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Trentham Easter Art & Craft Show
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Check out all the competitors - amateur and professionals - in the annual Trentham Easter Art and Craft Show. Proceeds from the show are used to support local art-related activities.
Where: Trentham Mechanics Hall, 85 High Street.
When: all weekend, from 10am to 4pm.
Tickets: $2 entry
Ballarat Society Of Artists 37th Annual Art Show
Once again, the Ballarat Society of Artists will be holding their Annual Art Show over the Easter Long Weekend. All genres in a variety of mediums will be represented, and all artworks are for sale including unframed work.
Where: Robert Clark Centre, Ballarat Botanical Gardens
When: all weekend, from 10am to 5pm.
Tickets: free.
Good Friday, April 19
Creswick Woollen Mills Easter Egg Hunt
The Monster Easter Egg Hunt is on again on Good Friday at the Creswick Woollen Mill, featuring an egg hunt and a variety of kids activities, it is an egg-ceptional way to kick off the Easter long weekend.
Where: Creswick Woollen Mills, Railway Parade, Creswick.
When: from 10am.
Tickets: $5 per child.
$5 per child.
Greyhounds family fun day
Supporting the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal, enjoy a family fun day with kid's entertainment, face painters, animal nursery, market, singers, dancers, food, raffles and auctions.
Where: Ballarat Greyhound Club.
When: from 11am.
Tickets: entry by donation.
Carpark Jam at the Western
Raising money for the Royal Children's Hospital Good Friday Appeal, The Western's inaugural Carpark Jam will feature five hours of live music, including Skyscraper Stan and the Commission Flats, DJ Vince Peach, Izzy Losi and the Auracles, Immy Owusu and Grim Fawkner.
Where: The Western Hotel, 1221 Sturt Street.
When: doors open 3.30pm.
Good Friday Barbecue
Something a little different for Good Friday at The Mallow, with Rebellion Barbecue taking over the kitchen.
Where: The Mallow, 18/20 Skipton Street.
When: doors open 4pm.
Tickets: free entry.
Two's A Party With The Old Married Couple - Hepburn Springs
The Old Married Couple are hitting the road for an up-close-and-personal duo tour 'Two's a Party', armed with bright costumes, party blowers and bubbles, with their live show combining their distinctive energetic vintage music with crowd participation, dancing, skits, double entendre and an undeniable sense of sincerity and joy.
Where: Blue Bean, 115 Main Road, Hepburn Springs
When: 6pm.
Tickets: free.
Easter Saturday, April 20
Lions Club of Ballarat Sausage Sizzle
Raising money to support childhood cancer research, grab a sausage at the Ballarat Lions Club's barbecue.
Where: Aldi Supermarket, Creswick Road.
When: 9am to 2pm.
Tickets: free.
Bridge Mall kids craft activities
The Easter Bunny returns to the Bridge Mall for free art and craft activities.
Where: Bridge Mall, Ballarat.
When: 10am to noon, until supplies run out.
Tickets: free.
F Series and Bronco Roundup
Bring your classic trucks to Australia's second roundup for F Series and Bronco vehicles, with a cruise through Ballarat and a congregation at Victoria Park on Saturday, followed by an evening at the Stag Hotel in Learmonth.
Where: Victoria Park, Sturt Street, and The Stag Hotel, 428 High Street, Learmonth.
When: gather at the Stag Hotel from 8am, arrive at Victoria Park from noon.
Tickets: free.
Easter Saturday train rides
Enjoy a scenic ride on the Daylesford Spa Country Railway on Easter Saturday, on the fully restored 32RM.
Where: Daylesford Station, 18 Raglan Street.
When: from 9.30am.
Tickets: $20 adults, $15 children, $18 concession.
Ballarat Beer Hop
Follow the map and work your way through six of Ballarat's favourite venues and sample 12 of Ballarat and Victoria's top breweries, and six of the region's best wineries.
Where: The Mallow, Freight Bar, Hop Temple, Housey Housey, Pub With Two Names, and Campana's.
When: from 11am.
The Goonies
Check out a classic all-ages adventure film, The Goonies, at The Regent.
Where: Regent Cinemas, Lydiard Street.
When: 7pm.
Tickets: $12.
The Church of Burt - led by Emma Bathgate aka Dilapidated Diva
Emma Bathgate's award-winning cabaret show reinvents the songs of Burt Bacharach for The Church of Burt.
Where: Palais-Hepburn, 111 Main Road, Hepburn Springs.
When: 8.30pm.
Tickets: $30 adults, $20 concession.
Purple Rain - The Life and Music of Prince
Commemorating the third anniversary since the death of musical legend Prince, DJ Salinger promises a career-spanning set with all the hits and a few surprises.
Where: Karova Lounge, 15 Field Street.
When: from 9pm.
Tickets: $5.
Easter Sunday, April 21
China Beach at Karova
Playing for the first time in Ballarat, check out this eight-piece dance funk band, with superb supports from Medico, CP Swanson and the Hotline, and Wax Nomads.
Where: Karova Lounge, 15 Field Street.
When: doors 8.30pm.
Tickets: $10.
Easter Monday April 22
Tree planting in Alfredton
Make your mark and plant a tree to revitalise part of Alfredton's Winter Swamp, supporting the Alfredton Rotary Club.
Where: Winter Swamp, Alfredton - parking available from service street off Remembrance Drive near Dyson Drive.
When: 10am.
Tickets: free.