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WEDDING OPEN DAY at Wandin Hunter Valley Create a day that will last a life me in your memories. See how Wandin Hunter Valley & the majes c Cricketers Pavilion is transformed into the wedding des na on of your dreams. The Cricketers Pavilion will be in full wedding setup and an array of highly qualified and recommended wedding supply professionals will be onsite all day; florists, wedding cake designers, event specialists, photographers and many more. For more informa on visit www.wandinhuntervalley.com.au/events
SATURDAY 9TH MARCH NEIL YOUNG & CRAZY HORSE IN A DAY ON THE GREEN at Bimbadgen The tour will be Neil Young and Crazy Horse’s first headline tour since 2003. The March 2013 shows promise to showcase both new material from their recently released album ‘Psychedelic Pill’ (out now through Warner) and the classic hits that helped make Neil Young a household name. Without a doubt the cri cal acclaim surrounding the tour dates so far illustrates just how Neil Young con nues to pull massive crowds five decades into his impressive career. For more informa on visit www.adayonthegreen.com.au
9TH & 10TH MARCH FESTIVAL OF TWO PALETTES at Morpeth Gallery. Visit Morpeth Gallery and chat to 12 of Australia’s best tradi onal ar sts. See their works at the gallery in an informal and relaxed environment. An array of Hunter wine and food will be available for tas ng throughout the weekend. It’s a fes val of two pale es! Ac vi es in the main street of Morpeth will add to the fes val spirit throughout the weekend. For more informa on contact the gallery on 4933 1407.
15TH TO 17TH MARCH CMC ROCKS THE HUNTER at Hope Estate Now in its sixth year, the CMC Rocks the Hunter fes val has established itself as the biggest Interna onal Country & Roots Fes val outside of North America and the biggest in Australia. Packed to the ra ers with local and interna onal acts such as Rascal Flats, Big & Rich and Billy Ray Cyrus to name just a few. For more informa on visit www.cmcrocks.com.
SATURDAY 23RD MARCH GAME ON at Wynwood Estate and Twine Restaurant Dine around the vines on Wynwood Estate with 12 courses, with each course being matched with a different Wynwood Estate wine. A er every 2nd course you will be required to walk approximately 100 metres to the next loca on (sea ng will be limited) where the next course and matched wine will be served. Water will be provided at each sta on. The progressive dinner ends with a live magician show by Adam Mada, music and dancing in the Barrel Room, cheese pla ers will be served at this me. Visit www.twinerestaurant.com.au for more info.
FRIDAY 29TH MARCH UNTIL MONDAY 1ST APRIL EASTER LONG WEEKEND at Hunter Valley Gardens. During the Easter Long Weekend at Hunter Valley Gardens there is plenty for the whole family to enjoy as we host the largest Easter Egg Hunt in the Hunter Valley, plus a variety of other ac vi es including the infamous Easter Bunny. This annual event is in its 7th year and is held from Friday the 29th March un l the 1st April 2013 with the Easter Egg Hunt taking place on Saturday 30th and Sunday 31st March.
SATURDAY 30TH MARCH & SUNDAY 31ST MARCH PAUL SIMON & ROBERT PLANT DOUBLE CONCERT LINEUP at Hope Estate Simon’s appearance in the Hunter Valley on Easter Saturday - with special guests Rufus Wainwright and Jimmy Cliff - forms one half of a weekend of legendary music in prime wine country. On the Sunday, following Simon’s Saturday concert, famed Led Zeppelin front man, Robert Plant, with his band Sensa onal Space Shi ers, and special guests Blind Boys of Alabama and Playing For Change will also play, making for two more great reasons to spend Easter in the Hunter.
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