Fire-roasted feasts, vintage tram high teas, rare trades, wine festivals, adrenaline-fueled sport.
From the inaugural Ballarat Craft & Design Week to the ever-popular Ballarat Marathon, our autumn calendar of events is bursting with culture, cuisine and colour.
Coming up
25–26 April
Lace up for the Ballarat Marathon
Back for another year, this popular running festival features two days of running for all ages and abilities.
Food, glorious food (and drinks)!
1–10 May
Introducing Ballarat Craft & Design Week
This is an event for the curious culture lover – someone who appreciates the details, understands the labour and seeks a sense of the undiscovered.
Mother's Day inspo
21–24 May
Turn back time at the Ballarat Heritage Festival
Uncover new perspectives through immersive events, creative experiences and fresh interpretations of Ballarat's heritage.
Ballarat Heritage Festival line-up
It's showtime!
Music makers
To market, to market!
Wonderful workshops
Enchanting exhibitions
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