Beulah’s “Wide Open Spaces” Music and Family Festival is coming on March, 8 and 9, 2025.

Held on the green grass, under shady trees beside the Yarriambiack Creek, there is plenty of space to relax, dance, and enjoy the music, food and refreshments with friends and family.

A fantastic program of events has been organized with something for everyone to enjoy. 

Saturday, March 8.
The popular Creekside Market will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a range of different vendors with unique stalls showcasing local crafts, art, and handmade products. It’s the perfect opportunity to support local businesses and find one-of-a-kind treasures.  If you would like a walk down memory lane then the Classic Cars display on the oval will be of interest as well.

The Southern Mallee Remote Controlled Trucks will be entertaining the crowd once again for the whole weekend.

Attracting some phenomenal Australian musical talent the music will be from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m..

Returning from last year will be Paul Costa and Band, and Rhys Crimmin – the crowd loved them so much organisers wanted them back. To add to the talent local duo Darryn Wardle and Jeff Woodward are always popular with the crowd; along with Brodie and Danny Glen, the Edmonds Family and Brylie Chivell, you are sure to have a good time.

Sunday, March 9.
The Annual Fishing Competition will return from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. with huge prize money – $500  for under-16 and $1,000 for the open group.

Breakfast is available from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.. Find yourself a good spot around the creek, pack your good luck, and be in the running to win cash and prizes!

Sunday’s Family Day and Music is from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m.

This is a day for the family with a Music for Kids show put together by Gaye Edmonds, pony rides with Squatter Coffey’s Trail Rides, face painting, the Annual Duck Race, Spinning Wheel prizes, jumping castle and a kids’ play space inside the Community Centre.

Once again there is a great program of music from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. with Elias Lanyon (The Voice), Darryn Wardle and Jeff Woodward, Nicole Matthews, the Edmonds Family and Brylie Chivell.

Tickets are available online via the “eventbrite” website: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/d/australia--beulah/all-events/, or available on the day at the ticket booth.

At  $50 for a weekend pass (from 2 p.m. Saturday to Sunday 9 p.m.) or individual days can be purchased with children under 18 free. Concessions prices are also available.

Accommodation is available with free unpowered camping for self-sufficient campers at the venue and paid powered or unpowered sites at the caravan park still available. Get in quickly to book as there are limited spaces.

“Don’t forget to bring your picnic blanket or camping chair to make yourself comfortable. Remember to dress comfortably and bring sunscreen as the event is outdoors. We want you to have a great time without any worries!  So mark your calendars and join us at the Wide Open Spaces Festival in Beulah. It’s going to be an unforgettable weekend of music, food, and good vibes. See you there,” said Barb Moore.

Workshop
The Native Superfoods Work Shop With Meez On Plus is on Saturday March 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

“Wide Open Spaces” is happy to welcome Billie from Meez on Plus for her workshop on native super foods.

Billie is passionate about her work and enjoys imparting her knowledge to others. She spends a lot of her time in schools helping them set up native food gardens and learn how to use what they grow.

The class will include discussions on the best way to grow native foods, how to incorporate them into our everyday meals as well as information on where to source them.

There will be “hands on” opportunities and at the end of the class, some tasty treats to enjoy with a refreshing native tea. Questions are welcomed and there will be a selection of books, plants, jams and chutneys to purchase. 

The cost is $40 per person, with numbers limited to 15, so get your name in quickly. A second class on Sunday the 9th is possible, if there are enough numbers.