Calendar of Events
12 January
1 January
Create your very own
FEBRUARY 2008
Rye Gift & Southern Peninsula
"Peninsula" escape! Relax,
New Years Day Recovery Jazz
3 February
Woodchop RJ Rowley
BBQ Max's of Red Hill Estate.
unwind & let the magic of the
Shakespeare at Montalto, be
Reserve, Rye. Ph 0407 855 103
Enquiries: 5931 0177
Mornington Peninsula `wash'
enchanted by Shakespeare's
over you. Why not use this list
12 January
brilliant romantic comedy, The
2 January
of events and festivals to help
21st Dromana Strawberry
Twelfth Night. See Page 88
Portsea Cascade Pro Am 2008
plan your next short break?
Festival Refer page 20
Enquiries 5984 3521.
You'll discover a world rich
1-24 February - Moonah
13 January
in contrasts & spectacular
2 - 9 January
Classic at Moonah Links
Australia's newest international
Red Hill Country Music
scenery, acclaimed for its
49er/29er World
Festival Red Hill Showgrounds
Championships Sorrento
golf championship, will be
fabulous golf courses, its
Sailing Couta Boat Club.
staged at the Open Course.
enviable food & wine heritage,
13 January
Free entry to everyone, all day
teeming with wildlife, dotted
Sorrento Bay Swim. Sorrento
3 January
parking for only $5. See Page 35
with quaint seaside villages
Surf Lifesaving Club. Enquiries
Gala opening - Peninsula Music
and alive with galleries,
0418 592 125.
16 February
Festival at Montalto. Page 88
markets and antique shops.
Jazz Garden Twilights Late
18 - 27 January
The Mornington Railway runs
3-10 January
evening openings of the
Rotary Club of Mornington
tourist trains every 1st, 2nd and
The Sorrento Classic
Australian Garden Cranbourne
Art Exhibition Peninsula
Sorrento Tennis Club raising
3rd Sundays each month. See
Light of the Moon.
Community Theatre
money to support the Cancer
page 29
29 February
Council and MS Society.
Twilight Market every Friday
19 January 6 April
The Long Lunch Experience
from 4 8pm at Bayside
Sand Sculpture Australia
an a-maze-ing abundance of
4-12 January
Frankston Waterfront.
Entertainment Centre Wells St
regional fine food, fine wine and
Rotary Club of Sorrento 24th
Proudly supported by Visitor
Frankston. Details of Peninsula
Annual Art Show Sorrento
fine hospitality. See page 68
Publications. Wander through
Markets see page 12
Community Centre 10-4pm daily.
Enq: 5989 2377.
Fairytales and Fables from
Enq 0418 326 416 See page 64
With most vineyards open
around the world with sand
MARCH 2008
everyday in January a journey
5 January
creations such as Puss in Boots,
around the Peninsula wineries
9 March
Recital in the Barrel Room.
Mother Goose, Goldilocks
in summer will reward you with
Chamber music in a unique
Colour the Sky Kite Festival
and the Three Bears, Alice
award winning examples of the
Rosebud. Entertainment
venue at Main Ridge Estate.
in Wonderland and other
classic varieties Chardonnay.
and stalls, fun for all ages.
Lunch optional. Concert
storybook-inspired favourites.
Pinot Noir and Cabernet
Kite flying, kite making
bookings: 1300884654. Lunch
Enquiries: 1300322842
perhaps the less well know
workshops, competitions and
bookings: 5989 2686.
varieties such as the Italian Pinot
19 - 20 January
demonstrations Rosebud
6 January
Frankston Sea Festival at the
Grigio, sophisticated Sauvignon
Foreshore at Jetty Road.
Blessing of the Waters
Frankston Waterfront. Seafood
Blanc or luscious sparkling
Frankston Pier
9 March
and wine fair, entertainment
wines & refreshing Reislings. Ph:
Mornington Peninsula Piers
stage, rides and amusements,
5989 2377
6 January
and Pinots at Flinders foreshore
Frankston Bay Classic and
Twilight Jazz at Montalto
For what's on around the
adjacent to the pier. Discover the
fantastic fireworks display over
See Page 88
galleries see page 56-67
length and breadth of Peninsula
Port Phillip Bay. Enq 9784 1888.
Piers and Pinots whilst cheering
DECEMBER 2007
6 - 10 January
in the Flinders fleet at the third
19 - 20 January
11th Annual OAMPS Insurance
22 December
Peninsula Piers and Pinot Yacht
Frankston Bay Classic
Brokers Australian Youth
Christmas in Mornington,
Frankston Foreshore
Race. Full details 5989 2377.
Championship 2008
Main Street
Enq. 1300 322 844 to register.
See Page 68
Frankston Yacht Club. Enquiries
27 December
9783 7784.
19 - 20 January
22 March
2008 Australian Laser
Red Hill Show, celebrating
Vic Beach Volleyball Series
Championships, Blairgowrie
10 January
Frankston Beach.
80years - Red Hill Showgrounds.
Yacht Squadron
Mt Martha Public Golf Course
The Mornington Peninsula
Pro Am Mt Martha Public Golf
19 January
on Show a wonderful mix
27 31 December
Course
Portsea Swim Classic. 1.2 km
2008 Pacific Rim and
of animals, arena events,
open water swim.
Open International Optimist
woodchop, entertainments,
12 - 13 January
Championship Mornington
competitions, demonstrations,
Peninsula Aquafest presented
19 January
Yacht Club & Mothers Beach.
by the Grand Hotel Mornington
Quarantine Jazz Picnic
wine and food. Cool Climate
is a two day festival celebrating
Point Nepean Quarantine
Wine Show the Red Hill
27 December 6 January
the Peninsula's unique marine
Station. See page 16
Showgrounds public tasting
2008 International Canoe
lifestyle, with the Peninsula's
of wines from the Cool
World Championships
26 January
largest gathering of the marine
Climate Wine Show, includes
McCrae Yacht Club
Australia Day 2008. Hastings,
based organisations, activities
international wines. See page 19
Rosebud, Rye, Sorrento,
and community groups. www.
JANUARY 2008
Mt Eliza, Mt Martha and
For full details of What's On
Mornington. A Peninsula wide
The Peninsula visit
1 January
programme of fun and festivities
12-13 January
New Year Picnic in the Park
for all the family. A celebration of
featuring customized vehicles
22nd Coolart Jazz Festival.
Please note: Event information
Australia, its achievements and
Coolart Homestead. Tickets
Mornington Park. Enquiries:
dates, times etc are subject
its people. Enq 1300 850 600
1300 727 321. See page 21
5075 6017.
to change without notice.
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