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Benalla Festival 5-8 November - highlights

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Benalla Art Gallery

From Thursday 5 November [Free entry]

  • '50 years of the roses' - a collection of historical Benalla Botanical Gardens photographs.
  • Polish Art Foundation - Drawing Biennale 2009
  • David Moore Double Entendre-Drawings and bronzes
  • 'Outskirts' - a local and regional artists show.
  • November prom concerts
  • Competition photo display 'Roses and a living thing'

Thursday 5 November

'Jazz On The Deck' Young Benalla musicians perform on the gallery deck. 7.30pm - 10pm

Sunday 8 November

'The Flirting Mazurkas - 2.30pm Swinging Jazz and Latin songs, tantalizing gypsy melodies, and a blend of charming vocals, dancing tunes and infectious rhythms.

Thursday 5 - Sunday 8 November

Art and Craft Exhibition and Sales: A collection of quality items crafted by local potters, painters 'woodies' and patch workers.

Fareholme Cafe, Bridge St. Free entry Open Mike Sat 7th - Poetry and Music 8pm

Lake Benalla

7 and 8 November [Free entry]

  • Micro Majic Yacht Regatta
  • Radio controlled yacht competition.

Benalla Airport

7 and 8 November [Free entry]

Static aviation display 10am - 4pm Whacky Wheels Event 2.30pm Sunday Street Parade Bridge St. Saturday 7 November, 1pm

Spectacular cavalcade including community organizations, and entries from the wider region. Celebrating the 2009 theme '50 years of the Roses'

Benalla Botanical Gardens

Sunday 8 November [Free entry]

'A Day in the Gardens' - a fantastic market with over 100 stalls including food, wine, clothing, plants, jewellery and much more. Great music and exhibitions.

Kid's Day in the Gardens starts 11am Includes a Teddy Bear's Picnic with story telling, music, sweets to share & balloons. Face

Other Attractions

The 'GALVATRONS' Rock band, Family Fun Night with Music, Roving Poets, Twilight Cricket, Classic Car Display, Old Time Dance, Jazz on the Lawn, 2UP Rock Band.

For further information on any of the Benalla Festival events, please contact:Customer Service Team Benalla Rural City Council Telephone: 03 5760 2600 or visit www.benallafestival.com

50 YEARS OF THE ROSES