April 20, 2024 - 10:00 am to 4:00 pmCWA District Creative Arts Exhibition
CWA Creative Arts Exhibition returns to the Lancefield Mechanics Institute
Mark your calendars for a celebration of creativity and community at the Lancefield Mechanics Institute! CWA Central Highlands Group is proud to present our annual two-day Creative Arts Exhibition on April 20th and 21st. CWA members from all over the region are working hard on their entries and are excited to show them off to you.
- Marvel at our members’ skill: The hall will be filled with a showcase of art, crafts and preserves and cooking, competing in more categories than we’ve ever had.
- Indulge in Delights: Treat yourself to a delicious lunch while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere and connecting with fellow craft enthusiasts.
- Stock Up: Need to replenish your craft stash? We’ll have lots of bits and bobs to take home at bargain prices on our de-stash table.
- Don’t forget the Preserves: Add some homemade goodies to your pantry, made with love by our members.
Event Details:
- Dates: April 20th & 21st
- Location: Lancefield Mechanics Institute, 4 The Crescent, Lancefield
- Time: Sat 20th: 10am – 4pm, Sun 21st: 10am – 3pm.
- Awards Ceremony: Sat 20th, 11am
Join us for a weekend filled with creativity, community, and cherished traditions. Spread the word and invite your friends and family to share in this special event!
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| When: | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm April 20, 2024 |
| Where: | 4 The Crescent, Lancefield |
March 23, 2024 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pmRotary Farmers Market
March 20, 2024 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pmDiscover the Microbiome with Dr Tabrizian
Explore the latest research shedding light on the crucial role of the microbiome in digestion, immunity, mental health, and cancer. Learn how these tiny organisms shape our daily lives and gain insights into nurturing a healthy microbiome for optimal health.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, general public, or simply fascinated by the science of the microbiome, this lecture promises to be both informative and engaging. Gain valuable insights into cutting-edge research and its potential implications for medicine and everyday life, straight from the expertise of Dr. Tabrizian.
| When: | 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm March 20, 2024 |
| Where: | Peppers Mineral Springs Hotel Hepburn |
April 14, 2024 - 10:00 am to 3:00 pmThe Real Gardens of Lyonville
Returning for 2024 our Real Gardens of Lyonville event is a showcase of our local cool climate gardens. Small and large, wild and manicured, you will see a selection of gardens to pique your interest. This year we have six open gardens including a permaculture garden with hempcrete eco-house. We also have two very special feature gardens, both separately ticketed: Babbington Park and Fleurs de Lyonville.
We also have three local garden experts giving talks at the hall in the afternoon so you can relax there with a snack before heading home.
Tickets must be pre-booked on line and are available from Humanitix. There are three ticket options: Garden Friend, Garden Lover and Flower Lover. Garden Friend tickets ($25) gives access to the five gardens. Garden Lover tickets ($25) allow access to Babbington Park only and tickets are limited to 30 so book early. Flower Lover tickets ($25) allow access to Fleurs de Lyonville only.
Morning tea and lunch are available at the hall – please pre-book on line to help with catering.
The event is a fundraiser for the Lyonville Community Planning Group. All proceeds go towards projects to benefit the local community.
See more about our gardens at our Gardens of Lyonville facebook site https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088472648631
| When: | 10:00 am to 3:00 pm April 14, 2024 |
| Where: | Lyonville Hall, 4 Bremner Ave, Lyonville 3461 |
February 3, 2024 - 10:30 am to 4:00 pmLyonville Woodchop
The annual Lyonville Woodchop will be held on Saturday 3rd February from 10.30am at the Lyonville Hall. Once again, this iconic event will provide a showcase for the prowess of our axe-wielders and of course the hammer–hefting ladies at the nail drive competition. This year’s event promises a new experience as pine wood will be used due to the difficulty of securing suitable local eucalypt wood.
All the usual attractions will be available at the woodchop: a bar, BBQ, barista coffee, cakes and light lunch stall, plus raffle and spinning wheel with lots of great prizes to be won.
Proceeds go towards the maintenance and improvement of the Lyonville Hall, the local community hub.
We look forward to welcoming you to the Lyonville Woodchop.
Event details:
Date: Saturday 3rd February 2024 from 10.30am
Venue: Lyonville Hall, Corner Bremner Ave & Gleeson St, Lyonville
Cost: Entry is $5 per adult, children are free.
| When: | 10:30 am to 4:00 pm February 3, 2024 |
| Where: | Lyonville Hall |
December 2, 2023 - 11:00 am to The Blackwood Festival of music and Culture
Extraordinary line-up of great bands featuring from the USA
Foghorn Stringband
‘Is The Big Man Within’, Greater Glider Stringband, Johnny Can’t Dance, Mick Coates and The Shallow Gravediggers, Rhiz and The Sugarplums, Fingerbone Bill, Pete Daffy Trio, Cross-Eyed Cat, Gumbo Express, The Rummagers, The Strating Sisters, The Free Wheelers, Daffy and Rhiannon, Blue Mount Stringband
Workshops etc- Country Dance, Cajun Zydeco Dance followed by a dance featuring Foghorn Stringband, Sound Bath meditation, Singer Circle Trad Session, Traditional Bluegrass, Old Time, Cajun, Irish sessions
Food Trucks, American Style Smoker BBQ, Daylesford Cider Company, Coffee Van, Cocktail Bar ..and lots more!
| When: | 11:00 am to December 2, 2023 |
| Where: | Bates rd Blackwood vic 3458 |
November 11, 2023 - 7:30 pm to 9:00 pmBe the Ocean – Tenzin Choegyal in concert
Tenzin Choegyal’s cantering rhythms, soaring vocals and exquisite flute solos have enchanted audiences around the globe. A son of Tibetan nomads, he feels a particular connection to the music of the Himalayan plateau and remains dedicated to preserving Tibet’s musical traditions. At the same time, he effortlessly embraces diverse genres and musical styles, bringing Tibetan music firmly into the contemporary world. He collaborates with artists from all streams of music including major works for stage and film with Philip Glass and his Grammy-nominated album Songs from the Bardo with Laurie Anderson.
Tenzin is a master of traditional Tibetan instruments the lingbu (bamboo flute) and dranyen (3-stringed lute), but is best known for his extraordinary vocal ability.
Tenzin delights new audiences and loyal fans alike with his powerful vocals, sublime flute pieces, sacred poetry and playful folk tunes. His message is uplifting and his obvious joyfulness is infectious.
| When: | 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm November 11, 2023 |
| Where: | Newham Mechanics Institute, 1292 Rochford Road, Newham |
October 21, 2023 - 8:00 am to 5:00 pmCreswick Community Garage Sales ’23
Following a 3-year hiatus, Creswick’s beloved Community Garage Sales are back! Householders will open their garages and spread their secondhand goods across lawns and driveways. The garage sales event was last held in 2019, so you can imagine how much stuff we have been hoarding (sorry, collecting!) in the intervening years. The list of goods for sale is endless: clothing and children’s toys; workshop tools and camping gear; plants, seedlings, pots and garden tools; sewing machines, fabric, mirrors, tiles and renovation materials. You name it, you’ll find it at Creswick Community Garage Sales 2023.
Creswick Community Garage Sales are an annual fundraising event for Creswick Aquatic Centre campaign. The need for year-round access to aquatics provision was identified as part of Hepburn Shire Council’s Aquatic Strategy. Creswick is a growth area, with young families and healthy retirees choosing a regional lifestyle where they have access to all the city facilities, such as a choice of schools, modern medical centres and outdoor sports facilities. But Creswick has no swimming pool. School students are bussed to Ballarat for two weeks’ swimming lessons each year. People seeking warm water rehabilitation have to make the round trip to Ballarat or Daylesford, negating the benefits of hydrotherapy treatment. The campaign for an indoor swimming pool and hydrotherapy facility in Creswick has a long history. Fundraising through registration fees and map sales on Creswick Community Garage Sales day is part of that story.
This year, we are proud to partner with Biggin Scott and Creswick Market in our first-ever market garage sales. Secondhand goods sellers will be in a designated area of Creswick Market, enabling visitors to buy everything they need in one place! As well as the usual fresh produce, handcrafts, hot food and coffee, buyers can grab a bargain from the garage sales stalls.
Maps with addresses and directions to all participating garage sales can be obtained from 8am at Creswick Bandstand, Flemo’s North Creswick Milkbar and from 10am at Creswick Information Centre. Maps cost $5 and all proceeds go to the Creswick Aquatic Centre Inc. campaign for an indoor heated pool.
| When: | 8:00 am to 5:00 pm October 21, 2023 |
| Where: | Creswick Victoria |
November 3, 2023 - 10:00 am to 5:00 pmDaylesford Art Show
| When: | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm November 3, 2023 |
| Where: | Daylesford Town Hall |
October 8, 2023 - 12:30 pm to 4:30 pmSteve Sedergreen Trio with special guest Axle Whitehead
Tickets: $35 Door: $40
General Admission: Doors: 12.30pm Showtime: 2pm
Lunch & Show: Limited Tickets available, Guaranteed front seating.
One of Melbourne’s most charismatic and well-known jazz pianists, Steve will perform with his trio; James Clark (bass) and Andrew Swann (drums). These three outstanding musicians have performed together numerous times over many years and bring to the stage a unique chemistry, ensuring a terrific show.
| When: | 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm October 8, 2023 |
| Where: | Palais Hepburn, 111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs |
September 1, 2023 - to What’s on this weekend
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| Fri 1 – Sun 3 Sept 2023 Hi everyone, You will have a SPRING in your step as you explore our region this weekend. Some highlights include: Radio Springs Hotel Lyonville has another line-up of live music across the weekend. Just announced as one of Victoria’s 10 Best Regional Pubs of 2023 (something we always knew) – find out what the fuss is about! Daylesford Museum is reopening Saturday after extensive renovations – home of the largest archive of historical artifacts and documents in the Central Highlands region. Maze House are ready for Spring – get lost in their traditional hedge maze and play old time carnival games in the beautiful grounds. If you are after something for Fathers Day, or taking a self-care day, come chat with us at one of our Visitor Information Centres or view the latest What’s On below. Available as printable PDF here. Put together each week by our wonderful volunteer Nathan! Thanks, Liam Daniels | Visitor Experience Officer Hepburn Shire Council |
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| Fri 1 Sept |
| Daylesford College Music Showcase Music students of Daylesford College will be showcasing their musical skills and talents, performing a whole gamut of material including original tunes. Dinner & Show options available. Where Palais-Hepburn, Hepburn Springs When Fri 1 Sept, show from 6pm Dan Cully Earthy, alternative folk sound. A one-man band, incorporating harmonica,stomp box, guitar and soaring vocal melodies Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Fri 1 Sept, from 6pm Leah Senior – The Music That I Make Moments of wisdom and lyrical wit through crisply picked songs, old world folk dipping into psychedelia. Where Odessa at Leavers Hotel, Creswick When Fri 1 Sept, 7:30pm |
| Vida Jazz and Friends Smooth jazz in The Dame’s prohibition cocktail bar. Where Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs When Fri 1 Sept, from 7pm Late Night Radio Purrrrveyors of smooth Vintage Tunes, Swing & Bossa Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Fri 1 Sept, from 6:30pm Miles Local acoustic residency Where Enki, Daylesford When Fri 1 Sept, from 5:30pm |
| Sat 2 Sept |
| The Damon Smith Piano Trio Dynamic sets featuring foot-stomping boogie woogie, New Orleans-flavoured blues, rock ‘n’ roll & heartfelt ballads. Dinner & Show options available Where Palais-Hepburn, Hepburn Springs When Sat 2 Sept, 6:30pm Rosario De Marco Captures the warmth and passion of the Southern European lands, taking elements from flamenco, jazz, classical, folk and popular music. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sat 2 Sept, from 6pm The Duck Down Pickers Bluegrass, Appalachian style Country & Folk Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sat 2 Sept, from 6:30pm |
| DJ Luke Luke from Daylesford Records will be playing the tunes – come down for a boogie. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sat 2 Sept, from 9pm Miles Local acoustic residency Where Enki, Daylesford When Sat 2 Sept, from 5:30pm |
| Sun 3 Sept |
| Pete Fidler and Liz Frencham’s MIST A double-bass caressing, song-writing chanteuse accompanied by accomplished guitarist, Pete Fidler. Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun 3 Sept, from 12pm Celtic Sessions Plenty of Guinness and Irish whisky to keep your thirsty shamrock shimmying… Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun 3 Sept, from 3pm TBA Check in with the venue. Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun 3 Sept, from 6pm |
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| Borealis On The Lake A captivating display set to transport you to the Arctic Circle in an experience unique to Daylesford. Where Lake Daylesford When Fri 1 – Sun 3 Sept, from 6:30pm LakeRun Daylesford Run, jog, walk or support and get out and enjoy the beautiful Lake Daylesford. Where Lake Daylesford When Sat 2 Sept, 8am Dean Kite Festival Family-friendly opportunity to have some good old fashioned fun flying a kite. Workshops, demonstrations, sausage sizzle and afternoon tea. Where Recreation Reserve, Dean When Sun 3 Sept, 12pm – 4pm |
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| Sat 2 Sept Wesley Hill Community Market 149 Duke St, Wesley Hill (Castlemaine) 7:30am – 1pm Woodend Farmers Market High & Forest Street, Woodend 9am – 1pm Sun 3 Sept Daylesford Sunday Market 16-18 Raglan Street, Daylesford 8am- 1pm Castlemaine Farmers Market Forest & Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 9am – 1pm |
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| Family Activities Maze House 3155 Midland Hwy, Newlyn North Sat & Sun 10am – 4pm Tuki Trout Farm 60 Stoney Rises Rd, Smeaton Creswick Woollen Mills Railway Parade, Creswick Daily 10am – 5pm Spa Country Railway 16-18 Raglan Street, Daylesford Sun – first train departs 9:45am Museums & History Alice’s Journeys Walking Tour Curious about our history? Try an engaging guided walkthrough of Daylesford that will stir your imagination, leaving you with a sense of wonder and surprise. Where: Meet at the Daylesford Visitor Information Centre When: Fri 1:45pm & Sat 9:45am Clunes Museum Sat & Sun 10am – 2pm Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles – Clunes Sat & Sun 11am – 4pm Creswick Museum Sat from 11am Daylesford Museum Sat 11am – 3pm |
| Art & Exhibitions Daylesford Arts Local Daylesford (and region) creatives exhibiting and selling works. Where: Daylesford Visitor Information Centre When: Everyday 10am – 1pm & 2pm – 4pm Nicole Wassell: Desiderium~n. Artist talk and exhibition closing. Where: Radius Art, Hepburn Springs When: Sat 2 Sept, 2:30pm Ballarat International Foto Biennale Australia’s most prestigious photographic festival with more than 2000 works by 150 artists across over 100 indoor and outdoor venues – including: Elaine Batton: Simple Pleasures and Fond Memories Odessa at Leavers Hotel, Creswick David Rosendale: Photographs by David Rosendale Eastern Peake Cellar Door, Coghills Creek Within the Landscape: Naomi Hobson, Selina Ou & Lisa Sorgini RACV Goldfields Resort, Creswick Behind the Image: Erik Johansson ArtHouse, Creswick (part of RACV) Winterbloom: Aldona Kmieć Goldfields Gallery, Creswick (part of RACV) Gardens Plant Sale – Wombat Hill Gardens Nursery next to the café. Proceeds are invested back into infrastructure & projects of the gardens. Where: Nursery next to Wombat Hill House, Daylesford When: Thurs – Sat 10am – 12pm Pop Up Cafe de Lyonville A fundraising community cafe run by volunteers. Good coffee& locally baked treats in the Lyonville Hall. Where: Lyonville Hall, Lyonville When: Sun from 10am |
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| Some highlights of the events lined up this winter include – |
 Christ Church Concert Series Daylesford Jun – Nov 2023 A series of Chamber Music concerts held in the beautiful setting of Christ Church Daylesford. Up next: The Saltbush Ensemble Sat 30 Sept. Click here to view the line-up and book tickets. |
 Lyonville Bake Off Lyonville 22 Oct 2023 The Annual Lyonville Bake Off and cake stall fundraiser returns for 2023 with devonshire tea and light lunch. Sample the regions best home cooks and bakers. More information here. |
 Swiss Italian Festa Hepburn Springs 26 – 29 Oct 2023 After a three year Covid Hiatus!! The Hepburn Springs Swiss Italian Festa is back. A vibrant celebration of heritage, culture and lifestyle. The four day event is a feast of music, food and wine, art and sport designed to bring the local community and visitors from afar together. |
 Creswick Garden Lovers Weekend Creswick & Surrounds 11 – 12 Nov 2023 Spring garden event highlighting the unique and diverse private gardens of the region visit and enjoy. Including large and small town gardens, quirky and eclectic gardens, sustainable gardens, and real country gardens. |
| For more events in the surrounding region visit the Daylesford Macedon Life website: daylesfordmacedonlife.com.au |
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| Hepburn Shire Council acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters on which we live and work. On these lands, Djaara have performed age-old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal. We recognise their resilience through dispossession and it is a testament to their continuing culture and tradition, which is strong and thriving. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri to our South East and the Wadawurrung to our South West and pay our respect to all Aboriginal peoples, their culture, and lore. We acknowledge their living culture and the unique role they play in the life of this region. |
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| Daylesford Visitor Information Centre 98 Vincent St Daylesford 1800 454 891 Creswick Visitor Information Centre 41 – 43 Albert St, Creswick 03 5345 1114 Clunes Visitor Information Service ‘The Warehouse’ Fraser St, Clunes 03 5345 3359 |
| Have we missed out letting visitors know about your event? Let us know what you are up to at visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au This was compiled with the best up-to-date information we could as of Thursday. Please contact the individual operators for any last minute changes or cancellations. |
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August 10, 2023 - to Whats on this weekend around the Hepburn Shire
 Fri 11 – Sun 13 Aug Take your weekend plans up a notch with some great ideas to get out & about our region. Flea markets, poetry slams or jazzy nights at a speakeasy – we have the list to make it memorable. View this weeks What’s On below Put together each week by our wonderful volunteer Nathan! Thanks, Liam Daniels | Visitor Experience Officer Hepburn Shire Council  Fri 11 Aug – Sun 13 Aug Dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights? Make it a reality without travelling across the world. Borealis is a captivating display set to transport you to the Arctic Circle in an experience unique to Lake Daylesford.Find out more to book tickets and shuttle here. Where: Lake Daylesford When: Fri – Sun sessions starting at 6:30pm  Fri 11 Aug Grand Baxter Country / Folk. A distinct sound with considered songwriting, bitter-sweet lyrics and a sprinkling of country-folk influence.Dinner & Show options available. Where Palais-Hepburn, Hepburn Springs When Fri 11 Aug, show from 7:30pm Melbourne Baroque Orchestra The Many Voices of Bach: a program centered around Bach’s Cantata 82, & his d minor Harpsichord Concerto. Soloists Sally-Anne Russell & Chad Kelly Where Convent Gallery, Daylesford When Fri 11 Aug, from 7:30pm Vida Jazz and Friends Smooth jazz in The Dame’s prohibition cocktail bar. Where Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs When Fri 11 Aug, from 7pm Scott Candlish Indie-folk singer songwriter. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Fri 11 Aug, from 6pm Miles Local acoustic residency Where Enki, Daylesford When Fri 11 Aug, from 5:30pm Late Night Radio Smoooth purrrveyors of Stylish Vintage Tunes, Swing & Bossa. Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Fri 11 Aug, from 6:30pm Sat 12 Aug Charm of Finches Contemporary Chamber Folk. Delivering intricate folk-pop that is simultaneously graceful and darkly bewitching Dinner & Show options available. Where Palais-Hepburn, Hepburn Springs When Sat 12 Aug, show from 8pm Karlo Arcinue Melbourne based singer-songwriter influenced by 70s folk artists such as James Taylor and Jim Croce. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sat 12 Aug, from 6pm Marty P & His Horns of Renown A layback blend of Vocals, Acoustic Guitar and Brass Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sat 12 Aug, from 6:30pm Miles Local acoustic residency Where Enki, Daylesford When Sat 12 Aug, from 5:30pm Sun 13 Aug Pete Fidler & Mr Jacob McGuffie Bluegrass, Country (not Western) and Folk Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun 13 Aug, from 12pm Two’s A Crowd Rick & Steve singing your favourites from 60’s throughto the 90’s Where Commercial Hotel, Kingston When Sun 13 Aug, from 2pm Paper Mouse With Liz Frencham. Beautiful melodies, great jazz vocal and a great list of songs. Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun 13 Aug, from 6pm  Knock-Out Scrabble Competition Friendly Knock-out Scrabble competition. Where Trentham Bowling Club When Sat 12 Aug, 10am Poetry Competition Bush poetry competition and open mic. Where Pig & Whistle, Trentham East When Sat 12 Aug, from 2pm Those In Our Midst A discussion with three highly regarded people of Trentham whose words are their profession. Where Cosmopolitan Hotel, Trentham When Sun 13 Aug, from 4pm  Sat 12 Aug Daylesford Flea Market Masonic Hall, 16 Vincent St, Daylesford Wesley Hill Community Market 149 Duke St, Wesley Hill (Castlemaine) 7:30am – 1pm Ballan Farmers Market 96 Inglis St, Ballan 9am – 1pm Kyneton Farmers Market 35 Piper St, Kyneton 8:30am – 1pm Sun 13 Aug Daylesford Sunday Market 16-18 Raglan Street, Daylesford8am- 1pm Clunes Farmers & Makers Market Fraser St, Clunes 9am – 1pm Maldon Market 1 Church St, Maldon 9am – 1:30pm  Family Activities Tuki Trout Farm 60 Stoney Rises Rd, Smeaton Creswick Woollen Mills Railway Parade, CreswickDaily 10am – 5pm Spa Country Railway 16-18 Raglan Street, Daylesford Sun – first train departs 9:45am Museums & History Alice’s Journeys Walking Tour Curious about our history? Try an engaging guided walkthrough of Daylesford that will stir your imagination, leaving you with a sense of wonder and surprise. Where: Meet at the Daylesford Visitor Information Centre When: Fri 1:45pm & Sat 9:45am Clunes Museum Sat & Sun 10am – 2pm Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles – Clunes Sat & Sun 11am – 4pm Creswick Museum Sat from 11am Art & Exhibitions Nicole Wassell: Desiderium~n. A new body of work exploring sexuality, sensuality, isolation, courage and vulnerability, mostly via print making and painting. Where: Radius Art, Hepburn Springs When: 23 Jul – 2 Sept Julia Gorman: Pattern D Saturated in shades of pink Julia Gorman transforms ArtHouse into a space of contemplation. Where: ArtHouse – RACV Goldfields Resort, Creswick When: 27 May – 13 Aug Gardens Plant Sale – Wombat Hill Gardens Nursery next to the café. Proceeds are invested back into infrastructure & projects of the gardens. Where: Nursery next to Wombat Hill House, Daylesford When: Thurs – Sat 10am – 12pm Pop Up Cafe de Lyonville A fundraising community cafe run by volunteers. Good coffee& locally baked treats in the Lyonville Hall. Where: Lyonville Hall, Lyonville When: Sun from 10am  Some highlights of the events lined up this winter include –  Winter Sounds Daylesford, Clunes & Surrounds 17 – 20 Aug 2023 A weekend of intimate performances taking place across Daylesford and the surrounding hills. From grand gold-rush-era buildings to village halls, historic churches and art deco theatres. Lighting up the most unique and beautiful spaces in the region for performances by some of Australia’s finest artists. Tickets selling fast – book here!  Christ Church Concert Series Daylesford Jun – Nov 2023 A series of Chamber Music concerts held in the beautiful setting of Christ Church Daylesford. Up next: The Coomoora Ensemble Sat 26 Aug. Click here to view the line-up and book tickets – season pass also available.  Words In Winter Daylesford & Surrounds 25 – 27 Aug 2023 Celebrating 20 years! Words In Winter is a celebration of words, stories and ideas in all their forms shared by locals and visiting presenters. With readings, poetry, theatre, music, talks, workshops, visiting authors, and exhibitions. You can find out more about the festival and the exciting 2023 program here. For more events in the surrounding region visit the Daylesford Macedon Life website: daylesfordmacedonlife.com.au    Hepburn Shire Council acknowledges the Dja Dja Wurrung as the Traditional Owners of the lands and waters on which we live and work. On these lands, Djaara have performed age-old ceremonies of celebration, initiation and renewal. We recognise their resilience through dispossession and it is a testament to their continuing culture and tradition, which is strong and thriving. We also acknowledge the neighbouring Traditional Owners, the Wurundjeri to our South East and the Wadawurrung to our South West and pay our respect to all Aboriginal peoples, their culture, and lore. We acknowledge their living culture and the unique role they play in the life of this region.  DaylesfordVisitor Information Centre 98 VIncent St Daylesford 1800 454 891 Creswick Visitor Information Centre 41 – 43 Albert St, Creswick 03 5345 1114 Clunes Visitor Information Service ‘The Warehouse’ Fraser St, Clunes 03 5345 3359 Have we missed out letting visitors know about your event? Let us know what you are up to at visitorinfo@hepburn.vic.gov.au This was compiled with the best up-to-date information we could as of Thursday. Please contact the individual operators for any last minute changes or cancellations.  Copyright (C) 2023 Hepburn Shire Council. All rights reserved.You are receiving this email as you opted into a weekly update on ‘what is on’ for visitors in Daylesford, Hepburn Springs, Creswick, Clunes, Trentham and surrounds. Our mailing address is: Hepburn Shire Council PO Box 21 98 Vincent Street Daylesford, VIC 3460 Australia Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe |
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October 22, 2023 - 10:30 am to 3:30 pmLyonville Bake Off
Lyonville Bake Off
Sunday 22 October 2023 from 10.30am – 3.30pm at the Lyonville Hall, Bremner Avenue, Lyonville VIC 3461
The Lyonville Bake Off is on again for another day of decadent deliciousness. Join us at the Lyonville Hall on Sunday 22 October from 10.30am to gaze in amazement at the creations of the many talented local bakers and cake makers.
There are six competition categories: kids; decorated cakes; general cakes; cupcakes and slices; tarts and pies; special dietary. Entries should be dropped off at the hall between 9.00 – 10.00am so the judges can do their work.
Refreshments will be available including Devonshire teas, light lunches and barista coffee. Once the prize winners have been announced, the competition cakes will be available for purchase.
Entry is by gold coin donation. All proceeds go to the maintenance and development of the Lyonville Hall. We look forward to seeing you there.
Any queries: Dorothy Fuller dottifuller@gmail.com or Vicki Jackson vickicj102@gmail.com
| When: | 10:30 am to 3:30 pm October 22, 2023 |
| Where: | Lyonville Hall, 4 Bremner Ave, Lyonville 3461 |
July 13, 2023 - to What’s on this weekend
| Fri 14 – Sun 16 Jul 2023 Hi everyone, Venture out this wintery weekend in Hepburn Shire – we have some great ideas to make it a wonderful time. Live music, markets and exhibitions across our villages of Creswick, Clunes, Trentham or Daylesford & Hepburn Springs. Some highlights this weekend include: Vive Le France: celebrate Bastille Day with traditional music and songs in the Daylesford Town Hall. Or join Bistro Terroir for a 5 course dinner of beautiful French food, together with a carefully selected drinks range. Bookings essential. Fri 14 Jul Trentham Farmers Market: showcasing the finest fresh and seasonal produce from the region. Town Square, Trentham Sun 16 Jul View this weeks What’s On as listed below. Thanks, Visitor Services Team Volunteers & Staff |
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| Fri 14 Jul |
| Aquarius Dreams 2 Live musical performances from a diverse group of artists, ranging from ambient dreamscapes to dance oriented beats and beyond – event proudly supporting Wombat Forest Care. Dinner & Show options available. Where Palais-Hepburn, Hepburn Springs When Fri 14 Jul, show from 6:30pm Vive La France! Join the Daylesford Community Brass Band & U3A Hepburn Shire’s ‘Le cercle français’ annual celebration with traditional music & songs with solo performers. BYO food, drink, crockery, cutlery & glasses. Wear something French! Raffle, prizes for the best table & costumes. Bookings essential. Where Town Hall, Daylesford When Fri14 Jul, from 6:30pm Georgia Ray Singer songwriter. A unique concoction of Pop, Alternative & Country genres. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Fri 14 Jul, from 6pm |
| Vida Jazz and Friends Smooth jazz in The Dame’s prohibition cocktail bar. Where Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs When Fri 14 Jul, from 7pm The Crumpled Gypsies Folk and Jazz Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Fri 14 Jul, from 6pm Miles Local acoustic residency Where Enki, Daylesford When Fri 14 Jul, from 5:30pm |
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| Swingtopia Soak up the simple joy of two acoustic guitars plus acousticbass playing a range of swing, gypsy and Latin favourites. Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sat 15 Jul, from 6pm Shuffle Club Bringing a playful blend of Jazz, Swing, Blues and Boogie infused vintage party tunes. Dinner & Show options available. Where Palais-Hepburn, Hepburn Springs When Sat 15 Jul, show from 8pm David Cosma The Age described David Cosma as having the “full-bodied croon pairing the silken wryness of Elvis Costello and the gravel of Bob Dylan”. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sat 15 Jul, from 6pm |
| The Wünderhorns Ballarat’s own 7-piece trubači and Balkan folk-pop band performing wild, heart-felt and funky tunes. Where Odessa at Leaver’s Hotel, Creswick When Sat 15 Jul, from 7pm Miles Local acoustic residency Where Enki, Daylesford When Sat 15 Jul, from 5:30pm DJ Luke Come down for a boogie! Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sat 15 Jul, from 9pm |
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| Victoriana Gaye Indie Folk Pop Contact direct to confirm. Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun 16 Jul, from 12pm Sunday Pub Choir With Sallie Harvey & Julian Cairns. Come along & sing if you feel like it – songs from many eras & lots of styles. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sun 16 Jul, from 2pm Celtic Sessions Plenty of Guinness and Irish whisky to keep your thirsty shamrock shimmying… Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun 16 Jul, from 3pm |
| Paper Mouse Beautiful melodies, great jazz vocal and a great list of songs. Contact direct to confirm. Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun16 Jul, from 6pm Little Tree A local, contemporary folk trio. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sun 16 Jul, from 2pm |
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| Saturday 15 Jul Creswick Market Neighbourhood House, Victoria St, Creswick 9am – 1pm Glenlyon Village Market Glenlyon Hall, Daylesford – Malmsbury Rd, Glenlyon 9am – 1pm Trentham Farmers Market Town Square, High St, Trentham 9am – 1pm Wesley Hill Community Market 149 Duke St, Wesley Hill (Castlemaine) 7:30am – 1pm Sunday 16 Jul Daylesford Sunday Market 16-18 Raglan Street, Daylesford 8am- 1pm Malmsbury Farmers & Artists Market Ellesmere Pl, Malmsbury 9am – 1pm Talbot Farmers Market Scandinavian Cres, Talbot 9am – 1pm |
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| Family Activities Tuki Trout Farm 60 Stoney Rises Rd, Smeaton Maze House 3155 Midland Hwy, Newlyn North Creswick Woollen Mills Railway Parade, Creswick Daily 10am – 5pm Spa Country Railway 16-18 Raglan Street, Daylesford Sun – first train departs 9:45am Museums & History Alice’s Journeys Walking Tour Curious about our history? Try an engaging guided walkthrough of Daylesford that will stir your imagination, leaving you with a sense of wonder and surprise. Where: Meet at the Daylesford Visitor Information Centre When: Fri 1:45pm & Sat 9:45am Clunes Museum Sat & Sun 10am – 2pm Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles – Clunes Sat & Sun 11am – 4pm |
| Art & Exhibitions Winter Show Fundraiser Annual Winter fundraising exhibition celebrating local artists – proceeds to the Trentham Neighbourhood Centre. Where: Little Gallery, Trentham When: 15 – 31 Jul Love Where You Live Collaboration between local artists Beck Walker (photography) and Brian Nash (paintings & pastels) Where: The Convent Gallery, Daylesford When: 8 Jun – 8 Aug Kim Percy: Diverse Elements New paintings, photos and videos in four distinct series; Earth, Air, Water and Fire. + Artist Talk Sat 15th 2pm Where: Radius Art, Hepburn Springs When: May 26 – 15 Jul Julia Gorman: Pattern D Saturated in shades of pink Julia Gorman transforms ArtHouse into a space of contemplation. Where: ArtHouse – RACV Goldfields Resort, Creswick When: 27 May – 13 Aug Gardens Plant Sale – Wombat Hill Gardens Nursery next to the café. Proceeds are invested back into infrastructure & projects of the gardens. Where: Nursery next to Wombat Hill House, Daylesford When: Thurs – Sat 10am – 12pm Pop Up Cafe de Lyonville A fundraising community cafe run by volunteers. Good coffee& locally baked treats in the Lyonville Hall. Where: Lyonville Hall, Lyonville When: Sun from 10am |
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| Some highlights of the events lined up this winter include – |
 Borealis On The Lake Daylesford 20 Jul – 1 Oct 2023 Dreaming of seeing the Northern Lights? Daylesford will make it a reality without travelling across the world. Created by internationally renowned Switzerland-based artist Dan Acher. A captivating display is set to transport Victorians to the Arctic Circle in an experience unique to Daylesford. Tickets available here. |
 Christ Church Concert Series Daylesford Jun – Nov 2023 A series of Chamber Music concerts held in the beautiful setting of Christ Church Daylesford. Up next is Ensemble Pompadour – 29 Jul. With Laura Vaughan viola da gamba & Simon Rickard baroque musette. Click here to view the line-up and book tickets – season pass also available. |
| Winter Sounds Daylesford, Clunes & Surrounds 17 – 20 Aug 2023 A weekend of intimate performances taking place across Daylesford and the surrounding hills. From grand gold-rush-era buildings to village halls, historic churches and art deco theatres. Lighting up the most unique and beautiful spaces in the region for performances by some of Australia’s finest artists. Tickets selling fast – book here! |
| Words In Winter Daylesford & Surrounds 25 – 27 Aug 2023 Celebrating 20 years! Words In Winter is a celebration of words, stories and ideas in all their forms shared by locals and visiting presenters. With readings, poetry, theatre, music, talks, workshops, visiting authors, and exhibitions. You can find out more about the festival and the exciting 2023 program here. |
 Words In Winter Trentham Trentham Aug 2023 With various events over the month of August, Words In Winter Trentham have a range of literary competitions, presentations, and events to take part in. View the program here. |
| When: | to July 13, 2023 |
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July 29, 2023 - 2:30 pm to 4:30 pmEnsemble Pompadour – Christ Church Concerts
Little heard music from the Court of Versailles, played on the baroque musette, the smallest, rarest, and most charming member of the bagpipe family.
Laura Vaughan and Simon Rickard are two of Australia’s leading exponents of baroque music. They share a particular love for the French baroque, and for weird and wonderful historical instruments – the more exotic the better. The baroque musette has only been played in Australia twice before (by Simon) – once in Sydney and once in Melbourne. So this is a Daylesford exclusive!
| When: | 2:30 pm to 4:30 pm July 29, 2023 |
| Where: | 54 Central Springs Road, Daylesford |