Scarecrow Trail
Wednesday, 1 February 2012 to Sunday, 18 March 2012

Individuals, community groups, schools, farmers, businesses, and resource centres throughout East Gippsland are invited to make a scarecrow. East Gippsland Art Gallery is presenting a regional Scarecrow Trail which will coincide with the Women on Farms Gathering, in Buchan, March 16-18, 2012. Building a scarecrow is great fun. They can be made quickly & easily out of absolutely anything, or they can become quite a work of art. Lots of ideas on the internet! If you missed out last time, be sure to be part of the Scarecrow Trail this time - great promotional opportunity for your town, community or organisation. Scarecrows need to be placed within participants boundary, but still visible from the nearest road, from Wednesday, Feb 29 and remain in place till the end of March. All registered Scarecrows will be featured on the Scarecrow blog and in the Scarecrow Trail Guide.

LOCATION: East Gippsland
CONTACT NAME: East Gippsland Art Gallery

EMAIL: -
PHONE: -
WEB:http://egag-scarecrows.blogspot.com/

Lakes Entrance Surf Club Foreshore Market
Sunday, 5 February 2012 to Sunday, 5 February 2012

Held on the 1st Sunday of each month beside the Rotunda at Lakes Entrance. This interesting variety market is important to the local community as all proceeds go to the Lakes Entrance Surf Life Saving Club.

LOCATION: The Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
CONTACT NAME: Tom Morris

EMAIL: -
PHONE: 0407 098 805
WEB:http://-

Lakes Entrance Fishing Competition
Thursday, 9 February 2012 to Saturday, 11 February 2012

In it's third year teh Lakes Entrance fishing competition is growing in size zadn renouwn. Come and join this fun family fishing event on the lakes followed by presentations at the Lakes Sport and Community Club.

LOCATION: Lakes Entrance
CONTACT NAME: Deb mcTighe

EMAIL: debbie.mctighe@bigpond.com
PHONE: 5155 1236
WEB:http://-

Gippsland Opera Valentines Concert
Sunday, 12 February 2012 to Sunday, 12 February 2012

Gippsland Opera present the first in their Concert Series for 2012 with a Valentines Concert featuring singers from Opera Australia, Vic Opera, local singers and choir. The effercisent Brigid DeNeefe who will be starring in Red Hot and Cole and Ether Merman in Melbourne, which gives you an idea of the fun to be had. Concert at 2pm. Tickets: $20 Bookings Andrea Ford 0409771526 Profits to St Mary's Church when you come along. Tickets will sell fast.

LOCATION: St Mary's Church Main Street Bairnsdale
CONTACT NAME: Andrea Ford

EMAIL: akford@tpg.com.au
PHONE: 0409771526
WEB:http://www.gippslandopera.com

Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival
Friday, 17 February 2012 to Sunday, 19 February 2012

The Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival has become an iconic Blues and Arts Festival for the East Gippsland region and is about to celebrate its 17th year on the weekend of 17th, 18th and 19th of February 2012. This non-for-profit festival has grown to delight and entertain families, friends and international visitors. Delight in not only fabulous music, but enjoy the market stalls, kids music workshops, the annual Duck Race on the Tambo River (no, not real ducks!!), street performers and the local shops will have their doors open for shopping and a bit of good old fashioned local fare. The line up of Award winning acts promises to get this festival shake your rhythm and blues thing! Multiple Autralian Blues Award winners (Best band, best albums, best male artist for Marco Goldsmith) Blue Heat are hitting the stage this festival. Then theres Fiona Boyes, who can also boast multiple awards and nominations all over Australia and the USA.

LOCATION: Bruthen Township - Various Locations
CONTACT NAME: Kadri Kutt

EMAIL: kk@thecreativebunch.com.au
PHONE: 0409 000 040
WEB:http://www.bruthenblues.org

Bairnsdale Motor Expo
Saturday, 18 February 2012 to Saturday, 18 February 2012

Building on the success of the 2010 and 2011 Bairnsdale Motor Expos, the 2012 Expo is shaping up to be a bigger event not to be missed for all who live in the region and for all those visiting the great Gippsland Lakes area during February 2012.

LOCATION: Bairnsdale Racecourse
CONTACT NAME: Colin Hayward

EMAIL: col@bairnsdalemotorexpo.com
PHONE: 0418 146 126
WEB:http://www.bairnsdalemotorexpo.com

East Gippsland Corporate Teams Triathlon
Sunday, 19 February 2012 to Sunday, 19 February 2012

The Teams Triathlon has been modelled around the highly successful BRW Corporate Triathlon staged each summer in each of the major capital cities. The event attract many participants, many of whom are competing in their first triathlon. The underlying theme to the event is participation, health, team work and enjoyment which is enhanced by many more cheering spectators. The teams triathlon in Paynesville adopts these themes, encouraging participation from the Gippsland corporate sector as well as entrants from outside of Gippsland. The triathlon involves teams of three participants each completing the circuit once. The triathlon features a 300m swim, 7km bike ride and finally a 2km run. The event is aimed at novice entrants who may not have completed a triathlon before but benefit from the support of entering as a team. Staged along the Paynesville esplanade, the event will showcase the region. The foreshore transforms into a triathlon village of marquees, food vendors, athletes and spectators.

LOCATION: Paynesville Esplanade
CONTACT NAME: Ryan Cross

EMAIL: ryan@crossco.com.au
PHONE: 0438 006 064
WEB:http://rivieratriclub.com.au

Paynesville Music Festival
Friday, 24 February 2012 to Sunday, 26 February 2012

Another great festival is in store showcasing a variety of Gippsland bands and entertainers. Music free of charge on the floating pontoon off The Esplanade on McMillan Straits will commence on Friday evening at 6pm and continues on Saturday from 10am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 5pm. Paynesvilles iconic Tin Shed will be a venue for talent as well. Local restaurants, cafes, clubs and various indoor venues will have performers over the entire weekend. And a lake cruise will be one of the other feature events on offer. A comprehensive timetable will be available in the press and via outlets in the area.

LOCATION: Paynesville Esplanade
CONTACT NAME: Stella Sakkeus

EMAIL: stella_sakkeus@netspace.net.au
PHONE: 0420 801 789
WEB:http://www.visitpaynesville.com.au

Tase of Tubbut
Saturday, 25 February 2012 to Saturday, 25 February 2012

At Tubbut we are celebrating our good season with a dinner based on our local produce and a night of music, dance and fun in the Tubbut Hall. This is your chance to explore the beautiful Deddick River Valley and mosey on down to the Snowy River at McKillops Bridge. Starts at 5pm with dinner 6pm and music (fevapitch) begining at 8pm. Cost $10 or bring the family for $20. Come prepared to camp the night. Ring or email Tubbut Neighbourhood House for more information.

LOCATION: Tubbut Hall
CONTACT NAME: Tubbut Resource Centre

EMAIL: tubbutnh@bigpond.com
PHONE: 02 64580295
WEB:http://

Lucknow Market
Sunday, 26 February 2012 to Sunday, 26 February 2012

An outdoor market by the river offering crafts, food and plants. Market is subject to weather permitting. Opening Times is the 4th Sunday of each month, 8am to 2pm

LOCATION: Howitt Park, Bairnsdale
CONTACT NAME: Belinda Riddler

EMAIL: lucknow.ps@edumail.vic.gov.au
PHONE: 03 51524662
WEB:http://