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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
Wildwood Instruments
Immerse yourself in the art of guitar making. A truly unique experience awaits you at Wildwood…
Wet and Needle Felting Workshop
In this three hour introduction to Wet and Needle Felting Workshop, you will learn the basics…
Silver Jewellery Workshop - Beginners
In this short two and a half hour course Sarah will guide you through learning her 'benchtop'…
Community & Culture
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Join the month-long Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival celebration throughout April. Less than an…
Easter school holidays at Maze House
Located on the Midland Highway just ten minutes from Daylesford and 30 minutes from Ballarat,…
Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service
Each Anzac Day, the striking 21 metre high Mount Macedon Memorial Cross provides a…
Exhibitions
Art in the Vines Sculpture Exhibition
Visit Hanging Rock Winery to experience Art in the Vines Sculpture Exhibition.Wander a trail…
Brian Nash Golden Shire Exhibition
Daylesford Cider is very excited to be displaying the works of well renowned artist - Brian…
The Art of Gold - Treasures from the National Gallery of Australia
The 12 gold jewellery items on display are on long-term loan from the National Gallery of…
Festivals
Hungarian Folk Festival
This season's highlight at Buda Castlemaine is its much-loved Hungarian Festival. Presented in…
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Join the month-long Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival celebration throughout April. Less than an…
Spudfest Cèilidh
The Great Trentham Spudfest returns in 2026, celebrating community, local produce and regional…
Food & Drink
Glen Erin at Lancefield
Nestled in the heart of the Macedon Ranges, Glen Erin at Lancefield offers a unique blend of…
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Join the month-long Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival celebration throughout April. Less than an…
Ben Smith and Twilight dinner session
Daylesford Cider is thrilled to welcome back Ben Smith to their courtyard this Autumn.Ben…
Live Music & Theatre
The Stars 50-year Anniversary Tour
Australian country rock at its best. Celebrating 50 years of the Stars, original founding…
Autumn Live Music at Wombat Forest Vineyard
Autumn is a beautiful time to visit Wombat Forest Vineyard and Winery .Enjoy a seasonal Autumn…
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Join the month-long Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival celebration throughout April. Less than an…
Markets
Daylesford Sunday Market
The Daylesford Sunday Market is operated by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway and together…
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Join the month-long Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival celebration throughout April. Less than an…
Daylesford Farmers Market
The region around Daylesford is renowned for its fresh produce and artisanal foodstuffs, and…
Sports & Fitness
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…
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
Join the month-long Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival celebration throughout April. Less than an…
