BOOTS AND BEERS
June
19

BOOTS AND BEERS

Dust off the boots and round up your crew — Boots & Beers is rolling into the Buchan Caves Hotel on Friday 19 June from 8pm ‘til late!

Featuring DJ Yeehaw spinning the best country, pub and party tracks all night long 🎶🔥

Cold beers, good vibes, dance floor energy and a country pub night done right.

No excuses — pull on the boots and let’s send it, Buchan style.

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DISCO IN THE BISTRO
July
4

DISCO IN THE BISTRO

Get ready Buchan — the kids are taking over the dance floor! 💃🕺

On Friday 4 July, the Buchan Caves Hotel Bistro transforms into a mini neon disco party packed with music, lights, dancing and plenty of fun for the little party legends of East Gippsland 🎶✨

With the one and only DJ Boomer behind the decks spinning all the best party tracks, expect a night full of singalongs, dance battles, disco moves and high-energy fun that’ll keep the kids entertained all evening long 🔥

Whether they’re tiny twirlers, breakdance champions or just there for the snacks and good vibes, everyone is welcome. Throw on your brightest outfit, your sparkliest shoes or your favourite party gear and join us for a fun-filled winter night in the heart of Buchan 🌈🪩

While the kids hit the dance floor, the grown-ups can relax with dinner, a drink and the warm country pub atmosphere the Buchan Caves Hotel is known for 🍔🍟🍻

🎉 Gold coin donation entry
🎧 DJ Boomer spinning tunes all night
✨ Family friendly fun
🕺 Dance floor open to all ages

A perfect way to warm up these winter school holidays as part of the East Gippsland Winter Festival ❄️🔥

Bring the kids, bring the cousins, bring the neighbours — and let’s fill the bistro with music, laughter and disco magic 🪩✨

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Jan
24

Australia Day long weekend vibes🎶

Kick off the Australia Day long weekend at the Buchan Caves Hotel with live music from Mike Elrington 🎸
Join us on Friday 24 January from 8pm for a great night of tunes, cold beers and good company.
Round up your mates, grab dinner and settle in for a classic country pub night.

Good music, cold beers and plenty of familiar faces — just how it should be.

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Jan
1

Live Music - Justin Manwaring

Shake off New Year’s Eve and roll into New Year’s Day with live music at the Buchan Caves Hotel 🍻
Justin Manwaring will be playing from 2–5pm on 1 January, bringing the perfect soundtrack for a laid-back arvo.
Grab some lunch, settle in with a cold drink and ease into 2026 the Buchan way.

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Dec
31

New Years Eve Fireworks

Live music • Food trucks • Bar extended •

Ring in the New Year Buchan-style — under the stars, surrounded by good people, good music and that magic only the valley knows how to deliver.

We’re turning the Buchan Caves Hotel precinct into a full festival atmosphere for NYE 2025:

Live Music All Night
Food Trucks & Outdoor Eats
Extended Bar
Family-friendly vibe
Fireworks lighting the valley sky at 9pm and midnight

Bring your picnic rugs, your mates, your family and your dancing shoes.
This night is all about community, celebration and connection.

Entry: Free / Gold coin donation buckets for fireworks support

Let’s send off 2025 with a bang and welcome 2026 with joy, cheers and fireworks over the valley.

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CATTLE & CAVES
July
5
to 6 July

CATTLE & CAVES

Great steaks, delish wine and legendary company. It's winter done the Buchan way.

July 5th and 6th - CATTLE & CAVES STEAKHOUSE at Buchan Caves Hotel for the East Gippsland Winter Festival

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Easter Rodeo Weekend
Mar
29
to 1 Apr

Easter Rodeo Weekend

Easter Weekend at Buchan Pub and the Easter Sunday Rodeo are ones to put on the calendar. Locals and travellers alike get together for this unique country experience. Come to the Buchan Caves Hotel for delicious food and entertainment across the whole Easter weekend.

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