MANSFIELD and district is finally getting back to some normality following an almost two year glitch with the COVID pandemic.

In the past Mansfield township itself has been a hive of festivals, activities and events which for the past 20 months had eased right down and in some cases almost extinct.

However, festivals and events are on a comeback.

Christmas festivities have included many 'office parties', carols and picnic in the median strip, a visit from Santa, window displays and shop local competitions.

But, coming up are more events to entice visitors to the area.

New Year's Eve will again see the return of parties across the district and big celebrations on Mt Buller with Australia Day plans in the making for January 26.

As part of the Australia Day weekend the bush market will return in Highett Street, and postponed during the High Country Festival weekend the Median to Rare exhibition will be held on January 22.

In February the Holden Classic is set to be held in and around Mansfield with a Show 'n Shine display, Botanic Park concert and a meet and greet the drivers and families.

Also in February will be the Targa High Country, also postponed from November which will be held over three days February 11, 12 and 13.

And the annual Tolmie Sports Day will be held on Saturday, February 12.

Heading into March will be the Tour de Trail (now set on the calendar as an annual bike ride on the Great Victorian Rail Trail and organised by the Friends of the Rail Trail), the Merrijig Rodeo, the Lake Eildon Water Festival and the Highline Mountain Biking Festival.

The mountain biking festival is set to take place at the Rifle Butts Reserve from March 25 to 28 and is expected to attract up to 3000 people.

In the mix of course will be the Labour Day weekend activities (March 15) – a three day period where Mansfield and surrounding camping grounds are full to the brim.

And that is just the start of the year to come.

So, Mansfieldians and visitors be prepared.

Get set for a year of excitement, entertainment and festivals – getting back to normal.