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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.
Budburst Wine Festival
Budburst Wine Festival features cool wines close to home in the Macedon Ranges Wine Region. Once a year, the wineries…
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Bolobek Garden Fair 2026
Bolobek Garden Fair is a vibrant celebration of horticultural excellence, offering a delightful weekend filled with…
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Wildwood Instruments
Immerse yourself in the art of guitar making. A truly unique experience awaits you at Wildwood…
Mosaic Workshop Weekend with Leadlight By Ettore
Come and try your hand at making a mosaic wall plaque.Working with a pre-made form you will…
Seniors Month at Creswick Woollen Mills
Creswick Woollen Mills is very excited to offer their interactive exhibition, A Very Fine…
Spring School Holidays at Maze House
Located on the Midland Highway just ten minutes from Daylesford and 30 minutes from Ballarat,…
Castlemaine Fringe Annual Film Fundraiser: Muriel's Wedding
Join in and all their local Dancing Queens for a special screening of this great Aussie…
Lot19 2026 Spring Sculpture Prize
Since its inception in 2006, the Spring Sculpture Prize has been a key event in the Central…
Animal Experience For School Holidays at Creswick Mill
Visit Creswick Woollen Mills for a new fun animal experience for the school holidays.A…
2026 National Entomology Insect Expo
The National Entomology Insect Expo is Australia's largest exhibition showcasing the Science…
Art Series Exhibition at Daylesford Cider
Daylesford Cider's Art Series is a year-round program of intimate exhibitions, each on show…
Bolobek Garden Fair 2026
Bolobek Garden Fair is a vibrant celebration of horticultural excellence, offering a…
Lyonville Bake-off
The annual Lyonville Bake-off is held at Lyonville Hall and showcases both local and visitor…
Hepburn Swiss Italian Festa
Hepburn Swiss Italian Festa is a vibrant celebration of the Swiss Italian migrants who settled…
Harcourt Valley Vineyards
Harcourt Valley Vineyards is a family-owned winery nestled in the heart of Central Victoria -…
A Chocolate Led High Tea
Join in at Sisko Chocolate Studio in Trentham for a relaxed and indulgent afternoon designed…
Lyonville Bake-off
The annual Lyonville Bake-off is held at Lyonville Hall and showcases both local and visitor…
Castlemaine Fringe Annual Film Fundraiser: Muriel's Wedding
Join in and all their local Dancing Queens for a special screening of this great Aussie…
Two Duck Nights - live at Daylesford Cider
Two Duck Nights return to the stage at Daylesford Cider this spring, for an afternoon of live…
Lot19 2026 Spring Sculpture Prize
Since its inception in 2006, the Spring Sculpture Prize has been a key event in the Central…
Daylesford Sunday Market
The Daylesford Sunday Market is operated by the Daylesford Spa Country Railway and together…
Creswick Market
Taking place in the goldrush-era township of Creswick, just a 20-minute drive from Ballarat or…
Trentham Makers Market
Trentham Makers Market is a new addition to the region's vibrant community event calendar.…
75th Daylesford Highland Gathering
Wake to the sound of 300 Bag Pipes and Drums marking the start of the 75th Daylesford Highland…
Daylesford Bowling Club
Enjoy bowls, bistro meals and scenic views in Daylesford.Welcome to Daylesford Bowling Club!…
Daylesford Bowling Club Community Open Day
Join Daylesford Bowling Club's Open Day for a relaxed and fun day at the club. Entry is free,…
