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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.
Classes & Workshop
The Language of the Rose
Spend a full day immersed in the beauty, symbolism and sensory pleasures of roses and…
Glass Fusing Workshop - Beginners Glass Workshop
In this art glass workshop, you will discover a new medium and have fun with friends while…
Family portrait: Linocut printmaking workshop with Clayton Tremlett
Family Portrait - Linocut printmaking workshop. Clayton Tremlett brings his portable printing…
Community & Culture
Brian Nash - Meet the Artist
Brian Nash and Daylesford Cider invite you to an exclusive launch of his new exhibition Golden…
Glenlyon Sports Day
Visiting Hepburn Shire across the New Year break? Join in the fun of the popular Glenlyon…
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Join the month-long Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival celebration throughout April. Less than an…
Exhibitions
Brian Nash - Meet the Artist
Brian Nash and Daylesford Cider invite you to an exclusive launch of his new exhibition Golden…
Rainbow Exhibition at The Convent Gallery
During the month of March, The Convent Daylesford will be hosting its inaugural Rainbow…
Ceramics by Steph Wallace
Discover a thoughtful and visually rich ceramic exhibition by Ballarat-based artist Steph…
Festivals
Castlemaine State Festival
Castlemaine, located on Djaara Country in the central highlands of Victoria, is home to more…
2026 Clunes Booktown Festival
The Clunes Booktown Festival returns to celebrate their 20th festival with another magical…
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Join the month-long Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival celebration throughout April. Less than an…
Food & Drink
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Join the month-long Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival celebration throughout April. Less than an…
Castlemaine Farmers' Market
Simply superb local produce.The Castlemaine Farmers' Market has been supporting local farmers…
A Chocolate Led High Tea
Join in at Sisko Chocolate Studio in Trentham for a relaxed and indulgent afternoon designed…
Live Music & Theatre
Ozact's The Tempest in Hepburn Springs
Ozact Theatre Company presents William Shakespeare's The Tempest.Banished to a remote island,…
Luke Kidgell: Good Intentions - Kyneton
Luke Kidgell continues his new World Tour in Australia in 2026. Luke is known for his viral…
Staged Play Readings at the Creswick Theatre Company
Discover the power of new and rediscovered plays in an engaging and intimate setting. Creswick…
Markets
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Join the month-long Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival celebration throughout April. Less than an…
Daylesford Sunday Market
The Daylesford Sunday Market is operated by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway and together…
Castlemaine Farmers' Market
Simply superb local produce.The Castlemaine Farmers' Market has been supporting local farmers…
Sports & Fitness
Glenlyon Sports Day
Visiting Hepburn Shire across the New Year break? Join in the fun of the popular Glenlyon…
Hepburn Classic
The Hepburn Classic is a social golf event series designed to welcome both regular players and…
Hepburn Lagoon Rides @ Quirindi Stables
At Hepburn Lagoon Rides, every rider is welcome — from first-timers to confident, experienced…
