Leisure
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Market long weekend edition
The Castlemaine Farmers Market is happening again over the Melbourne Cup weekend featuring about 70 producers from the local region and beyond. Held on the Western Reserve, shoppers are encouraged to pack their own bags, baskets and trolleys, grab a friend and/or their friendly pooch and take the morning to explore the large selection of…
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Enjoy the beauty of garden and art
Yes, it is time to be out and about enjoying the wonders of nature, the beauty of garden, the delights of art and good food at the Mica Grange Open Garden Sculpture Exhibition. Located at the foothills of Mount Alexander with stunning views across the Sutton Grange Valley, the spacious gardens are full of creative…
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HEDGE gardeners to open gates
The passionate ‘HEDGE’ gardeners collective in Mount Alexander will be generously opening their garden gates to the community once again this November. Held on alternate years to Castlemaine’s biennial Festival of Gardens, HEDGE (which stands for – Happy, Energetic, Dirt-Loving, Garden Enthusiasts) enjoy celebrating their love of all things gardening with fellow green thumbs. This…
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Hear six peaks speak
Newham and District Landcare Group is hosting a free presentation by Honorary Professor Barry Golding AM on November 7 in the Newham Hall. Professor Golding will reference his recently published book, Six Peaks Speak – Unsettling Legacies in Southern Dja Dja Wurrung Country, co-written with geologist Clive Willman. The book seeks to connect some of…
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Discover something unforgettable
Budburst is back for another fabulous weekend. Taking place Saturday and Sunday, November 15 and 16, this is your once-a-year opportunity to go beyond the cellar door, sip rare wines you won’t find anywhere else, and meet the passionate people who craft some of Australia’s most exciting cool-climate wines. At Budburst, you don’t just taste…
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Swap meet to be big
Clarkefield Swap Meet is expected to be bigger and better than ever with 4×4 and car shows a big drawcard this Sunday. Last year’s event attracted 250 show cars and 90 4x4s, as well as 120 stalls for people to browse, and interest for this year has only grown. The October 26 event will include…
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Get your tractor fix!
Get your tractor fix at the Mount Alexander Vintage Engine Club Tractor Pull this Sunday October 26. The day will see vintage and classic tractor enthusiasts from across the state converge on the club’s Muckleford headquarters at the David Bennett Reserve alongside the Muckleford Railway Station in Walmer Road. There will be more than 30…
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Castlemaine Fringe fires up for AusArt Day
Castlemaine Fringe is joining the nationwide AusArt Day celebration on Thursday, to help sustain the future of the local arts scene and keep creativity accessible and affordable for everyone. They’re firing up the grill and bringing the good vibes this AusArt Day! Join them outside the newsagent on Mostyn Street, Castlemaine, from 11am–2pm for their…
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Lancefield Show has lots to offer
The countdown is on to the 2025 Lancefield Agricultural Show to be held this Sunday, October 19. “There will be a large range of traditional show exhibits and displays, with plenty to see and do from 9am to 4pm … very affordable with plenty of fun for families from near and far,” society president Hugh…
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Ballroom dancing with a twist!
‘The Dance’ is a ballroom dancing event with a twist! Picture Strictly Ballroom meets Bridgerton. A night of classy ballroom dances set to jazzy, New Orleans style soul and blues songs performed by live band The Scufflers. There will be ballroom lessons on the night, a wholesome supper, sparkling drinks and a dress code ‘fun…
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Garden-Variety gig at Newstead
Returning with a celebration of resilience, songstress Anna Smyrk has released a new single, Garden-Variety Grief, via Community Music. The first taste from Anna’s debut album, produced by Anna Laverty (Courtney Barnett, Nick Cave), Garden-Variety Grief is a song that celebrates the freedom of holding joy and pain together; a mix of comfort, sadness and…
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From little things big things grow!
The Bolobek Garden Fair has evolved from a much smaller event started more than 20 years ago by the Mount Macedon and District Horticultural Society to now host thousands of visitors and more than 50 stallholders selling rare plants, garden tools, trees, sculpture and many other garden related items. There will be delicious local food…