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30 Aug 24

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....

Coming up

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Dean Kite Festival

Hepburn7 Sep
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The 60 Four: Hit’s of the 60s and 70s (Ballarat)

Ballarat13 Sep
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Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Festival

Moorabool15 & 16 Nov
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Creedence Clearwater Collective

Ballarat15 Nov

Workshops

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Introduction to Dry Stone Walling at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat8 Feb, 9 Feb + more
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Introduction to Wood Turning at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat9 Feb & 12 Oct
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Introductory Blacksmithing Workshop at Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat22 Feb & 18 Oct
Thumbnail for Rigid Heddle Workshop Scarf-making at the Rare Trades Centre

Rigid Heddle Workshop Scarf-making at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat22 Feb, 3 May + more
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Introduction to Lino Printing at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat22 Mar, 7 Jun + more
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Random Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat5 Apr & 18 Oct
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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat21 Dec, 22 Dec + more
Thumbnail for Underbust Corset Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Underbust Corset Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat2 May, 3 May + more
Thumbnail for Basics of Screenprinting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Basics of Screenprinting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat4 May, 10 Aug + more
Thumbnail for Locksmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Locksmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat17 May & 8 Nov
Thumbnail for Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat24 May & 15 Nov
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
Thumbnail for Tapestry Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Tapestry Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat26 Jul, 27 Jul + more
Thumbnail for Leather Gaiters Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Leather Gaiters Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat14 Sep
Thumbnail for Relief Carving Masterclass at the Rare Trades Centre

Relief Carving Masterclass at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat18 & 19 Oct
Thumbnail for Netsuke Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Netsuke Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat7–9 Nov

Eat & drink

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Cornerstone Café

BallaratThings to do
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Drive Cafe

BallaratThings to do
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Hideaway

BallaratThings to do
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Babae At Hotel Vera

BallaratThings to do
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Meigas

BallaratRestaurants
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Mr Jones

BallaratThings to do
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Grainery Lane

BallaratThings to do
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Itinerant Spirits

BallaratThings to do
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Renard

BallaratThings to do

Attractions

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Sovereign Hill

BallaratThings to do
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Ballarat Wildlife Park

BallaratThings to do
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Kryal Castle

MooraboolThings to do
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Ballarat Botanical Gardens

BallaratThings to do
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Ballarat Tramway Museum

BallaratThings to do
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Art Gallery of Ballarat

BallaratThings to do
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Ballarat’s Sanctuary Day Spa

BallaratThings to do
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Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat

BallaratThings to do
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Rare Trades Centre

BallaratThings to do

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
Thumbnail for NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

NRMA Ballarat Holiday Park

BallaratApartments
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Sovereign Park Motor Inn

BallaratPlaces to stay
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The Glut Farm

PyreneesBed & breakfasts
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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

News
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Thrifty Travel: Visit Ballarat on a budget

Family-friendly

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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.

©️ 2024 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.

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