THE program is out for Port Fairy’s Winter Weekend festivals, with four massive weekends of events planned.
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The festival series is set down for June 9-11, June 23-25, July 7-9, and July 21-23.
The diverse program ranges from dashing dachshunds to drove demonstrations, from ghost tours to photo competitions, from classical music to cheese making.
Here are just some of the highlights:
Weekend 1
Pool Party
Belfast Aquatics celebrates 10 years with a live DJ and laser show at the pool for kids under 15.
Dachshund Dash
The popular dog race returns, along with a dog parade and community breakfast.
Short Play Festival
Port Fairy Theatre Group presents six original plays.
Women In Song
A top line-up of local performers.
Antiques Roadshow
Get your dusty treasures evaluated by antique experts.
Weekend 2
Cheese making
Learn how to make a wide variety of cheese styles.
Bach To The Bush
Cellist Anthony Albrecht performs Bach suites.
Dawn swim
Mark the winter solstice with an East Beach dip.
Burning Man
Watch the wicker man burn while enjoying some tummy-warming dishes.
Astrophotography
Enjoy dinner at Lemongrass Restaurant, then learn how to snap the night sky.
Weekend 3
Drone demonstration
Learn about the myths and tricks of drone technology, followed by a photo walk.
Insta Meet
Meet fellow Instagrammers, and share tips on using the popular photo app.
Ghost tours
Take a tour of the town’s dark side, involving murders, mysteries and more.
Budj Bim tours
Hop on a bus and visit the remains of one of the world’s oldest man-made structures.
Weekend 4
Vinyl swap meet
Swap, buy and sell your records, while locals spin their favourite LPs.
Fred Smith
Smith tells stories and sings songs about his time in the war zones of Afghanistan.
Music from Spain & South America
Flute and piano combine for a world of music.
Merrijig Inn’s 175th Anniversary
A special evening of food and wine as the historic venue celebrates 175 years.
Closing Party
Gather round a fire drum for live music and more.
- Visit the Port Fairy Winter Weekends website for the full program.