<![CDATA[Birregurra Festival & Art Show - Festival News]]>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 11:28:12 +1100Weebly<![CDATA[Birregurra Festival 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19. See you in 2021.]]>Tue, 05 May 2020 04:50:20 GMThttp://www.meetmeinbirre.com/festival-news/birregurra-festival-2020-cancelled-due-to-covid-19-see-you-in-2021On behalf of the Birregurra Festival and Art Show organising teams, we have made the decision to CANCEL this year’s festival due to the COVID 19 situation. Whilst the festival is 6 months away, the social distancing and ongoing restrictions will continue especially with a mass gathering of the size of our festival.

We are working towards this year in 2020 to be a productive review and refreshing the festival with new ideas.

We thank all of the Birregurra community, residents, participants and patrons for your ongoing support and wish you, your group and families a safe and healthy year.

We look forward to bringing you the 21st Birregurra Festival and Art Show in October 2021.

As a contributor to the festival, the Birregurra Markets may start in November but as yet to be decided.
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]]><![CDATA[Cow Pat Lotto winner announced]]>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 05:46:28 GMThttp://www.meetmeinbirre.com/festival-news/cow-pat-lotto-winner-announcedCongratulations to Bozena Klemen for winning Cow Pat Lotto
A Birregurra local and preschool family has won the 2019 Cow Pat Lotto. Congratulations to Boz and her family.

​Funds raised by Cow Pat Lotto go toward Birregurra Preschool projects and infrastructure improvements.

Thanks to all those who supported and bought tickets for Cow Pat Lotto this year, as well as all the volunteers that helped run the competition.
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]]><![CDATA[Daniel Zugna wins dinner for two at Brae Restaurant!]]>Wed, 16 Oct 2019 04:57:38 GMThttp://www.meetmeinbirre.com/festival-news/daniel-zugna-wins-dinner-for-two-at-brae-restaurantCongratulations to the Major Raffle Winners
1st Prize: Dinner and matched wines for two at multi-award winning Brae Restaurant - 1st prize WINNER Daniel Zugna

2nd Prize: One nights accommodation at Harvest Birregurra PLUS a $250 food and beverage voucher for Birregurra Royal Mail Hotel - 2nd prize WINNER Trevor Hodson
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3rd Prize: A dozen local wines worth $250 from Otway Harvest Trail - 3rd prize WINNER Shane Scally

The Birregurra Festival raffle raises funds for the Birregurra community. Past proceeds have contributed to improving community assets including shade sails for Birregurra Park playground, park power upgrades and more.

Thanks to Brae Restaurant, Harvest Birregurra B&B, Royal Mail Hotel and Otway Harvest Trail for their generous donations and thanks to all those who bought tickets for their ongoing support. The community of Birregurra thanks you.
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]]><![CDATA[Make the most of Birregurra Festival and stay for the weekend!]]>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 23:41:29 GMThttp://www.meetmeinbirre.com/festival-news/make-the-most-of-birregurra-festival-and-stay-for-the-weekendB&B and Self Contained Accommodation
Birregurra is filled with beautiful accommodation from hosted B&Bs in the middle of town to self contained cottages in the bush. Because of the fabulous Brae Restaurant, accommodation can sometimes be hard to source so make sure you book well ahead. A full list of accommodation in the area can be found HERE.

Camping
Can't find a room or bringing a big group and want something affordable. Limited camping facilities are available at Birregurra Recreation Reserve.
​Contact Linda McCormack on 0400-523-601 (after 7pm) for more information.
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]]><![CDATA[A huge thanks to all the 2019 Birregurra Festival Sponsors]]>Mon, 30 Sep 2019 07:12:17 GMThttp://www.meetmeinbirre.com/festival-news/a-huge-thanks-to-all-the-2019-birregurra-festival-sponsorsIt's with huge pride that we welcome and thank each and every one of the festival's 2019 sponsors, without who, the festival would not be the extraordinary event that it is. Please show your thanks in return by shopping local and supporting our sponsors wherever you can. 
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]]><![CDATA[Birregurra Primary School's Kids Fun Carnival is back for 2019!]]>Sun, 29 Sep 2019 22:58:40 GMThttp://www.meetmeinbirre.com/festival-news/birregurra-primary-schools-kids-fun-carnival-is-back-for-2019
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]]><![CDATA[Free courtesy bus from Colac]]>Sat, 28 Sep 2019 23:01:53 GMThttp://www.meetmeinbirre.com/festival-news/free-courtesy-bus-from-colac
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Courtesy bus to and from Birregurra Festival 2019.

Let the train (ok, bus) take the strain. 
​Bus is free. Please print and bring ticket.

When: Pick up Colac 11am / Pick up Birregurra 3.00pm
Where: Collecting from Memorial Square Colac / Return pick up from Birregurra Community Health Centre
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]]><![CDATA[Time to get planning! The Birregurra Festival program is here.]]>Sat, 28 Sep 2019 22:35:37 GMThttp://www.meetmeinbirre.com/festival-news/time-to-get-planning-the-birregurra-festival-program-is-hereHold your horses nellie. The Birregurra Festival 20th Anniversary program is finally here!! (Cue trumpet fanfare). It's time to gather all your family and friends for a serious planning session.

Here's your top 7 top tips for planning the best festival ever.
  1. Plan your festival style - playful or practical?
  2. Pick your shows and find your crew - prioritise the music acts you want to see and make sure you bring along some awesome friends and family to hang with
  3. Pack the stuff everyone forgets - sunscreen, hat, brolly, portable charger (or head to the re-charge station at the yards)
  4. Bring an empty water bottle to keep hydrated - there's hydration stations to top up 
  5. Don't let your shoes slow you down (or prepare & bring plenty of bandaids)
  6. Be open to experiencing something new - enjoy music you've not heard before, have a chat at the historical centre, play cowpat lotto, walk a labyrinth at the historic Christ Church, buy a piece of artwork.
  7. Ask a community volunteer - head to the Information Tent to find out all you need to know about the festival
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]]><![CDATA[Win dinner & matching wines for 2 at Brae Restaurant worth $850]]>Sat, 28 Sep 2019 08:09:33 GMThttp://www.meetmeinbirre.com/festival-news/win-dinner-matching-wines-for-2-at-brae-restaurant-worth-850As the saying goes, you've got to be in it to win it!

One super raffle with three awesome prizes raising funds for a fantastic regional community. Tickets at http://bit.ly/birreraffle2019 or buy at the festival.

​Past funds have helped purchase shade sails for Birregurra Park playground, park power upgrades and much more.
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]]><![CDATA[Is your battery running low?]]>Thu, 26 Sep 2019 22:21:38 GMThttp://www.meetmeinbirre.com/festival-news/is-your-battery-running-lowWhether you need to refill with some fabulous food, or you need to top up your phone battery, Birregurra Festival has it all!!
​New phone recharge station available at The Yards, next to Birregurra Hall. Most phones accommodated for with USB C / lightening / mini usb cables available. No sweat!
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