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
Friday, 24 October – Saturday, 25 October (last days)
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.
Friday, 24 October – Sunday, 26 October
ASYLUMFEST: Three-day horror book and pop culture festival held within the historic Mayday Hills. Visit www.asylumfest.com.au for more information and the program.
Saturday, 25 October – Sunday, 26 October
BIRDS OF A FEATHER ARTISANS MARKET: Saturday 10am to 4pm and 12pm to 5pm on Sunday. Starting off the Christmas season preparations by offering unique, personal gifts and homewares - original artworks, textile homewares, children’s clothing, wood carved products and printed products. Old Chiltern Courthouse, 58-60 Main St.
Wednesday, 29 October
BEECHWORTH LIBRARY EVENT AT THE SOLDIERS’ MEMORIAL HALL: 6pm – 8pm. A master of nonfiction storytelling about Australian history, Peter FitzSimons will be launching his compelling new book ‘The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop’ – a surgeon, former POW, and leader of Allied prisoners on the brutal Thai Burma Railway. 101 Ford Street.
Friday, 31 October
BEECHWORTH LIBRARY: 4pm – 5.30pm. Halloween Storytime and activities for all ages. Wear your costume, 101 Ford Street.
Saturday, 1 November
BEECHWORTH FARMERS’ MARKET: 8am - 12pm. Always held on the first Saturday of every month. Great variety of fresh, local produce. Craft and food stalls. Located at the Anglican Christ Church, corner of Ford and Church Streets.
BEECHWORTH VIGNERONS SPRING TASTING: 11am – 5pm. Celebrating the excellence, character, and craftsmanship of Beechworth's premium wine producers. The annual gathering is a rare opportunity to taste limited-release and flagship wines from one of the country's most exciting wine regions. Beechworth Soldiers’ Memorial Hall. Ticketed event. Visit www.beechworthwineregion.com.au/beechworth-vignerons-2025-spring-tasting for more information.
Saturday, 1 November and Sunday, 2 November
Chiltern Artist Collective Art Exhibition: 10am – 4pm. See and buy items from the great diversity and creativity of many regional artists. A variety of mediums on display such as paintings, drawings, ceramics, three–dimensional work, metal sculptures and photography. Old Chiltern Courthouse, 58 Main Street. Grand opening on Friday 31 October 7pm.