Merrijig is hosting this year's festival. A great time is assured for all with live entertainment, horse races, dog jumping, tug of war, poetry readings and competition. Camping and full facilities (hot showers), meals and bar are available on site.
Gate Entry - this year all children under 18 are FREE, Adults daily or weekend passes are available. Weekend (3 day) $80, Saturday $50 or Sunday $40, all these prices include GST.
DIRECTIONS - From Mansfield, 18kms on Mt. Buller road turn left opposite Merrijig Pub into school lane,then an immediate right into McCormacks Road approximately 400 metres to entry gate which will be sign posted.
RAFFLE - Drawn at Merrijig Get-Together
Tickets $5.00 each - AVAILABLE AT SECRETARY'S TENT - if you are not going to teh get Together and wish to buy a raffle ticket - contact Anne.
Raffle drawn
prior to Cattlemen’s Cup Sunday 15th January 2012
1st Prize Unique MCAV Branded Bar Top 1200 x 600mm Value $1,200
2nd Prize McCormack Mountain Valley Trail Rides
Weekend trail ride for 2 people Value $1,100
3rd Prize Packers High Country Horse Riding,, Anglers Rest
2 nights in Old Cattleman’s Hut for 2 people
inc half day horse ride Value $520
4th Prize MCAV Number Plate 075MCA Value $350
5th Prize Golden Age Hotel, Omeo
2 nights accommodation inc. spa for 2 people Value $315
VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED for GET TOGETHER AT MERRIJIG JAN 2012!
If anyone is available to help out in the Merchandise Tent during the MCAV Annual Get Together in January please contact Jane on 03 5775 1269 or 0407 185 093 or email: merchandise@mcav.com.au
For information about the event please contact the Coordinator Bruce McCormack on email or 0427 752 886. For specific information see below:
Horses Adam McCormack 0409 505 885
Poetry Wendy Jubb-Stoney 0408 104 995
Merchandise Jane Tait 03 5775 1269 or 0407 185 093
Photo Comp Frances Westbury 0418 350 525
ENTERTAINMENT
FRIDAY
UPRISING - local band featured on Australia's Got Talent 2011 and FITZGERALD BROTHERS SEE SPIEL BELOW
SATURDAY
DON'T ASK AND COXYS CREW
SUNDAY
FITZGERALD FAMILY
You probably know 'Coxy' from his Radio show on 3MP and his own TV Show on channel 7 'Coxy's Big Break', but did you know he is a world renowned Recording and Touring Drummer who has played with bands such as the Little River Band, Brian Cadd and now "The Fitzgerald Brothers". Of course with Coxy involved you can expect the unexpected. As "Funtime' being the moto, you can not only see it but really feel it when this Band performs. With Coxys wealth of music history, the Songlist is a wide variety of current songs right through to some classic hits.
NEED to KNOW AND TIPS for the GET TOGETHER
Is it your first time attending our Get-together? Everybody’s welcome.
Here are some simple tips that may assist you!
- Adult Tickets are $80.00 for adults for the whole weekend, Kids 17 and under are free. Gates do not open until 9am on Friday. If you are able it is well worth coming Friday and leaving Monday morning. The weekend is excellent value for money with 2 days and 3 nights of entertainment. Saturday entry only $50, Sunday entry only $40.
- If you don’t feel like cooking there will be full catering from daylight till after midnight. Everything from a sit down meal to tasty take away as well as ice creams and other treats for the kids.
- There is an excellent bar with a great atmosphere; we pride ourselves on responsibly serving a variety of beers, mixed drinks and ice all at reasonable prices.
- You do not need to book camping sites. Camp sites are ‘first in best dressed’. Try to arrive during daylight to make finding and setting up camp easier.
- Bitumen road access to the site.
- Showers and toilets are provided and regularly cleaned and serviced.
- Fresh drinking water on site for everyone at no cost.
- Strictly no camp fires allowed.
- Yes, you can bring your pet as long as it is kept on a leash or confined.
- There will be a quiet camping area for families and people who don’t want to party all night. Please do not camp in this area if you think you may have a loud camp!
- There is a designated horse camping area.
- No glass please.
SCHEDULE FOR GET TOGETHER
BOTH DAYS |
BUSH MARKET |
MERCHANDISE TENT |
BUCKING BULL |
KIDS TENT |
PONY RIDES |
LOLLY SCRAMBLE |
JUMPING CASTLE |
HERITAGE TENT |
More information will be posted as it becomes available.
