14 Gippsland News Weekend | April 2025 Easter for everyone During Easter in Gippsland, you can find a great mix of community events, familyfriendly activities and unique experiences. You can also venture further from East Gippsland, with plenty of events happening in other regions. East Gippsland Sustainable Living and Makers Festival in Bairnsdale When: Saturday, April 19, 9am-3.30pm Where: Bairnsdale Racecourse Following the great success of the first East Gippsland Makers' Festival in 2024 the Rotary Club of Mitchell River, is hosting the festival for a second time. The festival will bring together artisans and makers to showcase their skills, offer demonstrations and provide you with opportunities to purchase their wares. This year will also feature a wood carving exhibition and demonstrations by the East Gippsland Historical Re-enactment Society. Tarra Festival When: Friday, April 18, to Monday, April 21 Where: Yarram If you are traveling into Gippsland you might like to detour to the Tarra Festival which is a four-day Easter celebration held in Yarram, Victoria. The 2025 festival will be special because the Easter Saturday Street parade is making a comeback after a four-year break Silvers Circus Spectacular at Lakes Entrance When: Until April 27, see website for times Where: Lakes Entrance A modern circus show with world-class performers and thrilling acts, will be performing in Lakes Entrance from April 4 to 27. Easter Market Nowa Nowa When: Saturday, April 19 Where: Nowa Nowa Recreation Reserve Rotary Easter Market Inverloch When: Saturday, April 19, at 9am Where: Inverloch Community Hub Playground Easter Family Fun Day at Port Albert When: Sunday, April 20, 3pm-6pm Where: Rutter Park, Port Albert As part of the Tarra Festival, each year the Port Albert Progress Association hosts the Easter Family Fun Day. With music, free kids activities and food trucks, the afternoon is always a fun day out. Easter Eggstravaganza When: Sunday, April 20 at 3pm Where: Sale Greyhound Racing Club Hop into the ultimate Easter celebration with an afternoon packed with fun games and all the sweetest treats you can imagine. There will be face painting, jumping castles, mini golf, kids games and more. Floating Tin Shed foreshore party When: Sunday, April 20, 1pm-3pm Where: Progress Jetty Esplanade Interactive Magic and Clown Kids Show When: Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20. 11am-12.30pm Where: Paynesville Neighbourhood Centre Featuring Picco the Clown and Elio Simonetti Magic Easter Makers/Retro/ Upcycled market When: Saturday, April 19 and Sunday, April 20, 9am-3pm Where: Lake Tyres Beach Hall, Toorloo Arm Marlo Primary School Easter Fete When: Saturday, April 19, 9am-1pm Where: Marlo Primary School The annual Marlo Primary School Easter Fete is back again for another year, with face painting, market stalls, sausage sizzle, lucky dips and much more. Easter Egg Hunt When: Sunday, April 20 Where: 103 Bairnsdale-Dargo Road, Bairnsdale Easter service, kids program, sausage sizzle, Easter Bunny, petting zoo, bouncy castle, giveaways, face painting and more. Tambo Valley Races When: Sunday, April 20 - Gates open from 11:30am Where: 7100 Great Alpine Rd, Swifts Creek Kids under 16 free. Supervised Kelly Sports for Kids, Swifts Creek Football Netball Club catering, bar and Coffee van. Buchan Rodeo When: Sunday, April 20 - Gates open at 9am Where: 2063 Bruthen-Buchan Road Buchan South, Buchan Rodeo Grounds Entertainment, family fun, food trucks. Omeo Rodeo When: Saturday, April 19 - Gates open at 10am Where: Entry & Parking via Park Street, Omeo. Merchandise Stalls, Full Bar, Food/Drink Vans, Kids Entertainment ,Cash & Card Accepted, Lunch Time Entertainment by Pete Denahy! Dinner Plain Polo When: Sunday, April 20 Where: Cobungra Station One of the highlights of the High Country events calendar. There are food & drink vendors, activities for all ages, live music and it’s always a wonderful afternoon’s entertainment. Sale Races When: Sunday, April 20 - 11am Where: Sale Racecourse Come and support the local community and enjoy the up-close racing action that you’ll only get in the country. Whether you are looking for country casual or a catered experience, there are packages to suit everybody!
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