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Winter truly is the most wonderful time of year in Ballarat โ€“ and Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights plays a starring ...
07/06/2026

Winter truly is the most wonderful time of year in Ballarat โ€“ and Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights plays a starring role. โœจ

From 26 Juneโ€“19 July, one of Victoriaโ€™s most iconic seasonal events is set to shine brighter than ever before.

For three magical weeks, the world-renowned museum will be reimagined as a glittering wonderland.

By day, visitors can wander the historic streets and enjoy classic Sovereign Hill experiences, from the rhythmic clatter of coach rides to the thrill of gold panning.

As night falls, the real magic happens, with the attraction coming alive with stunning light projections, evocative music, falling faux snow and a magical winter glow.

Winter Wonderlights is part of the annual Ballarat Winter Festival.

All the details at bit.ly/3HdOi30

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Who said inflatables are just for kids?!Hidden 2026 is about to transform Ballarat's Civic Hall into a vibrant world of ...
06/06/2026

Who said inflatables are just for kids?!

Hidden 2026 is about to transform Ballarat's Civic Hall into a vibrant world of inflatable art.

From 10-12 July, this immersive micro festival will invite you to wander, touch, listen and play in a dreamlike landscape of curiosity and imagination.

Explore six large-scale installations by local artists Jay Kulbardi, Annelรฌse Belladonna, Ben Pennell, Tom Bell, Kathy Holowko and Meaghan Shelton.

Presented by Creative City Ballarat, Hidden is a sensory experience celebrating curiosity, creativity and play.

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๐Ÿ“ธ Creative City Ballarat

Ballarat is in the running to be named Victoria's 2026 Top Tourism Town and we need your help to secure the title!Vote f...
05/06/2026

Ballarat is in the running to be named Victoria's 2026 Top Tourism Town and we need your help to secure the title!

Vote for Ballarat at bit.ly/4wXE5Ns for your chance to win a luxurious Melbourne escape for two thanks to Victoria Tourism Industry Council - VTIC.

And make sure you also vote for our Pyrenees neighbour Avoca, which is chasing the title of Top Tiny Tourism Town.

Voting closes Friday 26 June at 5pm.

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Chocolate lovers, this oneโ€™s for you! Ballarat's Hot Choc Showdown is back from 27 Juneโ€“19 July, with over 30 hot chocol...
05/06/2026

Chocolate lovers, this oneโ€™s for you!

Ballarat's Hot Choc Showdown is back from 27 Juneโ€“19 July, with over 30 hot chocolates to sip your way around.

From loaded marshmallow creations to indulgent classics (and even some adults-only alcoholic versions in the mix), thereโ€™s a cup for everyone!

Check them all out at bit.ly/4l1ImsI

And explore the full Ballarat Winter Festival program at bit.ly/3P5h2gq

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Honeycomb hot chocolate at La Miette Patisserie
Hot chocolate bombs at Mondegreen Cafe
The Chocolate Harmony at Roy Hammond Ballarat and Grainery Lane
Caramilk unicorn hot chocolate at Beechworth Bakery Ballarat

๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐Š๐ข๐ง๐ '๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐  ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐š๐ญ (๐Ÿ”-๐Ÿ– ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž)The Bridge Market ๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง: Saturday 9am-1pm๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: Shopthebridge - B...
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๐“๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐Š๐ข๐ง๐ '๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ญ๐ก๐๐š๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐จ๐ง๐  ๐ฐ๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐š๐ซ๐š๐ญ (๐Ÿ”-๐Ÿ– ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž)

The Bridge Market
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง: Saturday 9am-1pm
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: Shopthebridge - Bridge Mall Ballarat
๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ: bit.ly/40G0pgp
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Kryal Castle's Keith Ryall Joust Tournament
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง: Saturday-Monday 10am-4pm
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: Forbes Rd, Ballarat
๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ: bit.ly/4uOAMH3
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Pace the Pyrenees Ultra Trail
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง: Saturday and Sunday 8am-2pm
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: Beaufort
๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ: bit.ly/3R9iKQO
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Opening weekend of Ballarat Drawers 2026 exhibition
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง: Saturday and Sunday 11am-4pm
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: Ross Creek Gallery, Post Office Rd, Smythes Creek
๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ: bit.ly/43dtRv6
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Pyrenees Art Exhibition
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง: Friday-Monday 10am-5pm
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: Beaufort Shire Hall, Lawrence St
๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ: bit.ly/4xfmkcX
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Q***r Blak and Deadly with Steven Oliver
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง: Saturday 5.30pm-9pm
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute, Sturt St
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Australian Idol finalist Harry Lamb at Piano Bar Ballarat
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง: Saturday 6pm-9pm
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: Sturt St, Ballarat
๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ: bit.ly/43b10Yj
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Luke Kidgell: Good Intentions
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง: Saturday 7.30pm-9pm
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: Civic Hall, Mair St, Ballarat
๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ: bit.ly/4nVTv0M
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Dry Cleaning: Secret Love Tour
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ง: Sunday 8pm-10pm
๐–๐ก๐ž๐ซ๐ž: Civic Hall, Mair St, Ballarat
๐ƒ๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ: bit.ly/4uScEnu
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๐Ÿ“ธ Kryal Castle

04/06/2026

Good things really do come in small packages.

Blampiedโ€™s Monterey Eco Stay is tucked away amongst 35 acres of native bushland (yet just down the road from Captains Creek Organic Wines!).

Switch off, slow down and soak up the simple things in life at this Captains Creek Stays tiny house.

03/06/2026

Vote #1 Avoca for Victoria's Top Tiny Tourism Town (and Ballarat for Top Tourism Town!).

Get your votes in now at bit.ly/4wXE5Ns

Victoria Tourism Industry Council - VTIC
Visit Pyrenees, Victoria, Australia

Pinkies up โ€“ there's a new high tea in town!Cafe at Provincial - Ballarat is now hosting an elegant yet effortless high ...
03/06/2026

Pinkies up โ€“ there's a new high tea in town!

Cafe at Provincial - Ballarat is now hosting an elegant yet effortless high tea on the first Saturday morning of each month.

We're talking curated delicacies that are handcrafted, intentional and bursting with colour and flavour. And, of course, perfectly complimented by bottomless tea and coffee.

Tickets are $60 adult and $40 children under 12 years.

Bookings via DM on Facebook or Instagram, or by calling the cafe.

๐Ÿ“ธ Cafe at Provincial - Ballarat

Address

225 Sturt Street
Ballarat, VIC
3350

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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