Visit Ballan, Bacchus Marsh, Blackwood, Gordon, Greendale
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.
Meet Robin Hood and his merry men at Kryal Castle these spring school holidays, with jousting, archery, crafts, live performances and medieval fun.
Ballan Arts Space is joining Pink Up Ballan 2026 with a special exhibition running from late September through to the end of October.
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
NRL fans can get Grand Final day started with two of the Melbourne Storm’s biggest names when Jahrome Hughes and Eli Katoa head to The Border Inn for an exclusive pregame event.
Stretch out for a good cause this October, with The Studio Ballan running its regular Sunday evening Studio Stretch classes pink in support of Pink Up Ballan 2026.
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.
Join the crew at the Border Inn for free Trivia Wednesday with their resident quiz guy, Master Ferris!
Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).
Get into the Halloween spirit with a crafty night out at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar, with Austin’s Craft & Play hosting a special adults Halloween workshop.
Country music fans can enjoy a nostalgic live show when Honky Tonk Queens comes to Bacchus Marsh Public Hall.
As part of Pink Up Ballan 2026, Steptoe’s Op Shop is hosting a fun afternoon fashion show celebrating second-hand style, creative outfits and the treasures that can be found on the op shop racks.
Tee off for a good cause at the inaugural Bacchus Marsh SES Charity Golf Day, with an afternoon of golf, prizes and family fun raising funds for essential local emergency vehicles and equipment, while also supporting Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Dust off your flares, leg warmers and favourite ’90s gear for a big night of nostalgia at St Anne’s Winery, Myrniong, as the Back to the 70s, 80s & 90s tribute show takes you through three decades of classic hits.
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.
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
Thai
• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed, BYO wine only
• Starters from $6.90, Mains from $13.50
• Dinner: Tues-Sun
Cafe and bistro favourites plus Nepalese specials
• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed
• Pies from $7, Mains from $11
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner: Seven days
Sushi, Sashimi, Japanese street food
• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed
• Starts from $2.50, Mains from $10.80
• Lunch and Dinner: Mon-Sun
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Not-for-profit, volunteer-run second-hand bookshop, operating from the historic Blacksmith’s Cottage in Bacchus Marsh.
Open Saturdays, 10am-4pm