LAKES COAST VISITOR GUIDE | PAGE 117 BEGA/COBARGO A region of markets, music and country charm Considered the historic ‘country centre’ of the NSW Sapphire Coast, the quaint town of Bega is located in a lush pastoral region. And while Bega is best known for being home of the internationally famous Bega Cheese brand (the original Bega Cheese factory opened in the town in 1900) there are plenty of other attractions in and around the town. Historic Bega Dairying began in the verdant Bega Valley in the 1850s. At the Bega Cheese Heritage Centre – a reconstruction of one of the first buildings of the Bega Co-operative Creamery Company – you can learn about the history of the valley and the cheesemaking process (and also taste the delicious results). A historic walk around Bega is an intriguing way of stepping back into the past, and it’s also worth checking out the local produce market, which runs from 8am to 1pm every Friday in Bega’s Littleton Gardens. Country atmosphere South-west of Bega is Candelo, which still retains the rustic charm of yesteryear, and provides a colourful country market on the first Sunday of every month, from 8.30am to 12.30pm. Colourful Cobargo Located in Bega Valley Shire, 30-minutes’ drive north of Bega, Cobargo is a small village with a permanent population of less than 800 people. The name Cobargo may have originated from the local First Nations word ‘cubago’, which some sources say was used to describe nearby Mount Gulaga. The town has become a popular tourist destination, thanks to its olden-style stores, arts and crafts galleries, tea rooms, antique shops and its colourful country market, held every Saturday. It also hosts an annual country show (scheduled for 7-9 February 2025) followed later in the month by the very popular Cobargo Folk Festival (28 February – 2 March 2025), which in 2024 featured more than 60 different folk performances, including The Good Behaviours (pictured). The popular Cobargo Folk Festival is happening in Cobargo from 28 February – 2 March 2025. In 2024, the festival featured more than 60 folk acts, including The Good Behaviours. Photo: CFF PB20635 SALE (Servicing Wellington Shire) 67- 69 Macalister Street, Sale P: 0403 638 751 E: sale@jamesyeates.com.au BAIRNSDALE 65 Macleod Street, Bairnsdale P: 5152 4141 E: bairnsdale@jamesyeates.com.au LAKES ENTRANCE 505 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance P: 5155 1514 E: lakes@jamesyeates.com.au ORBOST 122 Nicholson Street, Orbost P: 5154 1919 E: orbost@jamesyeates.com.au WHAT WE OFFER MARKETING MATERIALS Business Cards Flyers Postcards Brochures Presentation Folders Gift Certificates Loyalty Cards PHOTO GIFTS Photo Printing Canvas Prints Photo Books Wall & Desk Calendars Photo Cards STATIONERY Letterheads With Compliments Slips Notebooks & Note Pads Envelopes Invoice/Receipt Books Compliance Pads/Books CALENDARS Wall Calendars Desk Calendars Poster Calendars LABELS & STICKERS Address Labels Mailing Labels Stickers & Decals Business Card Stickers Custom Stickers Window Decals Product Labels Gift Tags / Swing Tags INVITATIONS Birthday Invitations Wedding Invitations Party Invitations Business Invitations SIGNS & BANNERS Banners & Posters Lawn Signs Window Decals A-Frames Garage Sale Signs MAGNETS Car Door Magnets Magnetic Postcards Magnetic Calendars Photo Magnets WEBSITES Website Design E-Commerce Sites Website Management Domain Names Website Hosting Social Media Management PROMOTIONAL ITEMS Pens Stubby Holders USB Flash Drives Rulers Stress Balls Keyrings Mouse Pads Bumper Stickers T-Shirts Premium Caps Tote Bags Hoodies Beanies DIRECT MAIL Address and unaddressed - Printing and distribution through newspaper or letterbox drop.
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