We know how devastating this summer’s fires have been for the environment. They have also been terrible for most local economies. As areas have reopened, tourist trade is starting to pickup. Many areas are organising special events to attract visitors back. The Labour Day long weekend in early March will be a significant time for High Country communities.

As part of this, there will be a major ‘picnic in the park’ happening at Mirimbah, at the base of Mt Buller over that weekend.

PICNIC IN THE PARK 2020 SUNDAY 8TH MARCH 2020 @11AM 

Event: Picnic in the Park 2020

Date: 8th March 2020 Time: 11am – 5pm

Location: Mirimbah Park at the base of Mt Buller and Mt Stirling

Tickets: Adults entry – $35 Kids entry (7-18 year) – $15 Kids under 7 are FREE

For further information please check here.

 

The organisers say:

Enjoy the very best taste sensations, from food to wine, in a vibrant high Country picnic atmosphere at the 12th annual Picnic in the Park – Mt Buller.

Come for the weekend and…

  • Zone out at the Twilight Markets on the Friday night, get your giddy up at the Merrijig Rodeo on Saturday, start your Sunday off with the Mt Buller Bike festival and make your grand finish at the annual Picnic in the Park food, wine and music gathering
  • Enjoy tasty delights from some of the High Country’s best growers, producers and the crowd favourite wine makers
  • Find out how to really pack your picnic basket with flavour and the expertise advice from the Mansfield Producers
  • Quench your thirst at the Picnic in the Park Bar and pop up headliners such as Bridge Road Brewery, Ros Ritchie Wines, Snow Creek Winery and many more
  • Entertainment for kids and big kids will kick off at 11 am. The Davidson Brothers leading the line-up this year with some of the best local and up-and-coming Australian talent and the legendary crew from Rhyece O’Neill Band
  • Enjoy floating around in the Delatite river while absorbing the breathtaking scenery of Mirimbah Park
  • The Kids corner is sure to bring excitement for the little ones. FREE facing painting, 10 min kids dancing lessons, an insta worthy petting zoo that will make you go ‘awwwww’ and much more
  • Entry includes a ‘fancy’ wine glass with your first drink on us 😉
  • Don’t feel like driving? Jump on V-line train or book a bus ticket from the concrete jungle to the breathtaking mountains of Mt Buller.
  • Last but not least jump on the website to lock in some awesome accommodation deals

With a great local selection of food producers, wineries and breweries on board to make this a great picnic experience including:

  • Barwite Vineyards
  • Bridge Road Brewers
  • Cross Country Pizza
  • Delice Royale Delatite Winery
  • Flaming Pizza
  • Inoz Hot Food
  • Maindample Imperial
  • Mr Wippy
  • Ros Ritchie Wines
  • Snob’s Creek Winery
  • The Fields
  • Tin Shed Cider
  • 1989

 

You can check these hashtags for lots of great ideas on events in the mountains and ways to support regional communities and businesses.

#picnicmtbuller

#emptyesky

#roadtripforgood

#highcountrybusiness