In this update
- Free Tourism Business and Event Listings
- News from Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre
- What's On in Yack
Anna Smyrk Live at the Yack Community Garden
The Beez at the Star Hotel
The Maes at Yackandandah Public Hall
Living the Tradition: film screening and live performance
The Moodemere Quartet presents Reflections
- News from Beechworth Visitor Information Centre
- What's On in Beechworth
- AsylumFest
- Toby Mobbs at Last St Brewery
- Peter FitzSimons book launch: The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop
- Pony by Eloise Snape
- Seasons of the High Country - Alison Percy exhibition at Beechworth Contemporary Art Space
- Beechworth Vignerons Spring Tasting
- Pollinate! by Beechworth Honey
- Industry News and Support
- Take the National Tourism Business Activity Survey
- Climate Resilience in Tourism online workshop
- "It's my High Country thing" marketing campaign
- Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants
Free Tourism Business & Event Listings
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Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre
Email: info@exploreyackandandah.com.au
Phone: (02) 6027 1988
Beechworth Visitor Information Centre
Email: info@explorebeechworth.com.au
Phone: 1300 366 321
From Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre
Hello everyone,
You may have noticed a familiar exhibit in the windows of the Yackandandah Post Office and Visitor Information Centre as we welcome back a display from John Dermer OAM. John is an internationally awarded potter and member of the International Academy of Ceramics. His work is held in national, state and regional galleries across Australia, as well as in major public buildings like Parliament House in Canberra and the Federal High Court. His beautiful pieces will be on show and available to purchase during his annual exhibition, held over the last weekend of November and the first weekend of December.
The Visitor Information Centre has been buzzing lately with eager prospectors chasing their fortune in what many are calling the new gold rush. We’ve seen seasoned fossickers and plenty of first-time miners trying their luck. With gold prices at an all-time high, it’s drawing visitors from near and far. We do ask everyone to stick to prospecting licence guidelines and work with Parks Victoria to preserve our landscapes and waterways.
Don't forget, the Yackandandah Town Garage Sale is coming up on Saturday 8 November. This community event draws treasure hunters from near and far, bringing an influx of visitors to the region and offering a great opportunity for local businesses to connect with new faces. Register your site here.
Best wishes,
The Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre Team
What's On in Yack
Anna Smyrk
Yackandandah Community Garden
William Street, opposite the Courthouse
Saturday 25 October
1:00pm
Join acclaimed singer-songwriter Anna Smyrk for a free, all-ages concert celebrating music, community and nature in the heart of Yackandandah. Touring community gardens across the country, Anna brings soulful sounds and a warm spirit to this relaxed outdoor event. Pack a picnic, bring a chair, and swap a book or two while enjoying the tunes.
The Beez
Star Hotel
30 High Street, Yackandandah
Sunday 26 October
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Get ready for a thigh-slappin’, yodellin’ Oktoberfest celebration with Berlin’s own The Beez, bringing their hilarious mix of German and international tunes to the Star Hotel. Expect everything from Rammstein to Marlene Dietrich, with accordion, guitar, and plenty of Bavarian flair. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s guaranteed to get you dancing!
The Maes
Yackandandah Public Hall
36 High Street, Yackandandah
Friday 31 October
Doors open 7:00pm for 7:30pm show
Central Victorian folk duo The Maes return with their signature harmonies, acoustic brilliance and captivating storytelling, joined by acclaimed US singer-songwriter Liv Greene. Expect a night of spine-tingling music that’s both sweet and stirring, with guitar, mandolin, fiddle and banjo weaving a rich tapestry of sound. A special concert not to be missed.
Living the Tradition film and live performance
Yackandandah Courthouse
4 William Street, Yackandandah
Saturday 8 November
Doors 7:00pm for 7:30pm show
Begin the evening with Living the Tradition, a stunning documentary following cellist Ilse de Ziah as she explores the roots of Irish Airs through music, story, and landscape.
Then, experience Ilse and guitarist Ian Date live as they blend Celtic, Jazz, World, and Classical influences into a captivating and original sound.
The Moodemere Quartet presents Reflections
Yackandandah Courthouse
4 William Street, Yackandandah
Sunday 16 November
2:30pm - 4:00pm
The Moodemere Quartet are the North East's premier string quartet. Damien Jones, Tara Chambers, Jessie Swan and Catriona Byles are returning to Yackandandah to present a mixed program, Reflections, including works by Ravel, Tasker, and Villa-Lobos
Events in Yackandandah
Please consider putting your events on our events calendar. It is free to do so via www.atdw.com.au. If you need any help please contact the Yackandandah Visitor Information Centre.
- Saturday 25 October - Anna Smyrk at the Yackandandah Community Garden
- Sunday 26 October - The Beez at the Star Hotel
- Friday 31 October - The Maes at Yackandandah Public Hall
- Saturday 8 November - Yackandandah Community Garage Sale
- Saturday 8 November - Living the Tradition: film screening and live performance
- Sunday 16 November - Yackandandah Lions Club Market
- Sunday 16 November - The Moodemere Quartet at The Yackandandah Courthouse
- Saturday 29 and Sunday 30 November - John Dermer OAM Annual Major Pottery Exhibition
- Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 December - John Dermer OAM Annual Major Pottery Exhibition
From Beechworth Visitor Information Centre
Hello everyone,
We’re excited to share that Stillwater Saunas is now officially open! Floating gently on Lake Sambell, this traditional Scandinavian-style sauna is already a hit with both visitors and locals. It’s the perfect place to relax and recharge by the water. Discover more and book your session here.
Over the past fortnight, we joined Beechworth Primary School in celebrating its 150th anniversary. Students dressed in period clothing and stepped back into the gold rush era, panning for gold, exploring the Burke Museum, and taking part in heritage-themed activities that brought our town’s history to life in such a joyful way.
This weekend, Beechworth will welcome visitors for AsylumFest, a lively annual book and pop culture festival held in the historic buildings of Mayday Hills, once a psychiatric facility dating back to the 1800s. It’s always a fascinating and fun weekend.
Next weekend is the Beechworth Vignerons Spring Tasting - a much-loved showcase of our region’s finest wines. With producers including A.Rodda, Baarmutha, Castagna, Catlow & Company, Eldorado Road, Fighting Gully Road, Foreign Friends, Giaconda, Granjoux, HISC, Indigo Vineyard, James & Co., Juliard, Pennyweight, Piano Piano, Savaterre, Sentiō, Serengale, Sorrenberg, Vignerons Schmölzer & Brown, Vinelea, Weathercraft, and Willem Kurt, it’s a rare opportunity to taste limited-release and flagship wines from the Beechworth wine region.
Have a wonderful fortnight,
The Beechworth Visitor Information Centre Team
What's On in Beechworth
AsylumFest
Asylum Ghost Tours
22 Kurrajong Way, Beechworth
Friday 24 - Sunday 26 October
Come and enjoy this book/pop culture festival in the buildings of Mayday Hills, a former 1800s psychiatric facility in Beechworth.
There will be a feature film night (horror, of course), a ghost story competition, book sales and author signings, table-top gaming, pop culture/collectable sales, rare books, history tours and ghost tours.
Toby Mobbs at Last St Brewery
Last St Brewery
29 Last Street, Beechworth
Sunday 26 October
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Following up from last year's National Tour, Toby Mobbs will be keeping things closer to home for a 10-show run of the region's best breweries. Toby will be showcasing stripped back versions of his second album ‘In Between The Words’.
Peter FitzSimons Book Launch
The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop
Beechworth Memorial Hall
101 Ford Street, Beechworth
Wednesday 29 October
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Indigo Shire Libraries presents bestselling author and master storyteller Peter FitzSimons, launching his latest book The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop. Discover the remarkable story of Colonel Sir Ernest Edward “Weary” Dunlop — surgeon, POW, and morale leader — in an evening of compelling storytelling and reflection.
Free event – bookings essential.
Pony by Eloise Snape
Old Stone Hall
7 Church Street, Beechworth
Friday 31 October
Doors open 7:00pm, show from 7:30pm – 9:30pm
Pony, written by Sydney playwright Eloise Snape and starring Laura Gundrill, is a bold one-woman show and has been dubbed “Australia’s version of Fleabag.” Meet Hazel, a 37-year-old navigating pregnancy, relationships and identity through 28 hilarious and chaotic characters. This raw and riotous performance takes audiences from strip clubs to baby showers, all with sass, crass and a touch of honesty.
Seasons of the High Country – Alison Percy exhibition
Beechworth Contemporary Art Space
89 Ford Street, Beechworth
Friday 31 October - Tuesday 25 November 2025
Celebrated local artist Alison Percy presents Seasons of the High Country, her first solo exhibition with Beechworth Contemporary Art Space, featuring recent works inspired by the rhythms of nature. A fifth-generation local with deep ties to the region, Alison paints en plein air, capturing the essence of the high country across the seasons. Join the opening celebration on Friday 31 October from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Please call the gallery on 0421 072 098 to RSVP to the opening night event.
Beechworth Vignerons Spring Tasting
Beechworth Memorial Hall
101 Ford Street, Beechworth
Saturday 1 November
11:00am - 5:00pm
Celebrate the excellence, character, and craftsmanship of Beechworth's premium wine producers at the Beechworth Vignerons Spring Tasting. This annual gathering is a rare opportunity to taste limited-release and flagship wines from one of Australia's most exciting wine regions.
Meet the makers, explore their diverse range of exceptional wines, and experience firsthand what makes Beechworth a jewel in Australia's fine wine scene.
Pollinate! by Beechworth Honey
Beechworth Honey Shop
31 Ford Street, Beechworth
Saturday 1 November - Sunday 30 November
Pollinate! is a month-long celebration of bees, flowers and food. Step into a transformed space blooming with bespoke floral sculptures, vibrant honey displays and immersive storytelling that reveals the magic of pollination.
Events in Beechworth
Please consider putting your events on our events calendar. It is free to do so via www.atdw.com.au. If you need any help please contact the Beechworth Visitor Information Centre.
- Friday 24 - Sunday 26 October - AsylumFest
- Friday 24 October - Benny Williams at Tanswells
- Saturday 25 October - The Distant South at Tanswells
- Sunday 26 October - Toby Mobbs at Last St Brewery
- Wednesday 29 October - Peter FitzSimons book launch at Beechworth Memorial Hall
- Friday 31 October - Tuesday 25 November - Seasons of the High Country - Alison Percy exhibition at Beechworth Contemporary Art Space
- Friday 31 October - Pony by Eloise Snap
- Friday 31 October - Andrew McCubbin at Tanswells
- Saturday 1 November - Beechworth Vignerons Spring Tasting
- Saturday 1 November - Beechworth Farmers Market
- Saturday 1 November - The Nowa Nowas at Tanswells
- Saturday 1 - Sunday 30 November - Pollinate! by Beechworth Honey
- Sunday 2 November - Open Mic at Tanswells
- Friday 7 November - Torpedoes at Tanswells
- Saturday 8 November - Justin Bernasconi at Tanswells
- Sunday 9 November - Kim Churchill at Tanswells
- Saturday 29 November - Metal in the Mountains
Industry News and Support
Provide your input in the National Tourism Business Activity Survey September 2025 Quarter
As part of Victorian Tourism Industry Council's (VTIC) continued advocacy on behalf of the tourism industry, they’re calling on you to share your business performance insights and key data. Your input is vital in helping shape the positions VTIC presents to both state and federal governments.
By contributing, you’re not only informing discussions with policymakers – you’re also helping VTIC communicate the real-world experiences of the industry to the media and ensure tourism priorities are clearly heard in the public arena. Please complete the survey by COB, Wednesday 29 October.
Don't miss the Climate Resilience in Tourism online workshop
Monday 27 October
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
Victoria is stepping up its climate response, guiding the tourism sector toward net zero and climate resilience. The state’s tourism strategy now prioritises emissions reduction, nature-based experiences, and climate adaptation, especially in regional areas vulnerable to bushfires, heatwaves, and biodiversity loss.
Focused on climate resilience in tourism, this workshop will support VTIC Quality Tourism Accredited Businesses to complete the Tourism Emissions Reduction Program ahead of the summer season.
Hosted by Carbonhalo’s Tourism Sustainability Manager, Daniela Ruiz, this interactive 2-hour session is capped at 10 businesses and is free for Quality Tourism Accredited Business members.
High Country marketing campaign now live
Tourism North East's new regional Spring/Summer marketing campaign is now live. The campaign highlights how to make the most out of a visit to Victoria’s High Country, by creating instructional videos with our tourism operators guiding viewers through their “High Country Thing”.
Tourism North East is inviting all local tourism operators and businesses to join in and leverage this social media-led campaign by creating your own social and web content, as well as collaborating and engaging with the @seehighcountry social channels.
They've created an Industry Toolkit to show you how easy it is to get involved and help visitors feel like 'a local', by sharing your own High Country Thing.
Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants – Round 7
Designed to encourage visitation to Australia's wine regions and enhance the visitor economy, the Australian Government's Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grants Round 7 provides an opportunity to support and grow your operations.
Annual grants of up to $100K are available to eligible applicants. Applications close October 31 2025.
