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Festivals & Events
Arts, culture, food, wine and music - this region has an abundance of ingredients for a fabulous calendar of festivals and events all year round, rich in diversity and full of passion. Our festivals and events provide experiences to be relished and enjoyed with families and friends.
Discover signature wines at Budburst Festival, the finest artists at the Castlemaine State Festival, a love of books at Clunes Booktown, or explore stunning gardens at one of our many open garden events. Be part of ChillOut, Australia’s biggest and longest-running country queer pride event.
Experience a month-long celebration of events, nature experiences, autumn produce and creativity at the Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival. Choose from concerts, exhibitions and more at the Woodend Winter Arts Festival, or enjoy a curated selection of films at Castlemaine Documentary Festival.
And if you’re after something a little quirky, there’s the Great Trentham Spudfest – celebrating all things potato, or Harcourt Applefest – celebrating all things apple. Whatever the season and whatever your interest, this is a region with a reputation that delivers.
Full Day Printmaking Workshop - Relief Printing
Looking for unique things to do in the Macedon Ranges? Learn the basics of printmaking in this…
Wildwood Instruments
Immerse yourself in the art of guitar making. A truly unique experience awaits you at Wildwood…
Bastille Day Weekend at Hanging Rock Winery
Celebrate Bastille Day Weekend at Hanging Rock Winery with a delicious celebration of…
Christmas Cheer in July for School Holidays
Feel the warmth this winter at Creswick Woollen Mills during the July school holidays with a…
Castlemaine Artists Market
Showcasing over 60 established and emerging artists, designers, and craftspeople, the…
Trentham Words in Winter Festival
Trentham Words in Winter is an escape from the chill of mid-year and a celebration of the…
The Art of Gold - Treasures from the National Gallery of Australia
The Art of Gold - Treasures from the National Gallery of Australia is an exhibition at Central…
Bastille Day Weekend at Hanging Rock Winery
Celebrate Bastille Day Weekend at Hanging Rock Winery with a delicious celebration of…
A Volcano in my Backyard - Art Exhibition by Perdita Phillips
What happens when an artist fascinated by geology, history, and printmaking is let loose…
Trentham Words in Winter Festival
Trentham Words in Winter is an escape from the chill of mid-year and a celebration of the…
Words in Winter Festival
Words in Winter Festival returns to Daylesford and Hepburn this August, celebrating…
Winter Sounds 2026
Rug up for a weekend in Daylesford and surrounds filled with fireside sessions, frosty…
Bastille Day Weekend at Hanging Rock Winery
Celebrate Bastille Day Weekend at Hanging Rock Winery with a delicious celebration of…
Christmas in July at Mt Coghill Vineyard
Step into the magic of Christmas in the heart of winter. Gather your friends and family for…
Castlemaine Farmers' Market
Simply superb local produce.The Castlemaine Farmers' Market has been supporting local farmers…
Women of Wit 2026 - Castlemaine
Comedy is returning to Castlemaine with the 2026 Women of Wit.Starting in 2018, Women of Wit…
EVOCATION - Castlemaine
The Royal Melbourne Philharmonic presents EVOCATION – a concert of sublime choral works from…
Kirin J Callinan - Castlemaine
Very special guests ESCAPE-ISM join Kirin J Callinan, live in concert for the first and only…
Creswick Market
Creswick Market is a much-loved local event, with the true relaxed feel of a regional…
Trentham Farmers' Market
Trentham Farmers' Market is held on the third Saturday of every month in the Town Square and…
Daylesford Sunday Market
The Daylesford Sunday Market is operated by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway and together…
Daylesford Bowling Club
Enjoy bowls, bistro meals and scenic views in Daylesford.Welcome to Daylesford Bowling Club!…
Glenlyon Sports Day
Visiting Hepburn Shire across the New Year break? Join in the fun of the popular Glenlyon…
Hepburn Lagoon Rides @ Quirindi Stables
At Hepburn Lagoon Rides, every rider is welcome — from first-timers to confident, experienced…
