Victorian High Country Huts Association
The First 20 Years
The Victorian High Country Huts Association (VHCHA) proudly presents a one-day special event to showcase and celebrate the first 20 years of conservation and preservation of our historic and iconic high country huts.
You are invited to join us as we celebrate this milestone and everything “huts’.
Entry is free.
Venue: Mansfield Showgrounds, Ed Harris Pavilion, Mt Battery Road.
Date: 28th October 2023
Time: 10am –4pm
Inspect displays showcasing the huts works
Meet those involved about the how, the why and what the future holds
Merchandise for sale
Guest speakers
Demonstrations using traditional tools
3D Hut scanning presentation
Support the work done by the Association through becoming a member on the day, or online any time.
10:00 Gates open
10:30 Jimmy Findlay – Bush Carpentry presentation
11:30 Official Opening: DEECA, Parks Vic & VHCHA
13:20 Hamper Raffle Draw
13:30 Charlie Brown – Huts Photography presentation
14:30 Story of the VHCHA
16:00 Gates close
Wander around throughout the day to see:
Food Van
Huts Merchandise and Membership Stand
VHCHA Huts Photographic Display
3D Huts Scanning Display
Jimmy Findlay – Bush Carpentry Demonstration
Doug Tarrant – Blacksmith Demonstration
Andy Hooke – Bush Furniture Demonstration
Charlie Brown – Photographic Display