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.

Get the weekend started right as DJ Daniel runs the dancefloor at the Royal Hotel.

Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

Get your local history fix when the historic Ballan Old Courthouse opens its doors, courtesy of the Ballan Shire Historical Society.

Dust off the bell-bottoms and get ready to hit the dance floor when Apple 98.5 FM turns back the clock for its next fundraising dance at the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall.

Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to cheer up your friends, Stoney's is the place to be for Karaoke on the second Saturday of every month.

Embark on a journey of magik at the Bacchus Marsh Witches Fair at Bacchus Marsh Public Hall.

Settle in for an indulgent afternoon at The Plough in Myrniong, with their new High Tea bringing a little extra ceremony to a Sunday catch-up, birthday or special occasion.

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

Enjoy an afternoon of live music at St John’s, Ballan, with a special Pleasant Sunday Afternoon presented as part of Pink Up Ballan 2026.

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).

The Ballan & District Chamber of Commerce is turning its October meeting into a special Pink Up Ballan Cocktail Event, hosted by Ballan Bakehouse & Bar.

Gather the girls for a fun Friday night at Zest Licensed Cafe, as the popular Ballan venue gets into the spirit of Pink Up Ballan 2026 with a special Ladies’ Night In.

Get a table together for a big night of trivia, games, raffles, auctions and prizes at Bacchus Marsh Golf Club, all while supporting a local family and a very special cause.

Kick off the weekend with Chelby & Hoges, performing live at the Commercial Hotel in Ballan on Friday night.

Get ready to rock at the Royal with the best of AC/DC, The Angels and Rose Tattoo.

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

Join Gordon’s at Gordon for a Pink Ribbon Breakfast this October, bringing the community together over breakfast while raising funds to support breast cancer research.

Pull on your lederhosen or dirndl and get ready for a taste of Bavaria when Oktoberfest comes to Ballan Bakehouse & Bar!

On the third Saturday of every month, the historic Mount Wallace Hall comes to life with a much-loved Open Mic night.

Motoring enthusiasts won't want to miss the 29th Marsh Rodders Show & Shine and Swap Meet, returning to Maddingley Park for another huge day celebrating classic cars, hot rods, motorcycles and everything in between.

The clever crew from the Plough are putting on live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

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.

Support the McGrath Foundation and its Cancer Care Nurses with a Lamb Sale at the Ballarat Cattle Markets, organised by Crossroads Trading.

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).

Enjoy an evening of great food, fascinating insights and spiritual discovery when Alavu Psychic Events comes to The Plough in Myrniong in October.

Get ready for an afternoon of cricket, laughs and community spirit at the Pink Stumps Ladies Game, part of Pink Up Ballan 2026.

Dust off the shoulder pads, leg warmers and biggest hair you can manage for an 80s-themed Trivia Night at St Martin’s Chapel in Blackwood.

The doors of the Old Ballan Courthouse are about to be unlocked with a super spooky paranormal exploration…

Enjoy a relaxed spring morning at Catalyst Community Art Garden, with market stalls, creative activities, food, music and family fun.

The Tin Plate Cafe is joining Pink Up Ballan 2026 with a special Pink Morning Tea filled with sweet treats, good company and a little bit of fun for a great cause.

Classic cars, winery views and a drive-in movie come together for a twilight Show ’n’ Shine at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong.

Things are getting spooky at Mount Egerton Recreation Reserve, with the Mount Egerton Halloween Party returning for an evening of frights, costumes and family fun.

Dress up, wear a splash of pink and join the community for one of the major events of Pink Up Ballan 2026 – the Pink Ball at the Ballan Recreation Reserve Pavilion.

This vibrant annual market is a celebration of local produce, crafts, and delicious food with a variety of indoor and outdoor stalls, lively entertainment for all ​ages and a wonderful community spirit on show.

Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures is putting a pink twist on one of its popular Chrissie’s Gatherings this October, with the regular stitching get-together helping raise funds for Pink Up Ballan and the McGrath Foundation Cancer Care Nurses.

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

Celebrate the launch of landscape architect and gardener Natasha Morgan’s latest book, The Productive Garden Companion, a practical, visually rich guide to transforming any space through thoughtful design, seasonal rhythms and purposeful planting.

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).

Grab a picnic blanket or camping chair and settle in under the stars for a family-friendly Open Air Movie Night at Ballan Primary School, raising funds as part of Pink Up Ballan.

Get the costumes ready for an afternoon of family-friendly Halloween fun at Rotary Park, with Moorafun Inc’s Halloween Funfest returning on the last Saturday in October.

Calling all little ghosts, witches and ghouls! Dress up in your favourite Halloween costume and head to The Village Bacchus Marsh for a free Kids’ Trick or Treat Trail.

Dress in gothic style and descend into Kryal Castle after dark for the All Hallows Court Fantasy Ball.

Get your costumes ready for a spooky night out when Salt & Soda celebrates Halloween with an adults-only party.

Mayhem Pro returns to Bacchus Marsh for a Halloween night of live professional wrestling, headlined by the fifth annual Relentless Rumble – a huge 30-person match to decide who will be the last wrestler standing.

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

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.

Dress up for Oaks Day and head into the hills for an afternoon of good food, drinks, live music and race-day fun at The Blackwood Hotel.

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

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

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

Contemporary poetry, live music and literary performance come together at the Ballan Mechanics Institute for a special edition of Melbourne’s long-running Thin Red Lines, presented as part of the Hide + Seek Arts Festival.

The clever crew from the Plough are putting on live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

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.

Come down to the Village Green in Bacchus Marsh for the Remembrance Day ceremony to mark the sacrifices of armed forces and civilians during times of warfare.

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).

Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to cheer up your friends, Stoney's is the place to be for Karaoke on the second Saturday of every month.

Settle in for an indulgent afternoon at The Plough in Myrniong, with their new High Tea bringing a little extra ceremony to a Sunday catch-up, birthday or special occasion.

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

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).

Enjoy a day of tennis followed by a well-earned High Tea at the Bacchus Marsh Lawn Tennis Club’s Annual Ladies Day Tournament.

Join Emilie Zoey Baker and Marieke Hardy at Bacchus Marsh Town Hall for an evening celebrating words, stories and the things we sometimes wish we’d said. Better Off Said is a spoken-word art salon from members of the team behind Women of Letters, presented in Moorabool as part of the Hide + Seek Arts Festival.

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

On the third Saturday of every month, the historic Mount Wallace Hall comes to life with a much-loved Open Mic night.

Hide + Seek Arts Festival comes to Blackwood this November with Songlines – Live and Local, bringing First Nations artists, music and culture to the Blackwood Community Hall for a special day of conversation, creativity and live performance.

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

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).

For one day only, Kryal Castle transforms into an arena of elite horsemanship, raw power, and high-stakes competition.

Dust off your boots for an afternoon of line dancing, bingo, country music and plenty of laughs when Neon Cowboy Bootscooters brings Bootscootin’ Bingo to the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall.

The new Bacchus Marsh Inclusive Makers Market is all about building confidence, connection and community spirit, while giving local makers with disabilities a safe and welcoming place to showcase and sell their creations.

The clever crew from the Plough are putting on live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

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).

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

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

The Ballan Lions Community Market gets a festive makeover for its final market of 2026, with a special Christmas Twilight Market taking over Inglis Street from 4pm to 8pm.

Get ready for more than two hours of Fleetwood Mac classics when Gypsy – The Australian Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show takes over the Commercial Hotel Ballan.

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

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).

Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

M5Rodeo Promotions is excited to bring back Australia’s best bucking stock action to Bacchus Marsh in 2026.

Whether you're a seasoned performer or just want to cheer up your friends, Stoney's is the place to be for Karaoke on the second Saturday of every month.

Settle in for an indulgent afternoon at The Plough in Myrniong, with their new High Tea bringing a little extra ceremony to a Sunday catch-up, birthday or special occasion.

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

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).

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

On the third Saturday of every month, the historic Mount Wallace Hall comes to life with a much-loved Open Mic night.

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

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!

Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.

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!