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Forty-three events across Alpine Shire supported through Event Funding Program

Alpine Shire Council awarded 40 events funding and three events with in-kind support through the 2025/26 Event Funding Program.

31 July 2025
Events

40 event organisers received a share of $143,500, while three event organisers were supported with $15,500 of in-kind support.

Amongst other criteria, these events were chosen based on whether they have a positive impact for the community, how they contribute to a diverse events calendar, whether they encourage repeat visitation, and their sustainability over a long period of time.

Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr Sarah Nicholas, acknowledged that the applications represented a wide scope of events that both attract a large number of visitors and accommodate for local interests.

"We're fortunate to have so many groups and organisations who enjoy creating exciting experiences for people who live and visit our beautiful region," she said.  

"It is terrific that we are able to support so many organisers to continue planning and delivering events that both prioritise our communities and showcase Alpine Shire to people more broadly."

Congratulations to the following 43 events.

  • Alpine Cycling Club – Alpe de Buffalo | $2,000.00
  • Alpine Cycling Club – Gravity Enduro | $2,000.00
  • Alpine Cycling Club – Ride Her Way: Come and Try Day | $2,000.00
  • Alpine Cycling Club – Tour of Bright Criterium | $10,000.00
  • Australasian Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association – Mountaingrass | $1,000.00 (in-kind)
  • Bright and District Chamber of Commerce – Bright Autumn Festival | $5,000.00
  • Bright and District Chamber of Commerce – Bright Make It Bake It Grow It Market | $2,000.00
  • Bright and District Chamber of Commerce – Bright Twilight Tastings | $2,000.00
  • Bright and District Chamber of Commerce – Bright Winter Festival 2026 | $5,000.00
  • Bright Cabaret & Comedy Festival Inc. – Bright Cabaret & Comedy Festival | $2,000.00
  • Bright Lights Winter Nights – Christmas Market 2025 | $1,000.00
  • Bright P-12 College – Bright Fun Run: Trail Fest 2026 | $5,000.00
  • Bright Rod Run & Kustom Club Inc. – Bright Rod Run | $8,000.00 (in-kind)
  • Dederang Picnic Race Club – Dederang Picnic Races | $5,000.00 (in-kind)
  • Harrietville Historical Society – Harrietville Bush Markets | $2,000.00
  • Harrietville Primary School – Harrietville Half | $3,000.00
  • Into Our Hands Community Foundation – Twilight Christmas Carols 2025 | $2,000.00
  • Kangaroo Hoppet Inc. – Mount Beauty Running Festival | $2,000.00
  • Myrtleford and Districts Agriculture and Pastoral Society – Myrtleford Show | $10,000.00
  • Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. – La Fiera Italian Festival | $10,000.00
  • Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. – Myrtleford Bush Market | $2,000.00
  • Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. – Myrtleford Summer Series | $5,000.00
  • Myrtleford Football Netball Club – Mental Wellbeing Week 2026 | $2,000.00  
  • Myrtleford Golf Club – Great Alpine Classic | $2,000.00
  • Myrtleford Golf Club – Victorian Veterans 4BBB Championship | $1,500.00
  • Myrtleford Lawn Tennis Club – Myrtleford Lawn Tennis Club Easter Tournament | $1,000.00 (in-kind)
  • Myrtleford Lions Golden Spurs Rodeo – Myrtleford Lions Golden Spurs Rodeo | $5,000.00
  • North East Victoria Hang Gliding Club – Bright Open 2026 | $2,000.00
  • Quad Events Pty Ltd – Quad Crown: Mystic Yak | $5,000.00
  • Single Track Events Pty Ltd – Buffalo Stampede Festival 2026 | $10,000.00
  • Skunkworks Community Limited – Alpine Brass Festival | $2,000.00
  • Spartan Aus 3.0 - Myrtleford DEKA Trifecta Weekend | $5,000.00
  • Team Mount Beauty – Victorian Downhill Series Round Mount Beauty | $3,000.00
  • The Rotary Club of Bright – Bright Rotary Markets | $3,000.00
  • The Tobacco & Associated Farmers Co-operative Ltd – Myrtleford Farmers Market | $2,000.00
  • Thought Sports Pty Ltd – Bright Alpine Climb: 4 Peaks | $5,000.00
  • Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts Inc. – Mount Beauty Writers Festival | $2,000.00  
  • Wandiligong Nut Festival – Wandiligong Nut Festival | $10,000.00
  • Wandi Trail Runners Inc. – Wandi Cross | $5,000.00
  • West Peak Pty Ltd T/A Mountain Monk Brewers – Mount Beauty Oktoberfest & Daschund Derby | $5,000.00

Council also awarded the Dinner Plain Community Association $4,000.00 for their event, It's a Long Way to the Top, through the 2025/26 Dinner Plain Event Funding Program.

Council extends its appreciation to all applicants who took the time to submit proposals for the 2025/26 Event Funding Program.

Image provided by Wandi Nut Festival.