SUNDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2025
ABOUT THE EVENT
A Day in the Hills is a feel-good, purpose-led gathering that celebrates rural life, community connection, and wellbeing.
Held in the heart of the Dookie Hills, this event brings together farming families and rural locals for a relaxed day of live music, local food & wine, children's activities and meaningful chats. At its core, the day out is designed to support mental health and social connection in regional communities by creating a welcoming space and access to practical resources while enjoying time with family and friends.
Pull up a chair and stay awhile.
WHO IS THE EVENT FOR?
A Day in the Hills is for:
Farmers and farming families
Rural locals with a connection to agriculture
HOW TO REGISTER?
Click on the link below to register, alternatively call Sarah on 0435 757 902.
Due to limited capacity, registration will occur in two stages:
FARMERS AND FAMILIES (Stage one)
From Friday 29 August - Sunday 14th September. Registrations open exclusively for farmers and their families. Answer a couple of quick questions to receive the ticket link for your ticket purchase.
RURAL COMMUNITY ACCESS (Stage two)
From Monday 15 September - Friday 26th September)
Remaining tickets will be made available to rural community members for purchase.
Ticket Price
Adults: $22 (inc gst)
Kids: Free
What's on?
Each ticket includes access:
Lunch: Roaming wood-fired pizzas & canapés by Rye at Tallis
Kids' Meals: Lunch packs & desserts
Kids Zone: Face painting, sensory play, crafts, lawn games, lucky dips and much much more
Pampering Zone: Mini massages and glow ups by Wellsprings
Health Hub: Free health checks & wellbeing support
Equipment Displays: O'Connors, Victoria Police & CFA
Live Music: Featuring Nigel Parsons
Local Exhibits: AgBiz Assist, Goulburn Murray Water, Goulburn Murray CMA, Rural Finance
Goodie bag & Lucky Dip (adults): One per Adult (win vouchers and prizes from our very supportive local businesses)
Bar: Drinks available for purchase
The event will run rain, hail or shine, with plenty of inside and outdoor undercover spaces.
Event Hosts:
This event is hosted by Fruit Growers Victoria at Rye at Tallis. The event is supported by the Look Over the Farm Gate Community Grant provided by the National Centre for Farmer Health under the Victorian Government's 2025 Drought Support Package. As well as the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR) 'In a Good Place' grant program and Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority.
The event has been brought to life thanks to the following Sponsors and Partners:
Major Sponsors:
Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal (FRRR)
Fruit Growers Victoria
Look over the Farm Gate Community Grant
Community Parters:
O'Connors
Ag Warehouse
Victoria Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub
Rabo Bank
Rye at Tallis
Rye Studio
The event is a low cost ticket so families can attend thanks to the kind support from our Sponsors and Partners.
