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Trivia Wednesdays at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh
Sept 2
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
Sept 3
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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Comedy Hypnosis Show
Sept 3
Comedy Hypnosis Show

Comedy Hypnotist Haiming Jiang is bringing his hit Comedy Hypnosis Show to Bacchus Marsh!

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Live Music with Matty Chaps at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar
Sept 4
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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Bacchus Marsh Theatre Company presents Back to the '80s
Sept 4
Bacchus Marsh Theatre Company presents Back to the '80s

Turn back the clock and relive the greatest decade in music when Bacchus Marsh Theatre Company presents Back to the '80s – a spectacular live concert celebrating the unforgettable hits of the 1980s.

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Melbourne Sound Night with DJ Renee Tui
Sept 4
Melbourne Sound Night with DJ Renee Tui

Dj Renee Tui is turning up the bass with the first Melbourne Sound Night at the Royal Hotel.

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Ballan Lions Market
Sept 5
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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Darley Market
Sept 5
Darley Market

Long-running and popular market, offering regional and local produce, home-made and a great selection of vintage and preloved items.

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Father’s Day Fire & Forge Festival at Kryal Castle
Sept 5
Father’s Day Fire & Forge Festival at Kryal Castle

Kryal Castle is turning Father’s Day into a weekend-long celebration with the Fire & Forge Festival.

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Bacchus Marsh Theatre Company presents Back to the '80s
Sept 5
Bacchus Marsh Theatre Company presents Back to the '80s

Turn back the clock and relive the greatest decade in music when Bacchus Marsh Theatre Company presents Back to the '80s – a spectacular live concert celebrating the unforgettable hits of the 1980s.

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Vibe Open Mic at the Big Apple Cafe
Sept 5
Vibe Open Mic at the Big Apple Cafe

Musician Paper_Cranes hosts some of our area’s best up and coming performers at the Vibe Open Mic.

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Father’s Day 2026 in Moorabool

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday September 6, and we’ve rounded up all of the best local Father’s Day events from Bacchus Marsh to Gordon, Ballan to Blackwood and beyond.

From a three-course lunch at Myrniong’s Plough Bistro to the ultimate barbecue feast at Smokehouse 720, or what about the best in pub classics at the Commercial, Courthouse, Royal or Border Inn, it’s all here.

Head to our Father’s Day page and take your pick!

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Salt & Soda
Salt & Soda

Cafe by day, cocktail bar by night

• Coffee and cafe menu
• Vegetarian options
• Licenced, no byo
• Tues-Sat mornings, Thurs-Sun evenings

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Ballan Bakehouse & Bar
Ballan Bakehouse & Bar

Bakery goods, coffee, alcoholic drinks, local produce

• Vegetarian options
• Drive-through or eat in
• Open daily

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Majestic Chinese Restaurant
Majestic Chinese Restaurant

Chinese

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed, BYO wine
• Starters from $1.20, Mains from $11.90
• Dinner: Wed-Sun, Lunch: Sun

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Village Pizza and Pasta
Village Pizza and Pasta

Italian, pizza and pasta

• Gluten free and Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed
• Starters from $5.50, Mains from $24
• Lunch: Thurs-Sun, Dinner: Mon-Sun

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The Cosy Cabin
The Cosy Cabin

Sleeps 13, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• From $670 per night (approx)
• On 2.5 acres 
• Breathtaking views
• Wood fire, cathedral ceilings

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Modern Comfort, Nostalgic Charm
Modern Comfort, Nostalgic Charm

Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $240 per night (approx)
• Beautifully renovated 1949 cottage
• Entire house includes full kitchen
• Centrally located in Bacchus Marsh

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The Old Wallace Shop B&B
The Old Wallace Shop B&B

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $170 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 15-minute drive to Ballarat
• Historic building, former store and post office

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Ballan Caravan Park
Ballan Caravan Park

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• Caravan sites and on-site cabins
• Barbecue facilities and communal laundry
• Adjoins Caledonian Park and Playground
• Central Ballan Accommodation

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Wilde About Books
Wilde About Books

There’s a new chapter beginning in Ballan, with Wilde About Books bringing the joy of browsing for books back to the township.

Open Thurs 10am - 1pm, Fri 1pm - 5pm, Sat 10am - 1pm

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My Boy Harry
My Boy Harry

A new gem in the heart of Ballan, bringing beautiful homewares, plants, gifts and vintage-inspired treasures to Inglis Street.

Open Tues-Sun

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Mittens and Moods
Mittens and Moods

A burst of creativity in the heart of Gordon, bringing colourful stationery, fun gifts and handmade creations to the township.

Open Thurs and Sat

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Oak Grove Gallery
Oak Grove Gallery

Independent gallery located in an historic Ballan building.

Open daily

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