Friday
Come and try croquet day at the Western Croquet Club
The Western Croquet Club is encouraging locals of all ages to come and see if the sport is for you.
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When: 10.30am – 12pm.
Where: 204 Ripon Street Sth, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: Free.
Waking the Giants Festival at Mount Elephant
Inspired by the Victorian volcanic landscape, this 3 day festival will feature music, art and other performances centred on Mount Elephant, the highest volcano on the Victorian volcanic plains.
When: 6pm – 7.30pm.
Where: Mount Elephant Centre, Hamilton Hwy, Derrinallum.
VACSAL Senior Football & Netball Carnival
Victorian Aboriginal Community Services Association Limited (VACSAL) will be holding their annual football and netball carnival at Mars Stadium over the next three days.
Friday will see the opening ceremony, as well as a women’s football game.
When: 6pm – 7.30pm.
Where: Mars Stadium.
Tickets: Free.
Mick Trembath at The Lost Ones
Mick Trembath begins his residency at The Lost Ones this Friday.
He is sure to wow audiences with his smooth country styling’s all month long.
When: 7.30pm – 9.30pm.
Where: 14 Camp St, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: Free.
City of Ballarat Youth Awards
Following the success of last years event, the City of Ballarat will be holding its Youth Awards at the Wendouree Performing Arts Centre.
When: 7.30pm – 10pm.
Where: Wendouree Centre for the Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree.
Tickets: Free.
Nadira and Friends at The Printers Room
After starting her Jazz ensemble in Hobart over 2014, Nadira and her friends Isaac Barter on double bass and Michael Panton on guitar have performed all over Australia.
Playing mainstream and swing jazz, the crowd at The Printers room should be prepared for a relaxing and soulful night.
When: 7.30pm – 10pm.
Where: 58 Lydiard Street Nth, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: $20 for concession, $25 for adults.
Deez Nuts at Karova Lounge
One of Australia’s best nu-metal bands is ready to get Karova Lounge jumping as part of their ‘Deez Nuts Does Australia Tour’.
When: 8pm
Where: 15 Field St, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: $23.50.
Rothschild at Irish Murphy's
Rothschild will be smashing out the classics at Irish Murphy’s Friday night.
With a seemingly endless list of covers, they are sure to keep the pub singing all night.
When: 9.30pm.
Where: 36 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: Free.
Saturday
VACSAL Senior Football & Netball Carnival
The second day of the carnival will feature an entire day of football and netball matches, as well as childrens activities throughout the day.
When: 8.15m – 8pm.
Where: Mars Stadium.
Tickets: Free.
Ballarat Farmers Market
Shop amazing organic local produce, peruse unique giftware, and try the delicious food stalls at the Ballarat Farmers Market.
When: 9am – 1pm.
Where: Adventure Playground Lake Wendouree.
Tickets: Free.
Waking the Giants Festival at Mount Elephant
Inspired by the Victorian volcanic landscape, this 3 day festival will feature music, art and other performances centred on Mount Elephant, the highest volcano on the Victorian volcanic plains.
When: 9am – 6.30pm.
Where: Mount Elephant Centre, Hamilton Hwy, Derrinallum.
Lightning Bolt 2 Convoy
If you see a convoy of military and emergency vehicles heading through Ballarat, don’t be alarmed, it is simply the Lightning Bolt 2 Convoy for the Invictus Games.
It is part of the largest ever post-traumatic stress event, which will be rolling into the Sovereign Hill car park Saturday morning.
When: 11am – 6pm
Where: Sovereign Hill car park, Bradshaw St, Golden Point.
Tickets: Free.
Federation University’s Arts Academy presents Chicago
The graduating Third Year Music Theatre Company of the Arts Academy, Federation University Australia will continue their performances of ‘Chicago’, after selling out their opening night.
This is the final available performance, as the rest are sold out! Be sure to grab your tickets while they’re still available.
When: 2pm.
Where: Helen Macpherson Smith Theatre, Lydiard St N, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: $8 for FedUni Students, $22 for concession, $30 for adults.
Juliarna Clark at Midlands Golf Club
The Fairways Function Centre is set to host some world class jazz musicians Saturday night.
Juliarna Clark will be showcasing her sultry vocals, as she is backed up by Matt Jodrell in the trumpet, and Steve Sedergreen on piano.
When: 7.30pm – 10pm.
Where: Midlands Golf Club, 330 Heinz Lane, Invermay Park.
Tickets: $20 for concession, $25 for adults.
B Wise at Karova Lounge
After a incendiary start to 2018, the rapper out of Sydney’s South West is headed to Karova to get the crowd jumping.
Saturday’s gig will be the last chance to see him before he jets to Brisbane as part of an Australian tour.
When: 8.30pm.
Where: 15 Field St, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: $18.40.
Sunday
Marsh Rodders Swap Meet and Show n Shine
Maddingley Park in Bacchus Marsh Victoria will play host to the annual swap meet, followed by a large variety of cars and bikes entering in the Show n Shine competition.
It will be a fun day for the whole family, with children’s entertainment and live music throughout the day.
When: 7am – 3pm.
Where: Maddingley Park Reserve, Taverner St, Bacchus Marsh.
Tickets: Free.
VACSAL Senior Football & Netball Carnival
The final day of the carnival will feature an semi-final and grand final games, followed by an award presentation, and the closing ceremony.
When: 8.15m – 4pm.
Where: Mars Stadium.
Tickets: Free.
Ballarat Eureka Stamp and Coin Fair
Stamp collectors rejoice! Stamp and coin collecting clubs from around Ballarat are set to come together to buy, swap, and sell an abundance of rare and expensive stamps and coins.
When: 9.30am – 3.30pm.
Where: Ballarat Specialist School (Farm Campus) 800 Norman Street Invermay Park, Invermay.
Tickets: Free.
Clunes Makers’ Market Spring Fair
Those who love to create things with their hands should be sure to attend the Clunes Makers’ Market Spring Fair.
The fair is full of activities for young and old.
When: 9.30am – 3.30pm.
Where: Clunes Showgrounds, 54 Victoria St, Clunes.
Tickets: Free.
Ballarat Bridge Club
Have you ever wanted to learn the art of bridge? Well now you can for only $75 dollars!
The Ballarat Bridge club are inviting anyone interested in learning the game to come and get involved.
When: 10am – 3pm.
Where: Corner of Ripon and Eyre Streets.
Tickets: $75.
Ivory Haus Wedding Fair
Brides and grooms from around the region are invited to the beautiful gardens of the Mercure to enjoy a few drinks, and talk with wedding vendors.
When: 10am – 3pm.
Where: Mercure Ballarat, 613 Main Road, Ballarat.
Tickets: $10.58.
Waking the Giants Festival at Mount Elephant
Inspired by the Victorian volcanic landscape, this 3 day festival will feature music, art and other performances centred on Mount Elephant, the highest volcano on the Victorian volcanic plains.
When: 9am – 4pm.
Where: Mount Elephant Centre, Hamilton Hwy, Derrinallum.
Ballarat Heritage Watch Forum
Professor Michael Buxton (Professor of Planning at RMIT), and Professor Miles Lewis (Professor of Architecture at the University of Melbourne) will be heading the forum about issues within the region.
Those passionate about heritage should treat this event as a can’t miss.
When: 2pm.
Where: Ballarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt St, Ballarat Central.
Tickets: Free.
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