Looking for some weekend inspiration? Here are five things happening around Albury Wodonga and surrounds.
Friday night chill – Cork & Fork Fest, Albury
Kick back after a hectic week with a free community event at Noreuil Park Friday 15 February.
Hosted by Borambola Wines, the Cork & Fork Fest is a gathering for families, couples, singles, locals and visitors.
Bring a picnic blanket or chair and relax with some delicious, locally-sourced food options, while taking in the sounds of local musicians.
The bar is serviced by Borambola Wines, supplying their full range of 100% estate-grown wines, Tuckerbox hoppy lager beer or premium apple cider.
Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/231444900801960/
Romance – Love + Light Wedding Festival, Rutherglen
Fresh and contemporary, Love + Light Wedding Festival showcases the region’s best venues and most creative wedding suppliers, making the choice to marry in North East Victoria irresistible.
With participating venues ‘wedding ready’ and featuring interactive events, it is a unique opportunity to see your perfect day come to life – months ahead of schedule.
Details: https://www.loveandlightweddingfairs.com.au/
Inspiration – Adventure Travel Film Festival, Bright
The Adventure Travel Film Festival showcases the best adventure travel films and talent from Australia and overseas.
The Festival is a three-day event guaranteed to appeal to adventurers, armchair travellers and dreamers alike. The festival will be brimming films and inspirational talks, featuring celebrated local and international adventurers, covering everything from trekking, motor cycling and four wheel driving to kayaking, climbing, cycling, long-distance horse-riding and much more.
Against the scenic backdrop of Victoria’s Great Alpine Valleys in beautiful Bright, where you can watch screenings of some of the best adventure travel films ever made, as well as a hosting the big names from the adventuring world.
Details: http://www.adventuretravelfilmfestival.com/bright-australia-festival/
Active – City2City run, Albury Wodonga
The Hume Bank City2City RunWalk is a volunteer-run community event that celebrates and raises funds for Albury Wodonga Health.
Sunday morning’s fun run/walk departs from Dean Street Albury, finishing in Wodonga.
In 2018, $107,000 was raised to fund life-saving chronic lung disease equipment with the purchase of an Endo Bronchial Ultra Sound Scope (E-BUS).
Since the first C2C in 2015, $427,000 has been raised for our cross border health service.
https://www.facebook.com/city2cityawh/
Relax – Australian Classic Movies, Chiltern
The Australian classic movies are returning to Chiltern’s Star Theatre.
Paper Planes stars Sam Worthington, Ed Oxenbould, Deborah Mailman, David Wenham.
12 year old Dylan has a passion for everything that flies- and he is about to embark on a quest to make the perfect paper plane.
A story about winning, losing, finding your way, following your dreams and spreading your wings. A heart-warming experience for all the family.
Details: https://www.explorechiltern.com.au/listing/australian-classic-movies-chiltern-chiltern/
What’s On – Extra (from our Border Cafe partners)
February Live & Free, The Studio @ SSA
Fri Feb 15 – Wilbur Wild and the Troublemakers
Sat Feb 16 – Don’t Change
Fri Feb 22 – Cool Change
Sat Feb 23 – Appetite for Destruction
Details: http://www.ssaclub.com.au/studio/
