Frequently Asked Questions
Event Attendee
Visiting a High Country Festival event? Here's some things you may need to know ...
The High Country Festival, now in it’s 41st year is a chance to get together and celebrate Mansfield and the High Country. Loads of family fun, arts, music, markets, sports and more make it a huge week not to be missed.
For main events in town there are no bookings. Some smaller events do require bookings, please check with each event you are interested in to see booking requirements.
For main events in town there are no costs. Some smaller events do have fees, please check with each event you are interested in to check on any costs.
The High Country Festival is a huge weekend with fireworks, parades, lots of kids and distractions. We recommend leaving your pooch safely at home and perhaps inside on Friday night due to fireworks.
Most of the events on the program offer a delicious range of drinks from our local producers. This combined with liquor licensing regulations mean that most of the events are not BYO.
he High Country offers so many townships holiday homes motels and hotels to choose from. Get started by checking www.mansfieldmtbuller.com.au.
Event Organiser
Want to host a High Country Festival event? Let's break down what you need to do.
Overall it is a community event that incorporates Mansfield District community groups and businesses running different events over a 5 day period in spring, ending on Melbourne Cup day. The Festival represents an authentic 'picture' of our district.
Events include visual and performing arts, food, historical, picnics, horse racing, fireworks, parades, music events and youth events etc. The idea is that there is a range of activities for all people from all walks of life. For locals and visitors.
Community Groups, individuals and businesses can propose any type of event for inclusion in the Festival program.
Please fill out the form on this page of your proposed event. Information on this form helps us decide if the event will work in the overall picture. We may call you to discuss it further if necessary.
Your event in the program becomes part of a massive festival and connects you to the Mansfield community and tourists visiting the area during a peak time in tourism terms. It provides you with the opportunity to maximise exposure and attendance to your event.
No. All individual events are put on at the expense of the event organiser. Once the event is approved to be in the Program, Mansfield Shire Council does not charge for your event to be included.
Applications for events close at the end of September.
Food van applications for the Bush Market should be made directly with the Mansfield Bush Market www.mansfieldbushmarket.com.au
For other Festival events contact:
Gareth MacDonaldEconomic Development Officer - Tourism & Events
Phone: 03 5775 8520
gareth.macdonald@mansfield.vic.gov.auThe Festival Program is a coordinated scheduled list of events working together to provide an interesting selection of activities for locals and visitors. See our events guide, for this year's line up so far.
Yes! A double sided A4 physical copy will be distributed throughout the shire.
The Mansfield High Country Festival website is promoted clearly on all printed marketing material. The website can highlight other aspects of your event ie images, contact details etc, that could not be included in printed material due to the nature of available space.
Possibly. Council has a process for assessing grants for community organisations, more information is on the Mansfield Shire Website: www.mansfield.vic.gov.au
There sure is! You could become a sponsor at a relatively small cost. This is a business opportunity to see your logo displayed in an uncluttered environment on all printed material, the Festival website and other advertising and promotional opportunities. You can connect your brand to the local crowd and visitors alike through the one of Victoria’s leading established Festivals and the longest running community event in this district. Visit our Partners page for further details.