June 30, 2023 - to Whar’s on this weekend around Hepburn Shire

Thanks to the Hepburn Shire Visitor Services Team Volunteers & Staff Some highlights this weekend include: Artist in Residence Day with current exhibiting artists, Brian Nash & Liadaan at the Convent Gallery,  painting and chatting to you about their work, technique & inspiration. Convent Gallery, Daylesford, Sat 1 Jul Christmas In July lunch at Daylesford Cider with traditional fare and winter merriment. Daylesford Cider Sun 2 Jul & Sun 9 Jul   Friday 30 Jun The Swing Sensations Feat. The Martini Set. A musical journey of 1940’s Hellzapoppin swing to early Rock & Roll. Dinner & Show options available. Where Palais-Hepburn, Hepburn Springs When Fri 30 Jun, show from 7:30pm Brett Franke Singer/Songwriter Brett Franke playing a powerhouse of original Footstompin, Blues Roots, Funk & Progressive Rock powered by a 12 string acoustic guitar. Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Fri 30 Jun, from 6pm Vida Jazz and Friends Smooth jazz in The Dame’s prohibition cocktail bar. Where Grande Hotel, Hepburn Springs When Fri 30 Jun, from 7pm Miles Local acoustic residency Where Enki, Daylesford When Fri 30 Jun Table Hill Sounds from Memphis to the Mississippi Delta to the hills of Central Victoria Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Fri 30 Jul, from 6pm Saturday 1 Jul Stella Savy avek Frers (with brothers). Singular blend of Funk, Soul, Reggae and Ska – her original music is influenced by her Seychelle Island heritage. Where Odessa at Leaver’s Hotel, Creswick When Sat 1 Jul, show from 7:30pm Australian Doors Tribute Uncensored celebration of the music and poetry of The Doors. A passionate and faithful portrayal of the songs and their legendary legacy. Dinner & Show options available. Where Palais-Hepburn, Hepburn Springs When Sat 1 Jul, show from 8pm Wildlife Ent & Shushi Records Invades Brew Jays With acts such as Shameless, Ricky Pearson, Connor Laing, Will Lawrie, Liam Smith, Sacco & Jake Taylor! Where Brew Jays, Daylesford When Sat 1 Jul, from 7pm Duck Down Pickers Bluegrass & Appalachian-style country & folk Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sat 1 Jul, from 6:30pm DJ Luke Come down for a boogie! Where Daylesford Hotel, Daylesford When Sat 1  Jul, from 9pm Miles Local acoustic residency Where Enki, Daylesford When Sat 1 Jul Sunday 2 Jul Christmas In July Get into the festive spirit with a traditional Christmas lunch and live music with The Martini Set, for a warm & merry afternoon.  Bookings essential. Where Daylesford Cider, Daylesford When Sun 2 Jul, from 12pm Pete Fidler & The Cartwheels Bluegrass, country (not western) & folk Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun 2 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 2 Jul, from 2pm Celtic Sessions Plenty of Guinness and Irish whisky to keep your thirsty shamrock shimmying… Where Radio Springs Hotel, Lyonville When Sun 2 Jul, from 3pm Saturday 1 Jul Wesley Hill Community Market 149 Duke St, Wesley Hill (Castlemaine) 7:30am – 1pm   Woodend Farmers Market High & Forest Street, Woodend 9am – 1pm Sunday 2 Jul Daylesford Sunday Market 16-18 Raglan Street, Daylesford 8am- 1pm   Castlemaine Farmers Market Forest & Mostyn Street, Castlemaine 9am – 1pm Family Activities Tuki Trout Farm 60 Stoney Rises Rd, Smeaton Every day for Winter School Holidays 11am – 5pm   Maze House 3155 Midland Hwy, Newlyn North Every day for Winter School Holidays 10am – 4:30pm   Creswick Woollen Mills Railway Parade, Creswick Daily 10am – 5pm Come and cuddle the farm animal babies 11am – 3pm   Spa Country Railway 16-18 Raglan Street, Daylesford Sun – first train departs 9:45am Plus extra sessions every Wednesday for the Winter School Holidays! 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. Meet at the Visitor Information Centre, 98 Vincent Street Daylesford: Fri 1:45pm   Clunes Museum Sat & Sun 10am – 2pm   Lee Medlyn Home of Bottles – Clunes Sat & Sun 11am – 4pm     Daylesford & Creswick Museums are currently closed. Art & Exhibitions 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 + Artists in Residence, Sat 1 Jul Brian Nash & Liadaan will be at the Convent Gallery,  painting and chatting to you  …about their work, technique, inspiration.    Kim Percy: Diverse Elements New paintings, photos and videos in four distinct series; Earth, Air, Water and Fire. 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. Thurs – Sat 10am – 12pm