This week in the Macedon Ranges (April 19-25)

Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for the week of Monday, April 19, to Sunday, April 25.

It’s Anzac Day on Sunday and because of the pandemic the traditional dawn service on Mount Macedon won’t be taking place. However, a virtual dawn service has been filmed at the Memorial Cross and locations around the district. You can view it online from Sunday morning.

Also this week: visit the markets at Hanging Rock and Lancefield, enjoy the autumn garden at Bolobek, tour the studios of nine Macedon artists, join in the fun at Riddells Creek’s village party, and much more …

Monday, April 19

[Art] Rust & Stardust sculpture exhibition by Regina Dudek: An exploration of the borders of this world and fantasy using the rusted, patinaed and forgotten treasures from a bygone era. The Old Auction House Gallery, 52-56 Mollison St, Kyneton. Main Gallery, 9am-5pm.

[Art] Mosaic Experience: Explore the amazing mosaics on display in artist Geraldine Phelan’s garden, watch her at work, and have a go yourself. 60 Dettmanns Lane, Kyneton. 10am-4pm. Daily until April 25. Free.

[Art] Art in the Vines – the Renaissance: A sculpture exhibition featuring work by 25 acclaimed artists. Hanging Rock Winery, 88 Jim Rd, Newham. Daily until April 30. 10am-5pm. Free.

Tuesday, April 20

[Art] Art in the Vines – the Renaissance: A sculpture exhibition featuring work by 25 acclaimed artists. Hanging Rock Winery, 88 Jim Rd, Newham. Daily until April 30. 10am-5pm. Free.

Wednesday, April 21

[Art] Art in the Vines – the Renaissance: A sculpture exhibition featuring work by 25 acclaimed artists. Hanging Rock Winery, 88 Jim Rd, Newham. Daily until April 30. 10am-5pm. Free.

[Pets] Pooches in the Park: A weekly get-together for dogs and owners in the church garden. Bring a picnic rug, food, drinks and poop bags. St Mary’s Anglican Church, Buckland St, Woodend. From 6pm.

Thursday, April 22

[Art] Art in the Vines – the Renaissance: A sculpture exhibition featuring work by 25 acclaimed artists. Hanging Rock Winery, 88 Jim Rd, Newham. Daily until April 30. 10am-5pm. Free.

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Friday, April 23

[Gin] Gin botanical foraging workshop: Join a professional forager from Mountain Distilling to find botanicals on Mount Macedon, and afterwards enjoy a gin tasting. Mount Towrong Vineyard, Taylors Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-2pm. $165.

[Art] Art in the Vines – the Renaissance: A sculpture exhibition featuring work by 25 acclaimed artists. Hanging Rock Winery, 88 Jim Rd, Newham. Daily until April 30. 10am-5pm. Free.

[Community] Carlsruhe CFA Station official opening: Morning tea provided. RSVP required. Carlsruhe CFA Station, Cobb & Co Rd, Carlsruhe. 11am.

[Music] Jazz Fridays – Kaitlyn Secker: A unique blend of jazz standards, soul and originals, with Tom Kindermann on guitar. Hedge Farm, 124 Three Chain Rd, Carlsruhe. From 5pm. $14.

[Music] Willie Coyote: With his five-piece band, The Blacklights, Willie Coyote will be bringing to life his album Turning Sky, What Do You See? With special guest Jess Hitchcock. Macedon Railway Hotel, 33 Smith St, Macedon. 7pm. $20.

[Theatre] Downtown! The Mod Musical: With its irresistible blend of hip-swivelling hits, eye-popping fashions and outrageous dance moves, Downtown! The Mod Musical takes audiences back to the freedom of the 1960s. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. 8pm.

Saturday, April 24

[Market] Lancefield Farmers’ Market: High St & Park St, Lancefield. 9am-1pm.

[Market] Hanging Rock Craft Market: 200 craft and produce stalls. Hanging Rock, South Rock Rd, Newham. 9am-2pm. Parking $5.

[Bulbs] Daffodil bulb stall: Kyneton Daffodil & Arts Festival will be selling an extensive range of daffodil bulbs outside Woolworths. Woolworths, Jennings St, Kyneton.

[Climbing] Top-Rope Anchors and Abseiling Course: Two-day course aimed at people just starting out with rock-climbing and wanting to learn how to set up their own top-ropes to climb safely. Run by Melbourne Climbing School. Camel’s Hump, Mount Macedon. 9am-5pm. $460.

[Art] Open Studios Macedon: Nine artists from Macedon – Craig Lidgerwood, Julie Chandler, Jo Hoyne, Deidre Chestney, Colleen Weste, Diane Fitt, Marian Alexopoulos, Carolyn Pain and Caroliza – will be displaying and discussing their work at their studios. Map of studios from Woodend/Kyneton visitor centres and The Gallery Mount Macedon, 684 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4pm. Free.

[Garden] Bolobek open garden: See this magnificent garden in all its autumn glory. 370 Mount Macedon Rd, Macedon. 10am-4.30pm. Adults $15, students $10, under-18s free.

[Garden] Viewfield open garden: One of the best autumnal backdrops to be found on Mount Macedon. 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4.30pm. Adults $10.

[Garden] Bringalbit open garden: Bring a picnic to enjoy in the garden. Mature conifers and oaks in an English park-like setting, and a 60m Quince Walk that delights in autumn. 512 Sidonia Road, Sidonia. 10am-5pm. Adults $5.

[Art] Art in the Vines – the Renaissance: A sculpture exhibition featuring work by 25 acclaimed artists. Hanging Rock Winery, 88 Jim Rd, Newham. Daily until April 30. 10am-5pm. Free.

[Food] Scone Competition: Do you make a winning plain scone or pumpkin scone, or do you get creative? Prize valued at $500 for the best scone. Junior section too. Registrations close April 21. Mort & Pestle, 2/130 High St, Woodend. From 12pm.

[Community] Riddells Creek Autumn Village Party: With live music, food and entertainment. Riddells Creek Lions Park, Main Rd, Riddells Creek. 11am-5pm.

[Wine] A Celebration of Harvest: Meet winemakers from 13 local vineyards and enjoy their wines. With food and live music. Kyneton Mechanics Institute, 81 Mollison St, Kyneton. 1pm-5.30pm (all ages) and 6pm-9.30pm (18+).

[Food & Drink] American ‘Fall’ Barbecue Pie and Wine Tasting: Try four gourmet pies and four wines. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. From 1pm.

[Art] Painting by the Books: Local artist Richard Chamerski will show you what’s possible when painting with Langridge handmade oil colours. New Leaves, 81 High St, Woodend. 1pm-4pm. Free.

[Beer] Brewery tour: Learn how the beer is brewed at Holgate Brewhouse. Every Saturday and Sunday. Holgate Brewhouse, 79 High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.

[Music] Kim Churchill: Singer-songwriter Kim Churchill brings his regional Australian tour, I Am Forgetting The End Again, to the Macedon Ranges. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. 3pm and 8.30pm (evening sold out). $40.

[Food & Drink] Progressive Poetry Dinner: Diners rotate between three Romsey restaurants while being entertained by poetry performances. Main St, Romsey. 6.30pm-10.15pm. $88 (sold out).

Sunday, April 25

[Remembrance] Mount Macedon Anzac Day Dawn Service (online only): A virtual service will be broadcast this morning in place of the traditional service at the Memorial Cross, which has been cancelled this year.

[Remembrance] Kyneton Anzac Day commemorations: The dawn service and the Anzac Day service will take place. There will be no Gunfire Breakfast but refreshments will be served at the RSL after the 10am service. Cenotaph, Mollison St, Kyneton. Dawn service 6am, Anzac Day service 10am.

[Remembrance] Woodend Anzac Day commemorations: Veterans and service members will march down Schaw St footpath. A service will be held at Woodend RSL hall, followed by light refreshments. Schaw St & Anslow St, Woodend. March at 12:15pm, service at 12.30pm.

[Gardens] Bolobek open garden: See this magnificent garden in all its autumn glory. 370 Mount Macedon Rd, Macedon. 10am-4.30pm. Adults $15, students $10, under-18s free.

[Garden] Viewfield open garden: One of the best autumnal backdrops to be found on Mount Macedon. 651 Mount Macedon Rd, Mount Macedon. 10am-4.30pm. Adults $10.

[Art] Art in the Vines – the Renaissance: A sculpture exhibition featuring work by 25 acclaimed artists. Hanging Rock Winery, 88 Jim Rd, Newham. Daily until April 30. 10am-5pm. Free.

[Gardening] Hot Compost: Join horticuluralist Mel Husada for a hands-on hot compost workshop. Kyneton Community House, 34 Mollison St, Kyneton. 10.30am-12pm. $40.

[Food & Drink] American ‘Fall’ Barbecue Pie and Wine Tasting: Try four gourmet pies and four wines. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. From 1pm.

[Music] Catch 23: Blues rock band Catch 23 will be performing in the beer garden. Riddells Creek Hotel, 10-12 Hamilton St, Riddells Creek. 2pm-6pm. Free.

[Beer] Brewery tour: Learn how the beer is brewed at Holgate Brewhouse. Every Saturday and Sunday. Holgate Brewhouse, 79 High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.

[Music] Jazz á la Djules & Django: Vocalist Juliarna Clark is joined by guitarists Peter Baylor, Doug De Vries and Sam Lemann, and violinist Nigel Maclean, with James Clark on double bass. Newham Mechanics Institute, 1292 Rochford Rd, Newham. 3.30pm-5.30pm (sold out) and 7.30pm-9.30pm. $32.

[Music] 21/20: Melbourne-based cover band. The Telegraph Hotel, 19 Hamilton St, Gisborne. From 5pm. Free.

Have a great week!

~ Richard

P.S. I’ve tried my best to ensure accuracy, but please follow the links above to confirm details before attending events.

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