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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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Trivia Wednesdays at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh
Sept 9
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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Indie Bloom Fest
Sept 10
Indie Bloom Fest

Head to the Bacchus Marsh Public Hall for an evening celebrating local young people and their creativity at Indie Bloom Fest.

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Locals Night @ The Plough Bistro, Myrniong
Sept 10
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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Paint & Sip at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar
Sept 10
Paint & Sip at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar

Get creative over a drink at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar with a relaxed Paint & Sip session where this time the subject is a rather cute chicken!

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Beats Bingo at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh
Sept 10
Beats Bingo at the Border Inn, Bacchus Marsh

Forget numbers and rolling balls – Beats Bingo gives the classic game a musical makeover when it comes to the Commercial Hotel in Ballan.

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Live Music with Bec and Marty at the Greendale Pub
Sept 11
Live Music with Bec and Marty at the Greendale Pub

Get set for a cost Friday night at the Greendale pub with local duo Bec and Marty playing covers from 6pm.

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Dark History Dinner and Tour at Kryal Castle
Sept 11
Dark History Dinner and Tour at Kryal Castle

Step inside the castle after dark for an exclusive night of grim history, shadowed corridors, and chilling tales from the medieval past.

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Live music with DJ Nate Hanson at the Royal Hotel
Sept 11
Live music with DJ Nate Hanson at the Royal Hotel

DJ Nate Hanson is taking over the decks at the Royal from 8pm–late. Expect nothing but massive vibes, banging tunes, and a dance floor that won’t quit.

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Beats Bingo at the Commercial Hotel
Sept 11
Beats Bingo at the Commercial Hotel

Forget numbers and rolling balls – Beats Bingo gives the classic game a musical makeover when it comes to the Commercial Hotel in Ballan.

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Ballan Farmers Market
Sept 12
Ballan Farmers Market

Super-popular farmers-style market, offering regional and local produce and home-made, home-produced items.

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Rise Up: Marching Together Exhibition
Sept 12
Rise Up: Marching Together Exhibition

More than 200 sculptures created by over 90 local participants come together for Rise Up: Marching Together, a special fundraising exhibition at St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong.

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Drag Bingo at St Anne’s Winery
Sept 12
Drag Bingo at St Anne’s Winery

Drag Bingo is coming to St Anne’s Winery in Myrniong, with Drag Race Down Under star Gabriella Labucci leading a big night of bingo, trivia and live drag performances.

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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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