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2025
Skywatch – Secrets of the Universe
For those interested in the beauty, mystery and magic of our night skies – Facebook link.
Skywatch – Meteors in the Southern Hemisphere
Click the link above for a comprehensive guide to meteor watching in the Southern Hemisphere. Night skies at Stanley Goose are breath-taking.
Beechworth Farmers’ Markets
First Saturday of every month – Beechworth Farmers’ Market is held on the first Saturday of every month 9:00am-12:00pm and specialises in a great variety of fresh, local produce.
Tour de Pedal to Produce – Victoria’s High Country
Tour de Pedal to Produce is an easy one day cycling tour that includes the major highlights of Beechworth and the Milawa wine and gourmet region.
Perfect if you are staying at Stanley Goose (or anywhere nearby), and you would like to explore the region but do not know where to start.
The riding is easy, using the Murray to Mountains Rail Trail, and includes plenty of food and wine stops.
Cycles are included or bring your own – or use one of the new eBikes – and the package includes lunch, all directions and itinerary, on call support, bikes, purchase collection and bus pick up for you at the end of your ride so if you can seriously indulge in the many food and wine highlights of the Milawa region.
This is a self-guided day tour with all maps, directions and lunch bookings provided.
This experience is provided by Tour de Vines
Old Beechworth Gaol
Explore the historic prison’s corridors and cells, where stories of tragedy, rebellion and redemption echo through its imposing stone walls.
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Beechworth – Old Stone Hall
Studio. venue. artspace. co-working in Beechworth, NE Vic. Curating events for creative industries, the arts + community.
El Dorado – Off-Grid Living Festival
APRIL – Saturday 12th 9am-6pm & Sunday 13th 9am-4:30pm
The decision to go off-grid or live more sustainably might be for personal freedom, fun and adventure, a desire to live closer to nature, reduce bills, or it might come from a deeper feeling of guilt about your impacts on the earth. For us, it’s all of these things and more, and when we focus on the specific areas we can improve – taking one step at a time, it’s easy to feel the progress and be proud.
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Beechworth – Golden Horseshoes Festival
APRIL – Friday 18th to Monday 21st
Join us for a weekend filled with family fun, bustling markets, and live entertainment.
Admission is free, so gather your loved ones and immerse yourself in the rich culture and charm of Beechworth at this unforgettable event.
Visit their website for the full program which is coming soon!
Stanley – Apple Days – The Story of Apple Growing in Stanley
STANLEY ATHENAEUM & PUBLIC ROOM NEWS
APRIL – Saturday 26th – 10am – ‘APPLE DAYS of STANLEY TOUR’
This is a National Trust Australian Heritage Festival Event
Meet at the Stanley Athenaeum – Bookings
Rediscover the ‘Apple Days of Stanley’ with this escorted walking and self-drive tour that will invite you to explore stories of the work, the orchards, the sheds and the vagaries of this industry that waxed and waned for over a century.
See the ‘Apple Days of Stanley’ exhibition that tells the story of over one hundred years of apple growing in Stanley and the trials and tribulations of the orchardists who had to work with the changing seasons, fluctuating and changing markets, international events and climate change.
Visit a working orchard and packing shed and tour the roads, lanes and byways of Stanley to see the vernacular architecture of the apple packing sheds.
Morning tea will be served at the Stanley Athenaeum.
Presented by Friends of Stanley Athenaeum
Exhibition Open: 5th July 2024 – 30 June 2025
All Welcome
Stanley Community Hub (Stanley State School)
Open – M – F 8.30-11.30 am Wed 8.30 – 10.30 am 4.00 – 6.00pm & Sat 9.00 – 11.00 am
Coordinator- Chris Dormer,
Stanley Athenaeum and Public Room
Stanley – Black Barn Farm – Book Launch
3rd May – 4pm – Twilight Home Huddle
Join Jade at twilight in the black barn courtyard for an autumnal toast and shared light supper to celebrate the launch of book # 2 ‘HUDDLE’.
Feast on farm grown fare, take your own signed copy of the book home and enjoy an evening in conversation of shared wisdom for building a tomorrow of togetherness.
This will be the official launch of the book before Jade tours throughout Australia and the UK.
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Stanley “Events” Information :–
Black Barn Farm – Stanley
Workshops, orchard tours, U Pick fruits (seasonal). Access link for updated information.
Europa Gully Orchards – Stanley
Pick your own fruit (seasonal). Access Europa Gully’s FB page for updated information.
High Grove Berry Farm – Stanley
High Grove is situated amongst picturesque sloping hillsides on the Stanley plateau in the sub-alpine environment of North East Victoria. At 800 metres above sea level and surrounded by bush, Stanley has a cooler climate and is a region renowned for its superior-quality fruit.
Hillsborough Quality Nuts – Stanley
Pick your own fruit (seasonal). Access Hillsbrough’s FB page for more information.
Sinclair’s Orchards – Stanley
Sinclair Orchards are a family owned and operated orchard, specialising in apples, pears, chestnuts and cherries. Purchase seasonal fruit and juice from our sales outlet in the centre of the Stanley township.
Snowline Fruits – Stanley
Snowline Fruits is a family owned and operated business with a modern medium density, world class orchard.
Their orchard is constantly changing with many difference varieties of tree ripened fruits, including apples, pears, stone fruit, berries, chestnuts, local walnuts and honey.
Visit their orchard and enjoy stunning views of the Victorian mountain ranges and brilliant Autumn colours against a backdrop of native bushland.
Guided tours of the orchard are available by arrangement.
Stanley Pub
Various events throughout the year – access their website for more information.
Beechworth Events Calendar :-
Explore Beechworth
– for all things to “See and Do” in our local area, click on the link.
Farmacy Homestead Beechworth
Check their website for more information including their range of plant-based medicines, tinctures etc. and upcoming workshops.
Old Beechworth Gaol
Check out their website for information on events happening throughout the year.
Beechworth Arts Council
A not-for-profit, community arts organisation creating opportunities and exhibitions for local artists and fostering creative activities across the Indigo hills.