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Mildura: Events Highlights
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Highlights: Major Events
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Mildura Wentworth
Art Festival
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22 February- 9 March
Set in the superb panorama of vineyard, outback,
and riverine landscapes' the Mildura Wentworth
Arts Festival presents a unique blend of world
class events in extraordinary locations over
24 red hot rural days and nights.
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Opera By
the Lock
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8 March
A gala outdoor concert performance with a program
of popular classics. This large outdoor event
attracts around 3000 patrons and involves many
of the local wine and food producers who operate
their own outlets at the event.
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Sunraysia
Orchid Club Winter Show
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17 May
A bright, eye catching display of many different
types of orchids and a big selection of well
grown plants.
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Mildura Eidsteddfod
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2 - 17 June
The Mildura Eisteddfod was initiated in 1979,
essentially to encourage and foster the performing
arts, particularly in the interests of young
people. It is an annual event, a competition
in piano, vocal, instrumental, speech and drama,
dance and folk.
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Mildura Show
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16 - 18 October
Horticulture, livestock, equipment, produce
and the fun of the side shows, amusements and
food all combine to make this event great family
entertainment.
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Jazz & Wine
Festival
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November (tba)
Celebrating 27 years as a well-established annual
event, the Jazz and Wine Festival pays tribute
to those who initiated the festival with an
enhanced program that offers new events, new
genres and a band list that includes celebrated
jazz greats, returning favourites and festival
first-time bands.
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Public Holidays
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New Year's Day
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Jan
1
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Australia Day
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Jan 28
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Good Friday
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Mar 21
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Easter Monday
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Mar 24
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Anzac Day
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Apr 25
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Queen's Birthday
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Jun 11
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Labour Day
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Oct 1
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Christmas Day
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Dec 25
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Boxing Day
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Dec 26
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