It's Wine Celebration time in Mudgee and the whole month of September is packed with events showcasing our local wine, food and talent! Check out the full list of events below on our calendar and for information on booking your visit, go to: www.visitmudgeeregion.com.au
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| Apr 26th, 2008 (Sat) -- Jun 8th, 2008 (Sun) |
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In the Still onf the Light @ 89 Mayne Street Gulgong
You are invited to the official launch of In the Still of the Light at 89 Mayne Street Gulgong.
This is an exhibition of fine art at the new gallery.
For further information call 02 6374 1630. |
| May 2nd, 2008 (Fri) -- May 3rd, 2008 (Sat) |
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Circus Edison Comes To Rylstone
Roll Up Roll Up! Circus Edison is coming to Rylstone Showground. See the performing goats, dogs and miniature horses. Hold your breath as the aerial acrobats perform death defying stunts. Have a great big belly laugh at the clumsy clowns. Find your self mystified by the elaborate stage illusions, juggling and hoola hoop performances.
Two hour program.
Food and drink available.
Fri 2nd May - 7:30pm, Sat 3rd May - 4pm
Gallery Prices - Child $9 Adult $15
Ringside Prices - Child $14 Adult $20
Tickets available from the Mudgee Newsagency - 02 6372 1071
For circus information call Peter on 0422 310 310 |
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The Bligh Races @ Mudgee Racecourse
Come and enjoy a country race day in the beautiful surrounds of the Mudgee racecourse.
There will be food and bar facilities, live entertainment, Fashion in the Fields and for the kids there will be face painting and a jumping castle.
For further details, please contact the Mudgee Race Club Secretary, Colleen Walker on (02)6372 6035. |
| May 3rd, 2008 (Sat) |
6:30 PM - 10:00 PM |
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Dining in the Gallery - Cudgegong Gallery
Where food and art become one.
Local chef Rachel McCarthy working with Mitsuo "Clay Chef" Shoji will offer a comprehensive Asian inspired menu that promises to tantalize your taste buds. Each course will be served on ceramic artwork produced by Mitsuo exclusively for the dinner and yours to keep after the event.
Bookings essential for catering purposes. RSVP Wednesday 19th March 2008.
For further information please call 02 6374 1630 or email mail@cudgegonggallery.com.au |
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Gulgong Prince of Wales Eisteddfod
Anticipated commencement date of Speech Section, subject to number of entrants. Syllabus available from www.gulgong.net. Please email gulgongeist@hotmail.com for further details or contact Speech Convenor, Cheryl Vassel (02) 6373 4623. |
| May 9th, 2008 (Fri) -- Jun 2nd, 2008 (Mon) |
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Cudgegong Gallery Between Seasons Showing
Proudly sponsored by Petersons Glenesk Estate Wines.
The Cudgegong Gallery is open from 10am to 5:30pm Thursday to Monday.
For further information please call 02 6374 1630.
89 Mayne Street is open from 10am to 4pm Thursday to Monday.
For further information please call 02 6374 1630. |
| May 9th, 2008 (Fri) -- Jun 2nd, 2008 (Mon) |
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Ian Jones "Off the Wall" Exhibition
at Cudgegong Gallery, 102 Herbert St, Gulgong features creations from clay based on decomposed granite. For further information contact Cudgegong Gallery on (02) 6374 1630 or visit www.cudgegonggallery.com.au. Gallery opening hours are 10.00am - 5.30pm, Thursday to Monday. |
| May 9th, 2008 (Fri) |
6:30 PM |
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Lecture - The Queen of Sheba. Empress of Enigma
Presented by the Australian Decorative & Fine Arts Societies and Mr Christopher Bradley B Eng (Hons) FRGS NADFAS.
Lecture to be held at the Cudgegong Valley Public School Hall.
Bookings essential.
Guests welcome.
Adults $20
Students $10
For further information and bookings please call John Bradley on 02 6372 3365. |
| May 10th, 2008 (Sat) |
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Community Markets @ Lawson Park
Held at the picturesque Lawson Park, entrance cnr Church & Short Sts. Local produce, arts & crafts, second hand stalls, and much more. For further details, please contact Tom Cook - Lions Club Ph(02)6372 1998. |
| May 10th, 2008 (Sat) |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
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Ian Jones 'Off the Wall' Official Opening
Creations from clay based on decomposed granite are the foundations for Ian Jones' latest exhibition.
The visual feast in store is 'Off the Wall' which will be on show at Cudgegong Gallery, 102 Herbert St Gulgong, from 9 May - 2 June 2008. Two "wall" garden sculptures are the major works in the show. The large wall works are two modular garden sculptures, gigantic in size; one standing 2 x 1.2 metres wide, the other is about 2.2 x 1.4 metres.
This exhibition is partnered with the 'Between Seasons Showing' group exhibition featuring two dimensional works from the established gallery collection.
For further information contact Cudgegong Gallery (02) 6374 1630 or visit www.cudgegonggallery.com.au. Gallery opening hours are 10.00am - 5.30pm, Thursday to Monday. |
| May 10th, 2008 (Sat) |
6:30 PM |
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Prince Hill Wines Comedy Feast
Come along and enjoy a night of world class comedy at Prince Hill Wines, 1220 Castlereagh Hwy Mudgee.
Featuring Akmal and Joel Ozborn.
Akmal has appeared on TV shows such as Rove Live, The Footy Show, Spicks & Specks and Thank God You're Here.
Joel Ozborn has just concluded a 5 month national tour.
Cost is $75pp and includes the show and a 2 course meal provided by the Wineglass Bar & Grill.
Full bar facilities available and a shuttle bus will be running from Mudgee and Gulgong.
For further information and bookings call 02 6373 1245 or email functions@princehillwines.com |
| May 10th, 2008 (Sat) |
6:30 PM |
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Autumn in Piedmont @ di Lusso Estate Winery
An autumn feast, featuring four great dishes from Piedmont.
Cost is $95 and includes four course meal, di Lusso Estate wines, tea or coffee and transport from and back to Mudgee town.
For further information and bookings call 02 6373 3125. |
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Mother's Day Luncheon at Hill End Lodge
3 course menu - set menu price $30
Entree: Garlic Bread - for two,
Soup Australian heritage pumpkin soup,
Italian chicken breast fillets (fresh fillets tossed in breadcrumbs and parmesan, served with sweet chilli sauce),
Crumbed calamari rings (deep fried and served with tartare sauce and lemon)
Mains: Chicken Caesar salad (topped with slivers of chicken breast),
Steak Forestier (tender scotch fillet topped with sauce of bacon & mushrooms),
Barramundi Meuniere (grilled wild barramundi glazed with asparagus and bernaise sauce),
Fisherman's Basket (fillet of fish, fish parcels, calamari & coconut prawns - served with lemon wedges and tartare sauce),
Desserts: Mother's Day Cake,
Strawberry Pancake (thin crepe filled with strawberries),
Apple strudel (traditional viennese Strudel)
A selection of the region's best wines are available to compliment any of your selections.
For further information contact (02) 6337 8200 |
| May 11th, 2008 (Sun) |
10:30 AM - 3:00 PM |
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Miniature Railway
Miniature trains from all over the region. $10* all-you-can-ride day pass available per person or $2* per ride per person (*price subject to change without notice). Covered-in footwear essential. Canteen available. Weather Permitting.
Corner of Ulan-Cassilis Road and Buckeroo Road. Further details - phone Peter King 026373 3626. |
| May 11th, 2008 (Sun) |
12:00 PM - 3:00 PM |
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Wine and Wagyu @ Gooree Park
Treat Mum to a unique experience this Mothers Day....
Relax in the beautiful surrounds of our cellar door. You can purchase a bottle of Gooree Park Wine and enjoy it with prime barbequed Wagyu beef in either a burger on fresh rolls or a Wagyu steak and salad.
Enjoy this special day in our picnic area surrounded by shady trees overlooking paddocks of thoroughbred horses or in our cosy enclosed courtyard.
Gooree Park, Gulgong Road Mudgee, (opposite the Wellington turnoff)
Wagyu Burger - $10
Wagyu Steak and Salad - $15
Cheese plates for two people - $20
For further information call 02 6378 1800 |
| May 11th, 2008 (Sun) |
12:30 PM |
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Trio Apoplectic Jazz Tour
Playing at Number Forty Seven, 47 Louee St Rylstone.
You'd have to get on pretty well to survive a tour like this - 20 gigs in a month across 18 towns from Canberra to Cairns. That’s a lot of playing 'I Spy' in the Tarago knee to knee with a double bass and a drum kit. You'd expect more than a few fits of apoplexy. And yet saxophonist Dave Jackson, bassist Abel Cross and drummer Alex Masso do get on surprisingly well.
It is this intuitive connection between the three musicians that produces the exciting jazz that is Trio Apoplectic, comprising a diverse repertoire of jazz standards, original compositions and free improvisation.
Don't miss your chance to hear the next generation of Australian jazz!
Cost is $45 per person and includes dinner and the show.
For further information and bookings call 02 6379 1345. |
| May 16th, 2008 (Fri) |
6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
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Fairview ArtSpace Official Opening, 6 Henry Lawson Drive, Mudgee
Jenny Hall, Sydney artist & teacher, will be here to officially open the Fairview ArtSpace.
Fairview Outspace is a new gallery supporting local, regional and some visting away artists. Painters, sculptors, photographers, textile and paper artists and some ceramic pieces will be featured. Local artists Ross & Judy Kurtz have permanent exhibition space at the gallery.
The evening will include canapes & wine with light entertainment. Artists exhibiting work are: Ross & Judy Kurtz (painting - oils & acrylics), Christopher Wright (photography), Brett Garling (painting & sculpture), Sandra Alon (mixed media & collage), Leanne Wall (painting - watercolours), Maurice Berry (metal sculpture), Gary Gibbons (woodwork/sculpture) and Merryn Spencer (wire sculpture).
The opening will be shared with "Gulgee in the Smithy" - Marianne Farkas's wool and wool products in the old Blacksmith's building next door. |
| May 16th, 2008 (Fri) -- May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
7:00 PM |
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Hargraves Theatre Restaurant presents Sheep's Head Stew
Join us for yet another rib-tickling, cultural and culinary feast, at the Empire Hall Hargraves.
Featuring an all-star cast, original script and a three course menu that even has Nigella taking notes! It's too good to miss. Book a ticket, or a whole table just don't miss out.
Tickets cost just $40 and include a 3 course meal and full bar facilities.
Tickets on sale from April 4th at Byrnes Jewellers, 75 Market St Mudgee Ph 02 6372 1409.
Bus transport available.
For bookings contact Peter Bones 02 6372 0527. |
| May 17th, 2008 (Sat) -- May 18th, 2008 (Sun) |
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Workshop at Fairview ArtSpace, 6 Henry Lawson Drive Mudgee
Fairview ArtSpace will be holding a workshop, in conjunction with Mudgee Arts Council, entitled 'Marks on Paper'.
For further information contact Helen Harwood (6372 2504/0438 242 872) or Zoe Wheat (6372 9082). |
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Felting Workshops With Helen Doble
Have you ever wondered about the process of felting - how soft woollen fibres can transform into fabric? Then how about a day of felting where you can explore different wool types, felting methods, and embellishment techniques whilst making your own unique felt bag, hat or flat piece of felt such as a shawl.
This workshop will cover hand bags, shoulder bags... Resist felting. Learn how to make a bag and embellish using a felting needle. Learn to attach handles successfully.
To be held at the Number Forty Seven Gallery in Rylstone.
Cost is $65 plus the wool.
Please contact Helen for more details and a material list.
Email: heartfeltmudgee@yahoo.com.au
Phone: 02 6372 7269 |
| May 17th, 2008 (Sat) |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Farmers Markets
Held in the grounds of St Mary's Catholic Church, Cnr Market & Church Streets Mudgee.
Taste regional produce at its best. Try award-winning coffee,listen to live music as you browse amongst the stalls. Chat to the numerous specialist food producers before making your purchases.
For further details please phone Liz Mayberry, Farmers Market Manager, Ph 02 6372 6594. |
| May 18th, 2008 (Sun) |
6:00 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Rylstone Swap Meet
To be held at the Rylstone Showground.
Organised by the Cudgegong Valley Pioneer Vehicle Club. Classic and Vintage cars on display. Stalls selling 2nd hand tools and furniture to all kinds of bric a brac. Hot food available from 7am.
Entry fee $2.
For further information call 02 6379 4717. |
| May 18th, 2008 (Sun) |
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM |
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Mudgee Miniature Railways 16th Annual Blowfly Rally
The Mudgee Miniature Railway invites everyone to attend the 16th annual Blowfly Rally.
To be held at our track site located at the corner of Cassilis Rd and Buckaroo Rd (only 6kms from Mudgee).
See locomotives from other clubs that are not normally seen in Mudgee.
Hot food, kiosk, picnic tables and toilets available.
Please note! Everyone who rides on the trains must wear fully enclosed footwear.
For further information call 02 6373 3626 or email petermmr@harboursat.com.au |
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Gulgong Prince of Wales Eisteddfod
Anticipated commencement date of Music Section, subject to number of entrants. Syllabus available from www.gulgong.net. Please email gulgongeist@hotmail.com for further details or contact Music Convenor, Beth Cheetham (02) 6374 1585. |
| May 23rd, 2008 (Fri) -- May 24th, 2008 (Sat) |
7:00 PM |
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Hargraves Theatre Restaurant presents Sheep's Head Stew
Join us for yet another rib-tickling, cultural and culinary feast, at the Empire Hall Hargraves.
Featuring an all-star cast, original script and a three course menu that even has Nigella taking notes! It's too good to miss. Book a ticket, or a whole table just don't miss out.
Tickets cost just $40 and include a 3 course meal and full bar facilities.
Tickets on sale from April 4th at Byrnes Jewellers, 75 Market St Mudgee Ph 02 6372 1409.
Bus transport available.
For bookings contact Peter Bones 02 6372 0527. |
| May 24th, 2008 (Sat) -- May 25th, 2008 (Sun) |
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Tablelands Drifter Hang Gliding Tour
Hang glide tandem over Mudgee. Fly tandem with 2 times USA Champion, Curt Warren.
All ages can fly.
20 minute flight, $200.
In-flight photos, $25.
Bookings essential. For further information and bookings call 0434 222 111 or visit www.warrenwindsports.com.au |
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Felting Workshops With Helen Doble
Have you ever wondered about the process of felting - how soft woollen fibres can transform into fabric? Then how about a day of felting where you can explore different wool types, felting methods, and embellishment techniques whilst making your own unique felt bag, hat or flat piece of felt such as a shawl.
This workshop will cover hats with a brim … easy to make a beanie but a bit more of a challenge to create a hat with a brim!!! Make a hat, and if time a band for the hat.
To be held at the Spun Out Studio in Gulgong.
Cost is $65 plus the wool.
Please contact Helen for more details and a material list.
Email: heartfeltmudgee@yahoo.com.au
Phone: 02 6372 7269 |
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Gulgong Price of Wales Eisteddfod Concerts
The 28th Gulgong Prince of Wales Eisteddfod concludes with two concerts, the first being a Matinee Concert at Gulgong Prince of Wales Opera House, Mayne St, Gulgong commencing 1.30pm and features selected performances from all sections of the Eisteddfod (Dance, Speech and Music).
The second Concert is the Gala Concert, commencing at 7pm (Gulgong Prince of Wales Opera House Mayne St Gulgong), featuring selected performances from all sections of the Eisteddfod. This concert concludes with the Roger Woodward Prize. This prize is awarded to the finest or most beautiful performance by an entrant of any age, vocal or instrument from the Music section. Solo performers are selected by the Adjudicator throughout the Music section to perform in the playoff for this award and are judged by a panel of three judges.
Further details from President Pauline Hannaford (02) 6375 9655 or email gulgongeist@hotmail.com. |
| May 24th, 2008 (Sat) |
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
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Mudgee Railway Markets
There is something for everyone at the Mudgee Railway Markets. Enjoy local produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, olives and olive products and lavender products.
Perfect for the serving the local produce you will find beautifully hand turned timber lazy susans.
For the animal lovers there are beautiful dog coats, dooners and beds.
For the green thumbs Bilby's Blooms will be there with a large selection of native plants.
Phil Martin will be there with his precious stones.
Plus much, much more.
If that isn't enough you can also buy scrumptious bacon & egg rolls and coffee for breakfast.
Disabled access to markets and restroom facilities.
For further information contact Cheryl Dryden on 02 6373 6320. |
| May 30th, 2008 (Fri) |
6:30 PM |
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Mudgee Arts Council presents Shake The Barrels Again!
To be held in the Craigmoor Barrel Room and Oatley Wines.
A night of captivating sounds from West Africa - reggae, Latin, jazz - a culture steeped in magic, ritual and spirituality.
Invite your friends to make up a table of 10 and start practising your hot dance steps.
Cost is $60 per person and includes a glass of wine on arrival and African-inspired hot dishes from Wild Oats Cafe.
Bookings essential. Tickets available from Byrnes Jewellers, 75 Market St Mudgee. Ph. 02 6372 1409. |
| May 31st, 2008 (Sat) |
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
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Pizza Wine & Music @ Frog Rock Wines
Come and enjoy a relaxing afternoon in the beautiful surrounds of the Frog Rock Wines Cellar Door. On the day there will be the Wood Fired Pizza Guy and Ormiston Free Range Pork available for you to enjoy with your choice from the magnificent range of Frog Rock Wines. The music will be provided by Jambalya. There will also be face painting to keep the kids occupied.
For further information call 02 6372 2408 or email cellardoor@frogrockwines.com |
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