Don’t miss this year’s headline acts at the annual Strathbogie Festival
The 2025 lineup boasts some amazing talent with Blues legend Lloyd Spiegel coming to rock the Rec Reserve and super-popular bush band ‘Bushwahzee’ playing up a storm for the annual Bush Dance.
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The Bogie Festival is brought to you this year by the Strathbogie Shire, Nutrien and Lindsay Park Racing and will be a long weekend of fun and entertainment for the whole family with funds raised going towards the Strathbogie Play Group and the Strathbogie Memorial Hall.
‘Lloyd Spiegel is an Aussie Blues & Roots icon’, according to Rolling Stone magazine. The legendary acoustic blues guitarist has produced ten albums and has a committed following both in this country and overseas. He will be playing a full concert on Sunday 2nd November from 4.00 pm.
Bushwahzee is also a headline act from Melbourne comprising Felix Meagher (dance caller, fiddle player, vocalist) Pat Evans (dance caller, mandolin, vocalist), Louis Meagher (guitar) and Sam Buirske (guitar and bass). They are a hugely popular bush band playing Bogie’s Bush Dance for the first time at the Strathbogie Hall on Saturday night, 1st November.
As well as this live music talent, there will be a Croquet tournament, (complete with a glass or two of Pimm's) on Saturday morning at ‘Fernside’, a Sunday Market at the Rec Reserve on Sunday morning alongside a tennis tournament and fantastic family sports day including all the old favourites such as sack, egg and spoon and 3-legged races. There is also the Ambrose Golf Tournament to be played on Monday!
The Festival will culminate on the Tuesday with a not to be missed Melbourne Cup Day lunch and soiree at the Strathbogie Golf Club. Other events across the weekend will include a Guided Heritage Walk and an Art Show. So put the weekend aside for some fantastic food, fun and entertainment – there’ll be something for everyone.
2025 Program
Saturday November 1
Croquet, High Tea Luncheon and Pimm's
Transport from Euroa available
Enjoy a round of croquet and sip a Pimm's at the Fernside Croquet Club. Think beautiful gardens, ribbon sandwiches, cakes and scones. For a bit of fun, come dressed in "all whites" - traditional croquet attire. There will be prizes for best dressed thanks to Euroa's Cafe 56. No experience needed! All equipment provided.
Saturday 1st November 10.30 am - 1.30 pm
Bush Dance
A fabulous night for the whole family!
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Featuring Melbourne's legendary Bushwahzee Bush band, this year's Bush Dance is not to be missed! Ticket prices include dessert and kids' dancing instruction. Sausage sizzle and bar open at 5.30pm. Authentic bush dance tunes and atmosphere.
5.30pm | Bar & Sausage Sizzle open
6.00pm | Kids up first with bush dance teachers
6.30pm | Adults join in dancing
10.30pm | Band finishing time
Saturday 1st November at Strathbogie Memorial Hall
Art Exhibition
Three local artists
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Three talented local artists, all deeply connected to Bogie and all working in different mediums will showcase
their work at the Rec Reserve Pavilion over the Festival weekend. Don’t miss this stunning visual exploration of our country.
Anna Mackrell - who paints in oils, particularly landscapes
Michael Flatt - who photographs forest scenes and rocks
Simeon Ayres – who works in pen and ink and watercolour making maps and large scale landscapes
Open Saturday, Sunday and Monday 10.00 am - 4.00 pm
Sunday November 2
Sunday Market
Showcasing local produce, arts & crafts
Enjoy a wide variety of market stalls with heaps of products including local Olive Oil, Tomato and Strawberry Plants, Children's Toys, Fairy Floss, Italian Cakes and Slices, Dog Accessories, Hand Crafted Leather, Paintings, Cards and Pottery by local artists, Hand Spun Yarns, Handmade Soaps, Cheese Tasting, Children’s Clothing, Floral Bouquets, Jewellery, Homemade Preserves, Face Painting, Popcorn, Potted Plants, Trees and Herbs, Local Gin, Beer and Wine producers ...the list goes on....
Sunday 2nd November 2025 from 9.00 am - 1.00 pm.
Strathbogie Oval at the Recreation Reserve
Tennis Tournament
Catering to all levels
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Round Robin Doubles Tournament. Morning Tea included.
Registrations open at 9.30 am. Competition commences at 10.00 am.
This event supports the local Tennis Club in raising funds for shade sails outside the courts and a practice brick wall.
Sunday 2nd November 9.30 am, Strathbogie Rec Reserve
Kids' Sports Day
"Old School" sports and activities
Loads of fun for children ages 3-16! Includes sack race, egg & spoon race, running race, gumboot toss and teddy bear's picnic for the under 7s and their bears. Aus Kick and Soccer clinics, CFA on site and helping out and much more. First 10 families to register receive a voucher to spend at a market stall of their choice.
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Sunday 2nd November 9.30 am, Strathbogie Rec Reserve
Blues legend Lloyd Spiegel plays the Rec Reserve
With local musician Jeremiah Johnston
‘Lloyd Spiegel is an Aussie Blues & Roots icon’, according to Rolling Stone. The legendary acoustic blues guitarist has produced ten albums and has a committed following both in this country and overseas, and he’s coming to rock the Rec Reserve. With local musician Jeremiah Johnston as support act, Lloyd will be playing a full performance the likes of which we haven’t seen before in Strathbogie. Children under 13 are FREE!
Sunday 2nd November 4.00pm, Strathbogie Rec Reserve
Monday November 3
Ambrose Golf Tournament
Three person Ambrose (teams can be mixed, ladies' or men's). No need for a handicap as we can assign you one. Teams can be made up on the day if required. Handicap and experienced players welcome. 11.30am tee off with sausage sizzle available prior. Afternoon tea with presentations.
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Monday 3rd November Strathbogie Golf Club
Guided Heritage Trail walk
The walk will follow a trail of historical interpretive panels that explain the history of various buildings and sites in our main street. It's a great way to experience the rich and fascinating history of our small town. Starting at the General Store, the walk will finish at the Strathbogie Memorial Hall. The Soldiers' Room and Supper Room in the Hall feature a display of historical photos and memorabilia and will be open for viewing.
Monday 3rd November 10.30am to 12 noon.
Strathbogie General Store Main Street Strathbogie
Tuesday November 4
Melbourne Cup Day Luncheon
A day to dress up and have fun with bold colours and hats ... if that's your fancy. Cold meats, salads and famous Bogie desserts with drinks at bar prices.
Lots of fun activities, including best dressed, putting and chipping competitions, raffles
and much more.
Tuesday 4th November from 12 noon, Strathbogie Golf Club
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