Colbo set for food and wine fest

 GIANT works of public art will be celebrated next month during the first Colbinabbin Silo Art Picnic and Wine Festival.

The event is being run as a fundraiser with proceeds going towards maintenance and improvement works at the town’s silo art precinct.

Project manager Sadie Vale said the team behind the festival is excited to show off the town’s supportive community, and public art.

“We are incredibly proud of our town, our silo art, and the uniqueness of our community and can’t wait to share this with everyone next month,” said Ms Vale.

“Local artist Tim Bowtell has done an incredible job, bringing the history of the town to life through a series of colourful and engaging murals.”

Ms Vale said there will be something at the festival for people of all ages.

“You can see the railway station, our famous tractor pull, sporting history, beautiful wildlife, and the selfless CFA all in stunning colour,” she said.

“The Heathcote Wine Region is offering complimentary tastings from eight of their finest vineyards with a ticket including a custom wine glass to get a sample of their amazing drops.

“While the wine is fantastic you won’t be leaving with an empty stomach.

“The Colbinabbin Country Hotel and the Colbinabbin General Store Co-Op have joined forces to put on some delicious picnic packs, grazing, and sandwich platters.

“This is a family-friendly event so bring the kids down, enjoy some live music, have a wine, enjoy the beautiful silo art and the incredible community that is Colbo.”

A Shire of Campaspe spokesperson said the event will be reminiscent of the Colbinabbin Farmers’ Picnic which ran from the late 19th century until the early 1900s.

Attendees are asked to bring their own seating and picnic gear and said no BYO alcohol or pets are allowed.

The Colbinabbin Silo Art Picnic and Wine Festival goes Sunday, 7 May between 11am and 3pm.

Tickets are limited to 500 people and bookings are essential via bit.ly/41GpbLr.