More than 40 events across Alpine Shire have been awarded a share of $143,500 in funding and $15,500 of in-kind support through Alpine Shire's 2025/26 Event Funding Program, which was approved by councillors last week.
Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr Sarah Nicholas, said applications represented a wide scope of events that both attract a large number of visitors and accommodate for local interests.
Council said the 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.
EVENTS FUNDED:
MYRTLEFORD
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- Into Our Hands Community Foundation received $2000 for Twilight Christmas Carols 2025.
- Myrtleford and Districts Agriculture and Pastoral Society received $10,000 for the Myrtleford Show.
- Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce & Industry Inc. received $10,000 for La Fiera Italian Festival, $5000 for Myrtleford Summer Series, and $2000 for Myrtleford Bush Market.
- Myrtleford Football Netball Club received $2000 for Mental Wellbeing Week 2026.
- Myrtleford Golf Club received $2000 for the Great Alpine Classic and $1500 for Victorian Veterans 4BBB Championship.
- Myrtleford Lions Club received $5000 for the Golden Spurs Rodeo.
- Spartan Aus 3.0 received $5000 for the Myrtleford DEKA Trifecta Weekend.
- The Tobacco & Associated Farmers Co-operative Ltd received $2000 for Myrtleford Farmers Market.
- Myrtleford Lawn Tennis Club received $1000 (in kind) for its Easter Tournament.
BRIGHT
- Alpine Cycling Club received $10,000 for its Tour of Bright Criterium, $2000 for Alpe de Buffalo, $2000 for Gravity Enduro, and $2000 for Ride Her Way: Come and Try Day.
- Bright and District Chamber of Commerce received $5000 for Bright Autumn Festival, $5000 for Bright Winter Festival 2026, $2000 for Bright Make It Bake It Grow It Market' and $2000 for Bright Twilight Tastings.
- Bright Rod Run & Kustom Club Inc. received $8000 (in kind) for the Bright Rod Run.
- Australasian Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association received $1000 (in kind) for its Mountaingrass Festival.
- North East Victoria Hang Gliding Club received $2000 for the Bright Open 2026.
- Quad Events Pty Ltd received $5000 for the Quad Crown: Mystic Yak.
- Single Track Events Pty Ltd received $10,000 for the Buffalo Stampede Festival 2026.
- Skunkworks Community Limited received $2000 for the Alpine Brass Festival.
- Rotary Club of Bright received $3000 for Bright Rotary Markets.
- Bright Cabaret & Comedy Festival Inc received $2000.
- Bright Lights Winter Nights received $1000 for the Christmas Market 2025.
- Bright P-12 College received $5000 for its Bright Fun Run: Trail Fest 2026.
- Thought Sports Pty Ltd received $5000 for Bright Alpine Climb: 4 Peaks.
MT BEAUTY
- Team Mount Beauty received $3000 for the Victorian Downhill Series Round Mount Beauty.
- Kangaroo Hoppet Inc. received $2000 for the Mount Beauty Running Festival.
- Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts Inc. received $2000 for Mount Beauty Writers Festival.
- West Peak Pty Ltd T/A Mountain Monk Brewers received $5000 for Mount Beauty Oktoberfest & Daschund Derby.
HARRIETVILLE
- Harrietville Historical Society received $2000 for Harrietville Bush Markets.
- Harrietville Primary School received $3000 for the Harrietville Half Marathon.
WANDILIGONG
- Wandiligong Nut Festival received $10,000.
- Wandi Trail Runners Inc. received $5000 for Wandi Cross;
DINNER PLAIN
- Dinner Plain Community Association received $4000 for It's a Long Way to the Top.
DEDERANG
- Dederang Picnic Race Club received $5000 (in kind) for the Dederang Picnic Races.