Rileys Ride

This annual ride is held to commemorate Jack Riley's life, and the part he played in the early days of this district,and also to applaud the efforts of those men who tried to rescue him under harsh and trying conditions.

View the photos we took of the participants over the course of their 4 day journey in 2010.

Here are the photos of the 2011 Rileys Ride   

The Art Show and Official Opening

A much enjoyed part of the Festival is the Art and Photography Competition and Sale.  Many fine works are exhibited by artists from all over Australia.

The guests were entertained by Crackenback and Pete Denahy - even Banjo Paterson made an appearance!  The 2011 Man from Snowy River Bush Festival was officially opened by Mr Bill Tilley MP.

As part of the celebration Peter Hunt and Jan Lewis were inducted into the Man from Snowy River Hall of Legends.  This award is presented in recognition of years of dedicated voluntary service and support given to The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival

Click here to view the photos taken at the 2010 Art Show and official opening of the Festival.

View the photos taken during the 2011 Official Opening

The Man from Snowy River Re-Enactment

The re-enactment is a "theatrical portrayal of the poem and a celebration of the life of Jack Riley. The colt from Old Regret escapes and all the cracks take off at a racing pace to catch it. But of course it is the Man from Snowy River who is ultimately successful. This is a fabulous event and a brilliant way to start your Festival experience.

Click here to view some photos that we took during the 2010 Re-Enactment

View the photos taken during the 2011 Re-Enactment here.

The Street Parade

One of the most popular events of the Festival.  The street parade sees hundres of people line Hanson Street to watch Rileys Riders, antique machinery, utes from the muster and many many local floats and displays. The highlight of the 2011 Street Parade was  Light Horse Brigade and many participants joined in the theme..

Click here to view the photos taken during the 2010 "Old School Yard" parade.

View the 2011 Street Parade photos here

Bush Idol

Many Corryong residents and visitors turned out to watch the talented Bush Idol participants compete to win a guitar signed by Lee Kernaghan

View some photos taken during the 2011 Bush Idol heats and as the winners warmed up the crowd before the concert on Saturday night.

The Jack Riley Remembrance Service

In a moving and historical account of some of his last days, the Museum volunteers and local students tell the story of Father Hartigan's trip up the mountains to see Jack Riley.

View some photos taken during the 2011 Remembrance Service

The Man from Snowy River Challenge

Hailed as the showcase event of the Festival, the challenge seeks to find the modern day Man from Snowy River.

Click through to view the photos that we took during 2010.

Photos of the 2011 Man from Snowy River Challenge are available here

The High Country Rodeo

The Rodeo is always a spectacular event.  and the stand was pack with visitors who enjoyed a great night watching the bull and saddle bronc riders.
Phil got a few great photos before being hampered by the lack of light.

Click here to view the photos taken during the 2010 Rodeo

Here are the phots from the 2011 High Country Rodeo

Camp Draft Competition

Team Penning

Animal Wranglers Entertainment

This unique troupe of extremely funny performers certainly keep the crowd entertained! Lachie is a very serious and capable horseman who opens the show with his horse ‘Ernie” Lachie's horsemanship show is quickly hijacked by Bazza the clown, firstly accompanied by Tim tam the performing mule. Then by Itchy, the ‘quarter of a horse', Spike, the buckjump rider (dog), followed by the runaway pigs, Woodsy and his girlfriend (mustering dogs) and then by Oscar and the pig float, who are the heroes s of the day. Zapper, the cow horse is then confronted by Jigsaw the massive bullock, who terrorizes and then proves to be too much for Bazza the clown.

View the photos from this very entertaining 2011 Animal Wranglers group

Brumby Handling Demonstration

View the photos from the 2011 Brumby Handling Demonstration

Working Sheep Dog Demonstration

View the photos from the 2011 Working Sheep Dog Demonstration

Station Team Muster

The Poets, Buskers, Musicians and Entertainers

One of the more colourful aspects of the Festival are the performances by the Buskers, the Poets and the Musicians.

View some photos taken during the 2010 Festival.

The photos of the 2011 Poets, Buskers and Entertainers are available here.

The Light Horse Brigade

View the photos from the 2011 Light Horse Demonstration

The Waler Display

The Ute Muster and Machinery Display

Whatever the make or model, ute owners from far and wide can come and show off their pride and joy. A must see for all ute enthusiasts. The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival - Where Legends Drive!

View some of the spectacular cars on show during the 2010 Festival.

Here are the photos from the 2011 Ute Muster and Machinery Display

The Faces of the Festival

Some images of the retailers, stall holders and happy faces that make the Festival what it is!

The Official Souvenir Book

The 2010 Official Man from Snowy River Bush Festival souvenir book.  Copies can be purchased from the Festival Office in Corryong or phone (02) 6076 1992.
The 2011 book is in production and will be available to view by the end of April.