Upcoming events.
Merrijig Rodeo
The Merrijig Rodeo highly successful annual event held on the Saturday of the March Labour Day weekend. The Merrijig Rodeo has been running for over forty years and is a part of the tri-series along with Kyabram and Chiltern Rodeos.
The Merrijig Rodeo attracts participants from all over Australia. It is a highly entertaining event, with a large number of spectators attending each year. Kid friendly sideshows, food stalls and a bar are all there in the picturesque setting of McCormack Park in the heart of the High Country.
This event gets bigger and better every year and includes a Junior Rodeo, Bull Riding, Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Open Tope and Tie, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Open Barrel Racing, Breakaway Roping as well as a Junior Steer Ride.
All funds raised from the event are distributed amongst local beneficiaries. BYO chairs. Fully licensed. On site camping available. Shuttle Bus from Mansfield.
A spectacle not to be missed – come along and join the fun at Merrijig Rodeo.
Classic Holden Nationals-Mansfield
The Classic Holden Nationals are heading to Mansfield .
All 1948 to 1980 Classic Holden enthusiasts are invited to come and join in celebrations of these iconic Holdens and to enjoy the lifestyle that they bring all at this World Famous location.
Entry forms are available online or you can contact them by phone or email.
Some of the Events planned are; Show N Shine, Cruise Drives around the surrounding districts, Street Display in town, Drive-In Night, Elvis tribute night and more.
So start your planning now by securing your accommodation and let all your other friends that are also Classic Holden fans know about this fantastic event.
High Country Halls Music Festival Merrijig
A home-grown and handpicked program of fantastic artists is headed to the High Country for this year’s inaugural High Country Halls Music Festival. Join for a fabulous day with a great lineup featuring national singer-songwriter and one man band, Mitch King, hailed for fingertips of steel and vocal pipes of a howling steam train. Enjoy a range of local talent lineup including singer-songwriter guitarist, Charli Dolling, busking group Rythym Stix, flute and cello duo, the Wright girls along with other local soloists.
For fun and entertainment for the children earlier in the day we have arranged Black Snake (wildlife conservation interactive education).
Don’t miss out so mark this in your diary with bookings opening 11 October.
Mansfield Agricultural Show
Mansfield’s Agricultural and Pastoral Society Show is a day for the entire family to enjoy.
A great day out with, a fantastic variety of events and competitions include rides, wood chopping, farmers challenge, animals of all shapes and sizes, pavilion exhibitions, trade stalls, sheep shearing, working dogs display and much more.
Feast on gourmet food stalls offering some of our best local produce
Mansfield High Country Festival
A colourful five day celebration of the magnificent Mansfield and the High Country culture, heritage and region.
The events that make up the festival are an inspired range of diverse activities put on by community groups and local businesses.
Village fairs, food and wine events, arts and exhibitions, a grand parade, torchlight parade, fireworks and of course the Mansfield Cup picnic race day completes a full-on Festival.
Visit the Mansfield High Country Festival website for the full program closer to the event.