Murrindindi Beanie & Fibre Festival

The MBFF would like to thank the following groups for helping us during our recent fabulous fibre festival. Bruce Watson & Ukulele Heaven workshops, Alexandra Quilters, Redgate CWA Alexandra, Alexandra Timber Tramway Museum, Rotary Club of Alexandra and those who helped set up the Hall, Vicky Cambridge art installation, Liz Langford Art workshop, UGFM and Cliff Getsitz photography. All who make the festival the amazing event that we have come to know and love. Thank you.

Recently MBFF used funds raised from our fabulous fibre festival to help two CFA units in our area. Koriella CFA as previously mentioned here on Fb and also Alexandra Fire Brigade Auxiliary where we bought 6 unique trestle tables that are portable and adjustable to the height of 900 high, perfect for preparing lots of food with minimal impact on one’s back of hours of bending during a long fire event or any other event requiring time at the bench. What a lovely hand written thank you as well. We also supported the Alexandra Fire Brigade with a donation for equipment for the station.
The MBFF takes much pleasure in giving back to the community.

……..WINNERS…………
Murrindindi Madness:
First - Cheryle Foster (Leopold)
Second - Marcia Turner (Koriella)
Third - Sue Wynn (Alexandra)

Beautiful Beanies:
First - Elizabeth Riley (Mooroolbark)
Second - Wendy Warnock (Yarra Glen)
Third - Sue Wynn (Alexandra)

Winter Warmers:
First - Melinda Jackson (Alexandra)
Second - Wendy Warnock (Yarra Glen)
Third - Robyn Runge (Alexandra)

Fibre Art:
Open
First - Katherine McIntosh (Marysville)
Second - Shirley Sinclair (Koriella)
Third - Julie Weaver (Lysterfield)
Beginner
First - Paul Cockayne (Greensborough)
Second - Jenny Baker (Koriella)
Third - Nici Miller (Marysville)
Special
First - April Spearing (Buxton)

Thank you to everyone who entered & donated items

Megan won our first prize in the raffle and Val Hall won second. Thank you for supporting the festival and a BIG Thank You to our raffle donors.

It’s your last chance to visit the MBFF this year either in person or online. 32auctions.com/beanie2026 to make your bid. The online auction closes at 3pm. While all beanies purchased either online or from the exhibition in the Alexandra Shire Hall, can be picked up from 4pm-6pm.
Thanks to everyone for supporting us, either by creating, visiting, buying, being a stall holder or those who have helped to set up, pack up or be on the door. You are amazing.

I'm sure that you have heard the MBFF is on this weekend in Alexandra 10-4pm, but have you heard that we have both indoor and outdoor stall holders.
Not everyone is pictured, however they have all donated something amazing to go in our raffles. THANKYOU!! The only way that you can buy your ticket is to head on down to the MBFF today, Sunday the 24th May. Stall items donated include Alexandra Woodies - Wooden Container $25, Appliquez Moi - Hat $95, Chris' Crafts Brown Scarf - $90, Creekside Crafts & Creations - Soup bowl holder $12, Felt Fairy - Finger puppets $15, Free Range Art - Hand spun yarn $21, Hook and Spindle - Cream bag $10, Jacinta Birchall - Felted Brooch $10, Kaye Adulphson Designs - Pattern and yarn $25, Kerrucrafts - Blue Bag, Leisa Carney - Felted Ball Flowers $60, Liz Langford knits - Shawl & brooch $100, Merton Made - Apron $35, Redgate Socks - Head band $25, RibbonEla - Dummy holder & rattle $25, Rustic Simplicity - Red bag $25, Two Fat Ewes - Felted Scarf Pack $30, YD Handmade - 3 Bracelets $15. Thankyou to all our wonderful stall holders who come each year and provide such a great community vibe for our fabulous Festival.

Train rides also on today Sunday the 24th May at the Alexandra Timber Tramway & Museum, and if you can't make to the Beanie Festival head over to our super online auction and bid high to secure your favourite item. 32auctions.com/beanie2026 Bidding closes 3pm today. Collect your winning item from us or leave your details and we will post. Everything you need to know about how to make a bid is on the 32auctions site. The raffle will also be drawn at the end of the day. Our fiber festival is very special to us and you can help to make a difference and join the the fibre fun by placing a bid or come and see what all the fluff is about and visit us in person. 😊MBFF 10-4 pm