What's On

ART IN THE VINES Wander a trail of discovery, glass-in-hand, through this extraordinary exhibition of contemporary outdoor sculpture at Hanging Rock Winery. It features works from over 26 renowned local and national artists, which will thrill, mesmerise, excite and intrigue. All set against a stunning natural backdrop. Entry is free.

WHEN: 22 October 2022 - 30 April 2023 WHERE: Hanging Rock Winery, 88 Jim Rd, Newham INFO: hangingrock.com.au/art-vines

SPRING BLISS FESTIVAL Hang out at the Rock, all ages, all day at this new wellbeing and music event. Showcasing workshops, talks, and demonstrations, Spring Bliss is an interactive and shared community experience. Featuring divine sounds from the Pierce Brothers and Amos Roach, a kids' sensory space and over 40 market stalls.

WHEN: 5 November 2022 WHERE: Hanging Rock INFO: springblissfestival.com Make sure you keep an eye on our website daylesfordmacedonlife.com.au and on our Facebook page @daylesfordmacedonranges as event details may change. Be sure to check the event is going ahead before hopping in the car.

MOUNTAIN WRITERS' FESTIVAL Mountain Writers' Festival, Australia’s first literary festival to focus exclusively on the environment, will feature an impressive line-up including Peter Garrett, Tim Flannery, Sarah Wilson, Evelyn Araluen, Kate Holden, Costa Georgiadis, Amanda Lohrey, Scott Pape, Tom Gleeson, Shane Jacobson & Aaron Fa’aoso.

WHEN: 4-6 November 2022 WHERE: Wurundjeri Country, Macedon INFO: mountainwritersfestival.com.au

BUDBURST FESTIVAL The annual Macedon Ranges Wine Festival, Budburst, provides the perfect opportunity to get behind the vines to meet the family-owned and small batch makers that shape this award-winning wine region. Explore at your own pace or jump on one of the Budburst Hoppa buses.

WHEN: 18-20 November 2022 WHERE: Various wineries & venues throughout the Macedon Ranges region INFO: budburst.com

TRADITIONAL ARTS FAIR Buda Historic Home and Garden brings the Traditional Arts Fair back to Castlemaine. Showcasing traditional arts, cooking and gardening in as many and varied forms as possible, in the spirit of the Leviny daughters. Discover patchwork, weaving, knitting, printmaking, painting, metalwork, pickling and much more.

WHEN: 20 November 2022 WHERE: Buda Historic Home and Garden, 42 Hunter St, Castlemaine INFO: budacastlemaine.org/event/2022-traditional-arts-fair

CHILLOUT FESTIVAL Come and 'Find Your Wings' at ChillOut in Daylesford, the spa capital of Australia. Held over Labour Day weekend in March, across various locations, the festival will once again transform the Central Highlands into Queer Country. All your favourites are back: Ballroom Blitz, Bush Dance, Street Parade, Carnivale, Poof Doof and more.

WHEN: 9 - 13 March 2023 WHERE: Daylesford and surrounds INFO: chilloutfestival.com.au

BUT WAIT, THERE'S MORE!

1-23 Oct Clunes Ceramic Award, clunesceramicaward.com.au 20-23 Oct Swiss Italian Festa, swissitalianfesta.com 28-31 Oct Maldon Folk Festival, maldonfolkfestival.com 29 Oct – 6 Nov Castlemaine & District Festival of Gardens, festivalofgardens.org 2 Nov Kyneton Agricultural Show, kynetonshow.org.au 26 Nov The Daylesford Show (Agricultural Show), daylesfordshow.com 25 & 26 Nov Nick Cave & Warren Ellis at Hanging Rock, frontiertouring.com 26-27 Nov Open Studios Macedon, visitmacedonranges.com/events 10 & 11 Dec Kingston Agricultural Show, kingstonagsociety.org.au 21 Jan Maldon Twilight Dinner, maldonproject.com 9 – 29 Jan Summertime Fling, macedonrangeswine.com.au 25-26 Mar Clunes Booktown Festival, clunesbooktown.com.au