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Opportunities

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)                    

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.                    

Opening night 16th May 4pm-8pm $15 
Saturday 17th May 10am-5pm $12 
Sunday 18th May 10am-4pm $12

Festival Highlights

Shows

Ballarat Antique Fair

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Ballarat Beard and Stache Competition

Disabled access available, contact operator for details.

Family fun

Ballarat Steam Train Rides

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Exhibition

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Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.                    

Entertainment of the Air

Entertainment of The Air

Child (under 5) &#8211; Free 
Child (over 5) &#8211; $33 
Concession &#8211; $43.50 
Adult &#8211; $52.50 
Family of 3 (1A + 2CH) &#8211; $103 
Family of 4 (2A + 2CH) &#8211; $145.50

Heritage Harvest Weekend at Sovereign Hill

Food and Drink

The Great Takeaway

Vintage Car Show

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Program

Enjoy an array of entertainment at the Ballarat Heritage Festival, from workshops to musical performances and more.

Entertainment

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The program welcomes new and exciting exhibitions to the 2024 event.

Exhibitions

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Watch world-renowned performances &#8211; set to inspire, ignite and delight.

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Listen to experts, creatives and more.

Talks

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Explore underground locations, hidden alleys and heritage buildings.

Tours

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Eat and drink your way around Ballarat during the 2025 Ballarat Heritage Festival.

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Download a copy of the 2024 Ballarat Heritage Festival map.

Festival Map

Presented by Federation University, Storylines II is an exhibition of Ballarat stories through artist books.

FAQ’s

Are you planning a getaway to Ballarat? This is your starting point for everything you need to know before hitting the road. 

This festival, just one hour west of Melbourne, is all about mixing old and new, retro vibes paired with innovative thinking, celebrating country and culture, a region that’s proud and historic while forever evolving as a modern city.

About

Ballarat Heritage Weekend has ran since 2006 hosted by the City of Ballarat. The event is a community cultural festival held annually in Ballarat as a major tourist attraction. The festival celebrates the city’s history drawing on Ballarat’s reputation as a historic Australian city. There is a range of free, free ticketed and ticketed events.
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