August. A festival held at Merbein which judges the best vanilla slice and baker from around Australia. There will be live music, buskers, childrens entertainment, wine tasting, vanilla slice sales and market stalls.
thegreataustralianvanillaslicetriumphmerbein.comOctober. Held at Kenny Park in Merbein, the rodeo sees riders risk life and limb in the ring. Be entertained by some of Australia's top riders and enjoy food stalls at the venue.
www.merbeinrodeo.comSeptember. Mildura hosts one of Australia's biggest group of independent country music entertainers for a 9 day festival full of all-day entertainment across multiple venues.
www.milduracountrymusicfestival.com.auOctober. Enjoy three days of entertainment at Sunraysia's greatest annual event. Held at the Mildura Showgrounds, see displays and judging of produce, sheep shearing, dog jumping, animal exhibitions, live bands, dancing, amusements, a circus and fireworks spectacular.
www.mildurashow.org.auJuly. Australian and international writers descend on Mildura for a 4 day festival of words, food and wine. This event provides cultural enrichment for writers and readers with discussions around wood fires and intimate dinners showcasing local gourmet cuisine.
www.mildurawritersfestival.com.au