The race that stops Port Fairy

Gather the hounds and prepare for the hugely popular Daschund Dash!

To be held  at Southcombe Park tomorrow, organisers are hoping for fine weather following last year’s hotly contested race, where 30 dogs made the 25 metre run in wet conditions.

Competition is also on to find the dog that looks most like its owner and the best child handler under 12 years.

The Daschund Dash is just one event on this weekend's huge Winter Weekends program.

Winter Weekends was the brainchild of a few local artists and traders in 2008 to encourage visitors during the otherwise quieter winter months. 

The June long weekend is specially known for art, music and shopping.  July is the History and Heritage weekend, offering opportunity for researching family trees and other connections with the help of the Historical Society and the Geneological Group. Various activities relate to Port Fairy’s history. 

The August Food & Wine Weekend brings together the amazing array of regional producers showcasing their products through the special farmers’ market, tastings, classes, demonstrations etc. and wondrous menus offered throughout the village.

FRIDAY 11th JUNE
Post Card Expo - Exhibition of Local Art Ph:5568 2855 6-8pm Whalebone Gallery
Belfast Aquatics (Heated Pool) - as per timetable Ph:5568 1986 8am-6pm Campbell St
Film: How to Train Your Dragon - Port Fairy Consolidated School 7pm Reardon Theatre
Music in Hotels

SATURDAY 12th JUNE
Port Fairy Golf Club - June Tournament. Visitors S’ford (41/50 Australia’s Top 50 Golf Courses) Ph:5568 2866 Port Fairy Golf Club
Community Market - with Rusty Bucks Village Green
Fishing Clinic - Bring your own rod if possible, bait supplied 10am-12noon Martins Point
Pacific Hydro - FREE Sustainability Workshop 11am-12noon Port Fairy RSL Hall, 0437 662 783
Belfast Aquatics - Ph:5568 1986 8am-6pm Campbell St
Film: How to Train Your Dragon - Port Fairy Consolidated School 1.30pm Reardon Theatre
Motts Cottage (National Trust) 2pm-4pm
Music in Hotels

SUNDAY 13th JUNE
Port Fairy Golf Club - June Tournament. 4BBB S’ford Ph:5568 2866 Port Fairy Golf Club
Dachshund Dash - Reg.starts at 9am at Lecture Hall Heats commence 11am sharp NO late entries Southcombe Park
Following the races 2 novelty competitions: Dog Most Like Its Owner and Best Child Handler
Rail Trail Ride (gold coin donation) - Port Fairy to Koroit Return
10-12noon Railway Place
The Stag Restaurant (5568 3226) - Special roast lunch long table event
($80 3 course lunch with matching wines) 12.30pm-4pm Sacksville St
Women in Song - Oriel Glennen, Lyn Eales & Friends ($12 admission) 2pm Anglican Church
Belfast Aquatics - Ph:5568 1986 8am-6pm Campbell St
Charlie’s on East - All afternoon lunch with Live Music
every Sunday Ph:5568 2885 1.30-4.30pm Port Fairy Surf Club
Music in Hotels

MONDAY 14th JUNE
Port Fairy Golf Club - June Tournament. Ph:5568 2866 Port Fairy Golf Club
Belfast Aquatics - Ph:5568 1986 8am-6pm Campbell St

ALL WEEKEND
The Art Walk - maps available at Visitor Information Centre and galleries
Artists at Work - in studios around town
Port Fairy History Centre  - 2pm-5pm Gipps St
Mini Golf Big4 Holiday Park  -10am-5pm Princes Hwy