AUTUMN EVENTS ART IN THE VINES – THE RENAISSANCE | UNTIL 21 MARCH
Renowned Exhibition Curator, Malcolm Thomson – who for the third consecutive year has been engaged to deliver Art in the Vines, has worked with 25 artists on the exhibition. These are predominantly highly acclaimed artists – leaders in their field, a strong contingent of which reside in the Macedon Ranges and Central Victoria. More information: hangingrock.com.au CHILLOUT FESTIVAL | 27 FEBRUARY TO 8 MARCH
ChillOut Festival is one of the most beloved and longest running LGBTIQA+ festivals in Australia. In 2021, the festival will run for two weeks with festival organisers offering a distinctly different festival with diverse curation of events. Highlights include the muchlauded Mo’ju who will be bringing her multi-genre live musical set to the majesty of the Hepburn Pavilion Amphitheatre, guest talks with popular Australian journalist Patricia
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Karvelas, the ChillOut debut of the iconic Queerstories, an outdoor Drag Queen Jamboree, visual arts and exhibitions, tours, family events, workshops, DJ sets and more. Tickets are available on the ChillOut Festival website: chilloutfestival.com.au HARCOURT APPLEFEST | 6 MARCH
Harcourt has long been known for its delicious apples and is regarded as mainland Australia's apple epicentre. Applefest celebrates harvest time, showcasing produce from the surrounding area. Taste the fruit of the land at the Harcourt Fruit Growers Tent. Join the apple pie baking and eating competition. Enjoy fresh baked apple pies, apple cake and apple juice. Local wine, beer and cider all available for tasting and purchase. Features include kids' carnival, art show, all day entertainment, classic cars and miniature train display, a market plus more. It’s a great day out for the entire family. Find out more at applefest.harcourt.vic.au
