases the produce and producers of the gourmet foods of North-East Victoria and takes place over a few weeks in May. The event includes everything from wine, cheese and beer tastings to cooking classes, food trails, and masterclasses.
6. High Country Women's Cycling Festival: An event that celebrates Victoria's High Country and encourages women (and men) to get active and enjoy cycling. The festival is held over four days in January and offers cycling events of varying distances and levels of difficulty, from road cycling to mountain biking. Events include social rides, training rides, races, and workshops.
7. Dinner Plain Easter Festival: This festival is held annually in the pretty hamlet of Dinner Plain located about 10km from Mount Hotham. The event is a weekend of fun and games, featuring market stalls, live music, and games like an egg hunt, an Easter Bonnet parade, and a Skimobile race.
Mount Hotham has a range of nationally or globally recognised annual events that visitors and locals can look forward to. These events add vibrancy and colour to the town and showcase its unique natural beauty, food, culture, history, and community spirit. With such diverse and exciting activities to choose from, there's no doubt there will always be something on the calendar to please everyone.
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