What’s on
Events in Daylesford
Festivals, markets, exhibitions and gigs around Daylesford and Hepburn Springs. Updated every month, so there’s always a reason to come back up the hill.
The big ones
Budburst Wine Festival
The 35th Budburst festival: 26 Macedon Ranges wineries open across more than 15 venues for tastings, food and entertainment. Festival buses connect venues with Woodend Station.
ChillOut Festival
ChillOut, Australia’s longest-running regional queer pride festival, marks its 30th year with a 10-day program in Daylesford, including the street parade and carnival day over the Labour Day long weekend.
Coming up
November 2026
The Castlemaine & District Festival of Gardens
Gardens across Mount Alexander Shire, Castlemaine · Prices vary by garden
The 18th biennial festival opens grand country, historic, sculpture and town gardens around Castlemaine for ten days up to Melbourne Cup Day. All gardens are closed on Wednesday 28 October.
Daylesford Rotary Art Show
Daylesford Town Hall · Free entry (opening night ticketed)
The 43rd Daylesford Rotary Art Show fills Daylesford Town Hall with work by more than 285 regional artists and local students. Opening night is Thursday 29 October; entry is free over the long weekend.
Kyneton Cup Day
Kyneton Racecourse
Country racing on the first Wednesday after Melbourne Cup, with hospitality options, fashions on the field, family activities and a shuttle from town to the racecourse.
Spring Harvest Feast Night – Volume II
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm, Shepherds Flat · From $105
A shared spring dinner at Lavandula Farm using seasonal produce from local growers and the farm’s kitchen garden, paired with wines and pre-dinner entertainment. Bookings essential.
Budburst Wine Festival
Wineries across the Macedon Ranges · From $39
The 35th Budburst festival: 26 Macedon Ranges wineries open across more than 15 venues for tastings, food and entertainment. Festival buses connect venues with Woodend Station.
Kyneton Farmers’ Market
St Paul's Park, Piper Street, Kyneton
More than 50 stalls of Victorian produce plus a makers' section, held on the second Saturday of each month. Dogs on leads welcome.
Malmsbury Village Farmers’ & Artists’ Market
Malmsbury Village Green
Accredited farmers' and artists' market on the third Sunday of the month, with local produce and food from Malmsbury businesses nearby.
Kyneton Agricultural Show
Kyneton Showgrounds
The 164th Kyneton Show, with animals, country skills, carnival rides, live entertainment and Friday-night fireworks. Friday 5.30–10pm, Saturday 9am–4pm.
Clunes Show
Clunes Showground · From $20
The Clunes and District Agricultural Society’s annual show, running since the 1860s, with livestock, farm machinery, homecraft, food and wine, show jumping, wood splitting and gumboot throwing.
Creswick Market
Creswick Neighbourhood Centre, 19 Victoria Street
Monthly market with local produce, eggs, cheese, bread, olive oil, smallgoods, jams and honey, plus food vans and local musicians. Dogs on a lead welcome.
Daylesford Collectables Fair
Daylesford Town Hall, Victoria Park and The ARC · From $5
The sixth annual fair brings antique, vintage, collectable and retro dealers to three venues: Daylesford Town Hall, Victoria Park and The ARC (toys and trading cards, Saturday only). One ticket covers all venues.
Daylesford Farmers Market
Daylesford Farmers Market (4th Saturday)
Rotary Daylesford Farmers Market, held on the fourth Saturday at Daylesford Primary School, with fruit and vegetables, pastries, preserves, plants, and arts and crafts direct from producers.
December 2026
Sunday Market at the Historic Trentham Railway Station
Sunday Market at the Historic Trentham Railway Station · Free
Seasonal market at the historic railway station with handmade crafts, artisan food, plants, clothing and gifts from local makers and growers.
Castlemaine Artists’ Market
Castlemaine
Monthly market of regional artists, designers and makers selling leather goods, jewellery, ceramics, clothing and homewares, with food stalls and coffee.
February 2027
ChillOut Festival
Various venues, Daylesford
ChillOut, Australia’s longest-running regional queer pride festival, marks its 30th year with a 10-day program in Daylesford, including the street parade and carnival day over the Labour Day long weekend.
March 2027
Trentham Easter Art and Craft Show
The Mechanics Trentham · $5 individual, $10 family
Art and craft by local and visiting artists, including youth categories, at The Mechanics Trentham over the Easter long weekend. Open 10am–4pm Friday to Sunday and 10am–1pm Easter Monday; opening night is Thursday 25 March.
May 2027
The Great Trentham Spudfest
Trentham township
Trentham's 20th potato festival: a street fair with food, produce, makers and live music on Saturday, and a Discovery Day of farm tours, history walks and Spudfeast on Sunday. Program due March 2027.
November 2027
Daylesford Show
Victoria Park, Daylesford
Daylesford’s annual agricultural show with horse events, sheep, poultry and dog judging, arts, crafts and cookery exhibits, rides, live music and free children’s activities.
December 2027
Daylesford Highland Gathering
Victoria Park, Daylesford
Daylesford Highland Gathering returns, usually early December. Dates to be confirmed.
March 2028
ChillOut Festival
Various venues, Daylesford
ChillOut, Australia's longest-running regional queer pride festival, returns to Daylesford over the Labour Day long weekend. 2028 dates to be confirmed.
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