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March 2020
Ballarat Market
The Ballarat Market (formerly the Trash and Trivia Market) opened on the 18th November 1979 and has been conducted at the Ballarat Showgrounds for all that time. The market is a fun day out with stalls laden with second hand wares, hand made crafts, home grown plants and vegetables, sweet treats, food stalls and trestles of toys, trinkets, trash and treasure. Members of the Rotary Club of Ballarat South initiated the project and have since been responsible for its operation…
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 »ONLINE – Children’s School Holiday Pottery Workshop – pinch pot fish
Due to the Coronovirus ClayMotion's School Holiday Program will now be online! Simple enrol as per usual, state in the "order details" if you would like to pick up the materials or have them delivered touch free. Once you have enrolled a link will be sent to you for joining in on the day CHILDRENS SCHOOL HOLIDAY POTTERY WORKSHOP Tuesday 31st March 10.30-12.30pm - Pinch Pot Fish Tuesday 7th April 10.30-12.30pm - Coil Pot Pencil Holders parents are also welcome…
Find out more »April 2020
ONLINE – School Holidays Acrylic Pouring Workshop
Due to the Coronovirus ClayMotion's School Holiday Program will now be online! Simple enrol as per usual, state in the "order details" if you would like to pick up the materials or have them delivered touch free. Once you have enrolled a link will be sent to you for joining in on the day School Holiday Acrylic Painting Workshops Wednesday April 1st OR Wednesday April 8th 10.30 - 11.30pm Cost $40.00 each including all materials. During this School Holiday Acrylic…
Find out more »ONLINE – Children’s School Holiday Mosaics Workshop – make a mosaic picture
Due to the Coronovirus ClayMotion's School Holiday Program will now be online! Simple enrol as per usual, state in the "order details" if you would like to pick up the materials or have them delivered touch free. Once you have enrolled a link will be sent to you for joining in on the day Childrens School Holiday Mosaics Workshop Thursday 2nd April 10.30-12.30pm - make a picture Thursday 9th April - mosaic a picture frame During this two hour Childrens…
Find out more »Design Market
Next time you come to the Bridge Mall Farmers Market you should check out our new addition the ‘Bridge Mall Design Market’, full of local Ballarat designers. Have a gift to buy? Or want to treat yourself?
Find out more »Daylesford Farmers Market
The farmer's market offers fair exchange for the time and energy put in by farmers and producers to grow and make top quality foods, which will feed and nourish their customers. There is an opportunity to talk with producers and learn more about the various products, nutrients and uses, etc on offer. The Daylesford Farmers Market offers true value to consumers and the farmers who produce and grow the food.
Find out more »Ballarat Market
The Ballarat Market (formerly the Trash and Trivia Market) opened on the 18th November 1979 and has been conducted at the Ballarat Showgrounds for all that time. The market is a fun day out with stalls laden with second hand wares, hand made crafts, home grown plants and vegetables, sweet treats, food stalls and trestles of toys, trinkets, trash and treasure. Members of the Rotary Club of Ballarat South initiated the project and have since been responsible for its operation…
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 »ONLINE – Children’s School Holiday Pottery Workshop – Pencil Holders
Due to the Coronovirus ClayMotion's School Holiday Program will now be online! Simple enrol as per usual, state in the "order details" if you would like to pick up the materials or have them delivered touch free. Once you have enrolled a link will be sent to you for joining in on the day CHILDRENS SCHOOL HOLIDAY POTTERY WORKSHOP Tuesday 7th April 10.30-12.30pm - Coil Pot Pencil Hoders parents are also welcome to enrol and join in! $39.00 including clay,…
Find out more »ONLINE – School Holidays Acrylic Pouring Workshop
Due to the Coronovirus ClayMotion's School Holiday Program will now be online! Simple enrol as per usual, state in the "order details" if you would like to pick up the materials or have them delivered touch free. Once you have enrolled a link will be sent to you for joining in on the day School Holiday Acrylic Painting Workshops Wednesday April 8th 10.30 - 11.30pm Cost $40.00 each including all materials. During this School Holiday Acrylic Painting Workshop participants will…
Find out more »ONLINE – Children’s School Holiday Mosaics Workshop – mosaic a picture frame
Due to the Coronovirus ClayMotion's School Holiday Program will now be online! Simple enrol as per usual, state in the "order details" if you would like to pick up the materials or have them delivered touch free. Once you have enrolled a link will be sent to you for joining in on the day Childrens School Holiday Mosaics Workshop Thursday 9th April - mosaic a picture frame During this two hour Childrens School Holiday Mosaics Workshop your children will learn…
Find out more »Beaufort Town Market – Easter Market
A new country town market, that will feature artisan produce, speciality foods, wine, fresh produce, arts, crafts, hand made gifts, collectibles, children's activities, old fashioned board games, pop up Devonshire tea room, DIY workshops, entertainment, food trucks, 4th Saturday of every month, 8am to 1pm at the Memorial Garden in the heart of Beaufort.
Find out more »Ballan Farmers Market
We are a community based and volunteer run, not-for-profit market donating our proceeds back to local charities and organisations. Ballan Farmers Market is held on the second Saturday of the month from 9.00am to 1.00pm. The Ballan Farmers Market commenced in November 2011 in its unique location - The Mill Cottage, 96 Inglis Street Ballan. With 25 or more stallholders placed throughout the beautiful surrounds our market attracts hundreds of people each month. The Mill Cottage is a beautiful old world…
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Ballarat Farmers Market
The market features fresh vegetables, fruit, plants (including natives, edibles & succulents), bread, olive oil, cheese, jams, chutneys & sauces, coffee van, wide range of hot food cooked on the spot, clothing, fudge, gifts, health bars, eggs, honey, a massive range of dry goods (flours, grains, pulses, dried fruit, herbs, herbal teas, nuts & much more), wine, Cornish pasties, fresh ground coffee, yummy biscuits, hand-made jewellery and much more... there really is something for everyone! FREE entry & free entertainment…
Find out more »Ballarat Market
The Ballarat Market (formerly the Trash and Trivia Market) opened on the 18th November 1979 and has been conducted at the Ballarat Showgrounds for all that time. The market is a fun day out with stalls laden with second hand wares, hand made crafts, home grown plants and vegetables, sweet treats, food stalls and trestles of toys, trinkets, trash and treasure. Members of the Rotary Club of Ballarat South initiated the project and have since been responsible for its operation…
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.
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BRMC Twilight Market (March Market CANCELLED)
- UPDATE - In response to recent advice from expert health authorities and Government we have decided to cancel the Twilight Market on Friday 20th March. BRMC is committed to supporting the community and will take a responsible and informed approach to minimise the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19). ---------- Our Twilight Market is a family friendly event celebrating community and each market is growing with new stalls. Enjoy a diverse range of multicultural market stalls, entertainment, food and much more.…
Find out more »Ballarat Market
The Ballarat Market (formerly the Trash and Trivia Market) opened on the 18th November 1979 and has been conducted at the Ballarat Showgrounds for all that time. The market is a fun day out with stalls laden with second hand wares, hand made crafts, home grown plants and vegetables, sweet treats, food stalls and trestles of toys, trinkets, trash and treasure. Members of the Rotary Club of Ballarat South initiated the project and have since been responsible for its operation…
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