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For Grown-Ups

Ballarat Winter Festival isn’t just for the kids…the grown-ups get their share of the magic too. Whether you’re sipping mulled cider, wandering the winter market or laughing the night away in the Spiegeltent, this is one winter you won’t forget.

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The Big Thrift Market Ballarat

The Big Thrift Market returns to Ballarat for its second year, this time as part of an exciting…


5 & 6 Jul

10:00am - 3:00pm

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The Design Exchange Winter Market

The Design Exchange is excited to bring you its annual Winter Market this July at the Ballarat Mining…


5 & 6 Jul

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Wonderful Winter Igloos – Market Hotel Ballarat

Step into a Winter Garden at The Market Hotel Ballarat. This winter, the Beer Garden at The Market…


14 Jun–31 Aug

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All Booked Out

All Booked Out is a book fest designed for readers, writers, authors and those interested in the indie…


12 & 13 Jul

9:00am - 4:00pm

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The Art of the Cornish Pasty

Join their hands-on Cornish Pasty Making Workshop and learn to craft this iconic West Country classic from scratch.…


11 Jul & 18 Jul

3:00pm - 5:30pm

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Author Talk with J. S. Davidson – Hunted and Tethered : The Aztec Saga

Ballarat-based author Jan Davidson, 37, is no stranger to challenges. Born with physical deformities, Jan spent much of…


8 Jul

3:00pm - 4:30pm

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Ballarat Mechanics Institute Tours

Join a tour to hear tales of the colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and its people.…


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Ballarat Winter Festival – Ukiyo Spiegeltent

Visit the new Ukiyo Spiegeltent at this year’s Ballarat Winter Festival. Prepare to be amazed as the heart…


5–20 Jul

11:00am - 8:00pm

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Breakfast With You: Author Talk with Ella Stone

The plan is simple. Nicole will return to her hometown of Riverbanks for the funeral and provide a…


8 Jul

6:00pm - 9:30pm

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BMI Building Tours

Join a tour to hear tales of the colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and its people.…


17 Jun & 24 Jun

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Celebrating Chopin – The Margaret Schofield Memorial Prize

Celebrating Chopin is one of Australia’s most prestigious piano competitions. It is part of the annual Royal South…


26 & 27 Jul

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In Conversation with Irna Gold

Irna will be talking about her new book – Shift. In the year of the 70th anniversary of…


16 Jul

6:00pm - 7:30pm

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In Conversation with Matthew Spencer

Matthew will be talking about his new book ‘Broke Road’. From the bestselling author of ‘Black River’. This…


9 Jul

6:00pm - 7:30pm

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Marionettes, Mesmerism and Magic Lanterns

The past is a foreign country as the saying goes, and they certainly did entertainment differently there. While…


5–27 Jul

10:00am - 3:00pm

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Winter Glow

Winter Glow is a heartwarming community celebration that transforms Buninyong into a winter wonderland. Hosted by The Shared…


27 Jul

12:00pm - 5:00pm

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Winter Linocut Art Workshop

Learn the basics of linocut printmaking in this beginner friendly workshop step by step. Learn tips and tricks…


11 Jul, 12 Jul + more

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