Welcome to Your Macedon Ranges for Monday, August 28, to Sunday, September 3.
🏁 It’s spring racing, with a difference. Ferrets will be returning to the track at the Mechanics Institute in Kyneton on Saturday. The organisers of Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival have reinstated the event following “overwhelming demand”. Other Daffodil Festival events and exhibitions are listed below, tagged Daffodil. You can find the full festival program here.
🌸 The nine-acre garden at Flint Hill, the former country retreat of Sir Roderick Carnegie, will be open to the public on October 7 to raise funds for Woodend CFA. Visitor numbers will be capped. Tickets are due to go on sale this Friday.
Here are the events and activities happening in the Macedon Ranges this week:
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Wednesday, August 30
Quiz Pub Trivia: Test your knowledge. The Lancefield Hotel, High St, Lancefield. From 7pm.
Nature Birds of the Macedon Ranges (online): Learn about our local birds and where and how to view them. Online. 7pm-8pm. Free.
Singing Woodend Warblers: Community choir. Norma Richardson Hall, Buckland St, Woodend. 7.30pm. $12.
Thursday, August 31
Author Talk You Talk, We Die – Judy Ryan: Hear from Judy Ryan about the battle she led for Victoria’s first safe injecting facility. Woodend Library, Cnr High St & Forest St. 6pm-7pm. Free.
Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. Gisborne Golf Club, Daly St. 7pm. Free.
Daffodil Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival Grand Opening: A celebration of local art, culture and community. Meet the festival’s royal family. See the winners of the art and photography competitions. Plus food and drink. Mechanics Institute, Mollison St, Kyneton. 7.30pm-9pm. Free.
Quiz Drag Bingo: Drag queens host an evening of bingo. The Telegraph Hotel, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 7.30pm-10.30pm. Free.
Friday, September 1
Daffodil Bus Tour of Open Gardens: Visit four of the gardens that are open for Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival: Rosebery Hill, Willowbrook, The Old Rectory and Hedgerow Cottage. Lunch in Piper St. Tour departs from Kyneton Railway Station (9.35am) and Kyneton Mechanics Institute (9.40am). 9.30am-3pm. $25.
Daffodil Kyneton Projection Project: See the Mechanics Institute building illuminated by a vibrant display created by video artist Jim Coad and local children. Mechanics Institute, Mollison St, Kyneton. 6pm-9pm.
Visual Borealis on the Lake: Northern Lights show. Lake Daylesford, Leggatt St, Daylesford. 6.30pm-9.30pm. Individual $25, Concession $20, Child $10.
Quiz Lancefield Primary School Trivia Night: An evening of trivia, games, music and fundraising. Mechanics Institute, Cnr High St & The Crescent, Lancefield. 6.30pm-11pm. $30.
Quiz Friday Night Pub Trivia: Topical and fun questions plus some games. The Victoria Hotel, High St, Woodend. 7pm. Free.
Saturday, September 2
Exercise Campaspe Parkrun: 5km fun run along the Five Mile Creek path. Campaspe Park, Campaspe Dr, Woodend. 8am. Free.
Exercise Lancefield Parkrun: 5km fun run around Lancefield Park. Lancefield Park, Chauncey St, Lancefield. 8am. Free.
Exercise Dixon Field Parkrun: 5km fun run. Dixon Field, Robertson St, Gisborne. 8am. Free.
Market Woodend Farmers’ Market: Cnr High St & Forest St. 9am-1pm.
Community Woodend Repair Cafe: Enjoy a cuppa while your broken household items are being mended. The Undercroft, Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St (enter via the community garden near the skate park). 9am-1pm. Free.
Daffodil Kyneton Antiques Fair: Antiques for every taste, from fine china, jewellery, linen and glassware to silverware, lithographs, furniture, and more. About 25 dealers. Sacred Heart College, High St, Kyneton. 9am-4pm. Adult $8, Child free.
Daffodil Ferret Racing: Four categories of races: junior, local, open, and marathon. Mechanics Institute, Mollison St, Kyneton. 10am.
Food CWA Scone-athon: CWA Woodend Eves fundraiser. Woodend Newsagency, High St. 10am-1pm. $4-$10. Order by 8pm on August 31.
Daffodil Fingers & Toes Festival: Organised by Kyneton Handweavers and Spinners. 24 competition classes. Red Brick Hall, Yaldwyn St West, Kyneton. 10am-4pm. Entry gold coin donation, Under-10 free.
Craft Macrame Wall Hanging Workshop: Learn the art of macrame with Kasia from Knotted by Hand. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St. 10am-4pm. $210.
Daffodil Spring Daffodil and Floral Art Show: Daffodils of all varieties, and floral art. Hear from Stephen Ryan, of Dicksonia Rare Plants, at 12.30pm. Watts Pavilion, Showgrounds, Mollison St, Kyneton. 11am-3pm.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Visual Borealis on the Lake: Northern Lights show. Lake Daylesford, Leggatt St, Daylesford. 6.30pm-9.30pm. Individual $25, Concession $20, Child $10.
Daffodil Festival of One Act Plays: Theatre companies from far and wide have entered Kyneton’s 65th Festival of One Act Plays. This year’s theme is “Murder at the Bluestone”. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. 7pm-10.30pm. Adult $20, Concession $15.
Daffodil. Groovin’ 60s Choir Night: Rainbow Voices and Divine Divas perform highlights from their Groovin’ 60s show. Mechanics Institute, Mollison St, Kyneton. 7.30pm. Free.
Music Leah Senior: Folk singer-songwriter. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. 8.30pm-11pm. $20.
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Sunday, September 3
Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.
Market Gisborne Olde Time Market: Aitken St/Hamilton St. 9am-2pm.
Daffodil Kyneton Antiques Fair: Antiques for every taste, from fine china, jewellery, linen and glassware to silverware, lithographs, furniture, and more. About 25 dealers. Sacred Heart College, High St, Kyneton. 10am-4pm. Adult $8, Child free.
Daffodil Spring Daffodil and Floral Art Show: Daffodils of all varieties, and floral art. Watts Pavilion, Showgrounds, Mollison St, Kyneton. 11am-3pm.
Daffodil Kyneton Dog Dash: Dogs of all sizes, ages and breeds will compete in a 40m time-trial. Kyneton Velodrome, 15 Mollison St. Registration 1pm, racing from 2pm. Free.
Daffodil Festival of One Act Plays: Theatre companies from far and wide have entered Kyneton’s 65th Festival of One Act Plays. This year’s theme is “Murder at the Bluestone”. Bluestone Theatre, Hutton St, Kyneton. 1pm-6pm. Adult $20, Concession $15.
Daffodil Anton Hasell Exhibition: Clock and bell sculptures. Trio Art Studio & Gallery, 98 Trio Rd, Kyneton. 2pm-5pm. Free.
Music Auntie Leo & The Backstabbers: Rock music. Major Tom’s, 57 Piper St, Kyneton. 2pm-5pm. $15.
Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.
Daffodil Valley Road & Lucy Wise: Valley Road (Rebecca Jane Howell and Marty McKenna) have been captivating audiences with their folk-inspired music for over a decade. They will be joined by talented Malmsbury musician Lucy Wise. Mechanics Institute, Mollison St, Kyneton. 4pm-6pm. $15.
Visual Borealis on the Lake: Northern Lights show. Lake Daylesford, Leggatt St, Daylesford. 6.30pm-9.15pm. Individual $25, Concession $20, Child $10.
Exhibitions
Kyneton The Old Auction House: Exhibitions: Kyneton Daffodil and Arts Festival art and photography competition. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Art on Piper: Showcasing work by local artists. Exhibitions: Once Upon a Springtime, The Small Heath Artists, Circle, Macedon Ranges. Wed-Mon 10am-4pm.
Kyneton Stockroom: Exhibitions: Robert Hague, In-kind Collective. Wed by appt, Thu-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm. Exhibition opening Sat 6pm.
Kyneton Sew Into Quilts: See two robotic long-arm sewing machines and award-winning quilts. Thu-Sat 10am-3.30pm.
Kyneton Cusack & Cusack: Exhibitions: Julie Poulsen, Adam Cusack, Jonathan McBurnie. Fri-Sun 10am-3pm.
Kyneton Stitch in Time: Historical folk art and craft materials created by people of the Macedon Ranges to not only occupy themselves in a time before modern distractions but for daily wear and use. Fri-Sun 11am-4pm. Adult $5, Concession $3, Student $3, Child (under 5) $2.50, Family $10.
Lancefield Community Art Gallery: Paintings, sculptures, glass jewellery by local artists. 34a High St, Lancefield. Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 10am-1pm.
Mount Macedon The Gallery: Exhibition: Karen Vandermerwe and Helen Fraser. Fri-Tues 10am-4pm.
Trentham Trentham District Story: Outdoor display telling the story of Trentham from its earliest indigenous inhabitants to the present day. Open every day in the grounds of the Old Police Station, 3-5 Camp St, Trentham.
Trentham Little Gallery: Artwork by Rose Wilson, Helen Cottle, Kim Haughie, Ri Van Veen, Larissa Gray, Frances Harkin, Liz Archer, Ruby Wilson-Peirce, Sam Bloomfield. Fri-Mon 10am-4pm.
Coming up
Craft All About Fibre and Yarn Festival: Showcasing the best in Australian wool, natural fibres, indie dyers and crafters. Romsey Mechanics Institute, Main St. 10am-4pm. $2 donation. September 17.
Nature National Entomology Insect Expo: Take a look into the fascinating world of insects. Featuring insect breeders, spider and scorpion hobbyists and specialist insect equipment retailers. More than 60 exhibitors. Buffalo Stadium, Forest St, Woodend. 10am-5pm. Adult $20, Concession $15, Child $5, Family $45. September 22-24.
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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🏆 MACEDON RANGES: A big-hearted cyclist, a young art entrepreneur and an LGBTIQA+ community advocate are among the winners in this year’s Macedon Ranges Youth Awards.
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