WALHALLA VINTER LJUSFEST
Aug 1-28
Location: Walhalla
Contact details: (03) 5165 6262, info@visitwalhalla.com
The historic township is transformed each August through lights, sound and images, in the Swedish tradition of celebrating the winter. Daily light shows operate each evening.
FALLS CREEK SLED DOG CLASSIC
Aug 4-5
Location: Falls Creek
Contact details: (03) 5758 1200
Watch Siberian huskies, Alaskan malamutes, Alaskan huskies, and hounds race through the village under lights. Together with their mushers, teams compete against each other and the elements.
Website: www.fallscreek.com.au
BORDER RV AND CAMPING EXPO
Aug 25-27
Location: Wodonga
Contact details: info@ciavic.com.au
Tickets: $13 adult, $11 concession/pensioner, FREE kids under 15, $18 adult two-day pass, $16 concession/pensioner two-day pass
Showcasing the latest release caravans, motorhomes, camper trailers, 4WDs, and specialist RVs, with plenty of accessories and camping gear galore!
Website: www.borderexpo.com.au
MALLEE ALMOND BLOSSOM FESTIVAL
Aug 20
Location: Robinvale Community Centre
Enjoy fine food and handcrafts amid carnival festivities as Mallee locals celebrate their almond crops coming into blossom in the lead up to spring, with tours of local vineyards and almond orchards.
Website: www.mabf.org.au