11. OPERA BY THE LAKES March, Nyerimilang Opera by the Lakes is proudly presented by Gippsland Opera and held at the stunning Nyerimilang Heritage Park’s natural amphitheatre overlooking the Gippsland Lakes. Held in March each year, Opera by The Lakes is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year, featuring renowned international and Opera Australia singers. Bookings are essential, chairs are provided and reserved seating is an option. gippslandopera.com.au PAYNESVILLE CLASSIC BOAT RALLY March, Paynesville A biennial celebration of classic boats from across the country, of maritime culture and cruising on the Gippsland Lakes. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Gippsland Lakes, the Paynesville Classic Boat Rally is a free family event. Highlights include a grand parade of hundreds of classic boats big and small, through McMillan Strait. paynesvilleclassicboatrally.com.au OMEO AND BUCHAN RODEOS Easter weekend, Buchan & Omeo Dust off your cowboy boots, strap on your chaps and dip your Akubra – Easter is rodeo time in East Gippsland! This is your chance to experience a grass-roots High Country day out with all the thrills and spills of a real-life rodeo. Skilled horsemanship and stock-work is on display with events including barrel racing, breakaway and team roping, steer wrestling and, of course, bull riding. The Omeo Rodeo is held on Easter Saturday and the Buchan Rodeo is held on Easter Sunday. facebook.com/OmeoRodeo | facebook.com/BuchanRodeo Buchan Rodeo
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