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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…
Explore more about Bolobek Garden Fair 2026
Wildwood Instruments
Immerse yourself in the art of guitar making. A truly unique experience awaits you at Wildwood…
Seniors Month at Creswick Woollen Mills
Creswick Woollen Mills is very excited to offer their interactive exhibition, A Very Fine…
Silver Jewellery Workshop
In this short two and a half hour course Sarah will guide you through learning her 'benchtop'…
A Day of Reiki
Curious about Reiki? Come and try a session at the Daylesford Apothecary.Reiki is a gentle…
Lot19 2026 Spring Sculpture Prize
Since its inception in 2006, the Spring Sculpture Prize has been a key event in the Central…
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,…
Current Exhibition at The Convent Gallery
Visit The Convent Gallery to explore new exhibitions. Featuring Zandrina Tacey Retrospective,…
Swiss Italian Festa Landscape Art Prize Exhibition
Celebrating the beauty of the Central Highlands through the eyes of local artists, the Swiss…
Lot19 2026 Spring Sculpture Prize
Since its inception in 2006, the Spring Sculpture Prize has been a key event in the Central…
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…
Eastern Peake Winery
Eastern Peake is a small project that evolved from very humble beginnings.Established by…
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…
Lot19 2026 Spring Sculpture Prize
Since its inception in 2006, the Spring Sculpture Prize has been a key event in the Central…
Rowena Wise - Bad Things Feel Good Album Launch - Castlemaine
This October and November, Rowena Wise takes her full band on the road across Australia to…
Hepburn Swiss Italian Festa
Hepburn Swiss Italian Festa is a vibrant celebration of the Swiss Italian migrants who settled…
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.…
Trentham Farmers' Market
Trentham Farmers' Market is held on the third Saturday of every month in the Town Square and…
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,…
