FRIDAY
Irish Murphy's: Matty Chaps, 9.30pm
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Karova Lounge: Fiver Night, $5; DJs until late
SATURDAY
PYRENEES UNEARTHED FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
AVOCA RIVER FLATS, DUNDAS ST, AVOCA. SATURDAY 11AM - 5PM. Tickets: $30 on the day.
Pyrenees Unearthed will showcase the award-winning wines and gourmet foods that the Pyrenees region has to offer, matched with live music, local produce, free kids activities and masterclasses.
STORIES FROM THE CHOIR
BALLARAT MECHANICS INSTITUTE. SATURDAY 7PM. TICKETS: $25 - $30.
The format of the show takes recorded interviews of choral singers from around Victoria, including Ballarat, and brings their stories to life with stage movement and live choral performance by chamber choir Choral Edge.
GUIRGUIS NEW ART PRIZE FORUM
ART GALLERY OF BALLARAT. SATURDAY 2PM. FREE
Indigenous artists Karen Mills, Janet Fieldhouse, Naomi Hobson and Shirley Macnamara will discuss their artistic practices and experiences working as women within their communities in a forum chaired by AGB director Louise Tegart. The forum is part of the Guirguis New Art Prize exhibition, which is on display at the AGB and Fed Uni's Post Office Gallery from 10am to 5pm daily.
BALLARAT PRODUCE SWAP
BALLARAT COMMUNITY GARDEN, CNR QUEEN ST AND DYTES PARADE, BALLARAT. SATURDAY 9.30AM - 11.30AM. FREE.
Bring your excess produce and swap it for something you haven't managed to grow at the monthly communal produce swap. Goods can be placed on the swap table and whatever is needed is taken. The focus is on produce, but other things such as seeds, plants, baked goods, recycled items, books, knowledge and experience are also swapped. Nothing is sold, but a donation to the community garden is appreciated.
BEAUFORT MARKET
BEAUFORT MEMORIAL PARK. SATURDAY 9AM - 12NOON.
Browse through a mix of regional produce, arts, crafts, collectibles, plants and heaps more at the monthly Beaufort Market.
WALK FOR AUTISM
LAKE WENDOUREE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND. SATURDAY, 11AM. FREE
April 2 was World Autism Day and to support local families and individuals with autism, the Ballarat Autism Network and Keeley's Cause have teamed up to host the Walk for Autism. Wear blue for autism, and enjoy a free sausage sizzle and entertainment by Tim Tim.
SOVEREIGN HILL'S EASTER SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Until April 22
The Hunt for Lost Trades at Sovereign Hill
The blacksmith needs a new apprentice. There's animals to be fed. And Brown's Confectionery Manufactory has lollies to make.
During the Easter holidays, Sovereign Hill is exploring the working life of the goldfields. Relive history and discover the lost trades with a range of exclusive workshops and free events that will transport you back to the busy goldfields.
- Pour your own Candle: Become a candlemaker at Hewett's Candle Works and learn how to make your very own candle. Hear about the secrets of good candlemaking, and let Sovereign Hill's experienced candlemakers guide you through the process.
- Make your own rope: Using traditional methods, try making a rope, and then see if you can turn your rope into quoits. Will you beat Sovereign Hill's champions at a game?
- Become a Blacksmith: Join Sovereign Hill's talented Blacksmiths and try your hand at forging. You'll be taken through the basics of blacksmithing and learn about the history of this trade on the Ballarat goldfields.
- Where did photography come from: Come see a camera obscura and learn how the romance with the captured image began. Our photographers will give you an enlightening insight into how images were created and how cameras evolved over time.
- Sweet Experience: Brown's Confectionery Factory is hiring! So get your uniforms on and help Sovereign Hill make some butterscotch lollies. Smell, touch, and roll your own lollies while learning about the sweet treats of the goldfields.
- Spokes and Wheels: Watch the talented wheelwrights machine and assemble the components of a wooden wheel using the latest in 1800s wheelmaking technology. Then try finishing your own spoke with hand held tools.
- Belt making: Back in the 1800s, everything was made by hand and even the simplest piece of clothing had a story to tell. Go back in time and join Sovereign Hill to craft your own belt using traditional methods at Sovereign Hill's leather harness workshop.
The Lost Trades program will run from Saturday April 6 until Monday April 22. Many workshops need to be pre-booked so visit www.thestoryliveson.com.au
Irish Murphy's: Bittersweet, 9.30pm
Karova Lounge: Groove Sweat, $10; DJs until late
SUNDAY
TWIN HEARTS TRIVIA DAY
NORTH BALLARAT SPORTS CLUB. SUNDAY, 1PM - 5PM. $20 PER PERSON OR $200 PER TABLE OF 10.
The Twin Hearts Trivia Day will raise funds for WRISC family violence support in Ballarat, and the KWIECO in Tanzania. Contact Kelly-Louise Austin 0416393693
BREW WARS AT THE MALLOW
THE MALLOW, 20 SKIPTON ST, BALLARAT. SUNDAY 9AM - 5PM. COMPETITOR TICKETS: $45, FREE FOR SPECTATORS.
The competitive side of brewing will be on show at The Mallow when a maximum of 20 brewers come together to craft their favourite brews. The all day event is open for brewers, and those who just want to watch and learn how to make their own beers. All competitors will brew an American Pale Ale, with bottling to take place on April 27 and judging further down the track.
BALLARAT'S STRONGEST MAN AND WOMAN
BALLARAT SHOWGROUNDS. SUNDAY FROM 8AM. SPECTATORS FREE.
Watch some of Ballarat and Victoria's strongest men and women test their strength in the bench press, deadlift, clean and press, yoke, Atlas stones and truck pull. The test of muscle and power will take place at the Ballarat Showgrounds with competitors aged from 14 to 54.
MIDLANDS GOLF CLUB CENTENARY
330 HEINZ LANE, INVERMAY PARK. SATURDAY DINNER, SUNDAY CELEBRATIONS.
Join Midlands Golf Club on Sunday for the unveiling of the centenary plaque and raising of the centenary flag, followed by an afternoon of golf and bowls.
Brown Hill Hotel: Chasing Mojo
Irish Murphy's: Celtic Jam Session, 2.30pm
The Grapes Hotel: Ash & Gerry Egan, 3.30-6pm
Black Hill Hotel: Dan West, 4-7pm, free