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The name “Ballaarat” is derived from the Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the area, balla arat, meaning “resting place”. Built on fortunes made from the 1850s gold rush, Ballarat is known for its rich history, culture and beautifully preserved Victorian era architecture.
Ballarat is still yielding treasure today, in the form of quirky shops, hidden bars and world-class cafés and restaurants... not to mention our lively music, art and performance scene.
Best of Ballarat has been created to help visitors and locals make the most of what Ballarat has to offer... so start exploring!!
Aroma of India
Ballaratians are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out. You’ll find a strong and vibrant cafe culture just like in the big smoke. Farm-gate to plate doesn’t come any fresher than direct from the heartland of regional Victoria. Gourmet menus matched with boutique local wines can be savoured in intimate restaurants, or sample hand-crafted beer and hearty pub fare in rejuvenated historic venues. Ballarat is a foodie’s delight.
A traditional Spanish tapas bar and restaurant, at Meigas it’s all about sharing and enjoying a different cultural experience, while sampling a variety of traditional dishes from all over Spain.
Tue – Sat 12pm – late, Sun 12 – 4pm
33 Armstrong St Nth
5331 9444
North Indian Cuisine dine-in (BYO), take-away & delivery available ($30 min.)
Free rice with every curry. Lunch Deals: $9 veg thali, $10.50 non veg thali.
Lunch Mon – Fri 12 – 2:30pm
Dinner 7 Days 5 – 10pm
432 Sturt St 5340 0844
aromaofindia.com.au
Hop Temple is the place to eat, drink and socialise in Ballarat. Hop Temple pays homage to the frothy beverage itself. A place of appreciation, to worship beer – not just craft beer, but all beer –Hop does not discriminate. Rear of 24-28 Armstrong St 5317 7158
hoptemple.com.au
A small comfortable cafe serving excellent coffee, light meals and nice sweet things. The prices are low and the service friendly. A great escape from daily pressures, recommended by a large, loyal following of satisfied customers. Mon – Fri 7:30am – 4pm, Sun 8am - 3pm
Ballarista
Enjoy incredible dining, featuring the best seasonal and local produce in The Gallery restaurant, relax in leather armchairs in the historic Wine Bar or pop in for a quick lunch at the Café & Larder. Breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days.
10 Lydiard St Sth
5331 1377
craigsroyal.com.au
Red Duck has been brewing craft beers for over 11 years. We offer a small cellar door experience where you can taste and purchase some of our many delicious all-natural beers. Open 12 – 5pm seven days a week.
11A Michaels Drive
Alfredton 5332 0723
redduckbeer.com.au
Red Duck Micro-Brewery Map2A7
Enjoy our wide range of hand crafted beers and regional wines in a relaxed and family friendly bar. Fully air conditioned with a great view of Mt Pleasant reserve. Made to order pizza available all day Friday - Sunday.
Sun, Wed, Thu 12 - 8pm, Fri & Sat 12 - 10pm
884 Humffray St Sth
Mount Pleasant
CubbyHausBrewing.com.au
Visit our welcoming Cellar Door and sample our range of medal-winning Larrikin Gins: the Scoundrel; the Original Larrikin; the Buccaneer; Barrel Aged gin and, on occasions, special limited release gins. Open 12 - 5pm seven days.
11A Michaels Drive Alfredton 5332 0723
kilderkindistillery.com.au
A welcoming den of fine wine, spirits, cocktails and European-influenced bar food. Our mellow, old-world ambience encourages you to linger in conversation and enjoy something delicious.
Wed - Fri 4 – 11pm, Sat 2 – 11pm, Sun 2 –7pm
14 Camp St (via alley) 4343 1754
thelostones.com.au
Unique in Ballarat, cool bar, indie beers. Pub grub & quality specials. Dining Room. Private parties. Sunny outdoor spaces. Pool tables. Open until 1am on weekends. Happy Hour until 7pm weekdays. Wednesday trivia.
Thursday Locals Night. Open Wed-Sun.
20 Skipton St 5331 1073
themallow.com.au
Come in and enjoy the good Craic at Irish Murphy’s, with hearty meals and live entertainment, right in the centre of Ballarat. Open 7 days from 11:30am – 2pm for lunch and 6 – 9pm for dinner.
36 Sturt St 5331 4091
murphysballarat.com.au
Map2F5 Irish Murphy's Ballarat Map1E4Take yourself back to the balmy nights of Vietnam with the warm environment and infused flavors of Saigon Allee, with a hint of France thrown in to add that extra little flair. Fully Licensed. Open Wed - Mon for lunch and dinner.
30 Armstrong St Nth 4373 1583
In a warm and relaxed atmosphere, we specialise in delicious sourdough pizza, local beer, wine and cocktails. Discover our fantastic alfresco deck and intimate upstairs function room with regular live performers.
Open Thu - Sat 6pm - late.
26 Main Rd 0439 311 668
Latin American Eatery + Bar + Takeaway. Think ceviche, empanadas, arepas, juices, sweets and late night cocktails! Traditional Latin street food at its best, with plenty of vegetarian options too.
Open Wed - Sun 12pm - late.
36 Armstrong St Nth
5309 3070
January 15, 16 & 17 | 11am to 2pm
Face painting with Annie Decorate your own craft with Spendless Shoes
A burst of colour that is the whimsy and quirkiness of Playing in the Attic, a curious extraordinarium of all wondrous things, sourced locally and globally, to encourage creativity. At the entrance of the iconic Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.
Open Wed – Sat 10am – 4pm.
119A Sturt St 0428 580 309
Hattie and the Wolf offers a carefully curated selection of giftware, clothing, accessories and homewares from independent designers and makers. A ‘must visit’ creative hub for the social and eco conscious shopper. Open Wed–Sat, check website for hours.
218A Skipton St
0429 852 438
hattieandthewolf.com.au
• CUSTOM FURNITURE DESIGNED & CRAFTED
• ART DECO, MID-CENTURY & ANTIQUE FURNITURE RESTORATION
• RESTORED PIECES ALSO AVAILABLE
We are a small boutique specialising in clothing & homewares, located in Buninyong. Sourcing only the finest Australian labels, we personally select every item in store. Garden art decor now available. We look forward to welcoming you! Open Tue – Sat.
308A Warrenheip St, Buninyong 4344 4164
threetimesblest.com.au
Sweet Fern is a treasure trove of luxurious fragrances, exclusive perfumes and the complete Aesop collection in the heart of Ballarat. A unique & contemporary perfumery which celebrates the artisanal, the unique & whimsical. Re-opening late Jan.
114 Armstrong St Sth
5332 9297
sweetfern.com.au
Rocket and Belle travel far and wide to find antiques, decorative vintage, farm and industrial pieces. Interesting new stock arrives weekly and best of all, prices are low. Open Friday - Saturday 11am – 4pm.
The Shed on Mair
37 Mair St 0402 032 088
rocketandbelle.com.au
NEW VINTAGE INSPIRED FASHION
NOW ONLINE:
Pinup, Rockabilly, Psychobilly & New Vintage Inspired Brands from UK & USA
Online 24/7 or call 0438 003 512 for an appointment. See us at Rock Ballarat
7-9 Feb 2020
lana-rose.com.au
One of Australia’s best preserved heritage cities, Ballarat will have you intrigued with her grand historic buildings, beautiful gardens and cobbled laneways. Ballarat’s many museums and tours bring history to life, revealing secrets and stories of times past. With so much on offer in Ballarat you may just want to extend your stay!
Escapade is a live-action escape experience that will test your mental strength in a fun & exhilarating environment. Pick a team of 2-6 people and try to solve the puzzle within 60 mins. Open every day by appointment only.
10% DISCOUNT CODE: BESTOFBALLARAT
3/61 Curtis St (rear)
0411 491 008
escapadepuzzle.com.au
Ride an authentic Ballarat tram (some over 100 years old). Buy real tram tickets from the conductor and travel 1.3km of original track through the beautiful Botanical Gardens on the west side of Lake Wendouree. Open weekends, school and public holidays.
Wendouree Parade
5334 1580
btm.org.au
Explore the cultural impact of the gold rush and hear the stories of the men and women who risked their lives in the fight for miners' rights. Located on the site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade and home to the historic Eureka Flag (The Flag of the Southern Cross).
102 Stawell St Sth, Ballarat (enter next to aquatic centre)
Open daily 10am - 5pm 03 5333 0333
Eureka Centre Ballarat
Book online or by phone visit www.go2000.com.au or call 0407 966 651
0407 966 651
What’s on? Plenty!
Our mission is to make sure you never miss an event, and we love seeing visitors share these experiences with the locals. What better way to get under the skin of a city?
There’s so much to do each month in Ballarat: exhibitions, comedy, theatre, live music, festivals, markets and so much more. Get amongst it!
Fed Uni Road Nats
Image: John Veage
UNTIL 5 JAN
Inspired by The Handmaid’s Tale, the title refers to the song Feeling Good, the musical backdrop to a scene of female courage and solidarity in the TV adaptation of the novel. 52 female artists bring a wide range of age, experience and artistic practice to this venture. The result is a thoughtful and diverse exhibition celebrating the moral & creative strength of women working together towards a common goal – trust.
Backspace Gallery
Alfred Deakin Place (rear Art Gallery of Ballarat)
UNTIL 12 JAN
Tress Street Artists are a local group who have been painting for a number of years under the guidance of Kat Jens. They have a wide range of styles including floral, Australiana, and impressionist. They have had a number of successful local and Melbourne exhibitions.
The Gallery Lounge at Mercure Ballarat
613 Main Rd
UNTIL 18 JAN
Federation University Australia Visual Arts alumni and former 1990s art school graduates from Ballarat College, University of Ballarat and Ballarat TAFE, showcase a diverse range of work and celebrate their past as well as their more recent achievements.
Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St
UNTIL 26 JAN
Works by Sharmaine Riches.
I personally love the advantages of using black, white and one colour. Your eye has more time to travel across the whole canvas, before something else distracts you. You get the full painting in a softer and less busy way.
Macspace @ Radmac Gallery
110 Armstrong St Sth
See some of the fun and colourful artwork created by kids taking part in the Gallery Art Camps and Art Clubs. These after school and school holiday programs aim to develop kids’ enjoyment of art and translate that into making their own art. See how they have responded to our animal-themed exhibitions.
Backspace Gallery
Alfred Deakin Place (rear Art Gallery of Ballarat)
14 JAN - 23 FEB
SO FAR
A photographic exhibition by Ian Kemp, showing recent works that reflect the temporal nature of human life, a recurring theme in his work. Kemp explores this theme across a range of different subject matter, including landscapes, music photography and fine art work. Opening Thu 16 January, 6pm.
The Gallery Lounge at Mercure Ballarat
613 Main Rd
16 JAN - 5 APR
Monument #23: Helter Shelter by Callum Morton is a piece of temporary architecture – a shelter rendered in the form of an emergent head of Donald Trump, hollowed-out and replete with inferno flames and bench seating. If you want to get inside Trump’s head prior to the US elections, come down to Alfred Deakin Place and take a seat in the Helter Shelter.
Alfred Deakin Place (rear Art Gallery of Ballarat)
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Troy Emery: After the gold rush | Cake Industries: 08:26am
Dark horse: Wild beasts & curious creatures | Geoff Bonney: Pangrams
— Image: Milan Milojevic Sea of monsters 2019 (detail), woodblock & digital print. Purchased with funds from the Joe White Bequest, 2019. Collection of the Art Gallery of Ballarat. © the artist and Tacit Galleries
artgalleryofballarat.com.au
31 JAN 2019 - 15 FEB 2020
31 JAN - 15 FEB
LAUREN MURRAY: TO WANDILIGONG
A VISUAL JOURNEY THROUGH MEMORY, TIME, SPACE, LIGHT, LANDSCAPE AND FOURTEEN LAYERS OF GLASS
Presenting 16 digitally augmented photographs, accompanied by a 9.3 metre story map, Lauren Murray’s work and research explores her journey through the landscape - the nature of time, light and distance and the ongoing changes to the climate of particular interest to her. Opening Sat 1 Feb, 2:30pm.
Post Office Gallery
Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St
THROUGHOUT JANUARY
CAKE INDUSTRIES:
08:26AM
19 JAN - 16 FEB
THERE’S NURTURE IN NATURE
Paintings and poetry by renowned local artist Christine Fletcher. Her latest exhibition depicts those sources of nurture and includes a poem of her reflections with each piece, as a further medium for thought. This is a collection of Christine's oil, watercolour and acrylic works. All artworks will be available for purchase.
Opening Sun 19 January, 1pm.
The Gatehouse (Ballarat New Cemetery)
1201 Lydiard St Nth
Local artists Cake Industries explore the complexity of the human psyche in a dark and humorous work which balances weirdness, whimsy and grotesquerie. 08:26am is a complex and dense installation piece in the form of a caged, mechanical zoo. A series of robotic sculptures will come to life in an immersive display of choreographed theatre which incorporates automated movement, sound, light and projected video. Experimental artist duo Jesse Stevens and Dean Petersen have worked together since 2006 as Cake Industries. Their human/object hybrid forms are players in a surreal mechanical theatre that is equally strange, disturbing and beautiful.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
40 Lydiard St Nth
Troy Emery is a Melbourne-based artist who uses sculpture, painting, drawing and embroidery to explore the ways animals can be viewed as decorative objects. In this immersive installation, he addresses the gold-rush history of Ballarat, making reference to the cultural value of an art gallery and its contents and the value and rarity of native wildlife. Emery’s works are presented alongside works showing the 1850s Ballarat gold rush and decorative arts from the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s collection.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
40 Lydiard St Nth
Animals – we love them, fear them, live with them, work with them and eat them. This exhibition draws from the Art Gallery of Ballarat’s collection to reveal some of the complicated ways animals have been depicted throughout history – from the prey of hunters to mythological creatures, from symbols of danger to emblems of love, from reminders of environmental threats to political caricatures. Artists include: Eric Thake, William Strutt, Patricia Piccinini, Ginger Riley Munduwalawala, Rick Amor, Bruce Armstrong, Lorrain Jenyns, Pam Hallandal, James Gilray, Norman Lindsay, Guelda Pyke & Reginald Ward Sturgess.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
40 Lydiard St Nth
Geoff Bonney is a painter and sculptor living near Learmonth, north-west of Ballarat, who has had a lifelong interest in text. In this playful exhibition, he uses the alphabet as a repeated motif in an investigation into colour, form and communication, with each letter taking on an abstract colour-field quality. Cryptic titles add to the intrigue of what the letters spell out and invite the viewer to study the paintings more thoroughly. The ‘pangrams’ of the title are sentences which contain each letter of the alphabet, such as the well-known example ‘The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog’.
Art Gallery of Ballarat
40 Lydiard St Nth
Works by Robert Archie Lynn. Imagined evidence collected in the public’s trial of Mr J. Reed. From a time when speculation could run rife, when wearing a red neck tie to a dinner party was enough to create suspicion about political ideology.
RAT Art Space at Ballarista
2A Lydiard St Sth
A selection of photographs by Peter Solness. In 2003 and 2004, Solness produced a series of photographs documenting the commemoration of the Eureka Stockade in Ballarat and the many ways in which the icon of the Eureka flag has become a symbol through clothing, tattoos and its use as a political symbol by organisations including trade unions and bikie gangs.
Eureka Centre Ballarat
102 Stawell St Sth
Featuring a variety of local and regional artists. Red Door Gallery on Fraser
69 Fraser St, Clunes
Ballarat has a rich history of photography. By the early 1890s, the city boasted over a dozen photographic studios capturing the city’s landscape, events & people. The Gold Museum’s photographic collection represents a variety of photographic studios which operated in Ballarat from the 1870s onwards. While some portraits feature prominent Ballarat figures whose stories are etched in local history, other people are less well known. Many of the portraits came into the collection with little information about their subjects, but are still significant for the stories they tell about Ballarat society including popular tastes, fashion choices and the development of photographic technology. Pose captures the people of Ballarat through the lens of its talented studio photographers.
Gold Museum Bradshaw St, Golden Point
This exhibition aims to portray the beauty of Ballarat and its surrounding regions from a novel perspective, made possible by the use of drones to create breathtaking aerial photography. From the iconic Lake Wendouree to agricultural surrounds, experience a unique view of regional Victoria from new heights.
Craig's Royal Hotel 10 Lydiard St Sth
Images and stories of early residents who made their home in Creswick and surrounding district. Also on display, a collection of carte de visite by Herman Moser, a pioneer photographer in the area. In 1866 Moser produced photographs of the area for the Melbourne Intercolonial Exhibition. One image was probably the first panoramic view of Creswick.
Creswick Museum 70 Albert St, Creswick
THU 9 & 23 JAN 7 – 9pm
A laid back un-tutored session where all abilities and levels are welcome to participate. BYO materials. Grab a glass of wine or a coffee and come join us for some relaxed drawing in a warm and welcoming space. Join our Facebook group for more info: Ballarat Life Drawing.
The Main Bar
26 Main Rd
SUN 12 JAN 11 – 12pm
With local artist/photographer/nature lover Louisa West. Learn to use your smart phone to compose aesthetically pleasing photographs of your garden. Whether plants, vegetables, fruit or trees, this workshop offers tips and tricks to help you capture the beauty of your garden in all its glory. Bookings: eventbrite.com.au
Food is Free Green Space
212 Ripon St Sth
SAT 18 JAN 10 – 11:30am
With Selena from Junkies Magazine. We'll utilise seeds from your garden and using a few examples will explore how to make a keepsake seed album from a photo album or a notebook. We'll have examples of different kinds of seed diaries you could make and will also have some fabric and craft embellishments to make this a lovely keepsake. Bookings: eventbrite.com.au
Food is Free Green Space
212 Ripon St Sth
THU 23 JAN 7:30pm
A free event, where you're stepped through challenges and encouraged to drop your embarrassment, grab a charcoal and a drink and get drawing. Materials provided.
The Lost Ones Basement Bar
14 Camp St
SAT 25 JAN 5:30 – 6:30pm
Guided by a professional photographer, participants of all ages, abilities and levels of experience will learn the art of architecture photography. Bookings: ballaratfoto.org
National Centre For Photography
12 Lydiard St Nth
THU 30 JAN 7:30pm
Learn the history of the ingredients, the rise and fall of the cocktail in modern times, and how to make one for yourself. This month: The Mojito. Bookings: thelostones.com.au
The Lost Ones Basement Bar 14 Camp St
FRI 31 JAN 5:30 – 7pm
Melbourne guitarist Fran Swinn will focus on ways of developing your own musical style. Open to all ages - bring your own instrument and play or just soak up the info. More info and bookings: ronnyferella@gmail.com
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St
Hop Temple
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth 5320 5858 • artgalleryofballarat.com.au
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117 Sturt St 5331 3042 • ballaratmi.org.au
Ballarat Mining Exchange 12 Lydiard St Nth • 5333 5888
Ballarat Trades Hall 24 Camp St • 5332 3666
Civic Hall 300 Mair St Cubby Haus Brewing 884 Humffray St Sth, Mt Pleasant 4343 1777 • cubbyhausbrewing.com.au
Her Majesty’s 17 Lydiard St Sth 5333 5888 • hermaj.com
Hop Temple Rear of 24 Armstrong St Nth 5317 7158 • hoptemple.com.au
Irish Murphy’s 36 Sturt St • 5331 4091 murphysballarat.com.au
Regent Cinemas 49 Lydiard St Nth • 5330 5555 regententertainment.com.au
The Cabaret Club 4/9367 Western Hwy, Warrenheip 5334 8150 • thecabaretclub.com.au
The Eastern 81 Humffray St Nth theeasternballarat.com
The George Hotel / The Lane 27 Lydiard St Nth 5333 4866 • georgehotelballarat.com.au
The Lost Ones Basement Bar 14 Camp St (via alley) 4343 1754 • thelostones.com.au
The Main Bar 26 Main Rd • 0439 311 668
The Munster Arms Hotel 10 Victoria St, Bakery Hill 5340 0017 • munsterarms.com.au
Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts (WCPA) 1220 Howitt St, Wendouree 5338 0980 • wcpa.com.au
WED 1 JAN
Craig's Royal Hotel
AMIE BRÛLÉE 7:30pm
FRI 3 JAN
Irish Murphy's TRUNK 9:30pm
SAT 4 JAN
Irish Murphy's DELUXE 9:30pm
SUN 5 JAN
Hop Temple
BLUES & BREWS 1:30pm
Irish Murphy's CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm
FRI 10 JAN
Sturt Street
WEDNESDAY 8TH
FED UNI ROAD NATS FESTIVAL OF CYCLING STREET PARTY 12pm
Join in the fun at this year’s Championships with family
This year’s Championships
perfect school holiday entertainment.
Ballarat Botanical Gdns 3:30pm
SUMMER SUNDAYS
SATURDAY
Community Ride and Skills course
ARI LANE, PURR USUAL, JAYDEN LILLYST, THAT GOLD STREET SOUND
Location: Federation University
The Eastern FREYA J HOLLICK 7pm
From 9am
SUPPORTS: ALEX HAMILTON, GROVE
WED 15 JAN
The Lost Ones Basement Bar MO KENNEY 8:30pm
Gran
Ballarat Botanical Gdns
SUMMER SUNDAYS
MAYLENE SLATER BURNS, MERAKI MINDS, CHARM OF FINCHES, ALI BARTER
Irish Murphy's TRAFFIC JAM 9:30pm
FRIDAY 10TH
Sturt St Hill Climb
10 - 19 JAN
FRI 17 JAN
The Eastern BOB LOG III 8:30pm
ORGANS OF THE BALLARAT GOLDFIELDS
Street Party
Big Screens
Festival of fine music.
SUPPORT: LIL STEVIE
Munster Arms Hotel
LIVE MUSIC 8:30pm
Family Activities
Program: ballaratorgans.com.au
SAT 11 JAN
Irish Murphy's
FAT & THE HEADS 9:30pm
Location: Sturt Street, Ballarat
SAT 18 JAN
The Lost Ones Basement Bar
Summer Sundays
SAT 25 JAN
The Lost Ones Basement Bar BASEMENT SESSION 3pm
The Eastern GOOD MORNING 7pm
Irish Murphy's NO MISTAKE 9:30pm
SUN 26 JAN
Hop Temple BLUES & BREWS 1:30pm
Irish Murphy's CELTIC JAM SESSION 2:30pm
The Gatehouse RAGA SHAMBHALA 4pm
TIBETAN SONG & INDIAN FLUTE
FRI 31 JAN
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
JON DELANEY GYPSY 7:30pm
JAZZ DUO + FUN FUN FUN: MUSIC OF THE BEACH BOYS
Munster Arms Hotel
RILEY BEECH 8:30pm
Irish Murphy's ROTHSCHILD 9:30pm
Ballarat Botanical Gdns 3:30pm
SUMMER SUNDAYS
ANNA BILBROUGH, TIM ROGERS, KEE'AHN, SUNNYSIDE
Hop Temple
THE EZRA LEE SHOW 4pm
FRI 24 JAN
The Eastern
THE UPLIFTING 8pm
BELL ENDS
SUPPORTS: LUKE SPOOK, THE THING FROM SPRING, HONEY HUNTER
Munster Arms Hotel
MARTY LUKE 8:30pm
Irish Murphy's ETHANOL BROS 9:30pm
The Lost Ones Basement Bar
MICHAEL WESTLAKE 3pm TRIO
SUN 5 JAN 3:30 – 7:30pm
SUMMER SUNDAYS
Chilled tunes. Delicious food. Relaxed vibes. Held in the beautiful surrounds of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, this FREE community event is presented by the City of Ballarat. This week: Maylene Slater Burns, Charm of Finches, Meraki Minds & Ali Barter. Ballarat Botanical Gardens Wendouree Pde, Lake Wendouree
TUE 7, 14, 21, 28 JAN 2pm
BALLAARAT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE BUILDING TOURS
Hear about the colourful history of the institute and its people, from J.B. Humffray (fresh from Eureka) to the grand Minerva space and its history as a cinema. Explore the Max Harris Photography and heritage book collections and get special local tips on the best things to see, do and taste in town. Bookings: 5331 3042 or trybooking.com
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
117 Sturt St
An internationally acclaimed ten day festival of fine music held in historic venues. The 2020 festival will consist of 23 recitals and a multitude of events and entertainment at historic venues in Ballarat, Blampied, Clunes, Creswick, Snake Valley and Yandoit. Info and tix: ballaratorgans.com.au
FRI 10 JAN Depart 6am
FESTIVAL OF CYCLING - FED UNI RD NATS BALLARAT COFFEE RIDE
Cruise a 50km loop around the Ballarat CBD before coming back into town for a great breaky deal on the Criterium Course. It’s the perfect way to get ready for the afternoon's racing. Arrive back at Sturt St at 8am for breakfast and coffee.
Register: eventbrite.com.au
Sturt St, Ballarat CBD
FRI 10 JAN from 12pm
FESTIVAL OF CYCLING - FED UNI RD NATS BALLARAT CRITERIUMS
Soak up the atmosphere and watch elite riders as they battle it out in the Ballarat CBD! Come and enjoy the street party, big screens and family activities.
Sturt St, Ballarat CBD
11 - 12 JAN
FESTIVAL OF CYCLING - FED UNI RD NATS BUNINYONG ROAD RACES
Australia’s best under 19, under 23, elite and para cyclists battle for the coveted green and gold national champions jerseys. Info: roadnationals.org.au/schedule
Buninyong town centre
SAT 11 JAN 2 – 5pm
MAKERS STUDIO LAUNCH
The Lost Ones Makers Studio is a space to celebrate the trained creative, where you can visit the maker, see them in action, buy their wares and learn a new skill yourself. The Makers are Benny MitchellHeaps Good Leather and Rachel Grose - RG Silver.
The Lost Ones Makers Studio
14 Camp St
SAT 11 JAN from 5pm
FESTIVAL OF CYCLING - FED UNI RD NATS BUNINYONG
A FREE evening of family activities! Bring the whole family and enjoy: a twilight family friendly movie on the big screen, live music, food vendors, face painting, jumping castle and heaps more! Live music from 6pm, movie starts at 7:45pm. De Soza Park, Buninyong
SAT 11 JAN 7pm
FESTIVAL OF CYCLING - FED UNI RD NATS
BUNINYONG SPRINT
Your chance to race down the 1km finishing straight of the Fed Uni Road Nat’s Road Race course. And you don’t even need a bike! Just bring your runners and a racing attitude and you could go home with some great prizes.
Register: eventbrite.com.au
Warrenheip st, Buninyong
SUN 12 JAN 6am
FESTIVAL OF CYCLING - FED UNI RD NATS
BALLARAT CHAMPIONS RIDE
Learn from the best on the famous Mount Buninyong Road race course
Ballarat Polocrosse Grounds
Airport Rd, Mitchell Park
• Jousting • Skill-at-Arms
• Medieval Market
Tix: vicgoldmedievalfaire.com.au
with 3 laps of the iconic course. The 1st lap you’ll learn all the ins and outs of attacking, how to approach each corner and how to beat the climb. The 2nd & 3rd laps, it’s over to you to put that knowledge to the test and churn out two hot laps.
Register: eventbrite.com.au
De Soza Park, Buninyong
SUN 12 JAN 3:30 – 7:30pm
SUMMER SUNDAYS
Chilled tunes. Delicious food. Relaxed vibes. Held in the beautiful surrounds of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, this FREE community event is presented by the City of Ballarat. This week: Ari Lane, Jayden Lillyst, Purr Usual & That Gold Street Sound. Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Wendouree Pde, Lake Wendouree
THU 16 JAN 7pm
OUT OF COPYRIGHT FILM NIGHT
The Lost Ones Basement Bar
14 Camp St
Chilled tunes. Delicious food. Relaxed vibes.
Sunday 5, 12 and 19 January 2020.
3.30–7.30pm at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
Sunday 5 January
Maylene Slater Burns Meraki Minds Charm of Finches Ali Barter
Sunday 12 January
SUN 19 JAN 10:30am
ART AND EMPATHY TOUR
Engaging with art helps us to understand or feel the experience of others. An experienced guide leads a small group to discuss and reflect on selected works in the permanent collection. Free, but bookings essential: artgalleryofballarat.com.au Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
SUN 19 JAN 3:30 – 7:30pm
SUMMER SUNDAYS
Ari Lane
Purr Usual Jayden Lillyst The Gold Street Sound
Sunday 19 January
Anna Bilbrough Tim Rogers Kee’ahn Sunnyside
Chilled tunes. Delicious food. Relaxed vibes. Held in the beautiful surrounds of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, this FREE community event is presented by the City of Ballarat. This week: Anna Bilbrough, Kee’ahn, Tim Rogers & Sunnyside.
Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Wendouree Pde, Lake Wendouree
THU 23 JAN 6:30pm
WORDS OUT LOUD
SAT 18 JAN 5 – 11pm
The 2020 PETstock Ballarat Pacing Cup promises to showcase the best in harness racing action and entertainment for all ages! Dining, kids activities, Tug-of-war, Elysium Day Spa Fashions on the Field, live music and much more.
Tix: ballarattrottingclub.com.au
Ballarat & District Trotting Club
Cnr Bell & Sutton St, Redan
Poets, writers and raconteurs gather to share their love of words. The Printers Room, Sebastiaans Cnr Mair & Lydiard St
SUN 26 JAN 9am – 4pm
Bring your veteran, vintage, classic, collectible, original, modified, hotrodded pride and joy to this public motor show. There is also a large display of vintage clothing, kids' entertainment and a fashion show at 11am and 2pm. Info: vccc.org.au
Ballarat Greyhound Racing Club
Cnr Rubicon & Sutton St, Redan
7-9 ROCK BALLARAT
14 JUDITH LUCY
www.ballarat.vic.gov.au
Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre
Gillies St Nth, Lake Gardens • 5334 2499
Black Hill Aquatic Centre
Chisholm St, Black Hill • 5334 4641
Brown Hill Aquatic Centre
Humffray St Nth, Brown Hill • 5338 8663
Buninyong Aquatic Centre
Forest St, Buninyong • 5341 3302
Eureka Aquatic Centre
& Outdoor Water Play
Stawell St, Ballarat • 5334 4641
Midlands Outdoor Water Play
Midlands Reserve, Doveton St, Ballarat North
Sebastopol Outdoor Water Play
Victory Park, Vickers St, Sebastopol
Discover the very best fresh food and produce and buy direct from local farmers and producers. Join the slow food revolution and you’ll see why foodies only source their ingredients from local farmers markets.
BALLARAT MARKET
SUNDAYS 8am – 1pm
Ballarat Showgrounds
Cnr Creswick Rd & Howitt St
BRIDGE MALL FARMERS MARKET
SAT 4 JAN 9am – 1pm
Bridge Mall
DAYLESFORD FARMERS MARKET
SAT 4 JAN 9am – 1pm
Daylesford Primary School (45km from Ballarat)
BALLAN FARMERS MARKET
SAT 11 JAN 9am – 1pm
96 Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)
BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET
SAT 11 JAN 9am – 1pm
Wendouree Pde (opp. Botanical Gardens)
CLUNES FARMERS MARKET
SUN 12 JAN 9am – 1pm
Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)
CRESWICK MARKET
SAT 18 JAN 9am – 1pm
Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)
TALBOT FARMERS MARKET
SUN 19 JAN 9am – 1pm
Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)
BEAUFORT TOWN MARKET
SAT 25 JAN 8am – 1pm
Havelock St, Beaufort (49km from Ballarat)
BROWN HILL MARKET
SAT 25 JAN 9am – 1pm
375 Humffray St Nth, Brown Hill
Chilled tunes. Delicious food. Relaxed vibes.
Sunday 5, 12 and 19 January 2020.
3.30–7.30pm at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
Sunday 5 January
Maylene Slater Burns
Meraki Minds
Charm of Finches
Ali Barter
Sunday 12 January
Ari Lane
Purr Usual
Jayden Lillyst
The Gold Street Sound
Sunday 19 January
Anna Bilbrough
Tim Rogers
Kee’ahn
Sunnyside
A selection of food vendors will be available each week