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GREATER HAMILTON HAMILTON BALMORAL BRANXHOLME BYADUK CAVENDISH COLERAINE DUNKELD GLENTHOMPSON PENSHURST TARRINGTON 1800 807 056 visitgreaterhamilton.com.au @visitgreaterhamilton
SPRING/ SUMMER
WOODHOUSE-NAREEB
TRIVIA NIGHT
SEPTEMBER 20
MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE
SEPTEMBER 27
RUBBER SOUL - BEATLES
TRIBUTE BAND
OCTOBER 15
FULHAM HOMESTEAD
OPEN GARDEN
OCTOBER 20
CHRISTMAS ON THE TRAIN
DECEMBER 8
DRAW/PAINT SUMMER
FEBRUARY 23
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• Sheep shearing, wood-chopping and sheepdog
competitions at our Country Shows,
www.visitgreaterhamilton.com.au
• Live music with local food and wines at festivals, @visitgreaterhamilton
• Sprintcar racing at the Western Speedway,
• Tasting local produce at our markets,
• The Pedal Car Grand Prix around the streets of
Coleraine,
• The kids’ happy, muddy faces in the NHK Obstacle
Race,
• Maypole dancing, German beer, kuchen cake and
hay bale art at Tarrington’s Laternenfest,
• Festive excitement at street parades, markets and
Carols by Candelight.
…Or other lasting memories made at one of the
eclectic events listed in the following 12 pages?
Throughout the 10 unique towns and villages in the
Greater Hamilton region you and your family can
experience immersive events, phenomenal natural
wonders and the community spirit that makes this
place so special.
There’s something for everyone, from world-class
performances and exhibitions to sporting events,
Cover photos: Hamilton Dance Company Performance, Koonara
races and workshops, a myriad of attractions and Food & Wine Fiesta, Dunkeld Races, Australian Pedal Car Grand Prix.
things to see and do. Inside cover: Hamilton Cup. Back cover: Dunkeld & Grampians Visitor
What are you waiting for? Let’s make some memories! Information Centre.
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.
HAMILTON BALMORAL BRANXHOLME BYADUK CAVENDISH
2 COLERAINE DUNKELD GLENTHOMPSON PENSHURST TARRINGTON
Your guide to the markets of the Greater Hamilton region
SEPT OCT NOV DEC FEB
SAT 28 SEPT SAT 5 OCT SAT 16 & SUN 17 SAT 14 DEC SAT 29 FEB
FARMERS & COMMUNITY ART MARKET FARMERS & FARMERS &
CRAFT MARKET MARKET OFF THE RAILS CRAFT MARKET CRAFT MARKET
HAMILTON PENSHURST GALLERY, HAMILTON HAMILTON
INSTITUTE OF MEMORIAL HALL DUNKELD INSTITUTE OF INSTITUTE OF
RURAL LEARNING RURAL LEARNING RURAL LEARNING
SAT 19 OCT 29 NOV - 23 DEC
3 PEAKS MAKERS
FESTIVAL MARKET
DUNKELD HAMILTON
ARBORETUM
SAT 30 NOV
FARMERS &
CRAFT MARKET
SAT 26 OCT
HAMILTON
FARMERS & INSTITUTE OF
CRAFT MARKET RURAL LEARNING
HAMILTON
INSTITUTE OF
RURAL LEARNING
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HAMILTON BALMORAL BRANXHOLME BYADUK CAVENDISH
in the region GLENTHOMPSON PENSHURST TARRINGTON
SEPTEMBER EVERY SAT SEPT-FEB
HAMILTON PARKRUN
SUN 1 SEPT
HANG ON TO YOUR
LAKE HAMILTON HANGER-ONS
8am-9.30am. Free, HAMILTON CINEMA
weekly, timed 5km, run, 6-8pm. A locally made
walk or jog around Lake comedy/drama feature film
Hamilton. Open to people screened publicly for the
of all ages and abilities. first time, followed by Q&A
Meet at Lakes Edge with the filmmakers.
Adventure Playground. heimaryproductions.
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SUN 8 SEPT FRI 13 SEPT SUN 15 SEPT SUN 15 SEPT
HAMILTON COUNTRY DOWNTON ABBEY AN AFTERNOON OF HAMILTON SYMPHONY
MUSIC CLUB DAY MOVIE PREMIERE SPRING PAINTING ORCHESTRA CONCERT
HAMILTON GOLF CLUB HAMILTON CINEMA PETSCHEL HOUSE 2019
12pm-4.30pm. Enjoy live 5.30pm-8pm. Enjoy 1pm-5pm. Artists HAMILTON PAC
country music from guest pre-screening nibbles and Jenni Mitchell and 2pm. Enjoy a special
artists and local walk-ups drinks from 5.30pm and Mervyn Hannan will performance of an
at this monthly family- settle in for the big-screen demonstrate their method amazing variety of music
friendly afternoon. adaptation of the beloved of working quickly to under the artful baton
British historical drama. capture the essence of of Conductor, Angus
0468 440 278 03 5571 0444 Spring. BYO materials Christie, and stay for light
or purchase from the refreshments after the
studio, refreshments and concert.
THU 19 & FRI 20 SEPT FRI 20 SEPT afternoon tea provided.
HAMILTON FILM GROUP TRIVIA NIGHT
- AN UNEXPECTED LOVE WOODHOUSE-NAREEB
HAMILTON CINEMA HALL
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7.30pm Thu, 2pm Fri. 7pm-10.30pm. Quiz
Juan Vera’s smart, funny Master for this year’s
and hugely entertaining Trivia Night is comedian,
romantic comedy actor and writer, Damien
featuring two of Latin Callinan, famous for
cinema’s most beloved his roles in TV and film
stars, the superb Ricardo including Skithouse, The
Darín and Mercedes Merger, Before The Game
Morán, as a long-married & Backyard Ashes. Come
couple who are led to along for an entertaining
question the true meaning evening of fun games,
of love and desire after auctions and prizes.
becoming empty nesters.
woodhousehall@gmail.
hamiltonpac.com.au com Hamilton Symphony Orchestra
SUN 22 SEPT SUN 22 SEPT FRI 27 SEPT SAT 28 SEPT
COLERAINE CUP SCRUNCHIE MY BRILLIANT DIVORCE HAMILTON FARMERS
COLERAINE CRAFTERNOON BALMORAL MECHANICS & CRAFT MARKET
RACECOURSE CATCHING PEN CAFÉ HALL HAMILTON INSTITUTE
11am-6pm. Bring a picnic COLERAINE 7.30pm-9.30pm. OF RURAL LEARNING
or book a hospitality 2-5pm. Learn to upcycle Radiantly witty and warm 9am-12pm. Over 40
package and enjoy 8 clothing and fabric personal account of local and interstate
horse races, free kids into simple, fun hair Angela, dumped by her stallholders, featuring
activities, Fashions on accessories, both classic husband for a younger fresh produce, home-
the Field. Enjoy the great and with an additional model. Follow her achingly made food, crafts and live
atmosphere of this annual bow. Workshop includes funny story as she fumbles music. Barista coffees and
Cup, which has run for refreshments and through life. hot BBQ available.
over 150 years. munchies as we craft up
some scrunchies! Details
and booking link on the
blog.
countryracing.com.au/
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OCTOBER EVERY SAT SEPT-FEB
HAMILTON PARKRUN
SAT 5 OCT
PENSHURST
SAT 5 OCT
THE AUSTRALIAN PEDAL
LAKE HAMILTON COMMUNITY MARKET CAR GRAND PRIX
8am-9.30am. Free, MEMORIAL HALL COLERAINE
weekly, timed 5km, run, 10am-2pm. A range of 1-4pm. Teams build and
walk or jog around Lake stallholders, morning tea race their own unique
Hamilton. Open to people by the Hospital Ladies pedal cars. In the 8th year
of all ages and abilities. Auxilary, sausage sizzle, of this quirky fundraiser; a
Meet at Lakes Edge coffee and raffles. two hour relay endurance
Adventure Playground. event around a 1.1km
0402 870 738 CBD circuit. Children’s
parkrun.com.au/Hamilton entertainment, special
cars on display and
SAT 5 OCT SAT 5 & SUN 6 OCT SUN 6 OCT continuous interesting
commentary. Pedal cars
FoRT HAMILTON BASKETBALL TRAVEL JOURNALS, on the move from noon,
HAMILTON PAC TOURNAMENT NOTES & SKETCHES race starts at 2pm!
2pm. Two strange HILAC & THE HAMILTON PETSCHEL HOUSE
& ALEXANDRA COLLEGE pedalcargp.com.au
characters appear 10am-4pm. Learn travel
hunting for whispers and 8am-6pm. Annual event tips for painting and
adventure. In a series of attracting basketball sketching on the run, what Hamilton
vignettes, a couch, table, teams from around art supplies to pack for a
cushions, sheets and Cup
VIC and SA. A great “handbag” kit and learn
broomsticks transform opportunity to see all our to create a visual journal.
into rockets, trampolines, local talent, and the talent Suitable for all abilities.
cliffs and tents. FoRT of other associations in a
includes ridiculous competitive environment.
clowning, spectacular
acrobatics and poetic
visual imagery. Suitable for
ages 5-15 years.
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THU 10 - SUN 13 OCT SAT 12 OCT SAT 12 OCT SUN 13 OCT
ROTARY CLUB OF HAMILTON PARKRUN HAMILTON CUP NHK JUNIOR
HAMILTON NORTH 39TH 4TH ANNIVERSARY HAMILTON RACING CLUB OBSTACLE RACE
ANNUAL ART SHOW LAKES EDGE ADVENTURE From 11am. Something LAKES EDGE ADVENTURE
HAMILTON PAC PLAYGROUND for everyone, with live PLAYGROUND, HAMILTON
Thu 7pm-10pm, Fri & 8am-9.30am. Celebrate music, free kids activities, 10.30am-1pm. Much-
Sat 10am-6pm, Sun the 4th Anniversary of Fashions on the Field and loved fundraiser allowing
10am-3pm. Gala opening Hamilton’s free, weekly, fantastic horse racing. young athletes the
Thursday with category timed 5km, run, walk or Frock up and book a ticket opportunity to develop
winners and sponsorship jog around Lake Hamilton. into one of the enclosures, and test their fitness
prize money awards Everyone is invited, come a mini marquee or just in an exciting, outdoor
announced by Guest along and bring your bring your picnic rug for a environment where having
Judge, Amanda Hyatt, friends - there will be relaxing day out. fun and getting dirty is
over wine and finger delicious cake for all to mandatory. Racers of
food. Paintings can be enjoy! all athletic abilities are
admired and purchased all encouraged to run, walk,
weekend. crawl and climb their
parkrun.com.au/ hamiltonracingclub.
rotary-art.weebly.com way through a fun filled
Hamilton com.au obstacle course and
discover the fun fitness
can be.
NHK Junior
Obstacle
Race
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#HAMILTONPARKRUN
HAMILTON BALMORAL BRANXHOLME BYADUK CAVENDISH
6 COLERAINE DUNKELD GLENTHOMPSON PENSHURST TARRINGTON
SUN 13 OCT TUE 15 OCT
HAMILTON COUNTRY INTERNATIONAL RURAL
MUSIC CLUB DAY WOMEN’S DAY 2019
HAMILTON GOLF CLUB STERLING PLACE,
12pm-4.30pm. Enjoy live DUNKELD
country music from guest 9am-3pm. Connecting
artists and local walk-ups Rural and Regional Women
at this monthly family- of the Western District
friendly afternoon. with a jam-packed day
hosted by the Dunkeld &
0468 440 278 District CWA and Western
AG Supplies. Guest
speakers, morning tea &
lunch, networking, before
returning home feeling
#WOMENSDAY inspired, empowered and
connected. International Rural
0439 541 036 Women’s Day 2019
TUE 15 OCT THU 17 & FRI 18 OCT FRI 18 OCT SAT 19 & SUN 20 OCT
RUBBER SOUL - HAMILTON FILM GROUP 2019 TELSTRA & PASTORAL MUSEUM
BEATLES TRIBUTE BAND HAMILTON CINEMA SOUTHERN GRAMPIANS OPEN DAY
HAMILTON PAC Thu 7.30pm, Fri 2pm. SHIRE BUSINESS HAMILTON PASTORAL
11am-2pm. A fabulous Art house movies for you AWARDS MUSEUM
Beatles tribute followed by to enjoy. Memberships HAMILTON PERFORMING 10am-4pm. History In
a light lunch to celebrate for the Film Group are ARTS CENTRE Action! – Celebrate 70
‘Get Into It’ this Seniors available at the door and 6-10pm. A great years of the Chamberlain
Festival. An event not to in advance from the PAC. opportunity to join with Tractor. Tractor pull and
be missed! other business owners and grand parade. Explore the
hamiltonpac.com.au hamiltonpac.com.au celebrate the success and museums streetscape and
excellence of the winning galleries, browse vintage
businesses. vehicles and machinery.
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SAT 19 OCT SUN 20 OCT
3 PEAKS FESTIVAL FULHAM HOMESTEAD
DUNKELD ABORETUM OPEN GARDEN & MUSIC
10am-4pm. Mark your BALMORAL
calendar for a day of 11am-5.30pm. Live
sunshine, shopping and music, market stalls and
festivities, this year in a kids activities amid the
stunning new location. beautiful gardens and
With a large range of historic buildings of this
Hamilton Pastoral unique local craft stalls, c.1846 homestead on the
gourmet food, boutique banks of the Glenelg River.
Museum Rally beer, local wine, music
and a great range of kids
activities makes this the
perfect family day out or
fabulous place to catch up
with friends for a relaxing
day in Dunkeld.
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#3PEAKSFESTIVAL
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3 Peaks Festival whats-on
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THU 24 OCT SAT 26 OCT
HARNESS RACE DAY HAMILTON FARMERS
HAMILTON HARNESS & CRAFT MARKET
RACING CLUB HAMILTON INSTITUTE
12pm-5pm. Enjoy a OF RURAL LEARNING
fantastic afternoon at the 9am-12pm. Over 40
harness races. Meals and local and interstate
bar facilities available. A stallholders, featuring
great family fun day out! fresh produce, home-
made food, crafts and live
harness.org.au/hamilton music. Barista coffees and
hot BBQ available.
#HARNESSRACING
Hamilton Farmers
hirl.org.au & Craft Market
NOVEMBER EVERY SAT SEPT-FEB
HAMILTON PARKRUN
SAT 2 NOV
COLERAINE SHOW
SAT 2 NOV
BYADUK SPRING
LAKE HAMILTON COLERAINE FLOWER SHOW
8am-9.30am. Free, SHOWGROUNDS BYADUK HALL
weekly, timed 5km, run, 8am-11pm. A fun filled 11am-4.30pm. Annual
walk or jog around Lake event with something for spring flower show
Hamilton. Open to people all the family to enjoy. with stalls, BBQ,
of all ages and abilities. Featuring kids group - The vintage car display,
Meet at Lakes Edge Kazoos! There are horse children’s activities, a
Adventure Playground. events, carnival rides, free hall full of flowers from
parkrun.com.au/Hamilton kids’ activities, animal local gardens, garden
displays, wood chop, displays, chocolate cake
wool exhibition, shearing, championship and lots
SAT 2 NOV SUN 3 NOV working dog display, more!
stockman’s challenge,
LADY BEATLE BALMORAL LIONS eel races, fireworks in the
HAMILTON PAC SHOW‘N’SHINE evening and much more.
7.30pm. Starring UK-born BALMORAL RECREATION
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Australian stage and
screen star, Naomi Price, 10am-3pm. Show off
and inspired by true your collectable cars, MON 4 & TUE 5 NOV WED 6 NOV
accounts, Lady Beatle is a bikes, trucks and 4 wheel
rollicking magical mystery drives or come and enjoy CREATIVE CUP DAY - MELBOURNE
tour soundtracked by The the display, with stalls, DRAWING & PAINTING SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Beatles’ biggest chart music, food and raffles. PETSCHEL HOUSE HAMILTON PAC
toppers, including Lucy in Many original redgum 10am-4pm. Not going 7.30pm. A breathtaking
the Sky With Diamonds, trophies to be presented. to the Cup? Use the evening of classical
Eleanor Rigby, Yellow Come and get some great break to create with masterworks, including
Submarine and Penny inspiration for your next experienced artists, Schubert’s dramatic
Lane. hobby project! including demonstrations Third Symphony, a high-
of drawing techniques, spirited and charming
hamiltonpac.com.au 03 5570 1448 day one and painting, day romp imbued with the
two. Come for one day or composer’s youthful
both and relax while you vigour. Soloists love
draw the beautiful lines performing Mendelssohn’s
around the garden or set Violin Concerto with its
up a project in the comfort vivacious rhythms and
of the studio. BYO lunch hummable melodies,
and materials, afternoon then Vivaldi provides an
tea and refreshments extra dose of violin in his
provided. Concerto completing an
evening both elegant and
exhilarating. You can also
enjoy a pre-concert talk at
6.30pm.
Balmoral Lions
Lady Beatle Show‘n’Shine petschelhouse.com.au hamiltonpac.com.au
HAMILTON BALMORAL BRANXHOLME BYADUK CAVENDISH
8 COLERAINE DUNKELD GLENTHOMPSON PENSHURST TARRINGTON
THU 7 NOV FRI 8 NOV SAT 9 NOV SUN 10 NOV
MSO SCHOOL & FAMILY CAVENDISH FLEECE PRODUCTION SEDANS HAMILTON
PERFORMANCES & FLOWER SHOW & DEMO DERBY VITALITY FUN RUN
HAMILTON PAC MEMORIAL HALL WESTERN SPEEDWAY LAKES EDGE ADVENTURE
10am Kinder-Yr 2, 3.30pm-8pm. Showcasing 4pm-10pm. Enjoy family- PLAYGROUND
11.30am Years 3-6. A beautiful displays of friendly fast-paced action 7.30am-11am. Hamilton’s
fun-filled, interactive flowers, cakes, craft, with the Demo Derby, annual premier running
classical adventure for needlework, woodwork Production Sedans, event for the whole family,
children aged 5-12 years and children’s creative Modified Sedans, Junior businesses and schools.
and their families. Diving art. Market stalls, goods Sedans and Standard Choose between the
into some of the most and services auction Saloon. various distances from the
exhilarating orchestral plus a BBQ dinner. An ½ marathon 21km, 10km
music, this guided Antique Valuer will also be and 4.2km run or just walk
program introduces available to appraise your either 10km or 4.2km.
young audiences to the collectables - don’t miss
marvellous musical family this great country show!
that is the Melbourne
Symphony Orchestra. The westernspeedway
curious creatures of the 0488 742 313 hamilton.com.au hamiltonfunrun.com
orchestra will emerge
as the MSO explores the
wide world of music on a
symphonic safari!
#VITALITYFUNRUN
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SUN 10 NOV
HAMILTON COUNTRY
MUSIC CLUB DAY
HAMILTON GOLF CLUB
12pm-4.30pm. Enjoy live
country music from guest
artists and local walk-ups
at this monthly family-
friendly afternoon.
Cavendish Fleece
0468 440 278 & Flower Show Hamilton Vitality Fun Run
WED 13 NOV THU 14 - FRI 15 NOV FRI 15 NOV FRI 15 NOV
HARNESS RACE DAY HAMILTON FILM GROUP WDHS OP SHOP KOONARA WINES
HARNESS RACING CLUB HAMILTON CINEMA GOLF TOURNAMENT FOOD & WINE FIESTA
12pm-5pm. Enjoy a 7.30pm Thu, 2pm Fri. HAMILTON GOLF COURSE HAMILTON BOTANIC
fantastic afternoon at the Art house movies for you 10am-6pm. Over 130 GARDENS
harness races. Meals and to enjoy. Memberships participants from 4pm-9.30pm. Koonara
bar facilities available. A for the Film Group are different organisations Wines and local producers
great family fun day out! available at the door and and businesses across are going to ‘pop up’ in
in advance from the PAC. Victoria compete in this the beautiful Hamilton
Ambrose Stableford Botanical Gardens for a
harness.org.au/hamilton tournament, allowing for great night of wine, beer,
hamiltonpac.com.au great networking whilst cider, food and live music.
raising funds for specialist Come along to get your
Hamilton Harness Races medical equipment for the weekend started in the
Hamilton Base Hospital. best way at this family
Get a team together and friendly event!
join in the fun!
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#GRAMPIANS #GREATERHAMILTON
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FRI 15 - SUN 17 NOV SAT 16 NOV SAT 16 & SUN 17 NOV THU 21 NOV
HAMILTON DUNKELD RACES DUNKELD ART MARKET DIRTY DICK’S
DANCE COMPANY DUNKELD RACECOURSE OFF THE RAILS GALLERY THEATRE RESTAURANT
PERFORMANCE 2019 11am-6pm. The region 9am-4pm. Paintings, HAMILTON PAC
HAMILTON PAC comes alive as locals Photography, Jewellery, 6.30pm. Enjoy a brilliant
7pm Fri & Sat, 2pm Sun. and visitors flock to Sculpture, Digital night of Medieval mirth
Annual performance Dunkeld to enjoy grass Art, Textile and Fibre and merriment featuring a
showcasing local dancers roots country racing at Arts, Printmaking and spectacular all new stage
in an entertaining the most picturesque Scuplture by local artists show with side-splitting
program of Classical racecourse in Australia. and artisans will be on comedy, witty‘n’wacky
Ballet, Contemporary, Enjoy spectacular racing, display and for sale. Don’t songs, madcap parlour
Jazz and Acro. Presenting fashion, food and fun miss what will be an games and hilarious
the wonderful ballet along with free musical outstanding showcase of audience involvement
production “Poems” and entertainment and a free local talent! plus a most magnificent 3
Jazz “Fosse”. super kids enclosure. course sumptuous feast!
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SAT 23 NOV SAT 29 NOV - FRI 29 NOV SAT 30 NOV
YULECART SHOW MON 23 DEC 25TH ANNIVERSARY HAMILTON FARMERS
YULECART RECREATION MAKERS MARKET OF THE ANNUAL & CRAFT MARKET
RESERVE HAMILTON LATERNENFEST HAMILTON INSTITUTE
9am-4pm. A traditional 9am-6pm. Local makers, TARRINGTON OF RURAL LEARNING
country show providing artists and growers getting 5pm-10pm. Special 9am-12pm. Over 40
a fun day out for the together for a one stop edition of this unique local and interstate
whole family, featuring Christmas shopping lantern festival celebrating stallholders, featuring
horse events, a dog show, destination. the beginning of Advent fresh produce, home-
fleece judging, cookery, through German heritage. made food, crafts and live
photography, flower and 0448 925 801 See traditional maypole music. Barista coffees and
craft competitions. This dancing, taste German hot BBQ available.
year will also feature food, wine and Kuchen
mini golf and circus cake, compete in the
entertainment, plus free stein-holding competition,
kids activities all day! tour the historic Lutheran
#DUNKELDCUP
Church and make lanterns
for the closing lantern
0400 410 464 parade. You can also hirl.org.au
explore the famous hay
bale art lining the streets
Laternenfest from mid-November until
early New Year.
#LATERNENFEST
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SAT 30 NOV
360 SPRINTCAR
GOLD CUP
WESTERN SPEEDWAY
4pm-10.30pm. Enjoy
family-friendly fast-
paced action with the
360 Sprintcar Gold Cup,
Limited Sportsman Action
Series Round 1, Wingless
Sprints & Late Models.
Yulecart
Agricultural westernspeedway
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HAMILTON BALMORAL BRANXHOLME BYADUK CAVENDISH
10 COLERAINE DUNKELD GLENTHOMPSON PENSHURST TARRINGTONDECEMBER EVERY SAT SEPT-FEB
HAMILTON PARKRUN
SUN 1 DEC
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
TUE 3 DEC
PARTY WITH
LAKE HAMILTON HAMILTON BOTANIC THE PONIES
8am-9.30am. Free, GARDENS HAMILTON RACECOURSE
weekly, timed 5km, run, 2pm-4pm. Enjoy this free 11am-6pm. Come together
walk or jog around Lake afternoon of live music by to celebrate International
Hamilton. Open to people local bands and singers. Day of People with a
of all ages and abilities. Music to suit all ages, Disability. There will be
Meet at Lakes Edge bring a picnic, some local lots of fun activities on
Adventure Playground. wine and a blanket/chair. offer for everyone.
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THU 5 & FRI 6 DEC FRI 6 DEC Music in the Gardens
HAMILTON FILM GROUP SKETCH & PAINT
HAMILTON CINEMA NIGRETTA FALLS
7.30pm Thu, 2pm Fri. WANNON
Art house movies for you 10.30am-4pm. Artist,
to enjoy. Memberships Jenni Mitchell will
for the Film Group are demonstrate techniques
available at the door and for capturing the essence
in advance from the PAC. of the landscape and
painting water reflections.
hamiltonpac.com.au A camera is useful
for working up a later
studio painting with the
FRI 6 DEC field sketches. BYO art
materials and lunch,
ST MARY’S refreshments provided.
CHRISTMAS PARADE
HAMILTON CBD
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5.30pm. A community
parade through
Hamilton’s CBD heralding SUN 8 DEC SUN 8 DEC SAT 7 & SUN 8 DEC
the beginning of the
Christmas season in HAMILTON COUNTRY CHRISTMAS ON HAMILTON & NESTLES
the Greater Hamilton MUSIC CLUB DAY THE TRAIN ROWING REGATTA
region. Enjoy late night HAMILTON GOLF CLUB HAMILTON MODEL LAKE HAMILTON
shopping, entertainment, 12pm-4.30pm. Enjoy live RAILWAY Named 2018 Regatta
food, drinks and raffles, country music from guest 11am-3pm. A family fun of the Year, this regatta
culminating in the lighting artists and local walk-ups Christmas Picnic Day on weekend highlights our
of Hamilton’s Christmas at this monthly family- the miniature railway, with local rowing community
Tree– fun for all the family! friendly afternoon. sausage sizzle, music and on the state-wide stage.
a visit from Santa at 2pm! Events include single
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quads, fours and eights
across Saturday & Sunday,
FRI 13 DEC FRI 13 DEC catch the best views from
the Aquatic Club precinct
COLERAINE CHRISTMAS HAMILTON CAROLS or the start line at the
CARNIVAL & STREET BY CANDLELIGHT #MUSICINTHEGARDENS spillway!
PARADE HAMILTON BOTANIC
WHYTE STREET, GARDENS 0400 160 317
COLERAINE 6pm-9.30pm. Bring
6pm-10pm. A great family the family to enjoy
event with a parade, games, crafts and kids
a large range of side entertainment from
shows, stalls, music, 6-7.30pm and stay for the
entertainment and food festive performances by
to suit all ages. Raffles local choirs, a children’s
will be drawn on the night choir, soloists and groups
and parade winners will from 8-9.30pm. BYO
be announced. Join us picnic, chairs and rug,
for an evening of festive food and coffee available Coleraine
family fun! to purchase. Christmas
0408 394 965 0477 932 607 Carnival
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HAMILTON FARMERS SHOWCASE 2019 – PENSHURST F500 SPEEDWEEK
& CRAFT MARKET TARA’S MUSIC SCHOOL BOXING DAY RACES WESTERN SPEEDWAY
HAMILTON INSTITUTE HAMILTON PAC PENSHURST RACE 4pm-10pm. A huge night
OF RURAL LEARNING 1.30pm. Come and see COURSE featuring the Junior
9am-12pm. Over 40 some of Hamilton’s most 12pm-6pm. Family- F500, Production Sedans,
local and interstate promising and talented friendly fun, with 7 horse Standard Saloon Cash
stallholders, featuring music students as they races including the Grab and the Limited
fresh produce, home- harmonise and play their Penshurst Cup, live music, Sportsman Action Series.
made food, crafts and live way through well-known free kids activities and westernspeedway
music. Barista coffees and tunes. An afternoon of giveaways, Fashions on the hamilton.com.au
hot BBQ available. fun & entertainment for Field and plenty of food
all ages. and beverage options.
Free shuttle bus from TUE 31 DEC
Hamilton and marquee
packages available! NYE FIREWORKS
& STREET PARTY
country.racing.com/ MELVILLE OVAL,
hirl.org.au hamiltonpac.com.au Penshurst HAMILTON
7pm-10.30pm. This
free, family-friendly NYE
JANUARY EVERY SAT SEPT-FEB
HAMILTON PARKRUN
FRI 3 JAN
WINGLESS SUMMER
Celebration includes live
music, entertainment,
LAKE HAMILTON SLAM children’s activities and
8am-9.30am. Free, WESTERN SPEEDWAY amusement rides, food
weekly, timed 5km, run, 4pm-10pm. An action- and drinks plus a raffle.
walk or jog around Lake packed night featuring the The event concludes
Hamilton open to people Wingless Summer Slam, prior to the Hamilton
of all ages and abilities. Street Stocks SSS and NYE fireworks display at
Meet at Lakes Edge Amcars. 10.30pm.
Adventure Playground. westernspeedway
parkrun.com.au/Hamilton hamilton.com.au 0414 780 068
SUN 5 JAN SUN 12 JAN
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS HAMILTON COUNTRY
HAMILTON BOTANIC MUSIC CLUB DAY
2020
GARDENS HAMILTON GOLF CLUB
2pm-4pm. Enjoy this free 12pm-4.30pm. Enjoy live 26 JANUARY 2020
afternoon of live music by country music from guest
local bands and singers. artists and local walk-ups HAMILTON
Music to suit all ages, at this monthly family-
bring a picnic, some local friendly afternoon.
wine and a blanket/chair. Members of the public are invited to attend the
Southern Grampians Shire Council official Australia
0437 190 946 0468 440 278 Day Celebrations. Celebrations will take place
throughout the Greater Hamilton region where
SUN 12 JAN MON 13 & TUE 14 JAN people of all ages and from all walks of life have
ANNUAL PACING CUP 2 DAY PRINTMAKING the opportunity to come together to celebrate our
HAMILTON HARNESS WORKSHOP national identity.
RACING CLUB PETSCHEL HOUSE For further information please contact the
12pm-5.30pm. Lots of 10am-4pm. Linoprint Southern Grampians Shire Council on
family fun at the Hamilton workshop. Jenni Mitchell 03 5573 0444 or council@sthgrampians.vic.gov.au
Harness Racing Club’s and Mervyn Hannah will
annual cup! Live music, assist with sketching and
kids activities, meals and cutting lino techniques,
bar facilities available. before moving to the print
harness.org.au/hamilton stage on day two.
#GREATERHAMILTON
0417 585 102
HAMILTON BALMORAL BRANXHOLME BYADUK CAVENDISH
12 COLERAINE DUNKELD GLENTHOMPSON PENSHURST TARRINGTONFEBRUARY EVERY SAT SEPT-FEB
HAMILTON PARKRUN
SUN 2 FEB
MUSIC IN THE GARDENS
SUN 9 DEC
HAMILTON COUNTRY
LAKE HAMILTON HAMILTON BOTANIC MUSIC CLUB DAY
8am-9.30am. Free, GARDENS HAMILTON GOLF CLUB
weekly, timed 5km, run, 2pm-4pm. Enjoy this free 12pm-4.30pm. Enjoy live
walk or jog around Lake afternoon of live music by country music from guest
Hamilton. Open to people local bands and singers. artists and local walk-ups
of all ages and abilities. Music to suit all ages, at this monthly family-
Meet at Lakes Edge bring a picnic, some local friendly afternoon.
Adventure Playground. wine and a blanket/chair.
parkrun.com.au/Hamilton 0437 190 946 0468 440 278
SAT 15 FEB SUN 23 FEB
EUREKA DRAW PAINT
SPRINTCAR SERIES SUMMER
WESTERN SPEEDWAY PETSCHEL HOUSE
4pm-10.30pm. Hit the 10am-4pm. Bring your
Western Speedway for favourite paints, pencils
an action-packed night and pastels, use the studio
of high speed racing, materials or purchase art
including the Eureka supplies and begin the
Sprint car Series, Vintage day with a demonstration
Sprintcars, the F500 by artist, Jenni Mitchell,
Stampede Series and the 3 as she uses techniques to
Litres Dash for Cash. paint quickly the essence
of summer. Beginners
and experienced artists
alike can paint inside the
air conditioned studio or
westernspeedway find a cool spot beneath Petschel
hamilton.com.au one of our trees around House
the lake in our expansive
gardens. Light lunch and SAT 29 FEB
THU 27 FEB refreshments provided.
HARNESS RACE DAY HAMILTON FARMERS
HAMILTON HARNESS & CRAFT MARKET
RACING CLUB HAMILTON INSTITUTE
petschelhouse.com.au OF RURAL LEARNING
12pm-5pm. Enjoy a
fantastic afternoon at the 9am-12pm. Over 40
harness races. Meals and local and interstate
bar facilities available. A stallholders, featuring
great family fun day out! #GREATERHAMILTON fresh produce, home-
made food and crafts.
harness.org.au/hamilton hirl.org.au
Western Speedway Racing
1800 807 056 | visitgreaterhamilton.com.au | @visitgreaterhamiltonDiscover workshops, art classes, pop-ups,
performances and exhibitions throughout
Greater Hamilton 1800 807 056
People, places & events ·
·
Petschel House
My Crafternoons
· Off The Rails
petschelhouse.com.au · Hamilton Institute of Rural Learning
· The Gables Art Studio & Art School
· Hamilton Community House
· Chameleon Arts Collective
· Mud Gallery
· Hamilton Wool & Craft Guild
· Penshurst Arts Creative
· The Skills Shop
· Dunkeld Art Group
WHAT’S ON 20 JUL - 15 SEPT
WATERCOLOUR
3 NOV - 8 DEC
VCE CREATIVE SHOWCASE
AT HAMILTON BRILLIANCE Exhibition features work created by local VCE students
GALLERY Showcasing the brilliance undertaking studies in a range of creative subjects.
of Australian watercolour Work is selected from secondary schools in the Southern
through the remarkable Grampians Shire Council: Baimbridge College, The
collection of Hamilton Hamilton and Alexandra College, Monivae College, Good
Gallery. Such artists as Shepherd College and Balmoral Community College.
Napier Waller, Lionel
Lindsay, Hans Heysen, Frank
Hinder and John Wolseley
7 SEPT - 3 NOV demonstrate the potential
GREAT MOVEMENTS for fine nuances, as well as
OF FEELING spontaneous expression
in their landscapes,
Great Movements of portraiture, still lifes,
Feeling, is an in-depth abstract compositions
group project, curated and direct, expressionistic
by Zara Sigglekow and modes of painting. Drawing
initially supported by on a long history of tradition
Gertrude Contemporary and experimentation,
and the Next Wave this exhibition reveals
Image: Niamh Sutherland S.T. Gill, England (1818-1880)
Festival. The project transition and how KITCHEN BUOY Aborigines resting at Wannon
considers emotion as a contemporary artists Design and Textiles Falls, Coleraine District,
cognitive and bodily force explore the malleability of Visual Communications and Western Victoria
the watercolour medium, Design Watercolour on paper
that drives, circulates and
producing new and The Hamilton and Alexandra Purchased by the Hamilton
sticks. With discursive and unexpected results. College Gallery Trust Fund
centrifugal ambitions, this
exhibition observes human Exhibiting the distinctive
emotion through personal light and atmosphere of
the Australian landscape,
and historic lenses. we celebrate the important
contribution watercolour
has made to the
development of Australian
art in the twentieth century.
Works in this exhibition
have been selected to show
#HAMILTONGALLERY experimental combinations
of various media and
techniques in modernist and
contemporary Australian
art.
107 Brown Street Hamilton Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5, The information listed may be subject to change. For
Phone 5573 0460 Sat 10-12 & 2-5, Sun 2-5 confirmation of exhibitions please contact Hamilton Gallery.COMING SOON
MARCH
Balmoral Show - Balmoral
Branxholme Rodeo - Branxholme
Penshurst Art Show - Penshurst
APRIL
Redgum Festival - Cavendish
Murray To Moyne - Hamilton
MAY
Million Paws Walk - Hamilton
Good Shepherd May Market - Hamilton
JUNE
Serra Terror - Dunkeld
City of Hamilton Eisteddfod - Hamilton
JULY
Woolly West Fest - Across Region
AUGUST
Sheepvention - Hamilton
Peaks & Trails Run - Dunkeld
Coleraine Art & Photography Show - Coleraine
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