Events near Ballarat

Join Black Cat Truffles throughout June and July for A Taste of Truffles - an invitation to find out more about this earthy, aromatic delicacy.

On the third Sunday every month the streets of Talbot are closed to traffic and the entire town becomes a vibrant village market place.

The annual Dean Sheepdog Trials is a spectical of dog handling excellence. The stars of the show manoeuvre 3 sheep around a course on the

Ballarat Farmers Market takes place in central Ballarat on the shores of beautiful Lake Wendouree, opposite the Ballarat Botanical Gardens. Stroll under the dappled shade

The Bridge Mall Farmers Market is a fun and vibrant community event running yearlong on the first Saturday of the month. Experience a foodie’s paradise

Held in Memorial Park, the Beaufort Market offers a range of goods for sale from produce and plants to second-hand goods and jewellery. The market

Craig Barrett’s paintings capture the changing colours and shapes of The Berry Consols – a series of abandoned gold mines, just north of Creswick, Victoria.

Wildwood Instruments offers weekend instrument making retreats in Mt Franklin, just next to Daylesford. You can choose from our range of popular electric and bass

During the early decades of the 20th century, women were becoming more visible in the arts in Australia than ever before. Increased access to art

Gordon has created a computer program where data sourced from the events connected to the 1854 Eureka Stockade has been used to generate imagery built

If you've ever thought, "I'd love to learn pottery", here's your chance! Beck Davies hosts pottery sessions in her studio in Ballarat. She loves being

During the early decades of the 20th century, women were becoming more visible in the arts in Australia than ever before. Increased access to art

During the early decades of the 20th century, women were becoming more visible in the arts in Australia than ever before. Increased access to art

During the early decades of the 20th century, women were becoming more visible in the arts in Australia than ever before. Increased access to art

During the early decades of the 20th century, women were becoming more visible in the arts in Australia than ever before. Increased access to art

Follow the beautiful tree-lined Remembrance Drive out to Michael Unwin Wines this Autumn. Michael Unwin has been making wine for the best part of 35

Murder Mystery – A Night to Die For Murder Mystery Tickets On the night of a royal wedding joining two kingdoms as one, the young

During the early decades of the 20th century, women were becoming more visible in the arts in Australia than ever before. Increased access to art

HIDDEN GEMS – OPEN ARTIST STUDIOS An opportunity to “meet the makers” as the Hidden Gems group of artists in the Ballarat region open their

Are you interested in having some fun and exploring acting? Let's Act Now! This course features an introduction to method acting, improvisations and a range

Welcome to the 2021 Ballarat Heritage Festival (formally known as Ballarat Heritage Weekend). A hallmark event for the city which will run from 7 -

'Not a Baddie' is a reference to the 'Bad Banksia men' characters found lurking in the Australian illustrator and artist May Gibbs' children stories. In

During the Ballarat Heritage Festival the stories of the Lucas Girls and the Soldiers of the Avenue will be brought to life in an exhibition

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High Tea featuring live music from Ballarat's own Candi and a performance from the Damascus Band String Section bar photo wall relaxing entertainment Marquee A

Treat your mum or that special female figure in your life this Mother’s Day! Enjoy a pleasant Sunday afternoon at RJM’s as you listen to

BLOC Music Theatre presents, WICKED, one of the most popular musicals of our time. At Her Majesty’s Theatre in May 2017.

Our Heritage Festival program continues with ‘Stuck in the Past’, where we question whether our city reflects the people who live here now or those

The Ballarat Electorate has enjoyed a long history connected with mining and its Schools of Mines, located at Ballarat, Daylesford, Clunes and Creswick. Talented members

Race or ride gravel course options through the picturesque fields, farms and forests of the Goldfields of central Victoria. Great times, great coffee and great

An exhibition of small scale sculptures that have been made by survivors in a series of workshops, exploring what a memorial for survivors of sexual

A Celebration Of The Art Of Making A free event where you can meet the maker, watch an artisan at work and learn about the

The Australian Boys Choir and The Vocal Consort proudly present Requiem for an Empress at 2.30 pm on Saturday 15th May at St. Patrick's Cathedral,

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Meet the people working behind the scenes at some of Ballarat’s most important heritage sites and institutions in ‘Caring and Sharing: The tension between public

As part of our Amazing Autumn seasonal program, we're celebrating Ballarat's rich rare trades and crafts artisans. Let's celebrate the amazing talent who bring to

Welcome to the inaugural Victorian Pinup Pageant which is the first in a series of Pinup Pageant around Australia which will finish with first Australian

Welcome to our winter workshop offering where we will explore the practice of mindfulness, and look specifically at how compassion and mindfulness practices can enhance

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Come along for the last forum in our Heritage Festival program with ‘‘But it’s ugly’: Protecting Modern Heritage. When the Ballarat Civic Hall reopened in