Details for the High Country Festival & Spring Arts 2012 will be available in April. In the meantime for information or enquiries regarding the Festival please contact:

High Country Festival Contact Details

For more information contact the Program Coordinator: Karen Pirie
karen@highcountryfestival.com.au

Mail:
Mansfield Shire Council
Private Bag 1000, Mansfield 3722

2011 Program of Events

Friday 21 October Spring Arts Walk Opening Night

Arts Mansfield's Spring Arts Walk 5.30pm: Starting at the Hotel Delatite, take a walk on the wild side at the Spring Arts Walk Opening night of nights in this 'art meets street' event. Starting with presentations of the Wild at Heart visual art prize andProActive Tax sculpture prize, the night is then yours to participate in an art romp lead by theatrical guides around cafe's which have been transformed into exhibition spaces. Taste great local wines and delicious food before dinner and live music until late.
From 8.00pm: Kick back and give in to your urge to drink lovely wine, enjoy great food and listen to live music.
Mansfield Produce Store - 5779 1404: Soul & blues band 'Fat Max' featuring Jo Jo Smith, Alastair Pirie and Derek Beautyman.
The Deck on High - 5775 1144: Live music.
Live music at the Mansfield Produce Store with band Fat Max

Pick up your copy of the Arts Passport to discover the exhibition venues and other arts events during the Festival. Get your passport stamped to win great prizes.
Available around town at cafes and other outlets.

Saturday 22 October

8.30am - 1pm: Mansfield Farmers' Market featuring the "Gorgeous Gumboots" exhibition.
Fresh Regional Produce direct from the person who grows, bakes, creates or butchers the food. Come along to the breakfast stall and grab a gourmet sausage provided by our meat producers - try before you buy. Olives, cheese, cakes, meat, bread, condiments, fruit, vegetables - it's all here.
VFMA accredited. Have a look at our "gorgeous gumboots" exhibition.
Mansfield Primary School, Highett St entrance.

9.00am - 3.00pm: Open Day and Fair at Mansfield Rudolf Steiner School & Kindergarten. All the fun of the fair with stalls, food and musical entertainment. View the Kindergarten and class rooms at your leisure. School tour at 11.00am.
91 Highett St. Phone 5779 1445 www.mansfieldsteiner.vic.edu.au

9.00am - 4.00pm: Arts Council of Mansfield Art Workshops. Have you ever fancied yourself as an artist, a potter or maybe a writer or singer? This year Arts Council of Mansfield is presenting a series of workshops to be held on the opening weekend of Spring Arts. Visit www.artsmansfield.com and dare yourself to get wild and creative.

Open Gardens 10.00am - 4.00pm: Mansfield Garden Club presents:
Student Arts in the Garden
108 Highett Street, Mansfield
Come and stroll in this delightfully presented garden and be amazed at artwork by Mansfield School Students.
First 50 children receive a free helium balloon.
Free Entry. Refreshments available only $4.
12 noon - 3.00pm: Free art & craft activities and Face Painting.
3.00pm: Free Pottery Workshop conducted by renowned Mansfield artist, Wendy Jagger.

Open Gardens 1.00pm - 4.00pm: Mansfield Garden Club presents:
Bentley Cottage Garden.
Dame Elizabeth Murdoch said of the Bentley Cottage Garden. 'People will gain great strength, comfort and serenity from a garden of this nature.' This award winning garden offers many inspiring ideas for those about to plan a garden in a smallish space. It also offers creative ideas for garden ornamentation and is an excellent example of how a small garden space can be designed to make it accessible to wheelchairs/walker frames. Loch Street, Mansfield. Gold coin donation.
More details on the features of this garden - click here

8.00pm: Final performance of 'Much Ado About What You Will'. This season’s play presented by Mansfield Musical & Dramatic Society is written and directed by local author Sandy Mackinnon with music written and arranged by John Drake and Claire Little.
As the title suggests, this is a comedy patched together from all the great scenes and characters of Shakespeare. It is all pure farce in the tradition of pantomime, full of corny jokes and witty dialogue and as many twists and turns in the plot as an epileptic eel. It is also a musical, with most of the 15 characters singing some cracking solos – new words but strangely familiar tunes, from a jazz version of This Old Man to a strip-tease version of The Raggle Taggle Gypsies, O! A chorus of assorted Tudor characters support the principal roles. Mansfield Performing Arts Centre, View Street, Mansfield. Tickets available from Wallaby Ritz ($20 adult/$15 child & student) - also from the door pre-performance if not sold out before.

Arts Council of Mansfield Spring Arts Exhibitions Daily until 6 November:
Spring Arts Walk is a series of solo and group exhibitions in cafés in Mansfield township.

• Wild at Heart visual art exhibition & prize at the Hotel Delatite, 95 High St.
Phone 5775 2004.
• Proactive Tax Sculpture Prize at Delatite Cellar Door, 26 High Street.
Phone 5775 2922.
• artVision 2011: Colour, Light and Spirit - stunning contemporary glass art and visual arts exhibition. St John’s Church Hall, cnr Highett & Victoria Streets.
• Median to Rare Sculpture Exhibition on the lawn opposite the Post Office
(Sat 29 October)

Sunday 23 October

10.00am - 4.00pm: The Mansfield District Hospital Auxiliary presents:
Beautiful Booroolite Open Gardens Take a short drive out along the Jamieson/Woods Point road to visit these beautiful gardens in the picturesque Booroolite Valley. Turn left into Chapel Hill Road to visit:

Wairere – an Edna Walling garden being restored by Fenella and Mark Ritchie - 51 Fielding Lane (off Chapel Hill Road) – approximately 3 kms from the Jamieson - Woods Point Road.
Riverfield – owned by Jenny and John Canavan - 585 Chapel Hill Road, approximately 5 kms from the Jamieson - Woods Point road on the left hand side.
Targai – owned by Jo and Graham Boone - 604 Chapel Hill Road – approximately 6 kms from the Jamieson - Woods Point road on the right hand side.

Cost to visit all three Booroolite gardens: $10 per person. Children free.
Admission tickets are available at any of the gardens. Refreshments can be purchased at “Riverfield”. All proceeds to Mansfield District Hospital.

Open Gardens 10.00am - 4.00pm: Mansfield Garden Club presents:
Student Arts in the Garden
108 Highett Street, Mansfield
Come and stroll in the garden and view artwork by Mansfield School Students.
First 50 children receive a free helium balloon.
Free Entry. Refreshments available only $4.
12 noon - 3.00pm: Free art & craft activities and Face Painting.
3.00pm: Free Pottery Workshop conducted by renowned Mansfield artist, Wendy Jagger.
4.00pm: Student Arts in the Open Garden awards ceremony.

11.00am - 2.00pm: Teddy Bears Picnic & Fun Day at the Race Course. Every teddy gets a free ticket in the mystery prize draw! Teddy, be wild at heart and bring your friends, a blanket, cushions and of course the picnic basket. There'll be games, stories and other good old fashioned fun happenings. $5 entry or $10 per family. More info call 0435 091 484.

Open Gardens 1.00pm - 4.00pm: Mansfield Garden Club presents:
Bentley Cottage Garden
Loch Street, Mansfield. Gold coin donation.

2.00pm - 3.00pm: MAD Orchestra presents an afternoon of Wild Rythms and Breathtaking Melodies. Mansfield Primary School hall, View Street.
Donation at the door.

5.30pm: The Weather and Your Health. A play inspired by life in regional Australia, "The Weather and Your Health" tells the charming story of a woman in a small town whose belief in beauty transcends life's ups and downs. Following its sold-out season at Melbourne's La Mama Theatre, this play was nominated for Independent Female Performer and New Writing for the Australian Stage at the 2009 Green Room Awards. Put the kettle on, it's time for some sponge cake!!
Mansfield Performing Arts Centre, View Street, Mansfield. Tickets $25 at Wallaby Ritz.
Visit www.artsmansfield.com for more info.

Monday 24 October

9.00am – 2.30pm: artVision 2011: Colour, Light and Spirit – stunning contemporary glass art (stained-glass, kiln-formed, leadlight & laminated) and visual arts exhibition. Public ballot for People’s Choice awards. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett & Victoria Streets.

2.30pm & 7.00pm: Free screening of nine mini documentaries featuring Jamieson, Tolmie and Mansfield. Local communities on the big screen share their stories as part of the Australian Centre for Moving Image and Arts Victoria ACMI in the Regions Project. Sponsored by Mansfield Shire Council.
Mansfield Cinemas, 1 Chenery Street, Mansfield.

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions - remaining open until Sunday 6 November.

Tuesday 25 October

8.00pm: 'Chasing the Lollyman' is a one man show devised and performed by one of Queensland's most dynamic and funny Indigenous performers, Mark Sheppard. It is a joyous sharing of stories, a celebration of urban Indigenous identity and takes a satirical look at the media and popular culture. Playing a variety of characters, weaving stand up with storytelling and clown, Mark pokes fun at everything from Neighbours (what would it be like if a Murri family moved into Ramsey Street) to politics. Mansfield Performing Arts Centre, View Street, Mansfield. Tickets $25 at Wallaby Ritz.
Visit www.artsmansfield.com for more info.

Wednesday 26 October

11.30am: artVision 2011: Colour, Light and Spirit.
Official Opening of artVision 2011 celebrating four years exhibiting visual art and the inauguration of a national architectural glass art competition and exhibition. Announcement of prize winners. Finger food lunch and wine. Donations appreciated. Public ballot for People’s Choice awards. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St/Victoria Streets.

Daily: Spring Arts Walk exhibitions - remaining open until Sunday 6 November.

Thursday 27 October

9.00am – 2.30pm: artVision 2011: Colour, Light and Spirit – stunning contemporary glass art (stained-glass, kiln-formed, leadlight & laminated) and visual arts exhibition. Public ballot for People’s Choice awards.
St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett & Victoria Streets.

2.00pm & 6.00pm: The Memory Stone - A Brief History of Mansfield. A play performed by Mansfield Primary School students from Grades 3 & 4. Duration approximately one hour. Tickets available from Ochre Earth, Mansfield Primary School or at the PAC before the performances. Cost $5, under 5 years free.
Mansfield Performing Arts Centre, View Street.

6.00pm – 7.30pm: Cocktail Party at the Racecourse for Race Club members and sponsors. Includes fabulous finger food and drinks.
Bookings and membership enquiries 5775 1924 or 0417 690 628.

Friday 28 October

7.00am - 9.00am: Breakfast on the Lawn served hot and delicious by Mansfield Autism Statewide Services. On the lawn adjacent to the Post Office in High Street. Adults $6 Children $3.

9.00am – 2.30pm: artVision 2011: Colour, Light and Spirit – stunning contemporary glass art (stained-glass, kiln-formed, leadlight & laminated) and visual arts exhibition. Public ballot for People’s Choice awards.
St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett & Victoria Streets.

5.30pm - 7.30pm:: 'Rock Out 2011'. Outdoor stage for young musicians. Rotary Club of Mansfield in conjunction with some of Mansfield's finest young musicians invite you to come and enjoy a session on the lawn in High Street.

6.00pm - 8.00pm: Mansfield Hospital Auxiliary Art Show opening and presentation of
the Mansfield Rotary Club Award at 7.00pm by judge Simon Klose, Director of Benalla Regional Art Gallery.
Tickets at the door $25 includes wine & canapes.
Masonic Hall, Highett Street, Mansfield.

Dusk: CFA/Emergency Services Torchlight Procession. Starts at CFA in Mansfield and then works its way along High St to the Mansfield Sports Oval.

After dark: Welcome to Country. Indigenous Smoking Ceremony and indigenous dancers. Wildfire Fireworks Show, organised by the Mansfield Rotary Club at Mansfield Sports Oval, Highett Street.
Indigenous Dancers showing children the Emu Dance

8.30pm: Live music & supper at the Produce Store with soul & blues band 'Fat Max' featuring Jo Jo Smith, Alastair Pirie and Derek Beautyman. Dinner bookings 5779 1404.

Saturday 29 October

9.00am - 2.00pm: Mansfield Bushmarket. This market has it all and is one of the district's biggest and most established events. Fresh coffee, plants, local produce, craft and an eclectic range of products. Plenty of bargains to be had. All set in leafy Highett Street.

9.00am - 2.00pm: Best Devonshire Tea. Come and enjoy 2 delicious freshly baked scones with jam and cream and a cup of tea or coffee for $6. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett & Victoria Streets.

9.00am - 4.00: Median to Rare Sculpture exhibition. Arts Council of Mansfield is proud of this flagship exhibition now in its 15th year. Artists are invited to set up their sculptures for one day only under the trees on the median strip adjacent to the Post Office in High Street. Cast your vote for your favourite artwork and the artist of the winning work receives, 1st prize - $1000, 2nd prize - $500 and Student prize - $100. This is a great opportunity to purchase a unique outdoor sculpture.
For more information visit: www.artsmansfield.com
3.30pm: Prize award announcements.
Median to Rare Sculpture Exhibition

9.00am - 4.00pm: Mansfield Hospital Auxiliary Art Show. Masonic Hall, Highett St. Entry fee $2.00 Children free More information for artists

Open Gardens 9.00am - 4.00pm: Glorious Floral Festival. Dozens of beautiful flower arrangements created by local people supporting local community welfare. Gold coin donation. St John's Church, cnr Highett & Victoria Streets.

9.00am - 4.00pm: Gigantic Second Hand Book Sale. Uniting Church Hall, Highett St. Proceeds to Rotary and Mansfield Primary School Chaplaincy.

9.00am – 5.00pm: artVision 2011: Colour, Light and Spirit – stunning contemporary glass art (stained-glass, kiln-formed, leadlight & laminated) and visual arts exhibition. Public ballot for People’s Choice awards.
St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett & Victoria Streets.

10.00am: Apex Mad Medical Medley. Supporting Mansfield District Hospital. This event is WILD! Teams compete against each other in the main shopping street of Mansfield in all sorts of human powered vehicles. Sections include crutches, wheelchair and bed pan. Hilarious fun, not to be missed just prior to the Grand Parade in High Street.

11.00am: Rotary Grand Parade will be truly 'Wild at Heart' this year. Favourites like bagpipes, clowns, horses and an amazing display of ingeniously designed floats will add to the carnival atmosphere of a town transformed and in Festival mode. This is a true community event with over 300 people participating. See Mansfield dress up, show off and parade along High Street. You may even become part of a Bushranger hold-up. Get a good spot to see all the action.
Grand Parade

Bonnie Doon Photographich Exhibition 11.00am - 3.30pm: Lake Eildon - a photographic journey from the 1920's to present day. Historic stories and scenes of the effect on the landscape and community in creating Lake Eildon in the 1950's. Images of the old township of Bonnie Doon and the move to its present location, building the Bonnie Doon Bridges and fascinating images of 'old' Wappan. A must-see exhibition. Community Centre (old school), Arnot Street, Bonnie Doon. Enquiries 5778 7722.

12.00noon - 4.00pm: Arts Council of Mansfield Open Studios. Ever wondered what an artist does in his or her studio? Ever wanted to see an artist busy doing what they do? Why not take in a visit to an artist's studio? Coordinated by Arts Council of Mansfield, this year a number of local artists have volunteered to let us in to the inner sanctum of their world by opening their studios. Visit www.artsmansfield.com for details or click here

12.30pm - 3.30pm: Phruntsyde Skate Jam Comp at the Mansfield Skate Park.
For more information contact Jodie on the FReeZA youth event team 0428494715 or email jodie.bell@mansfield.vic.gov.au

7.30pm: 'Wildy Romantic' Music for Clarinet and Piano by Schumann, Schubert and Brahms. Performed by Claire Little on clarinet and Peter Hagen on piano.
6.30pm: Pre-show event. The Performers give insights into the lives of the composers. Come and enjoy a glass of wine and Produce Platters for Two ($40) from the Mansfield Regional Produce Store or Sushi packs ($9) by Sushi Field- available for pre-purchase with tickets. Bar and snacks available for supper and interval at the venue.
Tickets: Adults $25/$20 pre-purchase; Pensioner/Concession $20/$15 pre-purchase; School students $15; Family ticket $65 two adults and children.
Tickets available through Wallaby Ritz (cash only) or online www.trybooking.com/12378
Mansfield Performing Arts Centre, View St. - Click here for more event information

Sunday 30 October

8.30am - 10.00am: Be Wild with your Heart Fun Run registration at Visitor Information Centre or pre-register by emailing asouthey@ggs.vic.edu.au with the subject “Registration” and stating the names, age category, gender and phone number of the participants for an express lane tag pick-up on the race day. Entry $5 plus optional donation.
Fun Run

9.30am: Be Wild with Your Heart Fun Run (or walk!) starts and makes its way along the new Rail Trail. Distances to suit everyone. In association with Timbertop Campus.

9:30am: 1km U/10:
9:45am: 4.5km U/12 & U/14
10:15am: 8km U/18, 18-35, 35+
10:15am: 3.9km (walk) Open

9.00am: Bonnie Doon Country Market & Car Boot Sale. Stalls, bric-a-brac, treasure, live music and food. Bonnie Doon Community Centre grounds, Arnot Street, Bonnie Doon.
Bonnie Doon Market

10.00am – 4.00pm: Mansfield Garden Club presents:
Open Gardens Day
A showcase of four exceptional Mansfield gardens:

George and Rita D'Arcy, Redgum Avenue, Mansfield
Ray and Caroline Close, 110 Crosby Road, Mansfield
Elsie McLeod, 21 Cambridge Drive, Mansfield
Frank and Meg Broomfield, 172 Ogilvies, Road Mansfield

(Refreshments can be purchased at the Ogilivies Road garden - only $4)
Tickets available at any of the Mansfield gardens on the day.
Information available at local nurseries.
Cost: $10 to visit all four Mansfield gardens or $5 for a single visit.
Proceeds from this event are used for the upkeep and maintenance of the Bentley Cottage Garden and the gardens at Bindaree and other community gardening projects.

10.30am - 4.00pm: Gigantic Second Hand Book Sale. Uniting Church Hall, Highett St. Proceeds to Rotary and Mansfield Primary School Chaplaincy.

11.00am - -5.00pmpm. Oktoberfest at The Magnolia. Relax in the garden and experience a fun day showcasing traditional Austrian and German food such as Bratwurst Sausages, Sauerkraut, Pretzels etc to accompany German beers. Playing throughout the day a two piece Austrian band to keep you in the mood and entertained all day.

Open Gardens 11.00am - 4.00pm: Glorious Floral Festival. Dozens of beautiful flower arrangements created by local people supporting local community welfare. Gold coin donation. St John's Church, cnr Highett & Victoria Streets.

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: Wild in the Park. Presented by Maindample Community. A day of family fun and entertainment (especially for kids). Show & Shine, Sausage Sizzle, Trash & Treasure. Maindample Park, Maindample (opposite the CFA shed). Free entry.

Monday 31 October

Open Gardens 10.00am: Wetlands Discovery guided walking tour (approx. 45mins). A great opportunity to experience a local perspective of the Mullum Wetlands native flora and fauna and the history of the rail station. Meet at Mansfield Visitor Information Centre. 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:“More than Opera” at Kinloch Wines pre-Melbourne Cup Luncheon.
Guests will be entertained by Italian tenor Robert Barbaro during a 2 course lunch.
Cost $65 per head plus beverages at cellar door prices. Bookings essential; call Susan Kinloch on 5777 3447.

12.00 noon: Long lunch and Calcutta. Mansfield Race Club Rooms, Mansfield District Racecourse, Midland Hwy, Mansfield. Bookings and enquiries to Crawfords Catering 5775 1369.

Tuesday 1 November

9.00am – 2.30pm: artVision 2011: Colour, Light and Spirit –stunning contemporary glass art (stained-glass, kiln-formed, leadlight & laminated) and visual arts exhibition. Public ballot for People’s choice awards.
St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett & 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.
Six (6) Race Program. BYO food, soft drinks etc (picnic) allowed. No BYO Alcohol.
Marquees, packages and catering contact Crawfords Catering 57751369.
Entry: $20.00 Adult; $15.00 Concession; Children under 16 free.
Mansfield District Racecourse, Midland Hwy, Mansfield.
Fashions on the Field

Highlights

Spring Arts Walk

Spring Arts Walk is a series of solo and group exhibitions in cafes in the Mansfield township.

Wild at Heart visual art prze and exhibition at the Hotel Delatite, 95 High St. Phone 5775 2004
Proactive Tax Sculpture Prize at eh Delatite Cellar Door, 26 High St. Phone 5775 2922
artVision 2011: Colour, Light & Spirit - stunning contemporary galss art and visual art exhibition. St John's Church Hall, cnr Highett St & Victoria St.
Median to Rare Sculpture Exhibiiton on the lawn opposite the Post Office (Saturday 29 October)

Open Gardens

Each weekend visit glorious gardens. For more information on the Open Gardens click here

Mansfield Mullum Wetlands

Monday 31 October

10.00am: Wetlands Discovery guided walking tour (approx. 45mins). A great opportunity to experience a local perspective of the Mullum Wetlands native flora and fauna and the history of the rail station. Meet at Visitor Info Centre. Free event.

Support from High Country Festival & Spring Arts event partners is greatly appreciated:

Mansfield Shire Council | Arts Council of Mansfield | Bendigo Community Bank - Mansfield & District Branch | Mansfield Rotary Club | Mansfield Produce Store | Martins Garage | Hotel Delatite |

Earth Structures | Marks IGA | Mansfield Courier | Crawford's Catering

For all accommodation enquiries and bookings. Phone 1800 039 049

Details for the High Country Festival & Spring Arts 2012 will be available in April. In the meantime for information or enquiries regarding the Festival please contact:

High Country Festival Contact Details

2011 Program of Events

Friday 21 October Spring Arts Walk Opening Night

Pick up your copy of the Arts Passport to discover the exhibition venues and other arts events during the Festival. Get your passport stamped to win great prizes. Available around town at cafes and other outlets.

Saturday 22 October

Sunday 23 October

Monday 24 October

Tuesday 25 October

Wednesday 26 October

Thursday 27 October

Friday 28 October

Saturday 29 October

Sunday 30 October

Monday 31 October

Tuesday 1 November

Highlights

Spring Arts Walk

Open Gardens

Monday 31 October

Support from High Country Festival & Spring Arts event partners is greatly appreciated:

Mansfield Shire Council | Arts Council of Mansfield | Bendigo Community Bank - Mansfield & District Branch | Mansfield Rotary Club | Mansfield Produce Store | Martins Garage | Hotel Delatite |

Earth Structures | Marks IGA | Mansfield Courier | Crawford's Catering

Pick up your copy of the Arts Passport to discover the exhibition venues and other arts events during the Festival. Get your passport stamped to win great prizes.
Available around town at cafes and other outlets.