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CRESFEST FOLK & ROOTS FESTIVAL

CresFest takes place in the forested gold rush town of Creswick, nestled among the Seven Hills between Daylesford and Ballarat. Returning for its second year, this joyous festival invites you to savour two of life’s transformative pleasures, music, and dance, amid Creswick’s historic architecture and wooded surrounds.

WHEN: 31 March - 2 April 2023

WHERE: Creswick

INFO: cresfest.com.au

Macedon Ranges Autumn Festival

Celebrate the beautiful colours and flavour of autumn in the Macedon Ranges from 1 – 30 April. Enjoy a month-long program of vibrant farmers' markets, curated trails and itineraries, open gardens, foodie experiences, artisan workshops and events across nine colourful, historic villages.

WHEN: 1 - 30 April 2023

WHERE: Various venues throughout the Macedon Ranges

INFO: visitmacedonranges.com/autumn-festival

Woodend Winter Arts Festival

The festival brings together acclaimed Australian and international talent with the music, literary and arts community of the stunning Macedon Ranges. The program covers music, literary events and visual arts and educational programs for young people, along with a series of free community events.

WHEN: 9 - 12 June 2023

WHERE: Woodend

INFO: woodendwinterartsfestival.org.au

Castlemaine Documentary Festival

The festival is held annually in central Victoria (90 minutes from Melbourne) in Castlemaine’s iconic Theatre Royal. The festival offers a curated program of superb Australian and international non-fiction films. Audiences are introduced to a series of fascinating worlds populated by enthralling characters.

WHEN: 16 - 19 June 2023

WHERE: Theatre Royal, 30 Hargraves St, Castlemaine Vic

INFO: cdocff.com.au

WINTER SOUNDS

Winter Sounds is a weekend of intimate performances taking place across Daylesford and the surrounding hills. From gold-rush-era halls to historic churches, art deco theatres and on heritage rail cars, the most unique and beautiful spaces in the region will light up with performances by some of Australia’s finest artists.

WHEN: 14 - 16 July 2023

WHERE: Daylesford

INFO: wintersounds.com.au