Find out what’s on in Daylesford and Macedon Ranges with our regularly updated events calendar bursting with events all year round. From annual food and wine festivals to weekly local farmers markets, art fairs, open studios, music gigs and family events, there is something for everyone.
Local Markets
Saturday
Every Week
Saturday: Wesley Hill Market (Castlemaine) – 149 Pyrenees Hwy, 7.30am – 1pm
1st Saturday of the Month
Woodend Farmers’ Market: High and Forest St, 9am – 1pm
2nd Saturday of the Month
Kyneton Farmers’ Market: St Paul Park, 8.30am – 1pm
3rd Saturday of the Month
Trentham Farmers’ Market: Trentham Town Square, 9am – 1pm
Creswick Market: Creswick Neighbourhood Centre, 9am – 1pm
4th Saturday of the Month
Daylesford Farmers’ Market: Daylesford Primary School Oval, Vincent St, 9am – 1pm
5th Saturday of the Month (about 4 times a year)
Macedon Village Farmers’ Market: 67 Smith Street, Macedon, 9am – 1pm
Sunday
Every Week
Sunday: Daylesford Market – Old Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St, 8am – 1.30pm
2nd Sunday of the Month
Maldon Market: Fountain St, 9am – 2pm
Clunes Farmers’ Market: Collins Place and Fraser St – 9am to 1pm
3rd Sunday of the Month
Glenlyon Village Market: Glenlyon Shire Hall, 9am – 1pm
Talbot Farmers Market: 40 Scandinavian Cres, 9am – 1pm
Woodend Village Market: Forest Street, 9am – 1pm
4th Sunday of the Month
Trentham Station Trash and Treasure Market: Victoria Street, 9am – 2pm
June
Woodend Winter Arts Festival
Fri 6 to Mon 9 – Woodend
The annual Woodend Winter Arts Festival brings together Australian and international artists, performers, authors and commentators for the Macedon Ranges’ premier arts festival.
Kings Birthday Holiday
Mon 9
July
Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival
Fri 4 to Sun 6 – Theatre Royal – Castlemaine
The Castlemaine Documentary Film Festival (C-Doc) is an annual three day event held featuring a world class program of films showcasing a series of fascinating worlds populated by even more fascinating characters. A curated program featuring best of feature-length documentary films globally and showcases Australian film makers.
High Tea with Jacinta Parsons
Sun 6 – The Convent – Daylesford
The Convent along with Northern Books present High Tea with JP.
Jacinta Parsons (JP as we all know her from ABC radio) will be at The Convent, to celebrate the release of her new book “A Wisdom of Age”. Delicious food… great conversation… a reading from the book… Q&A… and a book signing!
August
Words in Winter
Fri 22 to Sun 24 – Daylesford and District
Words in Winter is a literary and arts festival held in August in the Hepburn Shire and surrounding districts. Words in Winter is a celebration of words, stories and ideas in all their forms shared by locals and visiting presenters through readings, poetry, theatre, music, talks, workshops, author talks, and exhibitions.
Winter Sounds
Thu 14 to Sun 17 – Daylesford and Surrounds
From the soaring St Peter’s Church to the town halls of Daylesford, Glenlyon and Clunes, the Bullarto bush hall and aboard the Spa Country Railway, Winter Sounds is bringing some of Australia’s finest artists to extraordinary spaces across Dja Dja Wurrung country this winter.
September
Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival
Fri 5 to Sun 14 – Kyneton
The includes favorites such as Kyneton’s Festival of One Act Plays, the Antique and Vintage Fair, Ferret Racing, Buskers, Open Gardens, Scarecrow displays, the Spring Flower Show and the continuation of the recently added Kyneton Dog Dash.
The Daffodil Art Prize and the Art Photography Prize will be exhibited throughout the Festival and a host of local galleries and studios will open their doors to display the work and practice of our diverse local artists.
Fathers Day
Sun 7
AFL Grand Final Holiday (Vic)
FRI 26
October
Bolobek Garden Lovers Fair
TBA – Macedon Ranges
Since 2003 the Bolobek Garden Lovers Fair has grown to be one of the most popular garden fairs’ in Victoria. With some 50 specialist and unique stall holders and approximately 2,500 people attending.
Kingston Food and Wine Festival
TBA – Kingston Showgrounds – Kingston
the Kingston Showgrounds are a hidden secret of the Hepurn Shire where you can discover the best produce, food, wine and brews that Victoria’s goldfields and spa country has to offer at the region’s newest family-friendly event.
Sample outstanding food, wine, brews and fine foods from more than 30 regional producers. Enjoy all-day live music, arts and crafts activities, face-painting, roving circus performers and more, while relaxing on the expansive grounds and soaking in the stunning scenery.\
Swiss Italian Festa
TBA – Hepburn Springs
The locally cherished celebration of heritage, culture and lifestyle. Join in for a feast of music, food, wine, art and sport which brings the local community and visitors from afar together.
November
Castlemaine Festival of Gardens
Returns 2026 – Castlemaine
Every two years, in Melbourne Cup Week, a selection of gardens are opened for your enjoyment. As always there is a variety of gardens, from grand and historical gardens to small cottage plots and gardens which will intrigue and inspire.
Kyneton Cup
TBA – Kyneton
A Marquee event and public holiday in Kyneton, forming part of Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival. This event day attracts people from all over Australia and other parts of the world, who now attend this day each year as part of their Melbourne Cup Week activities.
Kyneton Agricultural Show
14 & 15 – Kyneton
Carnival Friday Night 5.30 – 10.30 and Show Day Saturday
A classic country show with rides, pets, farm animals, craft tent, show bags and all the regional produce, art and cooking prizes. There is a ute muster, Friday night fireworks and plenty of entertainment.
Budburst Food and Wine Festival
TBA – Macedon Ranges
Budburst is the regions number one food and wine festival where mainly small and family owned wineries open their doors. Explore and experience the diversity of wine styles grown and vinified across this outstanding winemaking region.
Daylesford Collectables Fair
TBA – Daylesford
The first annual Daylesford Collectables Fair will be held at Victoria Oval in Daylesford showcasing some of the regions best antique, vintage, collectable and retro dealers.
Clunes Agricultural Show
TBA – Clunes
Over 160 years old. Horses, utes, homecrafts and a grand parade. One of the turn-out events in Clunes.
Daylesford and District Agricultural Show
TBA – Victoria Park, Daylesford
Billed as ‘one of the states best exhibitions’ expect a classic country show day with entertainment, animals, food and of course a show of the regions best produce.
December
Daylesford Highland Gathering
TBA – Victoria Park, Daylesford
Immerse yourself in the culture of Scotland with Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Scottish food and stalls and a Gathering of the Clans at the 2019 Daylesford Highland Gathering. The day begins with the Pipe Bands bringing the main shopping precinct to a stand still as they parade through the Main Street of Daylesford. A full day of activities including dancing, piping & drumming will then commence from 9am at Victoria Park.
New Years Eve Parade & Gala
Tue 31 – Daylesford Town Centre
A fun, inclusive, community event for the whole family! An evening of excitement and entertainment, starting with the Gala from 6 PM to 8 PM followed by the incredible parade. Once again Vincent Street will be transformed into a lively, fun-filled area for everyone to enjoy!
January
Glenlyon Mixed Sports day
New Years Day – Glenlyon
Join in a long tradition of fun and games at the Glenlyon Sports Day on New Year’s Day. Since 1857 locals have battled it out on the racetrack, in the wood chop arena, delicate women have competed throwing gumboots (not very PC – is it?), sculling mineral water, scoffing bullboars …. From 10am at the Glenlyon Reserve. All proceeds go to local charities and organisations.
Australia Day Holiday
Fri 26
February
St Valentines Day
Wed 14
March
Chillout
Labour Day Weekend – DAYLESFORD
ChillOut Festival is Australia’s largest and longest-running regional LGBTIQ+ Pride event, held in the heart of Daylesford. Celebrating over 25 years of inclusivity, community, and vibrant festivities, ChillOut brings together locals, visitors, and artists for a unique and relaxed celebration of queer culture. With its down-to-earth atmosphere, it has become a beloved event not just in the Hepburn Shire but across Australia and beyond.
Labour Day Holiday (Vic)
Mon 11
Harcourt Applefest
Fri 7 to Mon 10 – Harcourt
The modern Harcourt Applefest celebrates all local produce and community endeavour. These days, newer ventures like wine, cider and delicacies share the stage.
The festival has evolved into a big event, welcoming an ever-increasing number of visitors from near and far each year. The market and entertainment get better each year, too.
Fresh Harcourt apples, local products & produce, fruit growers’ display, free children’s activities, music, refreshments, food and more
Kyneton Contemporary Art Triennial
next on in 2025 – Kyneton
Held every 3 years Kyneton Contemporary is a noteworthy event in the regions artistic calendar and not to be missed.
Hanging Rock Craft Market
Sat 15 – Hanging Rock
Visitors can expect to find an excellent variety of both local and regional stalls offering quality Australian Made products, delicious gourmet foods and fresh home grown produce. Held twice a year.
Macedon Ranges Music Festival
Sat 29 – Hanging Rock
A family friendly, good vibes festival with a dedicated Youth Zone, headlined by The Black Sorrows, Emma Donovan & the Putbacks and Nick Barker. There will be a large selection of delicious food stalls to choose from, or you are welcome to BYO food plus a bar stocked with award-winning beer, wine & cider! All profits to the Cambodian Kids Foundation.
Castlemaine State Festival
Next on in 2026 – Castlemaine
One of the major regional festivals in Victoria. A full program of music, film, discussions, performance, visual art, festival club and events. Not to be missed.
Run The Rock
Sat 22 – Hanging rock
Put on your sneakers and run Hanging Rock Reserve in the picturesque Macedon Ranges.
Unplug from the city streets, take in the fresh air and smash through the K’s, whether it be a 2, 5, 13.5, 22km distance.
Booktown Festival
Sat 22 & Sun 23 – Clunes
Each year the Clunes Booktown Festival attracts 18,000 people who enjoy the most amazing whole town bookshop in the world. Think author talks, workshops, live entertainment, a kids village, and good food.
April
Duneira Estate Garden
Weekends & Public Holidays – Mt Macedon
Hidden behind towering eucalypts and dense holly hedges on the southern slopes of Mt Macedon lies one of Australia’s most extraordinary heritage estates.
Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival
5 to 28 – Daylesford and Macedon Ranges
There’s so much more to autumn in the Macedon Ranges than Macedon’s oak-lined Honour Avenue and Mt Macedon. From events, creative workshops and scenic country drives, to autumn flavours and promotions to tickle your tastebuds and senses.
Forest Glade Gardens Autumn Festival
16 to 18 – Mount Macedon
Forest Glade is a historic private garden that is acknowledged as one of the most beautiful in Australia being almost 100 years old. It embraces a mixture of landscaping styles taking inspiration from English, Italian and woodland traditions.
Trentham Easter Art and Craft Show
Thu 17 to Sun 21 – Trentham Mechanics Institute
Returning after a 5 year hiatus.
Easter
Fri 18 to Mon 21
ANZAC DAY
Tue 25
Malmsbury Village Fayre
Sun 27 – Malmsbury
The annual Malmsbury Village Fayre, a fun day full of festivities in the lush Malmsbury Botanic Gardens. This themed day outing attracts fun and family and always manages to surprise and delight with something for everyone.
May
Great Trentham Spudfest
Sat 4 & Sun 5 – Trentham
The annual Great Trentham Spudfest attracting around 6,000 people will again bring all the fun and games to take over the town. This festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the spirit of the community and recognise Trentham’s potato-growing heritage. With games, tours, produce, stalls, music, food, displays and of course spuds!
10am-4pm, free
