The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival is an annual event, held over a week in the town of Corryong, 1.5 hours east of Albury, Victoria. Corryong is the final resting place of Jack Riley, said to be the inspiration for the hero in Banjo Paterson's much-loved poem. Each year, this small town of less than 1500 swells with visitors who join the locals in this vibrant celebration of Australian bush culture and heritage.
The festival held each year in April draws competitors from across the country to compete in the exciting Man from Snowy River Challenge, where skilled riders navigate challenging obstacles, showcasing their horsemanship. There are loads of fun competitions, displays and activities including bush poetry, local artisan markets, and live music. There are historic displays, a ute muster, whip cracking, working dogs, and plenty of horse-riding events, all set in the beautiful High Country.
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The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival in Corryong in Victoria’s Upper Murray region is a nationally acclaimed four-day celebration of Australian bush heritage. Inspired by the famous poem by Banjo Paterson, which captures the spirit of the bush and the legendary stockman, the festival has grown into a highlight on the regional calendar, attracting visitors from near and far.
At the heart of the festival is the thrilling ‘Man from Snowy River Challenge’ - an event showcasing the talents of some of Australia’s best horsemen, women and juniors. The event sees riders compete in a series of trials and courses, putting their horsemanship and stockwork skills to the test.
Spectators are on the edge of their seats as competitors navigate steep hills and rugged terrain, displaying the bond between horse and rider. Equestrian events are a significant part of the festival, celebrating the heritage of the stockmen and women of the High Country.
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Man from Snowy River Bush Festival offers a diverse range of activities that reflect the region’s unique lifestyle. One of the main attractions is the iconic bush poetry competition, where both seasoned poets and enthusiastic newcomers take the stage to recite their works, keeping alive this long-held tradition.
The festival also features a vibrant market, filled with local artisans, handmade crafts, gourmet foods, and regional produce. Visitors can indulge in delicious treats, from traditional Aussie pies to gourmet cheeses, while enjoying live music that fills the air with the sounds of bush ballads and contemporary folk music.
There’s truly something for everyone at this iconic bush festival - a street parade, Art and Photography Exhibition, bush dancing, rodeo and buck jump, cattle dog championships, whip-cracking events, high country ute muster, hot rods and classic cars, historic machinery exhibition and a re-enactment of Banjo Paterson’s epic poem.
Man From Snowy River Bush Festival is held every April in Corryong known as the ‘foothills to the High Country.’ Corryong is a small town 1.5 hours east of Albury in the Upper Murray region of Northeast Victoria.
Corryong, a town of less than 1500 people swells to over 20,000 for the four-day Man from Snowy River Bush Festival.
The Man from Snowy River Festival runs over four days.
The Inaugural Man from Snowy River Bush Festival was held in October 1963. In 1995, the festival held a 100th birthday party for Banjo Paterson’s ‘Man from Snowy River’ 1895-1995.
It was at these celebrations that the Man from Snowy River Challenge was launched along with other key events. Two years later, the festival changed from October to April and has continued to flourish since, attracting huge crowds for a fun long weekend.
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