Dreamtime, squatters, selectors, diggers, and townsfolk, Woodend and its surrounds has a rich history. Come, we welcome you to a heritage feast.

Duneira Estate welcomes David Ell, winemaker and founder of Mount Gisborne Wines as he unearths the history of the Macedon Ranges Wine Industry, whilst guests enjoy a tasting of local pinots and chardonnays.

Autumn is one of the peak seasons in this spectacular heritage listed garden . Duneira Estate will be open Easter weekend and Anzac Day weekend this April.

Join us at historic Duneira Estate for an insightful talk by local expert Stephen Ryan on the history of Mount Macedon's significant collection of colonial Hill Stations.

Sport is woven into the social fabric of the Macedon Ranges region. In association with local sporting organisations and historical societies, this exhibition will unearth the achievements of our sporting heroes and teams through objects and stories, each telling its own unique tale. Game On!

Dromkeen Homestead & Gallery will be hosting an exciting exhibition of the work of 30 established & emerging artists from the Macedon Ranges, on the theme 'The Wonder of Nature' There will be painting, sculpture, weaving

Participate in a hands-on nature sketching and journaling workshop with watercolour pencils in the gorgeous surrounds of Dromkeen Homestead.

Join in a fun night of music, paying tribute to legends of Rock 'n roll, Elvis Presley & Johnny O'Keefe, with pop icon Issi Dye.

In the beautiful surrounds of the heritage listed Dromkeen Gallery, enjoy a special Mother's Day High Tea.

Join us on a visual and tactile tour of Malmsbury cemetery to learn about Malmsbury bluestone, the quarrymen, stonemasons and monumental masons, and examine the diversity of stones and stories told through monumental works.

The Lancefield Mechanics' Institute invite you on a walking tour of Lancefield to discover the township's early history and uncover layers over time.

An exploration of the quackery of nineteenth- century travelling showman Frank Weston through magic, song and history.

Do you enjoy sketching? Do you like conveniently located, beautiful, historical homesteads? If so, come along and join fellow artists drawing the Willows Historical Park.

Visitors can inspect the recently restored Old Ballan Courthouse, built in 1873.

The Alchemy of Gold is a special forum which brings together experts, historians and the community to explore how the discovery of gold in Victoria in the 1850s reshaped the state.

Join Djaara Elder Uncle Rick Nelson on Country for a guided tour of sites he has specifically chosen as significant in the Castlemaine and surrounds areas. His tours offer a unique opportunity to connect with the land and the living culture of Dja Dja Wurrung people.

Join Uncle Rick for this unique tour out on Djaara Country in the Castlemaine region where you will visit significant trees and sites that Uncle Rick has specifically selected. A Welcome To Country and Smoking Ceremony is part of this tour as a cleansing to ensure you walk with good spirit.

Dig in to a delicious hot soup lunch as Buda’s Curators unearth the life and gardens of Goldfields legend, Ernest Leviny, plus in-House exhibition that continues throughout the Heritage Festival.

Keedan Rigney’s exhibition Healthy Country, Healthy People explores the concept of adopting a more traditional approach in caring for Country. Healthy Country, Healthy People aims to challenge humans to acknowledge ourselves as a harmonious aspect of Country.

Join award winning podcaster and musician Simon Reich as he shares stories of post war migrants via video, archival footage, photo montages, soundscapes and live music.