Getting out and about doesn’t have to cost the earth and we love free events here at Ballarat Buzz. Here you can find classes, meet ups, workshops, exhibitions and markets, all for $0. If you’re an organiser, listing your free event is also free.
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July 2019
Creswick Farmers Market
Located in the picturesque and historic township of Creswick, just 20 minutes to either Ballarat or Daylesford. The Creswick Market is open 9am till 1pm, on the third Saturday of every month. The market is a great day out for the whole family – Bring the kids and your four-footed friends – you’re all welcome. Free live music and over 90 specialist boutique sites, offering a variety of unique locally made goods ranging from arts and crafts to freshly made…
Find out more »Smythesdale Country Market
A small country market in the country with free parking, free entry and free smiles. The Historical hosts the market in the Historic Precinct at Smythesdale. We run the Sausage Sizzle as well as a small cafe where you can sit and relax with a coffee and scone. Also sell second hand books at bargain prices. All profits go towards maintaning the Historic buildings and grounds
Find out more »Ballarat Community Garden Working Bee
Members and friends of the garden we need you! Come and help keep the garden in shape at our friendly bee and share a cuppa and some morning tea! Look forward to seeing you there.
Find out more »Daylesford Sunday Market @ the Station
Rain, hail or shine, the Daylesford Sunday Market operates every Sunday from 8.00 am until 3.00pm or 4.00pm at Daylesford Station. You’ll find stalls with everything from books to spare parts for the car, fresh local produce, clothing and collectables. Dogs on a leash are welcome. Plenty of free parking.
Find out more »Talbot Farmers Market
On the third Sunday of every month the tiny town of Talbot comes alive as thousands of visitors enjoy the vibrant village atmosphere of the Talbot Farmers Market. Explore the stall lined streets displaying an impressive range of seasonal fruit and organic vegetables, local artisan cheese, fresh bread, local wine, gourmet oils, delicious delicacies and more. In true country farmers’ market style you will also chickens, stockfeed, cut flowers, plants and seedlings. An ATM is available in Talbot, inside the…
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Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens – Guiding Friends
The Guiding Friends are interested in learning and sharing their knowledge of these heritage gardens. The guides pride themselves on their friendly and informative tours. Informal meetings are held on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 10 am in the George Longley Building. The meetings are more like workshops and a range of activities takes place – guest speakers, garden tours, excursions, preparing brochures and AV presentations to enhance visitors' experience of the gardens and opportunities to research topics…
Find out more »Faraway Storytelling
Step into the magical world of children’s adventures with Faraway Storytelling where you will travel from a world of dinosaurs to a toadstool village for fairies and all the places in between. Faraway Storytelling at Collins Booksellers will be held every Tuesday at 10am. It is ideal for children aged 3 - 5 years and for parents who want to relax for a moment while their children listen to a story for half an hour. The heritage-listed location of ‘Collins…
Find out more »Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens – Growing Friends
Growing Friends is an enthusiastic group of gardeners who are considerably knowledgeable about plants, especially those that thrive in the Ballarat environment. The group is friendly, relaxed and welcoming of new members wanting to share in the love of gardening. The Growing Friends meet in the Friends Nursery located behind the Robert Clark Centre, every Tuesday and every second Sunday of the month 1-4pm, no matter what the weather. Growing Friends ensures that a selection of plants is always available…
Find out more »Ballarat Craft Meet Up
A few hours of crafting with other crafty folk. All crafts welcome. We will be in the champagne room ready for a catch up.
Find out more »Wool Meet Again Ballarat Pub Craft
Come on down. Bring your craft project (and some show and tell). See you there!
Find out more »Ballarat Genealogical Society monthly meeting
4th Tuesday of each month (except Dec & Jan) 7:30pm, Meeting Room, Ballarat Central Library 178 Doveton Street North, Ballarat This exciting program of subjects of interest to the genealogist has been arranged. Come along to the meetings and listen to those many and varied guest speakers, ask questions and find some answers to those hard to solve problems.
Find out more »Christmas in July Wednesdays!
Every Wednesday night at Hop we'll be celebrating Christmas in July. It's perfect for the little and big kids alike. We're lighting up the venue like it's Christmas with lights, and decorations, we'll have live carols, turkey chili hot pots, mulled wine and cider, and stout. On the final Wednesday of the month we'll be playing Drag Christmas Trivia! We highly recommend booking for this. To do so, inbox or call us.
Find out more »Trivia Night at the Mallow
Free Trivia. 7:30pm start. $18 burgers and $15 jugs of beer. Prizes and booze to be won.
Find out more »Permies at the Pub
Join us for drinks, dinner and a chat. Purely a social evening and a great chance for new people to meet current BPG members or old friends to catch up.
Find out more »National Tree Day – Learn How to Prune Your Fruit Trees
Learn how to prune and care for your fruit trees. Mitch Kemp from the City of Ballarat will demonstrate and talk about: Fruit tree pruning theory and techniques Basic tree function – how trees work Soil improvement Pest and disease control If weather is poor, please bring your rain coat, gum boots & umbrella. To register phone Reception 5329 3273 or email community@ballaratnc.org.au Morning tea provided Bring your own gloves, secateurs & long handle pruners to have a try! Our…
Find out more »Mature Entrepreneurs Ballarat Meetup – Networking every Friday
Come and have a coffee and network with like-minded people. Every Friday we meet at Nonee & Co in Ballarat for a casual catch up and networking. This is for mature entreprepreneurs - people who are either in business or thinking about it, and who are aged 45+. Be inspired! Meet new people. This event is organised by Sarina Russo Entrepreneurs' Paul Miller, Entrepreneurship Facilitator for the Ballarat region. Entrepreneurship Facilitators are funded by the Australian Government for more information…
Find out more »Friday Karaoke Night
Karaoke in the Urban Bar every Friday Night! $6 IRON JACK SCHOONERS $5 HOUSE WINES $10 COCKTAILS
Find out more »Swap-It (Creswick Produce Swap)
Homemade & Homegrown Food, Produce, Seeds & Skills to Swap & Share. No money changes hands. Bring your figs and take home some jam, swap your worm juice for a pumpkin, an hour of mowing for some sewing…. Norm's world famous wood fired pizza will be on offer & tea/ coffee by donation. A great social morning. All welcome at rear Creswick Neighbourhood Centre – co-hosted with Creswick Community Garden. If you don't have something to swap, just bring an…
Find out more »STARTUP! – Business Planning Workshop
Maximise your chances of business success in this one-day workshop. Your trainer and Entrepreneurship Facilitator will show you how to plan, prepare, and test your business idea, and how to confidently get your business off to a flying start. Come away armed with practical tools and templates, expert tips and advice, a business plan template, and our comprehensive Guide to Business Success. In this workshop we will cover: Your Legal and Tax requirements Business structures and registrations Developing a financial…
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