From now until December

STANLEY ATHENAEUM: ‘Home Sweet Home’. A new Stanley exhibition about the houses of Stanley being held at the Stanley Community Hub. Open every Monday to Saturday during Post Office hours. For more information phone 0458 606 922 or email stanleyathenaeum@gmail.com

Saturday, 11 October

BEECHWORTH OKTOBERFEST: 11am to 5pm. Back for its 20th year, Bridge Road Brewers' famous celebration of Bavarian bier culture. Beechworth Oktoberfest is based around the legendary event held in Munich, Germany each September. Old Coach House Brewers Lane Rear of, 50 Ford St. Visit https://events.humanitix.com/beechworth-oktoberfest-2025 for tickets.

Sunday, 12 October

RUTHERGLEN MARKET: 9am – 12.30pm. Seasonal and regional produce. Hue variety of stalls. Stalls. Rutherglen Lions Park, Douglas Street.

ANGLICAN CHRIST CHURCH: 2pm. Experience the brilliant musicianship of young pianist Josh Hooke playing Mozart, Beethoven, Schoenberg and Schubert. 27 Ford Street, Beechworth. Tickets: $40 adult, $35 concession. $20 under 17 years of age. Booked out last year.

Bookings: trybooking.com/DFGSS

Tuesday, 14 October

BEECHWORTH INC (formerly known as Beechworth Chamber of Commerce). Annual General meeting. 6pm. Fostering engagement through business networking and sharing of ideas. Beechworth Rotary Club Hall. 2 Sydney Road (Victoria Park). Light refreshments.

Thursday, 16 October

STANLEY COLLECTIVE: Free community meal and filming of ‘Just a Farmer’. 6pm. Hosted by Stanley Collective, Black Dog Ride and the National Centre for Farmer Health. Award-winning Australian drama shining a light on the mental health struggles often faced in silence across rural communities. 18+ event. Free event but tickets must be booked. Visit https://events.humanitix.com/just-a-farm-film-screening for tickets. Stanley Soldiers Memorial Hall.

Friday, 17 October – Saturday, 25 October

Chilton Lions Amateur Performers (CLAP): ‘Dusty Dreams’. A lively and heartfelt musical comedy, set in the heart of Chiltern at the local op shop. Locally written by CLAP’s creative team. Star Theatre. 36 Main Street. Visit https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1391751 for details and tickets.

Saturday, 18 October

BEECHWORTH PRIMARY SCHOOL FETE: Celebrating 150 years. 11am – 2pm. Music, games, history, sausage sizzle, competitions, school tour. BYO picnic lunch. All welcome. 17 Junction Road.

Sunday, 19 October

RUTHERGLEN AGRICULTURAL SHOW: Free fun family event. Gates open 9am. Huge variety of events and activities. Rutherglen Showgrounds 171 High Street. Visit www.rutherglenagshow.com.au for the program and schedule.

Wednesday, 22 October

QUERCUS BEECHWORTH: 5.30pm- 6.30pm. Free seminar by the Commonwealth Bank to stay safe online. Visit https://quercusbeechworth.org.au/this-term-at-quercus/ to RSVP.