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Ballan Lions Market
Oct 4
Ballan Lions Market
Darley Market
Oct 4
Darley Market
Catalyst Community Art Garden Plant and Produce Swap
Oct 4
Catalyst Community Art Garden Plant and Produce Swap
Solo Saturdays Live Music at Stoney's Club
Oct 4
Solo Saturdays Live Music at Stoney's Club
Vibe Open Mic at the Big Apple Cafe
Oct 4
Vibe Open Mic at the Big Apple Cafe
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Magic Moorabool Markets in spring!

A food truck named 'Twisted Spudz' serving fried potato snacks at an outdoor event, with people and children waiting in line.

As the days start getting longer and a little bit warmer, October is a fantastic time for getting out and about across Moorabool.

And this month there are some great outdoor markets across our region, the perfect destination for a country drive.

From the long-running fortnightly Darley Market to the boutique-style Ballan Farmer’s Market, there’s something for everyone.

Check out all of this month’s markets at our markets page

New October exhibitions at galleries

Read about Wombat Regional Arts Network’s 25 year celebration, plus all about what’s happening at our local galleries in our October arts roundup. More

Parma nights, steak nights and more!

We’ve put together a guide to specials nights across local pubs and restaurants, aimed at getting the family out for a great meal without breaking the budget. More

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Wallace Hotel
Wallace Hotel

Pub classics, pizza

• Vegan / Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6, Mains from $22
• Lunch: Fri-Sun, Dinner: Thurs-Sun

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Back 2 Bacchus
Back 2 Bacchus

Modern Australian

• Gluten free and Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed (no BYO)
• Starters from $6, Mains from $20
• Lunch and Dinner: Tues-Sun

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Elsie Rose Bakes
Elsie Rose Bakes

High quality baked goods, pies, cakes and sandwiches

• Vegetarian options
• Not licenced
• Snacks from $5
• Open Mon-Sat

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Skinny Dippers Cafe
Skinny Dippers Cafe

Breakfast, brunch and lunch, with house-made sweets and slices

• Vegetarian and gluten-free options
• Not licenced
• $20 - $40 per person
• Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner: Wed-Mon

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De Lerderderg Chalet of Blackwood
De Lerderderg Chalet of Blackwood

Sleeps 8, 4 bedrooms, 1 .5 bathroom

• From $455 per night (approx)
• Mud brick chalet
• Sauna and spa
• Leadlight widows, exposed beams

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Studio 88
Studio 88

Sleeps 5, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $295 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 10 min drive to Daylesford
• In the heart of Wombat State Forest

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Stoneleigh Miner’s Cottage
Stoneleigh Miner’s Cottage

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $205 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchenette
• Central Gordon Accommodation
• 1860's styled stone and timber miners cottage

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Bacchus Marsh Caravan Park
Bacchus Marsh Caravan Park

Powered and non-powered sites

• Sites from $50 per night (approx)
• On-site cabins from $160 per night (approx)
• Bacchus Marsh accommodation
• Camp kitchen, laundry, free BBQs

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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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Steptoes Op Shop
Steptoes Op Shop

A super-quirky and iconic presence in Ballan’s Inglis Street, Steptoes is a regular haunt for avid op shoppers from across Victoria.

Open Fri-Sat

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The Shambles Boot Shoppe
The Shambles Boot Shoppe

This former barn with exposed beams and lead lights, houses an eclectic mix of unusual retail, including tweed boots, a Kookaburra Wilde bookshop, gemstone brooch plumes and collectables.

Open Sat-Sun

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Our Lady Ta’ Pinu Shrine
Our Lady Ta’ Pinu Shrine

A Catholic shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Ta’ Pinu, a Marian devotion that originated in the island of Gozo in Malta.

Open Mon-Sun

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