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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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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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Create Your Own Treasure Box at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar
Sept 22
Create Your Own Treasure Box at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar

Keep the kids busy during the school holidays with a crafty morning at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar, where they can decorate and create their very own treasure box to take home.

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Paint and Bites School Holiday Kids Paint & Craft Classes
Sept 22
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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Strictly Quizzness at the Royal Hotel
Sept 22
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 23
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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Pink Up Exhibition at Ballan Art Space
Sept 24
Pink Up Exhibition at Ballan Art Space

Ballan Arts Space is joining Pink Up Ballan 2026 with a special exhibition running from late September through to the end of October.

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Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
Sept 24
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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Pop Culture Trivia Night at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar
Sept 24
Pop Culture Trivia Night at Ballan Bakehouse and Bar

How well do you know your footy? Ballan Bakehouse & Bar is putting an AFL spin on its monthly trivia night this September, with a night of footy questions, friendly competition and a hearty roast dinner.

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Mat Pilates for Pink Up Ballan
Sept 25
Mat Pilates for Pink Up Ballan

Start your Friday with some movement for a good cause at this special Mat Pilates for Pink Up Ballan session, hosted by Nineteen 76 Fitness & Personal Training at Gordon Public Hall.

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Cooking Class at the Plough Bistro, Myrniong
Sept 25
Cooking Class at the Plough Bistro, Myrniong

Step inside the Plough kitchen for an afternoon of culinary play.

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Linedancing Social with Marcia from Marcia's Linedancers
Sept 26
Linedancing Social with Marcia from Marcia's Linedancers

Pull on your boots and get ready for a full day of fun as Countryholic Dance Crew welcomes special guest instructor Marcia from Marcia's Linedancers to Bacchus Marsh for a day of line dancing workshops and social dancing.

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Paint and Bites School Holiday Kids Paint & Craft Classes
Sept 26
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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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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