Its Apple Blossom & Bees time in Elgin again this October with the weekend of the 12-13 set to buzz as the valley celebrates our honey bees and the gorgeous blossoms that abound. The Valley promises something for everyone to infuse you with the spirit of Spring as you enjoy the transformation of Elgin in bloom – wonder through on your own or join the Elgin Blossom Weekend partners for spring blossom themed activities, meals, tastings and more.
Click here to explore the fabulous line up of events – from The Blossom Wine Wobble family fun run to being able to take a look into the world of the honey bee in a see-through beehive as you watch them making honey, or if you are feeling active and keen to explore places you’ve never been to before there is the Bee-Active Amazing Race. Of course, you will have the opportunity to sip honey cocktails, enjoy the grace of a Chardonnay Colloquium, do yoga with a view or join a river barge cruise! Simply soak the environment in and celebrate nature. For keen photographers don’t miss out on the Best Reflection Photograph competition, and if that’s not all there is a Hillbilly Market with a Texas BBQ! With so much choice you might like to kick back in Elgin for a weekend stay made sweet with oil painting classes to inspire you. Or just simply take it easy with a picnic, embrace an 11km sunrise walk or settle into a Spring Sunday Feast in a barn, whatever you choose, the weekend is a must in your calendar.
A fun family weekend with something for everyone and loads of kiddies activities including jumping castles, waterslides, sand castle building, croquet, jungle gyms and tractor rides and for the folks, there is of course live music and entertainment.