Latest News• Add My News • Search Old News Gippsland › Latest news › Wellington Local NewsWhat's On In Wellington this July!Check out Wellington's events this July 2016. July is nearly upon us and winter has arrived, but that doesn’t mean you need to stay curled up by the fire in your pjs! Check out our What’s On guide for some great events this month. This month you’ll find the Dargo Winter Festival on, with Camp Oven Comps, Art displays and much more, find info here Along with a variety of markets (one rescheduled to make your vote day a bit brighter!), a Bride’s Day Out, and a Night at the Opera. Keep your eye out next month for some great Small Business Festival events as well! Also for our tourism operators, early bird tickets (with savings!!) have gone on sale for the RACV Gippsland Tourism Conference 2016 to be held in Baw Baw. Check out www.gippslandtourismconference.com.au for more details. Look And Find - Winter School Holiday ProgramJune 28th to July 7thWellington Shire LibrariesLook and find is the Wellington Shire Library Services Winter School Holiday Program. Discover something new at your local library these holidays, with stories and games that will take you on an adventure. From 10:30am at your local library. Rosedale - 28th June, Stratford - 29th June, Maffra - 30th June, Sale - 5th July, Heyfield - 6th July & Yarram - 7th July. Courthouse Garden Home Produce MarketFriday 1st JulyYarram Courthouse Gallery Gardens - 9 Rodgers St YarramHeld every Friday in the Gardens of the Yarram Courthouse at 9 Rodgers Street, Yarram. From 11am to 2pm every Friday, bring your own home produce (eggs, honey, fruit & veg, plants) to sell, or come and buy what you need. Stall holders welcome, for a cost of donation to Mirridong Services Inc, host your own stall. Bring along your tables, chairs, umbrella's etc. For more info call the Yarram Information Centre on 03 5182 6553 or phone Anne on 0428 825 503. Yarram Street MarketSaturday 2nd JulyCommercial Road YarramTo coincide with the Federal Election held on this Saturday, the monthly Yarram market will become a Street Market, the Yarram monthly market is a great variety market with a selection of arts/crafts, produce and much more. Why not swing by, cast your vote and then wander through the market and stock up with some great goodies. Bride’s Day OutSunday 3rd JulyThe Stables Co - Raymond St Sale (Cobb & Co Stables)Bride’s Day Out is a new wedding fair, dedicated to bringing you creative Gippsland wedding inspiration. A refreshingly new bridal fair in Gippsland. Boasting a handpicked collection of extraordinary wedding vendors servicing the Gippsland region. Bride’s Day Out is the perfect day out to inspire creative couples and a fun way to spend Sunday with your friends, family and bridal party. From 10am to 2pm at The Stables Co Sale. Family Orientated Archery ClubWednesday 6th JulyMacalister Bowhunters - 107 Commonyard Road NewryCome along and give archery a try, join the family friendly club at their clubhouse for indoor Bowhunters Association ranges and events. Held every Wednesday evening beginning at 6pm. Macalister Bowhunters - 107 Commonyard Road Newry target practice out to 18 meters and find out about their outdoor Australian. For more information phone Chris on 0457 414 025. Never Been Kissed - GVC Collection Display DaySunday 10th JulyGippsland Vehicle Collection - Sale Rd MaffraThe Gippsland Vehicle Collection’s next display day is dedicated to vehicles that have had little to no restoration work done on them since they left the factory. If you have a vehicle that has barely been restored, bring it along to display on the grounds. Food and drinks are available on the day. Gold coin donation for grounds, $8 to enter museum, Under 15 free. For more information phone Graham on 0409 667 096. All About Garden DesignMonday 11th JulyHeyfield Wetlands Resource Centre - Macfarlane St HeyfieldCome along and learn all about Garden Design from the Digger’s Clubs own landscape designer, Keith Edwards. Running from 9:30am to 11am you will learn how to effectively use drought tolerant perennials, hardy low maintenance shrubs, fruit trees, and ornamental herbs and vegetables. All while giving your garden year round colour. $15 per person, including morning tea. Phone the Centre on 0427 480 323 to book your place. Maffra Scout Group CentenarySaturday 16th JulyMaffra Scout Hall - Johnson St MaffraCelebrating 100 years of Scouting in Maffra, celebrations will include official welcome and opening, open house activities, displays, memorabilia, entertainment, youth activities, presentation of new Section Flags and Unveiling of Centenary plaque and supporters. BBQ lunch and Devonshire teas will be available. For more information contact Robert on 0419 869 114. A Night at the Opera at Tinamba HotelTinamba Hotel - Tinamba-Seaton RdFriday 22nd JulyJoin Tinamba Hotel for a delightful night of Fine Food, Wine and Opera. Enjoy Canapes with Bubbles on arrival, then main and dessert with wines. Tickets $130 all inclusive. Sally Wilson has performed in opera throughout the USA, Europe, UK, Asia and Australia. She will be joined by Mark Kruger, a laureate of the Orleans International Piano Competition. Acclaimed worldwide, he has been hailed as masterful and hugely impressive. Dargo Winter FestivalSaturday 23rd & Sunday 24th JulyDargoCome and experience Dargo’s Winter Festival and this great Arts & Crafts exhibition and camp oven cook-up comp. The weekend’s events include: arts & crafts exhibition, fire sculptures, local musicians, camp oven cook off competitions, whip making and cracking and many other great events. Find more information on Facebook at the Dargo Winter Festival or phone 0421 923 901. Winter Wonderland MarketSaturday 30th JulySale Memorial Hall - Macalister St SaleThe winter wonderland market is raising funds for the local Gippsland charity "The Kate Buntine Children’s Trust" They will have over 30 stalls including handmade gifts, and party plan stalls, chocolates, wines, coffee, cupcakes and of course a BBQ. Come along and support this wonderful cause. More information can be found by contacting Rebecca on 0427 917 822. Christmas in JulySaturday 30th JulyYarram Country Club - Commercial Rd YarramChristmas in July fundraiser for the Yarram Agricultural Show, tickets are $40 per person and includes a delicious 3 course meal, raffles, prizes, giveaways, complimentary door prize and Christmas themed trivia and games. Tables of 6-8 or come with a friend and make a table on the night. For more info phone Becky on 0488 058 127. Have a great July! You can also visit their website www.tourismwellington.com.au Bernie Dillon Executive Officer Wellington Regional Tourism Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com Related Articles
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