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Country Grocers Ballan Pink Up Pin-Up Campaign
Sept 7
Country Grocers Ballan Pink Up Pin-Up Campaign

Visit Country Grocers Ballan, make a $2 or $5 donation at the checkout and add your name or a message of support to a special Pink Up token. The tokens will then be displayed around the store, creating a growing visual show of community support as more people get involved.

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Tides & Vines Dinner at The Border Inn
Sept 14
Tides & Vines Dinner at The Border Inn

Seafood takes centre stage at The Border Inn for Tides & Vines, an exclusive fine-dining evening showcasing a specially curated selection of seafood dishes.

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Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel
Sept 15
Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel

Join the crew at Bacchus Marsh’s Royal Hotel every Tuesday for an interactive game show style trivia night like you’ve never seen before.

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Trivia Wednesdays at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh
Sept 16
Trivia Wednesdays at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh

Join the crew at the Border Inn for free Trivia Wednesday with their resident quiz guy, Master Ferris!

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Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
Sept 17
Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong

Thursday nights at the wonderful Plough Bistro in Myrniong feature the popular Locals Menu (fortunately for visitors, everyone is local at the Plough).

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Alavu Psychic Events Dinner @The Plough Myrniong
Sept 17
Alavu Psychic Events Dinner @The Plough Myrniong

Enjoy an evening of great food, fascinating insights and spiritual discovery when Alavu Psychic Events comes to The Plough in Myrniong this September.

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Dolly’s Disco Bingo at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar
Sept 17
Dolly’s Disco Bingo at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar

Bingo gets a musical makeover at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar, with Dolly’s Disco Bingo bringing a fun, easy-to-play night of music and games to Ballan.

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Bakery Hill Whisky Tasting Night at Salt & Soda
Sept 17
Bakery Hill Whisky Tasting Night at Salt & Soda

Discover the flavours of one of Victoria’s award-winning distilleries when Bakery Hill Distillery comes to Salt & Soda for an intimate guided whisky tasting night.

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Beer Garden Boot Scootin at the Greendale Pub
Sept 18
Beer Garden Boot Scootin at the Greendale Pub

Enjoy a session of boot scootin on the third Friday of every month at the Greendale Hotel.

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Robin Hood at Kryal Castle
Sept 19
Robin Hood at Kryal Castle

Meet Robin Hood and his merry men at Kryal Castle these spring school holidays, with jousting, archery, crafts, live performances and medieval fun.

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Oktoberfest @ St Anne's Winery, Myrniong 2026
Sept 19
Oktoberfest @ St Anne's Winery, Myrniong 2026

Raise a stein and celebrate the official first day of Oktoberfest 2026 with an afternoon of Bavarian food, German-inspired live music and authentic German beers at the picturesque St Anne's Winery in Myrniong.

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Paint and Bites School Holiday Kids Paint & Craft Classes
Sept 19
Paint and Bites School Holiday Kids Paint & Craft Classes

Keep the kids busy and creative these school holidays with Paint and Bites’ Kids Paint & Craft Classes in Darley.

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Open Mic at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar
Sept 19
Open Mic at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar

Open Mic is back at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar, giving local musicians, singers and performers a chance to take the mic – and everyone else a relaxed Saturday afternoon of live local talent.

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Ballan turning Pink in October

Heads up! Ballan is turning pink in October with a month of community events, activities and fundraising in support of the McGrath Foundation and its Cancer Care Nurses.

Pink Up Ballan brings together local businesses, sporting clubs, community groups, artists, volunteers and residents for a colourful month-long program designed to raise funds, raise awareness and bring the community together for an important cause.

There are exhibitions, markets, craft sessions, a Girls Night In, the super-glamorous Pink Up Ballan Ball and so much more.

Visit www.pinkupballan.com.au to find out more

Local Markets This Month
Live Music This Month
Ballan is turning pink for the McGrath Foundation this October
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Salt & Soda
Salt & Soda

Cafe by day, cocktail bar by night

• Coffee and cafe menu
• Vegetarian options
• Licenced, no byo
• Tues-Sat mornings, Thurs-Sun evenings

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Ballan Bakehouse & Bar
Ballan Bakehouse & Bar

Bakery goods, coffee, alcoholic drinks, local produce

• Vegetarian options
• Drive-through or eat in
• Open daily

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Majestic Chinese Restaurant
Majestic Chinese Restaurant

Chinese

• Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed, BYO wine
• Starters from $1.20, Mains from $11.90
• Dinner: Wed-Sun, Lunch: Sun

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Village Pizza and Pasta
Village Pizza and Pasta

Italian, pizza and pasta

• Gluten free and Vegetarian options
• Fully licensed
• Starters from $5.50, Mains from $24
• Lunch: Thurs-Sun, Dinner: Mon-Sun

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The Cosy Cabin
The Cosy Cabin

Sleeps 13, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

• From $670 per night (approx)
• On 2.5 acres 
• Breathtaking views
• Wood fire, cathedral ceilings

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Modern Comfort, Nostalgic Charm
Modern Comfort, Nostalgic Charm

Sleeps 4, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom

• From $240 per night (approx)
• Beautifully renovated 1949 cottage
• Entire house includes full kitchen
• Centrally located in Bacchus Marsh

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The Old Wallace Shop B&B
The Old Wallace Shop B&B

Sleeps 4, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom

• From $170 per night (approx)
• Entire house with kitchen
• 15-minute drive to Ballarat
• Historic building, former store and post office

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Ballan Caravan Park
Ballan Caravan Park

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• Caravan sites and on-site cabins
• Barbecue facilities and communal laundry
• Adjoins Caledonian Park and Playground
• Central Ballan Accommodation

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Wilde About Books
Wilde About Books

There’s a new chapter beginning in Ballan, with Wilde About Books bringing the joy of browsing for books back to the township.

Open Thurs 10am - 1pm, Fri 1pm - 5pm, Sat 10am - 1pm

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My Boy Harry
My Boy Harry

A new gem in the heart of Ballan, bringing beautiful homewares, plants, gifts and vintage-inspired treasures to Inglis Street.

Open Tues-Sun

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Mittens and Moods
Mittens and Moods

A burst of creativity in the heart of Gordon, bringing colourful stationery, fun gifts and handmade creations to the township.

Open Thurs and Sat

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Oak Grove Gallery
Oak Grove Gallery

Independent gallery located in an historic Ballan building.

Open daily

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