The Maldon in Winter Festival is on again with a jam-packed calendar of events from June 23 to July 9.
The 14-day event kicks off on Friday with the opening of the unique Kangaroo Art Installation opening on Main Street at 5pm before celebrating the Winter Solstice with a bonfire, pagan rituals, mulled wine and marshmallows at 7pm on Phoenix Street.
Make sure to visit Maldon’s first speakeasy The Racket Club open Friday to Sunday for the duration of the festival. All you have to do is find the green door, reveal your password, step inside, and be transported back to the roaring 20s and enjoy a drink made by two of Australia’s leading mixologists.
The Gatsby Night on Saturday July 1 will further bring the era of prohibition back to life with Stephen Howard and his speakeasy jazz so pull out your best flapper dress and put your dancing shoes on.
Whisky expert Gorge Camorra will be running a series of whisky and gin masterclasses throughout the festival taking you on a journey through history and around the world with Gin Through the Ages and Whiskies of the World. Learn all about the origins of your favourite spirits while savouring unique blends.
On Sunday, locals and visitors are invited to get into the spirit of the historic mining town by taking part in the inaugural Gold Fever Treasure Hunt. See if you can unearth the original box that transported gold from the region to the Ballarat Mining exchange filled with $1000 in gold coins for one lucky fossicker to find.
The festival will also include a mystery whodunit play read at the athenaeum library, TedX talks, live music at the Machinery Museum and a performance by Australia’s number one Fleetwood Mac tribute band so make sure to visit www.maldon.org.au/maldon-in-winter for the full program of events.
