From begonias, sunflowers and dahlias to gin high teas and an immersive sound and light show, Ballarat has got it going on this Labour Day long weekend (8-10 March 2025).
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The city's showpiece event every March is the Ballarat Begonia Festival at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
This free outdoor event has something for everyone, from garden enthusiasts and food lovers to young families with curious outdoor explorers and those seeking a cultural getaway.
Find out more at ballaratbegoniafestival.com
Ballarat Begonia Festival line-up
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Flower power
Pick your own sunflowers in Dunnstown
Tiptoe through the sunflowers for that perfect Kodak moment.