What’s on in Bacchus Marsh, Ballan, Gordon, Blackwood
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.
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.
Halloween at the Courthouse Hotel
The Courthouse Hotel is getting into the Halloween spirit throughout October, with a mix of spooky drinks and family-friendly fun running across the month.
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.
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!
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).
Open Air Movie Night at Ballan Primary School
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.
Halloween with DJ Phreak at The Royal Hotel: Part 1
Dress up for a Halloween night at The Royal Hotel Bacchus Marsh, with DJ Phreak on the decks and plenty of reason to go all-in on the costume.
Halloween at Kryal Castle
Celebrate Halloween in medieval style at Kryal Castle, with daytime Trick or Treat fun, spooky surprises and castle atmosphere.
Halloween Sausage Sizzle at Bacchus Marsh SES
Bacchus Marsh SES is getting into the Halloween spirit with a family-friendly sausage sizzle, complete with food, kids’ activities and the chance to get a closer look at the local SES trucks.
Halloween Slime Party at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar
Get the kids into the Halloween spirit with a morning of slime, craft and spooky fun at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar.
Solo Saturdays Live Music at Stoney's Club, Bacchus Marsh
Join the crew at Stoney’s Club for another Solo Saturday with live tunes in the Stone Garden from 2–5pm.
Halloween Funfest at Rotary Park, Bacchus Marsh
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.
Kids’ Trick or Treat Trail at The Village Bacchus Marsh
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.
Halloween Fantasy Ball at Kryal Castle
Dress in gothic style and descend into Kryal Castle after dark for the All Hallows Court Fantasy Ball.
Halloween Party at Salt & Soda
Get your costumes ready for a spooky night out when Salt & Soda celebrates Halloween with an adults-only party.
Mayhem Pro Wrestling Halloween Havoc: Relentless Rumble 5
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.
Five O'Clock Charlie Live at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan
Don’t miss the best of Irish, American and Australian traditional music with Five O’Clock Charlie, playing live at the Commercial Hotel.
Fright Night at The Border Inn
Get dressed up and head to The Border Inn for an adults-only Halloween party with music, costumes and a little late-night fright.
Halloween with DJ Phreak at The Royal Hotel: Part 2
Dress up for a Halloween night at The Royal Hotel Bacchus Marsh, with DJ Phreak on the decks and plenty of reason to go all-in on the costume.
Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
Live Music with Dave Marshall at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan
Get down to Ballan’s Commercial for rockin’ tunes from singer/guitarist, Dave Marshall.
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.
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!
Oaks Day at The Blackwood Hotel
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.
Oaks Day at Salt & Soda
Dress up and settle in for an afternoon of fashion, food and race-day fun when Salt & Soda celebrates Oaks Day.
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).
Ballan Lions Community Market – Going Pink… Take 2!
After very wet weather forced the cancellation of the October market, Ballan Lions Community Market is taking its Pink Up celebration into November instead — and the pink theme is very much still on.
Garage Sale Trail Across Moorabool 2026
Garage Sale Trail returns to Moorabool Shire Council over two big weekends, 7-8 and 14-15 November 2026, with hundreds of locals expected to sell or shop secondhand at garage sales and markets across the region.
Darley Market
Long-running and popular market, offering regional and local produce, home-made and a great selection of vintage and preloved items.
Solo Saturdays Live Music at Stoney's Club, Bacchus Marsh
Join the crew at Stoney’s Club for another Solo Saturday with live tunes in the Stone Garden from 2–5pm.
Thin Red Lines
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.
Live Music and Plough Pizza
The clever crew from the Plough are putting on live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!
Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
Gigs with Jigz at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon at The Commercial Hotel, Ballan as the incredible Gigs with Jigz takes over!
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.
Remembrance Day Service in Bacchus Marsh
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.
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!
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).
Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Festival 2026
Celebrate the beginning of Victoria’s growing season when the Bacchus Marsh Strawberry & Cherry Festival returns for three huge days this November 2026.
Family Country Night at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan
Pull on the boots and get ready for a country-themed night at the Commercial Hotel Ballan, with line dancing, live music and plenty happening for the whole family.
Garage Sale Trail Across Moorabool 2026
Garage Sale Trail returns to Moorabool Shire Council over two big weekends, 7-8 and 14-15 November 2026, with hundreds of locals expected to sell or shop secondhand at garage sales and markets across the region.
Ballan Farmers Market
Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.
Karaoke Night at Stoney's Club, Bacchus Marsh
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.
High Tea at The Plough
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.
Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
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.
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!
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).
Bacchus Marsh Lawn Tennis Club Annual Ladies Day Tournament
Enjoy a day of tennis followed by a well-earned High Tea at the Bacchus Marsh Lawn Tennis Club’s Annual Ladies Day Tournament.
Lal Lal Christmas Twilight Market
Lal Lal’s much-loved community market is getting a festive makeover for a special Christmas Twilight Market at the Soldiers Memorial Hall.
Better Off Said
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.
Darley Market
Long-running and popular market, offering regional and local produce, home-made and a great selection of vintage and preloved items.
Moorabool Landcare Festival
The Moorabool Landcare Festival returns to Ballan with a full day focused on pest plants and animals, and practical ways we can better care for the land around us.
Victorian Medieval Festival 2026
The Victorian Medieval Festival returns to Kryal Castle for a weekend of historical re-enactment, live entertainment and family-friendly fun!
Open Mic at Mount Wallace Hall
On the third Saturday of every month, the historic Mount Wallace Hall comes to life with a much-loved Open Mic night.
Songlines – Live and Local
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.
Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
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.
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!
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).
Live Comedy Night at The Border Inn
Settle in for a night of laughs when Dave O’Neil and Brad Oakes bring live stand-up comedy to The Border Inn in Bacchus Marsh.
Kryal Castle Rodeo
For one day only, Kryal Castle transforms into an arena of elite horsemanship, raw power, and high-stakes competition.
Bootscootin’ Bingo Support Act Fundraiser
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.
Live Music and Plough Pizza
The clever crew from the Plough are putting on live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!
Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
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.
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!
Youth Christmas Market in Bacchus Marsh
Head along to the Youth Christmas Market at Bacchus Marsh Public Hall, where talented local young people will be showcasing their businesses and creations.
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).
Bacchus Marsh Christmas Festival and Carols By Candlelight 2026
The Bacchus Marsh Christmas Festival turns 12 in 2026 with a Christmas market, rides for the kids, a free gingerbread workshop, face painting, free kids craft zone, fireworks and much more.
Darley Market
Long-running and popular market, offering regional and local produce, home-made and a great selection of vintage and preloved items.
Ballan Lions Christmas Twilight Market
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.
Christmas Drag Bingo at St Anne's Winery
Christmas celebrations are getting a fabulous makeover at St Anne's Winery in Myrniong, with a special night of Drag Bingo.
Gypsy – The Australian Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan
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.
Mount Egerton Christmas Market & Car Boot Sale
Mount Egerton is getting into the festive spirit with a Christmas Market & Car Boot Sale at the Recreation Reserve, bringing together local makers, businesses, bargain hunters and plenty of pre-Christmas browsing.
Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
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.
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!
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).
Ballan Farmers Market
Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.
M5 Bacchus Marsh Pro Rodeo
M5Rodeo Promotions is excited to bring back Australia’s best bucking stock action to Bacchus Marsh in 2026.
Karaoke Night at Stoney's Club, Bacchus Marsh
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.
Christmas Market at St Anne’s Vineyards
Get into the festive spirit with a relaxed Christmas Market at St Anne’s Vineyards, bringing together market stalls, live music, food and entertainment in the vineyard setting at Myrniong.
High Tea at The Plough
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.
Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
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.
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!
Cheeky Monkey Christmas Market at The Village, Bacchus Marsh
The Cheeky Monkey Market returns to The Village Bacchus Marsh for a special Christmas pop-up market.
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).
Darley Market
Long-running and popular market, offering regional and local produce, home-made and a great selection of vintage and preloved items.
Open Mic at Mount Wallace Hall
On the third Saturday of every month, the historic Mount Wallace Hall comes to life with a much-loved Open Mic night.
Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
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.
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!
Christmas Eve Dinner 2026 at The Plough
Enjoy a relaxed Christmas Eve celebration at The Plough in Myrniong, where the team will be serving a special three-course festive dinner.
Christmas Day Lunch 2026 at The Plough
Celebrate Christmas Day with a festive five-course lunch at The Plough in Myrniong.
Sunday Acoustic Sessions at the Royal Hotel
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
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.
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!
Pink Up Ballan Studio Stretch
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.
Vibe Open Mic and Karaoke at the Royal Hotel, Bacchus Marsh
Musician Paper_Cranes hosts some of our area’s best up and coming performers at the Vibe Open Mic and Karaoke at the Royal Hotel.
Live Music with J. T. Dunn
Enjoy a Sunday session at Ballan’s Commercial Hotel with live music from singer / guitarist, J. T. Dunn.
Natasha Morgan's 'The Productive Garden Companion' Book Launch at the Garden of St Erth
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.
Sunday Acoustic Session with Leigh Keast at the Royal Hotel
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
Chrissie’s Timeless Treasures Pink Gathering
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.
The Pink Up Ballan Pink Ball
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.
Mount Egerton Halloween Party
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.
Solo Saturdays Live Music at Stoney's Club, Bacchus Marsh
Join the crew at Stoney’s Club for another Solo Saturday with live tunes in the Stone Garden from 2–5pm.
Bacchus Marsh Flower and Garden Show 2026
The 2026 Bacchus Marsh Flower and Garden Show at Bacchus Marsh Public Hall will include sections for roses, cut flowers, floral art, Australian natives, pot plants, garden produce, and jams and preserves.
Oktoberfest Weekend at The Border Inn
Get ready for a full weekend of Oktoberfest celebrations at The Border Inn, with German food, drink specials and live entertainment taking over the Bacchus Marsh pub across Saturday and Sunday.
Cafe Pink Morning Tea at The Tin Plate
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.
Catalyst Spring Fair 2026
Enjoy a relaxed spring morning at Catalyst Community Art Garden, with market stalls, creative activities, food, music and family fun.
Bacchus Marsh Scouts Centenary Celebration
Bacchus Marsh Scouts are celebrating an incredible 100 years of Scouting in the local community, with a big family day marking the journey from 1926 to 2026.
Paranormal Explorations at Ballan Courthouse
The doors of the Old Ballan Courthouse are about to be unlocked with a super spooky paranormal exploration…
DJ Dozza at the Royal Hotel, Bacchus Marsh
Kick your weekend off with a dose of dancefloor as DJ Daniel hits the decks at the Royal Hotel.
80s-Themed Trivia Night at St Martin’s Chapel
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.
Live Music with Ian Banks at the Border Inn Bacchus Marsh
Enjoy a fresh Friday night with live music from singer / guitarist Ian Banks at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh.
Pink Stumps Ladies Match
Get ready for an afternoon of cricket, laughs and community spirit at the Pink Stumps Ladies Game, part of Pink Up Ballan 2026.
Adults Paint Your Pet Sugarskull Session at the Royal Hotel
Give your favourite furry friend a colourful Halloween makeover at this Paint Your Pet Sugarskull workshop from Austin’s Craft & Play.
Alavu Psychic Events Dinner @The Plough Myrniong
Enjoy an evening of great food, fascinating insights and spiritual discovery when Alavu Psychic Events comes to The Plough in Myrniong in October.
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).
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!
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.
Lamb Sale for Pink Up Ballan
Support the McGrath Foundation and its Cancer Care Nurses with a Lamb Sale at the Ballarat Cattle Markets, organised by Crossroads Trading.
Pink Up Ballan Studio Stretch
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.
Live Music with Ian Banks at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan
Enjoy a Sunday session with live music from singer / guitarist Ian Banks at the Commercial Hotel, Ballan.
Sunday Acoustic Session at the Royal Hotel
Come down and join the Royal crew every Sunday for some cold beers, delicious food and amazing tunes.
Live Music with Bec Peel at the Greendale Pub
Enjoy a Sunday live music session courtesy of local singer / guitarist Bec Peel at the Greendale Pub.
Live Music and Plough Pizza
The clever crew from the Plough are putting on live music and pizza every month throughout 2026!