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12 Jan 25

What’s on in Ballarat this winter

Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights

Rug up in your winter woollies and escape to Ballarat to experience a myriad of winter-themed events, activities and entertainment to warm hearts, souls and bellies. 

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

Ballarat Winter Festival

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Winter Wonderlights

Ballarat4–27 Jul
1-31 August

Ballarat's Best Pie 2025

Ballarat’s Best Pie is returning for round three this winter.

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Food, glorious food (& drinks!)

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Whisk(e)y Wanderers – Japanese Whisky at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat7 May, 4 Jun + more
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Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Ballarat10 May, 24 May + more
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Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Ballarat3 May, 10 May + more
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Coonawarra Wine Tasting Showcase in Ballarat

Ballarat25 Jun
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Obsidian Dark Beer Festival

Ballarat28 Jun
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.

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Enchanting exhibitions

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The master potter: Peter Pilven A retrospective of his works

Ballarat3 May, 4 May + more
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Celebration of SAORI Exhibition

Hepburn7–22 Jun
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Small Collections by Marian Fox

Ballarat14 Jun, 15 Jun + more
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Pedestrianism by Emily Van Der Molen

Ballarat5 Jul, 6 Jul + more
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Printed Possibilities By Nina Fitzsimons

Ballarat26 Jul, 27 Jul + more
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11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

It's showtime!

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Goodwill Comedy Club

Ballarat8 May, 5 Jun + more
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Hindley Street Country Club

Ballarat5 Jun
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Ballarat Wind Orchestra – European Adventure

Ballarat8 Jun
Thumbnail for Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Ballarat14 Jun–30 Oct
Thumbnail for Cael O’Donnell – Celebrity Psychic

Cael O’Donnell – Celebrity Psychic

Ballarat19 Jun
Thumbnail for Melbourne Youth Orchestra – Fate and Fantasy

Melbourne Youth Orchestra – Fate and Fantasy

Ballarat22 Jun
Thumbnail for Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks

Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks

Ballarat27 Jun
Thumbnail for Totally Swift – the Eras Experience

Totally Swift – the Eras Experience

Ballarat28 Jun
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Hans – Young, Fun and 21

Ballarat29 Jun
Thumbnail for Georgie Carroll – Infectious – Ballarat

Georgie Carroll – Infectious – Ballarat

Ballarat5 Jul
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Imagine Live

Ballarat8 Jul
Thumbnail for Her Name is Nanny Nellie – NAIDOC Week film screening and panel discussion

Her Name is Nanny Nellie – NAIDOC Week film screening and panel discussion

Ballarat8 Jul
Thumbnail for Kate Ceberano – The Australian Made Tour

Kate Ceberano – The Australian Made Tour

Ballarat19 Jul
Thumbnail for Wil Anderson – Wilegitimate

Wil Anderson – Wilegitimate

Ballarat2 Aug
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Yong

Ballarat7 & 8 Aug
Thumbnail for The Herald Sun Aria Heats and Semi Final

The Herald Sun Aria Heats and Semi Final

Ballarat3 & 4 Aug
Thumbnail for John Waters Radio Luxembourg – Ballarat

John Waters Radio Luxembourg – Ballarat

Ballarat9 Aug
Thumbnail for Dion Connelly presents One More Night

Dion Connelly presents One More Night

Ballarat9 Aug
Thumbnail for Six String Blues – A Tribute To Blues Guitar

Six String Blues – A Tribute To Blues Guitar

Ballarat23 Aug
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Ballarat Blues Festival Main Event

Ballarat24 Aug

Outdoor adventures

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The Trail Running Series Race 1 – Blackwood

Moorabool1 Jun
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Cave Hill Creek : Winter Camp

Pyrenees14–18 Jul
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CX Ballarat

Ballarat15–17 Aug

Wonderful workshops

Thumbnail for Beginner Entomology Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Beginner Entomology Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat7 Jun & 8 Nov
Thumbnail for Introduction to White Coopering Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Introduction to White Coopering Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat7 Jun, 8 Jun + more
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Boot-making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat19–22 Jun
Thumbnail for Cane Rod Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Cane Rod Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat19–22 Jun
Thumbnail for Coiled Basketry Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Coiled Basketry Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat21 Jun
Thumbnail for Intermediate Sewing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Intermediate Sewing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat28 & 29 Jun
Thumbnail for Boxed Frame Lamp Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Boxed Frame Lamp Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat12 & 13 Jul
Thumbnail for Felt Hat Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Felt Hat Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat16 Jul
Thumbnail for Wet Felt Flower Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Wet Felt Flower Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat17 Jul
Thumbnail for Beginner Embroidery Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Beginner Embroidery Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat9 Aug
Thumbnail for Spoon Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Spoon Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat16 Aug
Thumbnail for Norse-inspired Amulets and Adornment Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Norse-inspired Amulets and Adornment Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat17 May & 26 Jul
Thumbnail for Norse Inspired Cuffs Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Norse Inspired Cuffs Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat17 May & 26 Jul
Thumbnail for Vernacular Furniture Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Vernacular Furniture Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat19 Jul
Thumbnail for Quilling Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Quilling Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat26 Jul & 4 Oct
Thumbnail for Introduction to Bronze Sand Casting and Leatherwork at the Rare Trades Centre

Introduction to Bronze Sand Casting and Leatherwork at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat26 Jul
Thumbnail for Intermediate Tapestry Weaving (Colour Mixing) at the Rare Trades Centre

Intermediate Tapestry Weaving (Colour Mixing) at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat27 & 28 Sep
Thumbnail for Chairmaking Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Chairmaking Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat30 Jul–3 Aug
Thumbnail for Beginner Leatherwork Workshop (Card Game Set) at the Rare Trades Centre

Beginner Leatherwork Workshop (Card Game Set) at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat20 Jul
Thumbnail for Introduction to Pattern Making at the Rare Trades Centre

Introduction to Pattern Making at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat16 & 17 Aug
Thumbnail for Practical Knot-Tying Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Practical Knot-Tying Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat28 Jun

To market, to market!

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The Design Exchange Winter Market

Ballarat5 & 6 Jul
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Ballarat Farmers Market

Ballarat10 May, 24 May + more
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Farmers Market – Bridge Mall Ballarat Central

Ballarat3 May, 7 Jun + more
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Creswick Market

Hepburn17 May, 21 Jun + more
Thumbnail for Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Hepburn11 May, 8 Jun + more
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Avoca Riverside Market

Pyrenees25 May, 22 Jun + more

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Discover Ballarat’s winter wonders

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What’s on in Ballarat this winter school holidays

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Thumbnail for Embrace the chill at the Ballarat Winter Festival

Embrace the chill at the Ballarat Winter Festival

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Top outdoor experiences during winter in Ballarat

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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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