Saturday
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Organic and non-organic fruit and vegetables, second hand goods, and a free stall for community groups at Lake Wendouree
Where: Wendouree Parade, opposite the Botanical Gardens.
When: 9am.
Tickets: free.
Ballan farmers market
Local musicians at a wonderful venue set the scene at this farmers market, with all profits going back to local charities and organisations.
Where: The Mill Cottage, 96 Inglis Street, Ballan.
When: 9am.
Tickets: free.
Skipton market
Check out locally-made cakes, jams, and sauces, or unique jewelry pieces in Skipton.
Where: Skipton Mechanics Hall, Anderson Street.
When: 9am.
Tickets: free.
Organs - recital for organ and solo cello at Snake Valley
Anthony Halliday and Alvin Wong perform Bach, with morning tea and lunch provided.
Where: Carngham Uniting Church, Snake Valley
When: 10am and 12pm.
Tickets: $35.
Rockabilly car show
As well as a hot rod car show and an exhibition of classic car photos by 17-year-old photographer Aaron Develyn, rockabilly band The Infernos will perform at The Cabaret Club.
Where: The Cabaret Club, 4/9367 Western Highway, Warrenheip.
When: 12pm.
Tickets: free.
Redline Raceway Late Models Firecracker 5000
Check out sprintcars and the classics tearing around Redline.
Where: Redline Raceway, Yankee Flat Road, Buninyong.
When: gates open 2pm, hot laps from 4.30pm.
Tickets: $25 adults, $20 pensioners, $5 children, $60 family.
Ballarat Vegan Festival twilight market fair
Guest speakers, demonstrations, raffles, and art at a market fair featuring plenty of vegan options.
Where: Alfred Deakin Place, Ballarat.
When: 5pm.
Tickets: free.
Organs - Il Diavolo
The Devil’s Trill Sonata and other works from the era when composers’ sketches often demanded and expected the brilliant, devilish improvisatory skills of the master violinist.
Where: Mary’s Mount, 1660 Sturt Street.
When: 8pm.
Tickets: $35.
Gig for Good at Karova
Fundraiser for WRISC with Candi Wade, Rhiannon Simpson, Ari Lane, Ruby Wragg & Abby Ashmore & Sweat Dreams DJs
Where: Karova Lounge, 15 Field Street.
When: 8pm.
Tickets: $10.
Crepes at The Eastern
With all songs written together and recorded live for the very first time, Crepes emerge with a newfound energy and synergy on In Cahoots, sparkly harmonies abound, to create their most triumphant release yet.
Join Crepes for their hometown show at The Eastern, with support from Bad Bangs, Sledgehammer, and Skivvy.
Where: The Eastern, 81 Humffray Street North.
When: 8pm.
Jordie Lane plays Ballarat
Described as a “psych prophet in the way of Father John Misty”, indie roots songwriter Jordie Lane plays a rare Ballarat show, performing songs from his latest album Glassellland. Support from Ayleen O.
Where: The Cabaret Club, 4/9367 Western Highway, Warrenheip.
When: 8.30pm.
Tickets: $23 presale, $28 on the door.
Sunday
Snake Valley Community Swap Meet
Come down and shop through some rare automotive finds and enjoy a nice BBQ at this weekends Swap Meet organised by the Carngham Linton Football Netball Club.
Where: Snake Valley Football Oval, Chepstowe Road, Snake Valley.
When: 7am – 1pm.
Tickets: Free for under 18s, $5 for adults.
Ballarat market
With over 400 stalls, you’ll be able to find whatever you’re looking for this Sunday at the Ballarat Showgrounds.
Where: Ballarat Showgrounds.
When: 8am.
Tickets: gold coin.
Daylesford Market
See a giant range of items out in Daylesford during this weekends Sunday Market.
When: 8am – 3pm.
Where: Daylesford Train Station.
Tickets: Free.
Clunes farmers market
Find a bargain in Clunes, with fresh produce and plenty more available.
Where: Collins Place, Clunes.
When: 9am.
Tickets: free.
Lavendula harvest day
Learn about the lavender farm, tour the Swiss Italian farm house, check out live music and Morris dancers, or ride on a unicorn.
Where: Lavendula Swiss Italian Farm, 350 Hepburn-Newstead Road, Hepburn.
When: 10am to 5pm.
Tickets: $6 adults, $2 children. Leashed dogs welcome.
Narmbool High Tea
Sovereign Hill’s homestead opens its doors for an indulgent high tea.
Where: Narmbool, Horsehill North Road, Elaine.
When: 2pm.
Tickets: $59.50 adults, $30 children. Phone 5337 1199 to book.
The Suffringtons at The Eastern
Join The Suffringtons this Sunday for an afternoon of acoustic tunes and merry sing-a-longs.
Where: The Eastern, 81 Humffray Street North.
When: 2pm.
Tickets: $5.
The Court House Sunday Session
Wayne Jury leads a stacked lineup at the Court House Hotel.
Where: Court House Hotel, 63 Brooke Street, Smythesdale.
When: 2pm.
Tickets: free.
Summer Sundays
Alice Skye leads a solid lineup of musicians for a free performance at the Botanical Gardens.
There’s also food trucks and a pop-up garden bar.
Where: Ballarat Botanical Gardens.
When: 3pm.
Tickets: free.
Steffii at The Western
Enjoy a Sunday afternoon performance from Geelong up-and-coming singer Steffii.
Where: The Western, 1221 Sturt Street.
When: 4pm.
Tickets: free.
Organs - Since it was the Day of Preparation
This profoundly beautiful work, which premiered in Greyfriars Kirk in the Edinburgh Festival 2012, was written as a sequel to MacMillan’s own St John’s Passion. It expresses the quiet peace and joy in the accounts of the days following the Resurrection. Scottish composer, James MacMillan, a protegé of Arvo Pärt, is recognised as a major composer in sacred music.
Where: St Patrick’s Cathedral, Dawson Street.
When: 8pm.
Tickets: $35
Monday
Organs - Schubert Songs part one
Young Australian baritone, David Greco, based in Europe for much of his very successful career, has recently recorded the Winterreisse for ABC Classics. Here, he performs a program of Schubert lieder arranged for voice and period instruments.
Where: Ballaarat Mechanics Institute, 117 Sturt Street.
When: 8pm.
Tickets: $35.
