By PAM ZIERK-MAHONEY

Life on Mt Buller this season has seen plenty of parties, celebrations and a visit from the real 2026 Melbourne Cup.

A soirée on the rooftop of the Arlberg Hotel created a fantastic night-time display, with crowds enjoying music, lights and fun.

Here are some highlights from these events.

NOTE: MORE PICS TO COME SATURDAY AFTER MELBOURNE CUP EVENT

SAX IT ON: The saxophone player at the Arlberg Soiree posed in front of flames - no, the flames were not coming out of the instrument.
ALL IN PINK: this group of young ladies - all with pink hats - were enjoying the Soiree.
FLAMES ATOP: Flames highlighted the soiree.
ALL LIT UP: The Arlberg all lit up for the rooftop soiree.
AT THE ABOM: Good crowds attended the annual ABOM event on the mountain.
HAVING FUN: the Hoffman family visited Mt Buller and these two children had fun in the Magic Forest. PHOTO: Holly Spencer Photoshop