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Buninyong Film Festival

The Buninyong Film Festival Committee is pleased to present its 29th Film Festival in the heart of Buninyong…


19 May - 20 May

6:30am - 11:00pm

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Music from Ballarat High School

Students from Ballarat High School band “Whizbang” are bringing the old tune beats to Ballarat, during the Ballarat…


27 May

10:00am - 2:00pm

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Broadway to Ballarat – A Mystery Is Committed (SOLD OUT)

Join the BallaRat Pack at the Ballarat Heritage Festival for a musical who-done-it set in Ballarat’s gold rush…


24 May - 28 May

Session times vary

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From Wax to Wearable Jewellery with Claire McArdle

Make your own unique piece of botanical silver jewellery. Create a wearable memory with Ballarat silversmith Claire McArdle…


27 May

3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Gilded Ink and Bluestone with Linda Franklin

Step back in time, into Ballarat’s grandest and oldest licenced pub, Craig’s Royal Hotel. Be welcomed by your…


26 May

7:00pm - 9:00pm

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Inner Poet Discovery Walk with Megan J Riedl

Take a poet’s eye view of downtown Ballarat and embark on a guided creative writing journey that makes…


20 May - 24 May

Session times vary

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Music from Little Brass Band

Be entertained by the magic this Ballarat Heritage Festival, as The Little Brass Band bring your music favourites…


20 May - 21 May

10:00am - 11:00am

Music from City of Ballarat Brass Band image

Music from City of Ballarat Brass Band

Locals and visitors alike will be well entertained by the City of Ballarat Municipal Brass Band as they…


20 May - 28 May

Session times vary

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Ballarat Beard and Moustache Competition

The Ballarat Beard and Stache Competition is an annual event celebrating all forms of facial hair. There’s a…


27 May

11:00am - 5:00pm

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Dog Beard & Stache Comp

Does your Pooch have a solid beard or some fancy clothes? On Sunday May 28, to cap off…


28 May

1:00pm - 4:00pm

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Music from Creswick Brass Band

The Happy Band from the Central Highlands is bringing the old tune beats to Ballarat’s CBD during Ballarat…


27 May

12:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn to make Soap, Essential oil and Hydrosol image

Learn to make Soap, Essential oil and Hydrosol

Learn to make beautiful handmade soap at home using readily available kitchen tools. And learn to extract essential…


28 May

1:00pm - 6:00pm

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Music from Beaufort Municipal Band

Come and enjoy the sounds from the Beaufort Municipal Band in Ballarat’s CBD during the Ballarat Heritage Festival.…


21 May

11:45am - 3:00pm

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Music from Haddon Community Band

Come and enjoy music from the Haddon Community Band in Ballarat’s CBD during Ballarat Heritage Festival. The Haddon…


20 May - 27 May

10:00am - 12:00pm

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Life Drawing in the Historic BMI Basement

Attention, all ye aspiring artists and lovers of the fine arts! A most exceptional life drawing session awaits…


21 May - 28 May

Session times vary

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Music from Ballarat Memorial Concert Band

The sound of History is arriving to Ballarat’s CBD with music from the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band. Come…


20 May - 28 May

Session times vary

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Back To Back International Wool Challenge

The Back to Back International Wool Challenge is a timed event in which teams compete to process the…


27 May

10:00am - 5:00pm

Music from “Uptown” Brown – One Man Band Extroadinaire image

Music from “Uptown” Brown – One Man Band Extroadinaire

Favouring a repertoire drawn largely from the 1920-50’s Uptown Brown will delight the crowds while roving the streets…


27 May - 28 May

10:00am - 3:00pm

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