Forty-two events funded through Council's Event Funding Program

Council's annual Event Funding Program is committed to supporting a wide range of community and tourism events with the aim of strengthening communities, increasing visitation and stimulating economies.  

Alpine Shire Mayor, Cr John Forsyth, said that the diverse representation of events reflected the varied interests of people living in and visiting the Alpine Shire.  

"It's fantastic to see event organisers receive support to pursue their passions and make the Alpine Shire accessible to so many different people," he said.  

"These events not only bring our community together, but also showcase the spirit and vitality of our region to a wide range of visitors." 

The full list of recipients for the 2024/25 Event Funding Program includes (in alphabetical order): 

• Alpine Cycling Club – Alpe De Buffalo $2,000 

• Alpine Cycling Club – Gravity Enduro $2,000 

• Alpine Cycling Club – Tour of Bright 2024 $10,000 

• Australasian Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association – Mountaingrass $3,000 

• Big Hill Events – Bright Gravel & CX $5,000 

• Bright Brewery – Darker Days $2,000 

• Bright and District Chamber of Commerce – Bright Autumn Festival $5,000 

• Bright and District Chamber of Commerce – Bright Twilight Tastings $2,000 

• Bright and District Chamber of Commerce – Make It, Bake It, Grow It Market $2,000 

• Bright Art Gallery and Cultural Centre – Summer Exhibition ART Awards $3,300 

• Bright Cabaret and Comedy Festival Inc. – Bright Cabaret & Comedy Festival 2025 $2,000 

• Bright Lights Winter Nights – Christmas Market 2024 $2,000 

• Bright P-12 College – Bright Fun Run – Trail Fest 2025 $3,000 

• Bright Rod Run and Kustom Club Inc. – Bright Rod Run $5,000 

• Brighter Days Foundation – Brighter Days Festival $5,000 

• Dederang Picnic Race Club – Dederang Picnic Races $5,000 

• Harrietville Historical Society – Harrietville Bush Markets $2,000 

• Harrietville Primary School – Harrietville Half Marathon $3,000 

• Kangaroo Hoppet Inc. – Mount Beauty Running Festival $3,000 

• Into Our Hands Community Foundation – GROW Myrtleford + Twilight Carols $2,000 

• Mount Beauty United Cricket Club – UKV Gala4Good $5,000 

• Myrtleford and District Agricultural and Pastoral Society – Myrtleford Show $10,000 

• Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. – Great Victorian Bike Ride Activation $2,265 

• Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. – La Fiera $10,000 

• Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. – Myrtleford Bush Market $2,500 

• Myrtleford Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. – Myrtleford Summer Series $5,000 

• Myrtleford Golf Club – Great Alpine Golf Classic $2,000 

• Myrtleford Lawn Tennis Club – Annual Easter Tournament $5,000 

• Myrtleford Lions Golden Spurs Rodeo – Myrtleford Golden Spurs Rodeo $5,000 

• Northeast Victorian Hang Gliding Club – Bright Open 2025 $2,000 

• Perseverance Events – Bright Running Festival 2024 $1,500 

• Rotary Club of Bright – Bright Rotary Markets $4,000 

• Skunkworks Community Limited – Alpine Brass Festival $5,000 

• SingleTrack Events Pty Ltd – Buffalo Stampede Festival 2025 $10,000 

• Spartan Aus 3.0 Pty Ltd – Bright Trifecta Weekend $10,000 

• Team Mount Beauty – Victorian Downhill Series Round $3,000 

• Thought Sports Pty Ltd – Bright Alpine Climb 4 Peaks $5,000 

• The Tobacco and Associated Farmers' Co-operative Ltd – Myrtleford Farmers Market $2,000 

• Ultra Endurance – Great Southern Endurance Run $5,000 

• Upper Kiewa Valley Regional Arts Inc. – Mount Beauty Writers Festival 2024 $5,000 

• Wandi Trail Runners Inc. – Wandi Cross $3,000 

• Wandiligong Nut Festival Inc. – Wandiligong Nut Festival $10,000 

Council extends its appreciation to all applicants who took the time to submit their proposals.