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07 May 26

What’s on in Ballarat this autumn

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Fire-roasted feasts, vintage tram high teas, rare trades, wine festivals, adrenaline-fueled sport.

From the launch of ALWAYS LIVE's new live music series to the inaugural Ballarat Craft & Design Week and the ever-popular Ballarat Marathon, our autumn calendar of events is bursting with culture, cuisine and colour.

Food, glorious food (and drinks)!

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G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat26 Jul, 2 Aug + more
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Beer and Bread by Aunty Jacks

Ballarat24 Jul, 25 Jul + more
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Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Ballarat8 Aug, 12 Sep + more
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To market, to market!

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Ballarat Farmers Market

Ballarat25 Jul, 8 Aug + more
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Buninyong Village Market

Ballarat29 Aug & 31 Oct
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The Ballarat Makers Edit

Ballarat10 Oct, 11 Oct + more
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Creswick Market

Hepburn15 Aug
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Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Hepburn9 Aug & 13 Sep
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Avoca Riverside Market

Pyrenees26 Jul & 23 Aug

Wonderful workshops

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Two-Day Masterclass Workshop in Yarn Making

Ballarat12 & 13 Sep
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White Coopering Bucket Making Workshop

Ballarat7 & 8 Nov
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Underbust Corset Workshop

Ballarat30 Oct–1 Nov
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Locksmithing Workshop

Ballarat7 Nov
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Intermediate Wood Turning

Ballarat25 Oct
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Introduction to Stone Letter Carving

Ballarat19 & 20 Sep
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Introduction to Soft Limestone Carving

Ballarat5 Sep
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Introduction to Leadlight Restoration

Ballarat16–18 Oct
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Ikebana Vessel Ceramics Workshop

Ballarat22 Nov
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Hand Tool Woodworking Workshop

Ballarat9 Aug
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Cooking Spoon Carving Workshop

Ballarat5 Sep
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Silversmithing Jewellery Set Workshop

Ballarat12 Sep
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Leatherwork Hip Pouch Workshop

Ballarat23 Aug
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Introduction to Lino Printing

Ballarat12 Sep & 5 Dec
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Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

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