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GREATER HAMILTON

1800 807 056timeforavisit.com.au @visitgreaterhamilton

HAMILTON BALMORAL BRANXHOLME BYADUK CAVENDISH COLERAINE DUNKELD GLENTHOMPSON PENSHURST TARRINGTON

HAMILTON BALMORAL BRANXHOLME BYADUK CAVENDISH COLERAINE DUNKELD GLENTHOMPSON PENSHURST TARRINGTON2

This Autumn and Winter there are over 80 events to experience throughout the Greater Hamilton region.From art shows in Coleraine and Penshurst to rodeos in Branxholme and Dunkeld, performances and markets in Balmoral and live music at our Henty wineries, there’s something for everyone.Each of our 10 towns comes alive as Woolly West Fest makes its return, book-ending the extended Sheepvention 3-day Rural Expo, which attracts 25,000 visitors.You can meet the producers, buy handmade creations and taste local produce at over 11 markets in the region too.Work off your indulgences around Lake Hamilton at the Colourful Run, Mothers Day Classic, Million Paws Walk or parkrun, or ascend to stunning views in the Grampians National Park with the Pilgrim Walk, Peaks and Trails or Serra Terror.There’s packed calendar of events at the Performing Arts Centre and in atmospheric venues like the Hamilton Botanic Gardens and our country town halls, plus plenty to see at the Hamilton Gallery.Come for an event, stay to discover the Southern Grampians, our volcanic features, our myriad of attractions and our wonderful community.

Southern Grampians Shire Council acknowledges the Gunditjmara, Tjap Wurrung and Bunganditj people, the traditional custodians of the lands where we live and work, and we pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.

AUTUMN/ WINTER

Cover photos: Hamilton Colourful Run, Australian Chamber Orchestra, Sheepvention, Romeo & Juliet Under the Stars, Live Music at Pierrepoint. Inside cover: Hamilton Racing Club.

ROMEO & JULIET UNDER THE STARS SAT 9 MAR

HAMILTON TEDDY BEAR’S PICNIC SUN 24 MAR

EPICUREAN PICKLE DAY SAT 30 MAR

SPLASH TEST DUMMIES SAT 13 APR

DRAMUS THEATRE PRODUCTION 3-11 MAY

VAFHO 2019 FAMILY HISTORY EXPO SAT 1 JUNE

STARDUST & THE MISSION FRI 9 AUG

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SAT 16 MARPENSHURST HOSPITAL MARKETPENSHURST MEMORIAL HALL

SAT 20 APRBALMORAL EASTER MARKETGLENDINNING STREETBALMORAL

SAT 11 MAYGOOD SHEPHERD COLLEGE MAY MARKETHAMILTON SHOW GROUNDS SHEEP PAVILION

SAT 30 MARFARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING

SAT 27 APRFARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING

SAT 25 MAYFARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING

SAT 29 JUNFARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING

SAT 27 JULFARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING

SAT 31 AUGFARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING

SAT 30 MARALMOST APRIL FOOLS EVENTIDE EPICUREAN PICKLE DAYEVENTIDE LUTHERAN HOMES AND VILLAGE, HAMILTON

SUN 5 MAYLIONS CLUB AUTUMN MARKETHAMILTON SHOW GROUNDS SHEEP PAVILION

MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG

Your guide to the markets of the Greater Hamilton region

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MARCH SAT 2 MARBRANXHOLME COMMUNITY RODEORECREATION RESERVE4-11pm. Rodeo action from 6pm plus live music, mechanical bull, free face painting and jumping castle. Catering and free camping available.

woodallrodeo.com.au

SAT 2 MARMUSIC IN THE VINESSUFFOIR WINERY AND BREWERY11am-11pm. A family-friendly music festival celebrating what the region has to offer, with a great line-up of artists including Woody Pitney and The Still Trees, kids activities and local food and wines from the Henty Wine Region.

musicinthevines.com.au

EVERY SAT MAR-AUGHAMILTON PARKRUNLAKE HAMILTON8am. Free, weekly, timed 5km, run, walk or jog around Lake Hamilton open to people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Lakes Edge Adventure Playground.

parkrun.com.au/Hamilton

SUN 3 MARMUSIC AT PIERREPOINTPIERREPOINT CELLAR DOOR1-5pm. Good food, fine wine and great music is right on your door step! Enjoy classic rock from the 70’s, 80’s & 90’s and dance the afternoon away with a huge selection of local wines and boutique beers, ciders & gin. Food available to purchase from local caterer.

pierrepointwines.com.au

SUN 3 MAR HAMILTON HARNESS RACE DAYHARNESS RACING CLUB12-5.30pm. Enjoy a fantastic afternoon at the harness races. Meals and bar facilities available. A great family fun day out!

harness.org.au/hamilton

WED 6 & THU 7 MARSOUTHERN GRAMPIANS CLASSIC PAIRSHAMILTON BOWLING CLUB9am-5pm. Two day bowls tournament. Great prize money. Attracting bowlers from across Victoria and South Australia.0419 105 287

THU 7 MARRACING AT HAMILTONHAMILTON RACING CLUB12-6pm. Come along for a great afternoon of racing at the Hamilton Racing Club. Oncourse catering and bar facilities available.

hamiltonracingclub.com.au

SUN 3 MARPLEASANT SUNDAY AFTERNOONHAMILTON BOTANIC GARDENS2-4pm. Local bands and singers perform. Bring a picnic and enjoy this free afternoon of music to suit all ages.0427 935 763

SUN 3 MARAUSTRALIAN CHAMBER ORCHESTRAHAMILTON PAC5pm. A high-energy 17 piece string orchestra led by famed Finnish violinist Pekka Kuusisto performs classical music from Mozart to Haydn alongside new commissions from composer and pianist of indie rock band, The Jezebels.

hamiltonpac.com.au

Music at Pierrepoint

SAT 9 MARECO DYEING CRAFTERNOONHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING2-5pm. Monthly creative workshop. Dye a wool or vegan cotton/hemp scarf using eco-friendly botanical materials, learn about responsible foraging and dye producing plants.Refreshments, informationbooklet and take-homeseeds included in ticket.

mycrafternoons.com

@HAMILTONHARNESS

#HENTYWINEREGION

Music in the Vines

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SAT 16 MARBALMORAL P&A SOCIETY SHOWRECREATION RESERVE7.30am-6pm. Sheep show, cattle, poultry and wool judging, horse events and sports shear. Entertainment including Dunny Derby, Sheep Dog Race, Pet Show, Petting Zoo, Worm Racing and Grand Parade, plus restored engines, food trucks, marketplace, pop-up café, and music.

0417 281 506

SAT 16 MARPENSHURST HOSPITAL MARKETMEMORIAL HALL10am-2pm. A wonderful twice-yearly market to raise funds for Aged Care at the local Hospital. Enjoy a variety of stall holders including baked goods, art & craft and handmade items plus entertainment, a sausage sizzle, face painting, coffee van and great raffles.

03 5572 3257

SUN 17 MARHAMILTON COLOURFUL RUNLAKE HAMILTON2-3.30pm. Run, walk, dance or stroll around Lake Hamilton to raise awareness and funds for Rural Farmers Mental Health issues locally. All proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to WDHS for the Farmers Rural Mental Health division.

0437 355 325

Balmoral Show

SAT 9 MARROMEO & JULIET UNDER THE STARSHAMILTON BOTANIC GARDENS8-10.30pm. The Australian Shakespeare Company perform this timeless tale of romance and tragedy. BYO blanket or chair, unpack your picnic and experience Shakespeare’s greatest love story amidst the sparkling gardens, lit up against the night sky beneath a blanket of stars.

hamiltonpac.com.au

SUN 10 MARWATERCOLOUR BASICS - WORKSHOPOFF THE RAILS GALLERY10am-4pm. Learn to paint watercolour with experienced artist and teacher, Eleni Rivers, in this railway building turned art studio.

0449 669 236

SUN 10 MARHAMILTON COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB DAYHAMILTON GOLF CLUB12-4.30pm. Live country music from guest artists and locals at this monthly family-friendly afternoon. BBQ lunch and soft drinks available to purchase.

0468 440 278

MON 11 MARWOOL & CRAFT GUILD OPEN DAYYULECART HALL10am-2.30pm. Knitting, spinning and weaving demonstrations, displays and opportunities to try plus trade area.

0427 724 848

SAT 23 MARDUNKELD RODEO - STURGEON STAMPEDEDUNKELD RACECOURSE4-11pm. Witness some of Australia’s toughest cowboys and cowgirls battle it out for the Sturgeon Stampede crown in this annual fundraiser. Enjoy family-friendly entertainment and free kids activities with a live band after the rodeo action, all under the vista of Mt Sturgeon and Mt Abrupt.

woodallrodeo.com.au

FRI 22 - SUN 24 MARPENSHURST ART EXHIBITIONMEMORIAL HALLFri 7-9pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Annual Exhibition where paintings and drawings are on display with some available for sale over the weekend. Categories include Best in Watercolour, Acrylic, Oil, Drawing, Pencil, Charcoal, Ink, Pastel and Best in Show.

penshurstcreativearts.org.au

Romeo & Juliet Under The Stars

@HAMILTON.PERFORMING.ARTS Wool & Craft Guild

Open Day

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SAT 30 MARHARROW LONG LUNCHBEHIND HARROW HALL 12pm. Fundraising long lunch. Tasting plates, lunch and dessert cooked by local chefs. Live jazz music from Mt Gambier band; Kalimna, on the banks of the Glenelg River.

hbnc.org.au

SAT 30 MARALMOST APRIL FOOLS EVENTIDE EPICUREAN PICKLE DAYEVENTIDE LUTHERAN HOMES & VILLAGE10am-1pm. Enjoy competition tastings, BBQ, food stalls, car boot sale at this jam-packed foodie festival! Show off your skills at the great pickle, relish and chutney challenge. Specialist Judges award prizes for various competition categories. 03 5571 0444

SAT 30 MARWESTERN SPEEDWAY DEMO DERBYWESTERN SPEEDWAY 5-10pm. High-speed action with the 4 cylinder Demolition Derby, Victorian Limited Sportsman Title, F500 Stampede and Wingless Sprints.

0418 216 482

SAT 30 MARDUNKELD POLO CUP 2019DUNKELD RACECOURSE 9am-5pm. Three polo matches, an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids (and big kids) and bar run by the local football club. Bring a picnic, family and friends. Enjoy amazing horsemanship and entertainment with the beautiful Grampians backdrop of the Dunkeld Racecourse.

0490 077 207

APRIL EVERY SAT MAR-AUGHAMILTON PARKRUNLAKE HAMILTON8am. Free, weekly, timed 5km, run, walk or jog around Lake Hamilton open to people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Lakes Edge Adventure Playground.

parkrun.com.au/Hamilton parkrun

SAT 23 - MON 25 MARHAMILTON & DISTRICT DARTS TOURNAMENTHAMILTON EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTRE9am-8pm. Annual darts tournament attracting 32 teams from across Victoria who compete for two days to be crowned best team in South West Victoria.

0400 390 838

Dunkeld Polo Cup 2019

SUN 24 MARTEDDY BEAR’S PICNICHAMILTON MODEL RAILWAY MUSEUM11am-3pm. Miniature train rides and special Teddy Train plus face painting, brass band, sausage sizzle and soft drinks available.

0418 538 009

FRI 29 MARPAINTING AUTUMN WORKSHOPPETSCHEL HOUSE10am-4pm. Demonstrations then one on one guidance using tone, colour and shape to capture the essence of Autumn with your brush and artist eye on paper or canvas. Lunch and refreshments provided, BYO materials.

petschelhouse.com.au

SAT 30 MARHAMILTON FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING 9am-12pm. Over 40 local and interstate stallholders selling fresh produce, homemade food, gifts and crafts, plus live music, barista coffee & hot food, hosted on 11 acres of beautiful grounds.

hirl.org.au

#VISITGREATERHAMILTON

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SUN 28 APRA TASTE OF IRELANDHAMILTON PAC4pm. Witness the World Champions directly from the West End’s Lord of the Dance in this incredible live performance. A magical tale of two star crossed lovers leaving their Emerald Isle home forever, featuring an unparalled cast of dancers and musicians from around the world.

hamiltonpac.com.au

SAT 20 APRBALMORAL EASTER MARKETGLENDINNING STREET9am-1.30pm. Market stalls take over the main street selling hand made items, second hand goods, food, plants & produce, with all profits going to community and charities. Fun for all the family with children’s rides and amusements.

03 5570 1314

FRI 26 - SUN 28 APRHAMILTON & DISTRICT OLD TIME DANCE CLUB BALL WEEKENDBAIMBRIDGE COLLEGE HALLFri 8pm - Sun 3pm. 40th Anniversary. Dances, meals and live music from the Tarragal Band. 0412 315 387

MON 22 APRHAMILTON HARNESS RACE DAYHAMILTON HARNESS RACING CLUB12-5pm. Enjoy a fantastic afternoon at the harness races. Meals and bar facilities available. A great family fun day out!harness.org.au/hamilton

FRI 26 & SAT 27 APRVICTORIAN JUNIOR SEDAN TITLESWESTERN SPEEDWAY5-10pm. High-speed fun including the Victorian Junior Sedan Titles, Mini Sprints, Super Rods, the Limited Sportsmans and the V8 Dirt Modifieds.

0418 216 482

A Taste of Ireland

SAT 27 APRHAMILTON FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING 9am-12pm. Fresh produce, homemade food, gifts and crafts, plus live music, barista coffee & hot food.hirl.org.au

MON 1 APRRACING AT HAMILTONHAMILTON RACING CLUB12-6pm. Come along for a great afternoon of racing at the Hamilton Racing Club. Oncourse catering and bar facilities available.

hamiltonracingclub.com.au

SAT 6 & SUN 7 APRWOODY’S MURRAY TO MOYNEHAMILTON SHOWGROUNDS11pm. The 33rd Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay will pass along major roads through the Southern Grampians Shire with a stopover at the Hamilton Showgrounds, as teams raise funds for health related causes. See the riders depart from 7am.

murraytomoyne.com.au

SAT 13 APRSPLASH TEST DUMMIESBALMORAL MECHANICS HALL5-8pm. From the makers of hit show Trash Test Dummies comes a new production of oceanic proportions! Circus-filled hilarity for the whole family, with catch-your-breath stunt work, acrobatics, juggling and the side-splitting, slapstick comedy for which the dummies are famous.

0400 191 610

SAT 13 APRV8 TRUCKSWESTERN SPEEDWAY5-10pm. High-speed action at the Western Speedway with the V8 trucks, the 3 Litre Dash for Cash, Victorian Sports Sedans, AMCA’s and Classic Vintage racing.

0418 216 482

SUN 14 APRHAMILTON COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB DAYHAMILTON GOLF CLUB12-4.30pm. Enjoy live country music from guest artists and locals at this monthly family-friendly afternoon. BBQ and drinks available.

0468 440 278

SAT 13 APRPRINTMAKING WORKSHOPPETSCHEL HOUSE10am-4pm. Spend a relaxing day in the studio making your own Lino print, inspired by our historic house and gardens. Be guided in how to use the cutting tools, which papers are best for Lino print, and create your first print to take home. All materials supplied plus lunch and refreshments.

petschelhouse.com.au

Splash Test Dummies

@HAMILTON COUNTRYMUSICCLUB

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FRI 10 MAYTHE WINE BLUFFSHAMILTON PAC7:30pm. A comedy masterclass which lovingly lampoons wine snobbery. What wine goes best with Fairy Bread? Why hasn’t the “Champagne Spider” caught on? These questions and many more will be inadequately answered by the self- styled sommeliers of comedy, Damian Callinan and Paul Calleja.

FRI 3 TO MON 6 MAYDUNKELD & PEAKS PILGRIM WALKCLOUD MOUNTAIN RETREATSat 9am to Mon 3pm. A leisurely three day 60k camino style walk to enjoy conversation, hospitality and reflection against the backgrop of the majestic Southern Grampians plains and mountains. Funds raised go to the Nature Glenelg Trust.

3/4/5 & 10/11 MAYOLD ACTORS NEVER DIE THEY JUST LOOSE THE PLOTHADDEN THEATREFri/Sat 8pm-10pm, Sun 2pm-4pm. The Dramus Theatre presents a daft journey into the world of eccentric luvvies at the Mount Home for Retired Theatricals in this comedic performance. Tickets available via Hamilton PAC or at the door.

hamiltonpac.com.au

cloudmountainretreat.com.au 0427 723 192

SUN 5 MAYLIONS AUTUMN MARKETHAMILTON SHOWGROUNDS9am-1pm. Over 60 stalls, Lions BBQ, live music and entertainment including Rock’n’Roll dancers and miniature donkeys.lionsclubhamilton [email protected]

THU 16 MAYRACING AT HAMILTONHAMILTON RACING CLUB12-6pm. Come along for a great afternoon of racing at the Hamilton Racing Club. Oncourse catering and bar facilities available.

hamiltonracingclub.com.au

SAT 11 MAYGOOD SHEPHERD COLLEGE MAY MARKETHAMILTON SHOWGROUNDS9.30am-2pm. Farmers market with flower bouquets, plants, trash & treasure stalls and kids activities. Enjoy the sit-down café with barista coffee, decadent bakehouse & BBQ. Gold coin donation per family puts you in the running for many lucky door prizes!

0418 540 921

SUN 12 MAYMOTHERS DAY CLASSICLAKES EDGE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND9-11am. A 4.2km & an 8.4km fun run or walk around Lake Hamilton to raise funds and awareness for Breast Cancer Research.

mothersdayclassic.com.au

SUN 12 MAYHAMILTON COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB DAYHAMILTON GOLF CLUB12-4.30pm. Enjoy live country music from guest artists and locals at this monthly family-friendly afternoon. BBQ and drinks available.

0468 440 278

SAT 4 & SUN 5 MAYGRAMPIANS GRAPE ESCAPEHALLS GAP RECREATION RESERVE10am Sat to 4.30pm Sun. Journey to the heart of nearby Halls Gap for a festival of regional wine, food and music. Meet the winemaker, learn from the producer, support the family owner and taste the best artisan wine and food on offer in Western Victoria.grampiansgrapeescape.com.au

MAY

Dunkeld & Peaks Pilgrim Walk Grampians Grape Escape

SAT 11 MAYUSING PHOTOGRAPHY AS A REFERENCE WORKSHOPPETSCHEL HOUSE10am-4pm. Learn the difference between working from photographs and copying a picture, bring images to work with and learn how to incorporate tone, shape and colour into your painting with a simple method. Lunch and refreshments provided.

petschelhouse.com.au

SAT 11 MAYCONTEMPORARY WATERCOLOURSOFF THE RAILS GALLERY10am-4pm. Learn to paint watercolour with experienced artist and teacher, Eleni Rivers at Off the Rails Studio. Loosen up, explore fresh new techniques and play with mixed media. Class includes demonstrations to help you find ways to express yourself with more freedom. Some materials available.

0449 669 236

#GRAMPIANS

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JUNE EVERY SAT MAR-AUGHAMILTON PARKRUNLAKE HAMILTON8am. Free, weekly, timed 5km, run, walk or jog around Lake Hamilton open to people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Lakes Edge Adventure Playground.

SAT 8 & SUN 9 JUNSERRA TERRORDUNKELD COMMUNITY CENTRE & GRAMPIANSFrom 7am. An endurance event held in the Grampians National Park over 2 action packed days. Teams battle the elements as they run, hike and climb over an 80km long course through the stunning Grampians ranges. The 2019 course promises to be incredibly scenic as the Serra Terror celebrates its 10th Anniversary.

parkrun.com.au/Hamilton

dunkeldadventure.com.au

SAT 1 JUNVAFHO 2019 FAMILY HISTORY EXPOCHEVALIER CENTRE, MONIVAE COLLEGE10am-4pm. State expo for anyone interested in Family or Local History. Many exhibitors, great speakers & door prizes.0414 666 017

MON 3 TO MON 17 JUN57TH CITY OF HAMILTON EISTEDDFODHAMILTON PAC9.30am-10pm. Interstate competitors performing in front of adjudicators and the public. Week one features music and week two features dance.

hamiltoneisteddfod.org.au

FRI 7 TO MON 10 JUNQUEEN’S BIRTHDAY CAR RALLYHAMILTON SHOWGROUNDSAnnual car rally touring the Western District. Cars from 1920’s to 1980’s on public display from 10am-1pm Saturday.0427 724 572

Hamilton Eisteddfod

FRI 24 MAYMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOWHAMILTON PAC7.30pm. Forget I-Spy, spotto and stale servo snacks, this road trip is jam packed with a crew of fantastically funny comedians, specially selected to bring the fun of the festival to towns and cities around the nation.

hamiltonpac.com.au

TUE 28 MAYRACING AT HAMILTONHAMILTON RACING CLUB12-6pm. Come along for a great afternoon of racing at the Hamilton Racing Club. Oncourse catering and bar facilities available.

hamiltonracingclub.com.au

SAT 18 & SUN 19 MAYHAMILTON PASTORAL MUSEUM MAY RALLYHAMILTON PASTORAL MUSEUM10am-3pm. Ride on the miniature railway, see a blacksmith in action, enjoy the daily Grand Parade and wander the grounds of the Museum to see reminders of the past, including Commercial Vehicles that serviced the district in days gone by.

hamiltonpastoral museum.com.au

SUN 19 MAYMILLION PAWS WALKLAKES EDGE ADVENTURE PLAYGROUND8.30am-12pm. Dogs and dog-lovers unite for a walk around Lake Hamilton, to raise funds for the RSPCA and help fight animal cruelty.

0401 637 439

SAT 25 MAYHAMILTON FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING 9am-12pm. Over 40 local and interstate stallholders selling fresh produce, homemade food, gifts and crafts, plus live music, barista coffee & hot food, hosted on 11 acres of beautiful grounds.

hirl.org.au

Hamilton Pastoral Museum

#SERRATERROR

#GREATERHAMILTON

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SUN 14 JULWINTER PAINTING WORKSHOPPETSCHEL HOUSE10am-4pm. Paint the wintery forms of the garden and lake. Suits beginners to advanced students. Lunch & refreshments provided.

petschelhouse.com.au

SAT 22 JUNHALLOWED GROUND - WOMEN DOCTORS IN WARHAMILTON PAC4.30pm. Four women, a century of service, united in their determination to utilise their skills in the field of medicine on active service within the military. Together they share moments of hope and humour that punctuate the otherwise harowing task of conflict medicine.

hamiltonpac.com.au

SAT 29 JUNHAMILTON KANGAROOS FNC PRIDE & INCLUSION DAYMELVILLE OVALA rainbow-coloured celebration led by local football clubs to promote inclusion and equality for all members of the community, including special sports matches, clinics and events.

[email protected]

TUE 18 JUNROBOT SONGHAMILTON PAC10am & 1pm. Performances for local schools. Based on the true story of an 11-year-old whose life is thrown into meltdown when she’s voted ‘the most hated person in school’, and is helped by a giant singing robot, illustrating the unstoppable force of creativity when combined with unconventional love.

hamiltonpac.com.au

SUN 9 JUNHAMILTON COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB DAYHAMILTON GOLF CLUB12-4.30pm. Enjoy live country music from guest artists and locals at this monthly family-friendly afternoon. BBQ and drinks available.

0468 440 278

MON 10 JUNHAMILTON HARNESS RACE DAYHAMILTON HARNESS RACING CLUB12-5pm. Enjoy a fantastic afternoon at the harness races. Meals and bar facilities available. A great family fun day out!harness.org.au/hamilton

Hallowed Ground - Women Doctors in War

Hamilton Farmers & Craft Market

JULY EVERY SAT MAR-AUGHAMILTON PARKRUNLAKE HAMILTON8am. Free, weekly, timed 5km, run, walk or jog around Lake Hamilton open to people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Lakes Edge Adventure Playground.

parkrun.com.au/Hamilton

SAT 29 JUNHAMILTON FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING 9am-12pm. Over 40 local and interstate stallholders selling fresh produce, homemade food, gifts and crafts, plus live music, barista coffee & hot food, hosted on 11 acres of beautiful grounds.

hirl.org.au

SUN 14 JULHAMILTON COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB DAYHAMILTON GOLF CLUB12-4.30pm. Enjoy live country music from guest artists and locals at this monthly family-friendly afternoon. BBQ and drinks available.

0468 440 278

Hamilton Harness Racing

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MON 29 JUL TO SUN 4 AUGWOOLLY WEST FESTVARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SHIREArt and literacy activities themed around the book; Pete the Sheep. Produced with the assistance of hundreds of local wool-crafters, this festival produces public art and weaves in an expanded program of performances, workshops and activities to remind all of us of the pleasure of stories.

woollywestfest.com.au

Woolly West Fest

SAT 29 JUN TO SUN 14 JUL GREATER HAMILTON SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMVARIOUS12-4pm. Activities and performances for school-aged children at the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, Greater Hamilton Library, HILAC, The Hamilton Cinema and Hamilton Gallery.

1800 807 056

SUN 28 JULNATIONAL TREE DAYHAMILTON10am. Connect with nature and our community - join in improving biodiversity in our local area with tree planting and other activities.

03 5573 0223

National Tree DayHamilton Farmers & Craft Market

SUN 14 JULJACK RUSSELL TERRIER & HUNTING DOG SHOWSHEEP PAVILLION, HAMILTON SHOWGROUNDS10am-2.30pm. Show classes and events for registered dogs including classes from waggiest tail to fattest, plus novelty events including sack race, egg & spoon race and more. Coffee and BBQ available on site.

0417 820 240

Jack Russell Terrier & Hunting Dog Show

#WOOLLYWESTFEST

SAT 27 JULHAMILTON FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING 9am-12pm. Over 40 local and interstate stallholders selling fresh produce, homemade food, gifts and crafts, plus live music, barista coffee & hot food, hosted on 11 acres of beautiful grounds.

hirl.org.au

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FRI 23 AUGDANIEL THOMPSON’S JONNY CASH LIVE BACK TO SAN QUENTIN - 50 YEARS ONHAMILTON PAC8pm. A brand new show featuring more than 35 hits, including the great moments of the San Quentin album plus hits and favorites spanning Cash’s entire 50 year recording career.

hamiltonpac.com.au

FRI 9 TO SUN 11 AUGCOLERAINE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWCOLERAINE MECHANICS HALLFri 6.30-9.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Annual event attracting amateur to experienced local, regional and interstate artists and photographers, with works available for sale. Gala Opening & Awards Friday Evening.

0427 752 450

SUN 4 TO TUE 6 AUGSHEEPVENTION RURAL EXPOHAMILTON SHOWGROUNDS Sun 10am-4pm, Mon 8am-5pm then music, bar and meals until 9pm, Tue 8am-5pm. 25,000 visitors attend this huge expo which this year is extended to a 3-day event. Sunday kicks off with the Wool Fashion Parade brunch, the Kids Muster Trail, New Innovations and Careers Hub plus live music, food and wine tastings and over 500 trade displays across 12 hectares. Competitions run throughout the Expo including the Victoria Farm Dogs, Fodder & Grain and Inventions Competitions plus events and activities for the whole family, culminating in Tuesday’s prestigious Ram Sale.

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SUN 11 AUGHAMILTON COUNTRY MUSIC CLUB DAYHAMILTON GOLF CLUB12-4.30pm. Enjoy live country music from guest artists and locals at this monthly family-friendly afternoon. BBQ and drinks available.

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WED 7 AUGA ROOM OF ONE’S OWNHAMILTON PAC7.30pm. Sentient Theatre’s inaugural piece celebrating the beautiful literacy and conceptual genius of Virginia Woolf’s classic work. The piece both energetically debates and gently reflects on the history of gender disparity, while keeping Woolf’s striking use of metaphor and charming humour alive.

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FRI 9 AUGSTARDUST & THE MISSIONBALMORAL MECHANICS HALL7.30-10pm. A double bill of documentary theatre. In “Stardust”, discover what an esteemed jazz musician wanted us to know through the things he left behind. In “The Mission”, a ‘Fighting Gunditjmara’ man returns home from war only to be forced from his traditional lands.

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EVERY SAT MAR-AUGHAMILTON PARKRUNLAKE HAMILTON8am. Free, weekly, timed 5km, run, walk or jog around Lake Hamilton open to people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Lakes Edge Adventure Playground.

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AUGUST

SAT 31 AUGHAMILTON FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING 9am-12pm. Fresh produce, homemade food, gifts and crafts, plus live music, barista coffee & hot food.hirl.org.au

SAT 3 & SUN 4 AUGPEAKS & TRAILS RUNGRAMPIANSSat 10am-4pm, Sun 6am-4pm. A challenging trail running weekend starting and finishing in the heart of picturesque Dunkeld for all levels of trail enthusiast, with 6 distance options and the Free Salt Creek Kids Dash. All distances include private trails normally inaccessible to the public and take in the beautiful Southern Grampians views, and the longer options also include trails within Parks Victoria and sections of the newly established Grampians Peaks Trail.

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Peaks & Trails Run

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2 FEB - 31 MARALISON LESTER: ARE WE THERE YET? A JOURNEY AROUND AUSTRALIAThis exhibition showcases original illustrations by Alison Lester for Are we there Yet? along with her preliminary work for the making of this book. It includes her ideas and sketches, page-roughs and dummy-books, her children’s travel journals, family photographs taken on a journey around Australia - and the all important map. Curated by Books Illustrated.

16 FEB - 26 APRJAMFACTORY ICON: CLARE BELFRAGE: A MEASURE OF TIMEInspired by the repetitious patterns found in nature and woven textiles, Clare Belfrage is particularly drawn to the layered rhythms that mark growth, change and the passing of time in the natural world.JamFactory ICON: Clare Belfrage: A Measure of Time is a JamFactory touring exhibition.

JamFactory ICON: Clare Belfrage: A Measure of Time has been assisted by the South Australian Government through Arts South Australia and the Australian Government through the Australia Council for the Arts, Contemporary Touring Initiative.

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The information listed may be subject to change. For confirmation of exhibitions please contact Hamilton Gallery.

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Clare BelfrageA Measure of Time, collection of worksTallest height 530mmPhoto: Pippy Mount (detail)

Alison LesterAre We There Yet?Watercolour & inks on paper

4 MAY - 23 JUNBLUE & WHITEThis exhibition showcases diverse blue and white ceramics from the permanent collection by noted Australian and international artists, and includes the recent acquisition (as pictured) – a monumental Japanese Imari Floor Vase, from the Meiji Period.

People, places & events · Petschel House· My Crafternoons· Eleni Rivers Watercolour Workshops· Off The Rails Dunkeld· Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning· The Gables Art Studio & Art School· Hamilton Community House· Chameleon Arts Collective Balmoral· Mud Gallery Hamilton· Hamilton Wool & Craft Guild· Penshurst Creative Arts· The Skills Shop Hamilton· Dunkeld Art Group

WHAT’S ON AT HAMILTON GALLERY

Dai Nippon Hichozan Iwahisa Sei, Japan (n.d.)Large Floor Vase c.1890Porcelain with underglaze blue decorationMeiji Period (1866-1912), JapanPurchased with annual Council allocation2018.027

COMING SOON

SEPTEMBERColeraine Cup - Coleraine

OCTOBERAustralian Pedal Car Grand Prix - Coleraine

3 Peaks Festival - DunkeldHamilton Motorsport Park Car, Bike & Truck Show - Hamilton

NHK Junior Obstacle Race - HamiltonHamilton Cup - Hamilton

NOVEMBERLions Club Show and Shine - Balmoral

Food & Wine Fiesta - HamiltonDunkeld Races - DunkeldLaternenfest - Tarrington

113th Byaduk Spring Show - ByadukFleece & Flower Show - Cavendish

DECEMBERSt Mary’s Christmas Expo - Hamilton

Boxing Day Races - PenshurstNYE Fireworks and Street Party - Hamilton

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