Events in Melbourne and Its Nearby Regions

If you're traveling to Victoria in Australia and you're wondering if what's going on in Melbourne would be of some interest to you, you shouldn't be surprised that the area's got something for you to enjoy. Aside from the state's capital city, Yarra Valley and Dandenong Ranges and Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges are among the neighboring districts that offer ultimate travel experiences through their events and festivals.

Melbourne's Festival of Sails, Australia's largest keel boat regatta and the oldest sporting event in Victoria, speaks about the Australians' love for the sea and sports. Held regularly during the celebration of Australia Day, the event is watched by thousands and features 450 yachts and over 4,500 competitors. Live concerts, roving performers, and festivals of food, wine and arts complete the happenings along the Geelong waterfront.

Aside from this, the Melbourne Festival occupies the city's festivities calendar for more than 2 weeks in October. It's the state's grandest presentation of local and international artists in the fields of dance, theatre, music, visual arts, multimedia, and more.

Less than an hour from Melbourne are the rolling acres of vineyards of Yarra Valley and the secret fern glades and forests of Dandenong Ranges. These areas boast events that promote not just food and wine, but also heritage and arts, like the Healesville Railway Heritage Festival and the Yarrra Valley Open Studios. The Healesville Railway Heritage Festival reminds people of the Healesville railway terminal of the early 1900s and the industry and lifestyle associated with it. Heritage train rides, vintage cars, blacksmiths, paper making, and other such features on culture and tradition are shown in this event. The Yarra Valley Open Studios, meanwhile, showcases the life and works of various local artists interestingly exhibited in the vineyard setting.

Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges are also impressive destinations around Melbourne. They even become more attractive to tourists because of their unique and thrilling activities mainly involving their region's harvests. The Annual Strawberries and Cherries Weekend is one of these spectacular events that are a feast for the senses. Fun and food overflow in the Bacchus Marsh strawberry and cherry season with activities like strawberry eating competition, cherry pip spitting contest, strawberry picking, and Clydesdale horse carriage rides - all complemented by the bountiful spread of food, wine, coffee and cider.

There's always an event in and around Victoria's capital that will make you enjoy your stay. So if you're thinking if what's going on in Melbourne would make your trip worthwhile, don't worry. There are many happenings you'll surely enjoy in the capital and its nearby regions.

Wondering whats on Melbourne and its neighboring districts? Check out Experience Yarra Valley for a list of exciting events and festivals that are happening soon.

Article Source: Kimberly_Wolfe