Wednesday,
6 August 2025
Community groups share in more than $143,000 of funding for events

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

- 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.

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- 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.