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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.
Wildwood Instruments
Immerse yourself in the art of guitar making. A truly unique experience awaits you at Wildwood…
A weekend of Australian wildlife
An interactive, hands-on Australian wildlife experience like no other. Join Zoologists from…
The Elements - Terra Retreat
Terra Retreat is a weekend wellbeing experience created and hosted by Keiko Smyth of Komorebi…
Castlemaine Artists Market
Showcasing over 60 established and emerging artists, designers, and craftspeople, the…
Creswick Woollen Mills - The Original Recycler - Ballarat Heritage Weekend
Join the team at Creswick Woollen Mill to celebrate the Ballarat Heritage Weekend 2026.…
Castlemaine Farmers' Market
Simply superb local produce.The Castlemaine Farmers' Market has been supporting local farmers…
In the Company of Small Things
Buda Castlemaine invites visitors to pause, look closely and rediscover the beauty of detail…
Pretty Much – Portraits and stories from real people by Andy Ferg
Pretty Much – Portraits and stories from real people by Andy Ferg is an exhibition at Central…
Russell Cartledge Woodwork Exhibition
Visit Creswick Visitor Information Centre to see a special exhibition of works by renowned…
Words in Winter Central Goldfields: Events to Inspire Festival
Set in the heart of Victoria's historic goldfields, Words in Winter Central Goldfields is a…
Woodend Winter Arts Festival
The Woodend Winter Arts Festival returns to Victoria's Macedon Ranges for four inspiring days…
Castlemaine Documentary Festival
The Castlemaine Documentary Festival returns this winter in June. This year, the Castlemaine…
Coffee Basics - Das Kaffeehaus
Coffee Roastery and Viennese Coffeehouse in Castlemaine.Established in 2003, Coffee Basics…
Glen Erin at Lancefield
Nestled in the heart of the Macedon Ranges, Glen Erin at Lancefield offers a unique blend of…
Castlemaine Farmers' Market
Simply superb local produce.The Castlemaine Farmers' Market has been supporting local farmers…
Choirboys - Great Australian Rock N Roll Stories - Castlemaine
Back in 1978, a group of twenty-something mates from Sydney's Northern Beaches formed a band…
Staged Play Readings at the Creswick Theatre Company
Discover the power of new and rediscovered plays in an engaging and intimate setting. Creswick…
Woodend Winter Arts Festival
The Woodend Winter Arts Festival returns to Victoria's Macedon Ranges for four inspiring days…
Daylesford Sunday Market
The Daylesford Sunday Market is operated by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway and together…
Castlemaine Artists Market
Showcasing over 60 established and emerging artists, designers, and craftspeople, the…
Castlemaine Farmers' Market
Simply superb local produce.The Castlemaine Farmers' Market has been supporting local farmers…
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…
