Celebrate the Spirit of Victoria’s High Country
Each spring, the Mansfield district comes alive with local legends, music, makers, horses, art, parades, markets, food, family fun and High Country magic (oh and fireworks). It's a celebration of everything we love about life here: our stories, our mountains, lakes, rivers and people.
Fireworks
parades
music & shows
arts & exhibitions
heritage & Horses
food, wine & Fun
2026 Events
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A HIGH COUNTRY LEGEND
For over 40 years
Born from a love of the land and a knack for throwing a good party, the Mansfield High Country Festival was built to bring the community together and celebrate the unique stories, skills, creativity and spirit of the Victorian High Country.
We tip our hat to the pastoral and alpine heritage that built this region, to the tales of "The Man from Snowy River", and to the volunteers, artists, riders, cooks, and characters who keep showing up to make this festival what it is.
From the torchlight parade and fireworks opening, the arts trail to the bush market and the country races, every event is a thread in a story we’re still writing, together.
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Visiting a High Country Festival event?
Here's some things you may need to know.
The High Country Festival, running since 1983, is a chance to get together and celebrate Mansfield and the High Country. Loads of family fun, arts, music, markets, sports and more make it a huge week not to be missed.
High Street closes for the parades on Friday night and Saturday morning. Council confirms the exact times and the parking each year closer to the date. If you are planning around it before then, allow for the street being shut in the evening on Friday 30 October and mid-morning on Saturday 31 October.
For main events in town there are no bookings. Some smaller events do require bookings, please check with each event you are interested in to see booking requirements.
For main events in town there are no costs. Some smaller events do have fees, please check with each event you are interested in to check on any costs.
The High Country Festival is a huge weekend with fireworks, parades, lots of kids and distractions. We recommend leaving your pooch safely at home and perhaps inside on Friday night due to fireworks.
Most of the events on the program offer a delicious range of drinks from our local producers. This combined with liquor licensing regulations mean that most of the events are not BYO.
The High Country offers so many townships holiday homes motels and hotels to choose from. Get started by checking www.mansfieldmtbuller.com.au.
