Ballarat Antique Fair will be held in the wonderful Art Deco Civic Hall.

A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute and it's people.

A remarkable Australian talent - The Age | Inspired by a True Story

How did a young Parisienne mother, celebrated for her beauty and glamour, come to lead the largest spy network in France? A powerful, heartbreaking historical novel by the New York Times bestselling author.

Join us for an evening to celebrate Dame Nellie’s birthday, with foods named in her honour and music to match from the Melba Opera Trust artists. There will be performances by the Melba Artists during the course of the five course dinner.

An afternoon of song, arias and duets… with some of the 2025 Melba Artists

The Amazing Lucas Girls is a beautiful story of women courageously and caringly banding together in adversity.

Screening of this classic film of the San Francisco underworld of the 1920s, with live music, presentation and cocktails.

Until now there has been no family history of Walter Withers (1854-1914), a notable but underestimated Australian landscape artist of the Heidelberg school.

Embark on a slow travel adventure! Explore hidden gems in quaint laneways, discover unique local shops, and immerse yourself in enchanting historical tales of the city on this 2.5 hr tour + coffee.

Listen to the throaty roar of 2 P&W radial engines, as a 1945 vintage DC3 airliner takes off to explore the local countryside or inspect the Woodworkers Guild craftwork within the old maintenance and parachute drying huts, family fun for everyone.

A celebration of silent movie star Claire Adams and Scobie Mackinnon, their (National Trust) home Mooramong and the music and style of the 1930s. Enjoy created cocktails and canapes, based on their own recipes, an exhibition and presentations, while contributing to the restoration fund.

The atmospheric Anderson's Mill comes alive with displays of heritage crafts, machinery and historical exhibitions whilst the heritage iron waterwheel turns majestically transporting all who see it back to the days when the bluestone mill machinery ran quietly and used the creek as its power source.

Discover the charm of the Snake Valley Heritage Concert at the historic Carngham Memorial Uniting Church, home to a heritage-listed organ and stunning bluestone architecture. Enjoy world-class music, Devonshire tea, and support the preservation of this cultural treasure!

Learn a rare trade: how to make soap & botanical distillations & soap making history

An exhibition of sculptures or three dimensional forms representing or unearthing the creator's view of history.

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

Reimagine the past as you walk the old streets and discover the stories of the search for gold and appreciate the native bushland flora, enjoying morning and afternoon tea at the conclusion of the walk.

The rally never fails to impress with the collection of home and visitor exhibits. Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally is unique on the Australian Rally scene in that it has permanent sheds owned by club members which house their heritage equipment and wares.