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Country Grocers Ballan Pink Up Pin-Up Campaign
Sept 7
Country Grocers Ballan Pink Up Pin-Up Campaign

Visit Country Grocers Ballan, make a $2 or $5 donation at the checkout and add your name or a message of support to a special Pink Up token. The tokens will then be displayed around the store, creating a growing visual show of community support as more people get involved.

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Robin Hood at Kryal Castle
Sept 19
Robin Hood at Kryal Castle

Meet Robin Hood and his merry men at Kryal Castle these spring school holidays, with jousting, archery, crafts, live performances and medieval fun.

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Pink Up Exhibition at Ballan Art Space
Sept 24
Pink Up Exhibition at Ballan Art Space

Ballan Arts Space is joining Pink Up Ballan 2026 with a special exhibition running from late September through to the end of October.

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Kids School Holiday Paint & Sip at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar
Sept 29
Kids School Holiday Paint & Sip at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar

The kids can get creative these school holidays with another special Paint & Sip session at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar, hosted by Austin’s Craft & Play.

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Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel
Sept 29
Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

Join the crew at Bacchus Marsh’s Royal Hotel every Tuesday for an interactive game show style trivia night like you’ve never seen before.

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Trivia Wednesdays at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh
Sept 30
Trivia Wednesdays at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh

Join the crew at the Border Inn for free Trivia Wednesday with their resident quiz guy, Master Ferris!

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Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
Oct 1
Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

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Music Bingo at Salt & Soda
Oct 1
Music Bingo at Salt & Soda

Forget numbers – Music Bingo is taking over Salt & Soda, with DJ Renee Tui spinning the songs for a lively Thursday night of music, cocktails and a little friendly competition.

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Paint and Bites School Holiday Kids Paint & Craft Classes
Oct 2
Paint and Bites School Holiday Kids Paint & Craft Classes

Keep the kids busy and creative these school holidays with Paint and Bites’ Kids Paint & Craft Classes in Darley.

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Live Music with Matty Chaps at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar
Oct 2
Live Music with Matty Chaps at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar

Settle in for a Friday night of live music, food and drinks at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar, with Matty Chaps playing live from 6pm.

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Pre-Loved in Pink Pop-Up Op Shop
Oct 3
Pre-Loved in Pink Pop-Up Op Shop

There’ll be even more to browse on Pink Up Ballan Market Day, with a special one-day-only Pre-Loved in Pink Pop-Up Op Shop opening in the former Skin Inn building on Inglis Street.

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Ballan Lions Market
Oct 3
Ballan Lions Market

The monthly Ballan Lions Community Market is held on the first Saturday of each month, with stalls lining the main street of Ballan.

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Pink Up Ballan Market and Family Fun Day
Oct 3
Pink Up Ballan Market and Family Fun Day

Ballan will be turning pink for a good cause when the Pink Up Ballan Market & Family Fun Day takes over the grounds of St Paul’s Uniting Church on Saturday 3 October.

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Ballan turning Pink in October

Heads up! Ballan is turning pink in October with a month of community events, activities and fundraising in support of the McGrath Foundation and its Cancer Care Nurses.

Pink Up Ballan brings together local businesses, sporting clubs, community groups, artists, volunteers and residents for a colourful month-long program designed to raise funds, raise awareness and bring the community together for an important cause.

There are exhibitions, markets, craft sessions, a Girls Night In, the super-glamorous Pink Up Ballan Ball and so much more.

Visit www.pinkupballan.com.au to find out more

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Gordons at Gordon
Gordons at Gordon

Middle Eastern mains, toasties, coffee

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licenced (no BYO)
• Toasties from $8, Mains from $23
• Breakfast and Lunch: Thurs-Sun
• Dinner: Thurs-Sat

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Bacchus Thai
Bacchus Thai

Thai

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed, BYO wine only
• Starters from $6.90, Mains from $13.50
• Dinner: Tues-Sun

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The Tin Plate
The Tin Plate

Cafe and bistro favourites plus Nepalese specials

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed
• Pies from $7, Mains from $11
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Seven days

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Kikuchi Sushi Train
Kikuchi Sushi Train

Sushi, Sashimi, Japanese street food

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed
• Starts from $2.50, Mains from $10.80
• Lunch and Dinner: Mon-Sun

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Karyma Farm
Karyma Farm

Sleeps 9, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms

• From $665 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Short drive to Greendale township
• Privacy, comfort and space

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Country unit in Bacchus Marsh
Country unit in Bacchus Marsh

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $244 per night (approx)
• Entire house includes full kitchen
• 5 mins from central Bacchus Marsh
• Cute and modern with outdoor garden

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Kyiv @ Phoenix Park
Kyiv @ Phoenix Park

Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom

• From $270 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• Just outside Ballan township
• Modern design, deck area and park views

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Family Friendly House
Family Friendly House

Sleeps 5, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $126 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 5 mins from central Ballan
• Recently renovated, 2 mins from freeway

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Blackwood Mineral Springs
Blackwood Mineral Springs

Park, picnic and play area on the Lerderderg River, with several mineral spring taps where you can sample of the area’s delicious spring water.

Open 24 hours

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1000 Steps Plus Trail
1000 Steps Plus Trail

The popular 1000 steps trail takes walkers from the residential area close to Halletts Way to the top of the nearby Bald Hill, with a rewarding lookout at the peak.

Open 24 hours

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Kryal Castle
Kryal Castle

Explore the magical grounds of a recreated Medieval castle, and enjoy show-stopping jousting tournaments, daring sword fights, axe-throwing and archery, and get up close to beautiful performance horses.

Open weekends and school holidays

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The Forge Bookbarn
The Forge Bookbarn

Not-for-profit, volunteer-run second-hand bookshop, operating from the historic Blacksmith’s Cottage in Bacchus Marsh.

Open Saturdays, 10am-4pm

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