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01 Jan 25

What’s on in Ballarat this spring

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Spring is a great time to take a quick reset in Ballarat.

Escape the daily grind and fill your days with culture, creativity and craft produce.

Read on to explore our spring calendar of events....

23 August - 19 October

Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Acclaimed British-Ghanaian artist and photographer Campbell Addy is set to headline the 2025 Ballarat International Foto Biennale.

Coming up

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11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

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Dean Kite Festival

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Ghosts of the Goldfields – Hauntings, Hoaxes, and Halloween at the Gold Rush Centre

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Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Festival

Moorabool15 & 16 Nov

Wonderful workshops

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Aunty Jacks Brew for a Day

Ballarat31 May, 20 Sep + more

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Introduction to Dry Stone Walling at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat22 & 23 Nov

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Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Ballarat3 May, 10 May + more

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Introduction to Wood Turning at the Rare Trades Centre

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Introductory Blacksmithing Workshop at Rare Trades Centre

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Rigid Heddle Workshop Scarf-making at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat3 May & 18 Oct

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Random Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat3 May, 4 May + more

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Underbust Corset Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat2 May, 3 May + more

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Basics of Screenprinting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat4 May, 10 Aug + more

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Locksmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat17 May & 8 Nov

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Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat24 May & 15 Nov

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Beginner Entomology Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat7 Jun & 8 Nov

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Introduction to White Coopering Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat7 Jun, 8 Jun + more

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Tapestry Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat26 Jul, 27 Jul + more

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Leather Gaiters Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Relief Carving Masterclass at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat18 & 19 Oct

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Netsuke Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat7–9 Nov

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Quilling Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat26 Jul & 4 Oct

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Leadlight Window Ornaments Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Embroidery Workshop (Chinese Silk) at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat11 & 12 Oct

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Chinese Silk and Gold Embroidery at the Rare Trades Centre

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Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat2–5 Oct

Enchanting exhibitions

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Things Near Places Dear by Bren Luke

Ballarat6 Sep, 7 Sep + more

Eat & drink

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Cornerstone Café

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Drive Cafe

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Hideaway

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Babae At Hotel Vera

BallaratRestaurants

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Meigas

BallaratRestaurants

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Mr Jones

BallaratRestaurants

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Grainery Lane

BallaratPubs & bars

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Itinerant Spirits

BallaratDistilleries

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Renard

BallaratPubs & bars

Attractions

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Sovereign Hill

BallaratThings to do

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Ballarat Wildlife Park

BallaratAttractions

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Kryal Castle

MooraboolAttractions

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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

BallaratAttractions

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Ballarat Tramway Museum

BallaratAttractions

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Art Gallery of Ballarat / Backspace Gallery

BallaratArts & culture

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Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa

BallaratAttractions

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Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat

BallaratThings to do

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Rare Trades Centre

BallaratArts & culture

Stay

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BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park

BallaratCaravan parks & camping

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Lake Inn Ballarat

BallaratApartments

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Mercure Ballarat Hotel

BallaratPlaces to stay

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Mooramong Tiny Houses

PyreneesRetreats & lodges

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Quest Ballarat Station

BallaratApartments

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NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

BallaratApartments

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Sovereign Park Motor Inn

BallaratPlaces to stay

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RACV Goldfields Resort

HepburnPlaces to stay

More inspo

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Markets

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What’s on in Ballarat this spring school holidays

Family-friendly

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Introducing new Ballarat distillery Itinerant Spirits

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Thrifty Travel: Visit Ballarat on a budget