The High Country Festival & Spring Arts 2010 program is currently being put together.
The theme 'Wild at Heart' will be the inspiration behind the events, food, nature, fun, participation, community values, art, heritage and the spirit of Mansfield and the High Country.

To enquire about scheduling an event during the High Country Spring Arts Festival contact the program coordinator, Karen Pirie
karen@highcountryfestival.com.au or click here for suggestion form

2010 Program of Events

Friday 22 October Spring Arts Walk Opening Night

Arts Mansfield's Spring Arts Walk5.30pm - Midnight: Come to the Spring Arts Walk Opening Night and enjoy a 'Wild at Heart, art meets street' atmosphere. The Spring Arts Walk is a series of art exhibitions in cafes, hotels and restaurants in Mansfield organised by Arts Council of Mansfield. Meet at the Hotel Delatite and take a tour with theatrical tour guides from the Mansfield Music & Dramatic Society who will lead you astray around the art venues. Enjoy local wines and food. All art is for sale.

8.00pm: Live music in cafe venues. Book for supper and live music at a local cafe:

Saturday 23 October

8.30am - 1pm Mansfield Farmers' Market. Fresh regional produce - straight from the farmer to you at the Bottom Terrace, Mansfield Primary School, Highett St entrance

9.00am - 3.00pm: Open Day and Fair at Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School & Kindergarten. There will be a variety of stalls, food and musical entertainment. A great opportunity to view the new hall and the enviro-friendly class rooms.
11.00am Class room tours with teachers explaining and showcasing Steiner school curriculum. 91 Highett St. Phone 5779 1445 www.mansfieldsteiner.vic.edu.au.

9.00am - 5.30pm: Pottery Expo @ Mansfield. Leading ceramic artists set up displays in High Street over two days. This 11th annual Pottery Expo aims to promote high quality, innovative ceramics by Australian studio ceramic artists. For more information visit www.potteryexpo.com For artists interested in participating click here to download info sheet or enquiries to Wendy Jagger mail@wendyjagger.com or jane@potteryexpo.com Jane: 9844 2337/0422 942 216

10.00am - 4.00pm: Student Arts in the Open Garden. Refreshments available,
108 Highett St

10.00am - 6.00pm:artVision 2010: Spirituality & Justice, in the Creative Image exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.
10.00am: Exhibition opening and presentation of prizes.

12.00noon: Free children's art lessons at Student Arts in the Open Garden, 108 Highett Street

1.00pm - 4.00pm: Open Garden. Bentley Cottage Garden, Loch St. Gold coin donation.

8.00pm: Circus Trick Tease. A fabulously skilled and very cheeky circus threesome. Mansfield Performing Arts Centre. Tickets $20 at Wallaby Ritz 5775 2276

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions continue till Monday 2 November

Sunday 24 October

9.00am - 5.30pm: Pottery Expo @ Mansfield. Leading ceramic artists set up displays in High Street over two days. This 11th annual Pottery Expo aims to promote high quality, innovative ceramics by Australian studio ceramic artists. For more information visit www.potteryexpo.com For artists interested in participating click here to download info sheet or enquiries to Wendy Jagger mail@wendyjagger.com or jane@potteryexpo.com Jane: 9844 2337/0422 942 216

10.00am - 4.00pm: Student Arts in the Open Garden. Refreshments available.
108 Highett St

11.00am - 4.00pm: Teddy Bears Picnic & Fun Day at the race course. Every teddy gets a free ticket into our mystery prize draw! Teddy, be wild at heart and bring your friends and a blanket, cushions and of course the picnic basket. $5 entry or $10 per family. There'll be games, stories and other good old fashion fun happenings. Need more info contact Irene 0435 091 484

11.00am – 6.00pm: artVision 2010: Spirituality & Justice, in the Creative Image exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.

12.00noon: Free children's art lessons at Student Arts in the Open Garden, 108 Highett Street

1.00pm - 4.00pm: Open Garden. Bentley Cottage Garden, Loch St. Gold coin donation.

4.00pm: Student Arts in the Open Garden awards ceremony, 108 Highett St.

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions continue till Monday 2 November

Monday 25 October

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions continue till Monday 2 November

9.00am - 3.00pm: artVision 2010: Spirituality & Justice, in the Creative Image exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.

Tuesday 26 October

9.00am – 3.00pm:artVision 2010: Spirituality & Justice, in the Creative Image exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions continue till Monday 2 November

Wednesday 27 October

11.00 – 3.00pm:artVision 2010: Spirituality & Justice, in the Creative Image exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.

6.30pm: Launch of the 'Ginger Fluff' audio-visual exhibition at the Visitor Info Centre.
A project that Mansfield Secondary College students working with the community, created under the guidance of a professional artist. For more info contact Mansfield Secondary College 5775 2022

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions continue till Monday 2 November

Thursday 28 October

9.00am – 3.00pm:artVision 2010: Spirituality & Justice, in the Creative Image exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.

6.00pm – 7.30pm: Cocktail Party’ at the Racecourse. Race Club Members and sponsors only, in this big night out pre-cup event. Includes fabulous finger food and drinks. Bookings and Membership enquiries 5775 3138

8.00pm:The Grigoryan Brothers. The most well-known classical guitar duo ever to emerge from Australia. Lauded throughout the world. Mansfield Performing Arts Centre. Tickets $20 at Wallaby Ritz 5775 2276

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions continue till Monday 2 November

Friday 29 October

7.00am - 9.00am: Autistic Centre ‘Breakfast on the Lawn’. Adults $6 Children $3

9.00am – 3.00pm:artVision 2010: Spirituality & Justice, in the Creative Image exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.

1.00pm - 3.00pm: Combined Schools Concert, High Street median strip

4.00pm:"Wild at Heart" youth talent contest in High Street, organised by the Mansfield Rotary Club. Cash prizes will be awarded to winning contestants.

6.00pm - 8.00pm: Mansfield Hospital Auxiliary Art Show opening. Presentation of Mansfield Rotary Club Award. Presentation of the Mansfield Rotary Club Award @ 7.00pm by judge: Jason Smith, Director of Heide Museum of Modern Art. Tickets at the door $20 includes wine & canapes. More information for artists

Dusk: CFA/Emergency Services Torchlight & Parade. Starts at CFA shed in Mansfield and then works its way along High St

After dark: "Wildfire" Fireworks Show, organised by the Mansfield Rotary Club

8.30pm: Live music & supper at the Produce Store.
Reserve a table 5779 1404

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions continue till Monday 2 November

Saturday 30 October

9.00am - 2.00pm: Bushmarket in Highett St, Mansfield

9.00am - 2.00pm: Devonshire Teas at St John's Church Hall

9.00am - 4.00: Median to Rare Sculpture exhibition with
Prize award ceremonies at 3.30pm

9.00am - 4.00pm: Mansfield Hospital Auxiliary Art Show. Masonic Hall, cnr Highett St & Victoria Streets.Entry fee $2.00 Children free

9.00am - 4.00pm: St John's Church Floral Festival & Devonshire Teas, Highett St. Gold coin donation supporting local community welfare.

9.00am - 5.00pm: Rotary Club 'Gigantic Book Sale' at Mansfield Primary School's new multi-purpose hall (entrance from Victoria St).

9.00am – 6.00pm: artVision 2010: Spirituality & Justice, in the Creative Image exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.

9.00am - 4.00pm: Mansfield Hospital Auxiliary Art Show. Highett St.
More information for artists

10.00am: Apex Medley in High St

11.00am: The Rotary "Transport Through The Ages" Grand Parade

12.30am - 3.30pm: Phruntsyde Skate Jam Comp. Prizes, music and local talent performing. Mansfield Skate Park, Highett St.
Street Art Launch. This event will include the launch a permanent artwork that a group of local young people have created with an experienced street artist. For more info please contact Jodie on 0428494715 or email jodie.bell@mansfield.vic.gov.au

8.00pm: Mansfield Historical Society Showcasing Mansfield Fashion through the decades. Supper and refreshments. Mansfield Performing Arts Centre, View St. Tickets TBA

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions continue till Monday 2 November

Sunday 31 October

8.30am: Rotary Charity Golf Day at the Mansfield Golf Club. All welcome.

8.30am - 9.30am: Fun Run registration, Botanic Park. $5 entry

9.30am: Mansfield Fun Run starts at Botanic Park

9:30am: 1km U/10:                                          
9:45am: 3.9km U/12 & U/14                        
10:15am: 7.9km U/18, 18-35, 35+                 
10:15am: 3.9km (walk) Open                         

9.00am Bonnie Doon Market. Bonnie Doon Community Park. Stalls, bric-a-brac, treasure, live music and food

11.00am – 6.00pm: artVision 2010: Spirituality & Justice, in the Creative Image exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.

9.00am - 5.00pm: Rotary Club 'Gigantic Book Sale' at Mansfield Primary School's new multi purpose hall (entrance from Victoria St).

10.00am - 4.00pm: Mansfield Hospital Auxiliary Art Show. Masonic Hall, Highett St. Entry fee $2.00 Children free. More information for artists

11.00am - 4.00pm:Mansfield Garden Club Open Gardens. Four gardens - 2 town & 2 country. $10 Entry tickets to all gardens and map available from Snowgum Nursery, Mansfield. Raffle, plant stall and refreshments available

11.00am - 3.00pm: St John's Church Floral Festival, Highett St.

10.00am: Registration for the Peter Diplock Charity Bike Ride at the Station Precinct– all welcome
10.30am: Peter Diplock Charity Bike Ride starts from the Station Precinct (Wetlands). Ride, push a pram or walk on this social excursion towards Maindample along the new rail trail

11.30am - 4.30pm: High Country Heritage Day at Maindample. Historic displays, demonstrations, engines, shearing, animals, stalls, craft, live music and so much more. All-round family entertainment

2.00pm - 3.00pm: 'Cappella Singers in Concert' to coincide with the artVision exhibition in St John's Church Hall and Floral Festival. Guests can enjoy the whole concert, or can come and go as they please. Gold coin donation goes towards mission work.

7.30pm: Damian Callinan performs his latest show 'From the Cave to the Rave' A history of dance told with hilarious verve by a master comic and story teller. Mansfield Performing Arts Centre. Tickets $20 at Wallaby Ritz 5775 2276

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions continue till Monday 2 November

Monday 1 November

9.00am – 6.00pm: artVision 2010: Spirituality & Justice, in the Creative Image exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.

10.00am: Wetlands Discovery guided walking tour (approx. 45mins). Meet at Visitor Info Centre. Be introduced to our local wetlands and learn about the history of the rail station and native flora and fauna. Free event.

10.00am - 3.00pm: Mansfield Hospital Auxiliary Art Show. Masonic Hall, Highett St.
Entry fee $2.00 Children free

11.45am - 4.30pm: Pre-Melbourne Cup Luncheon at Kinloch Wines.For more information call Susan Kinloch on 5777 3447. www.kinlochwines.com.au

1.00pm - 2.30pm: Historic Bonnie Doon Tour. 1 - 1 1/2 (approx). Be guided around the historic icons of Bonnie Doon in a walking tour with local guide Nola Evans. This tour will take a maximum of 12 people. Gold coin donation to Bonnie Doon Community Centre. Bookings advised Ph 5778 7722 or email info@bdcc.org.au

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions continue till Monday 2 November

Tuesday 2 November

9.00am - 12noon: artVision 2010: Spirituality & Justice, in the Creative Image exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.

11.00am - 5.00pm: Mansfield Picnic Cup race meeting, featuring Fashions on the Field marquees, bar & gourmet food, TAB and children’s activities. A fun family day in spectacular style. Avoid the queue into the racecourse and fast-track your access into the event by pre-purchasing an entry ticket from Mansfield Tattslotto.

Final day of the Spring Arts Walk exhibitions