This week in the Macedon Ranges (January 23-29)

Wednesday, January 25

Environment Sanatorium Eco-Trail Walk: Join Parks Victoria volunteers on a 3km moderate-level walk. Learn about plants and animals as well as the history of the Macedon Regional Park. Days Picnic Ground, Lions Head Rd, Mount Macedon. 9.30am-11.30am. Free.

Thursday, January 26

Community Australia Day Community Breakfast: Free community breakfast hosted by Kyneton Lions Club and Macedon Ranges Shire Council. Kyneton Mechanics Reserve, Baynton St. 8am-10am. Free.

Horse Racing Australia Day Races at Hanging Rock: The Hanging Rock Cup meeting. Hanging Rock Racecourse, South Rock Rd, Woodend. Gates open 11am. Adult $25.

Food & Drink Wine, Food and Festivities: Two-course meal – charcuterie board followed by kofta meat skewers – plus wine tastings. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-3pm. Adult $65, Child $20.

Community Celebrate Australia: Live music by local band Structure and face-painting for children. Woodend RSL, 32 Anslow St. 12pm-4pm. Free.

Food & Music Songs and Cider: Music from Naeve & Brad duo. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. 12pm-8pm.

Music Australia Day Party: Live music with Wild Turkey Band, George Trimmer Band and INXSive, plus bucking-bull and wood-chopping competitions. Telegraph Hotel, Hamilton St, Gisborne. 12pm-10pm. $30.

Music Dollar 20 Blues Band: Five-piece blues band will be performing in the beer garden. Riddells Creek Hotel, Hamilton St, Riddells Creek. 2pm-6pm. Free.

Quiz Trivia Night: General knowledge quiz. Gisborne Golf Club, Daly St. 7pm. Free.

Friday, January 27

Music Festival 23: Three-day festival of electronic music. Lancemore, 1030 Kilmore-Lancefield Rd, Lancefield. Single-day pass $99.

Food & Drink Wine, Food and Festivities: Two-course meal – charcuterie board followed by kofta meat skewers – plus wine tastings. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-3pm. Adult $65, Child $20.

Food & Music Songs and Cider: Music from Bill Barber. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. 3pm-8pm.

🍷 Wine & Food Greco Fest: Chef Ben Salt will be matching a variety of small plates to a new-release Greco. Summertime Fling event. Mount Monument, 1399 Romsey Rd, Romsey. 4pm-8pm. $15.

🍷 Wine & Art Pinot and Painting: Kick back in beautiful surroundings with paint brush in one hand and wine in the other. Three-hour guided painting session, plus wine and food. Summertime Fling event. Gisborne Peak Winery, 69 Short Rd, Gisborne South. 6pm-9pm. $89.

Music The Hot 5: Cool ’50s West Coast sounds and adventurous ’60s New York spirit. Local wine, gin and beer, and small plates to share. Hedge Farm, 124 Three Chain Rd, Carlsruhe. 6pm-10pm. $22.

Saturday, January 28

Exercise Campaspe Parkrun: 5km fun run along the Five Mile Creek path. Campaspe Park, Campaspe Dr, Woodend. 8am. Free.

Music Festival 23: Three-day festival of electronic music. Lancemore, 1030 Kilmore-Lancefield Rd, Lancefield. Single-day pass $99.

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

Market Little Treasures Market: Tasty treats, handmade goods, plants, jewellery, hats and scarves, and more. Mechanics Institute, Main St, Lancefield. 9am-1pm.

Market Daylesford Farmers’ Market: Daylesford Primary School, Vincent St. 9am-1pm.

🍷 Wine & Food Pizza and Pooches: Enjoy a wood-fired pizza with a glass of local wine. Summertime Fling event. Cleveland Winery, Shannons Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-3pm.

🍷 Wine & Food Mezze, Music and DJ Mascarpone: Enjoy food by Oz, from Woodside Food Truck, wine, and music. Summertime Fling event. Zig Zag Rd Winery, 201 Zig Zag Rd, Drummond North. 12pm-4pm. $35.

Food & Drink Wine, Food and Festivities: Two-course meal – charcuterie board followed by kofta meat skewers – plus wine tastings. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-4pm. Adult $65, Child $20.

🍷 Wine & Music Festa Italiana: Music with Amethyst Jane and Oscar Lenain, and The SoSaxy Trio. Italian food, and wine. Summertime Fling event. Mount Towrong Winery, 4 Taylors Rd, Mount Macedon. 12pm-5pm. $80.

Food & Music Songs and Cider: Live music with Jay Howie. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. 12pm-8pm.

Music & Drink Tunes and Tastings: Live music from Brett Franke. Local wine and gin on paddle boards, plus beer. Newham General Store, Dons Rd. 12.30pm-4pm. Free.

Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.

🍷 Wine & Food Food, Fire & Wine: Enjoy a four-course meal in the vineyard, cooked over an open fire by Danish-born chef Bente Grysbaek. Summertime Fling event. Lyons Will Estate, 60 Whalans Track, Lancefield. 5pm-9pm. $215.

Sunday, January 29

Market Daylesford Sunday Market: Daylesford Railway Station, Raglan St. 8am-3pm.

Music Festival 23: Three-day festival of electronic music. Lancemore, 1030 Kilmore-Lancefield Rd, Lancefield. Single-day pass $99.

Market Flea Market: Treasures to be found. Malmsbury Town Hall, Mollison St. 9am-2pm. Entry gold coin donation.

🍷 Wine & Food Prosecco, Pinot and Picnic in the Vineyard: Enjoy a private picnic amongst the vines. Relax on picnic rugs and bean bags. Summertime Fling event. Red Hare Estate, 1225 Daylesford-Malmsbury Rd, Denver. From 12pm. Classic picnic $50pp, Deluxe picnic $90pp, Seafood picnic $130pp.

🍷 Wine & Music Sunday Live Music Sessions: With Gene Leone (guitar) and a guest singer. Summertime Fling event. Kyneton Ridge Estate, 517 Blackhill Rd, Kyneton.

🍷 Wine & Food Pizza and Pooches: Enjoy a wood-fired pizza with a glass of local wine. Summertime Fling event. Cleveland Winery, Shannons Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-3pm.

Food & Drink Gisborne Peak Winery Farewell Lunch: Bob and Barbara Nixon will share stories from their many years at the winery, and talk about the challenges of growing grapes and making a cellar door successful. Gisborne Peak Winery, 69 Short Rd, Gisborne South. 12pm-3.30pm. $45.

🍷 Wine & Food Mezze, Music and DJ Mascarpone: Enjoy food by Oz, from Woodside Food Truck, wine, and music. Summertime Fling event. Zig Zag Rd Winery, 201 Zig Zag Rd, Drummond North. 12pm-4pm. $35.

🍷 Wine & Music Festa Italiana: Music with Amethyst Jane and Oscar Lenain, and Midday Mantra. Italian food, and wine. Summertime Fling event. Mount Towrong Winery, 4 Taylors Rd, Mount Macedon. 12pm-5pm. $80.

Food & Music Mezze Slow-cooked Sunday and Live Music: Slow-cooked lamb shoulder served with Lebanese side dishes. Plus live music. Double Oaks Estate, 104 Ashworths Rd, Lancefield. 12pm-5pm. $55.

Food & Music Songs and Cider: Music from Flora. DV Cider, 39 Darraweit Valley Rd, Darraweit Guim. 12pm-8pm.

Games Board Game Gathering: Monthly group. New players welcome. Woodend Neighbourhood House, Forest St, Woodend. 2pm-5pm.

Beer Brewery Tour: See how beer is brewed. Holgate Brewhouse, High St, Woodend. 3pm-4pm. $25.

Singing Rainbow Voices Community Choir: LGBTQIA+ and allies choir. For anyone aged 13 and over. Kyneton Community House Good Food Hub, 35 High St, Kyneton. 4pm-6pm.

Quiz Taproom Trivia Tournament: Could you and your friends become trivia champions? Holgate Brewhouse Taproom, Anslow St, Woodend. 4pm-7pm. Free.

Exhibitions

Kyneton The Old Auction House Artists: Exhibitions: Flora and Fauna. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm.

Kyneton Stockroom Artists: Wed-Sat 10.30am-5pm, Sun 11am-3pm.

Kyneton Art on Piper Artists: Showcasing work by local artists. Exhibitions: Summer Vibes (window), Merry Rarer Christmas (exhibition), Macedon Ranges. Wed-Mon 10am-4pm.

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 Members: Fri-Tues 10am-4pm.

Newham Art in the Vines: Sculptures by 26 acclaimed artists. Every day 10am-5pm.

Trentham Little Gallery Members: Artwork by Rose Wilson, Helen Cottle, Kim Haughie, Ri Van Veen, Larissa Gray, Llael McDonald, Frances Harkin, Liz Archer, Ruby Wilson-Peirce, Sam Bloomfield. Thu-Mon 10am-4pm.

School holidays

Food Kyneton Pop-up Barbecue: Free barbecue for young people. Kyneton Skate Park, Beauchamp St. 12pm-2pm. Free. January 23.

Art Country Canvases – Sugar Glider: Two-hour guided painting class with Tia Alysse. For ages 8-14. 34 Davy St, Malmsbury. 10am-12pm. $50. January 24.

Art Unicorn: Create a unicorn artwork. For ages 7+. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 10.30am-12pm. $39. January 24.

Film Turning Red: A 13-year-old girl transforms into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited. Gisborne Library, Hamilton St. 11am-12.30pm. Free. January 24.

Food Romsey Pop-up Barbecue: Free barbecue for young people. Romsey Skate Park, Main Rd. 12pm-2pm. Free. January 24.

Art Dragon Fire: Get lost in colour and detail while making a dragon eye piece of art. For ages 12+. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 1.30pm-3pm. $39. January 24.

Water fun Woodend Pool Party: With DJ and barbecue. Woodend Swimming Pool, Margery Cr. 12pm-3pm. January 25.

Art Scream: Create an ice-cream piece of art. For ages 7+. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 10.30am-12pm. $39. January 30.

Art Koala-T Time: Paint a picture of a sleepy koala. Gisborne Community Centre, 8a Hamilton St. 1.30pm-3pm. $39. January 30.

Coming up

Music Tim Rogers & The Twin Set: Includes songs from the new album Tines of Stars Unfurled. Proceeds from the evening to the Taradale and Malmsbury CFA. The Malmsbury Hotel, Mollison St, Malmsbury. 7.30pm-10pm. $44. February 2

Nature Hanging Rock Night Walk: Experience Hanging Rock after dark on a ranger-guided walk. See gliders, wallabies, native birds, bats, possums, koalas and many other animals. Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Rd, Woodend. 7pm-10pm. Family $60, Adult $25, Child $12. February 3.

Motoring Picnic at Hanging Rock Car Show: Retro cars, trucks and motorbikes, plus miniature train and exhibitors. Hanging Rock Reserve, South Rock Rd, Woodend. 8am-3pm. Car $25, Motorbike/Pedestrian $12. February 12.