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GREATER HAMILTON AUTUMN - WINTER 2020
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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 to ancestors and Elders past, present and emerging.
Cover images: Aurora Circuz Oz, Sheepvention Rural Expo, Peaks & Trails Run, Picture This Ballooning coming to Cavendish Red Gum Festival. Inside cover: Mt Sturgeon. Back cover: Mt Rouse.
TWELFTH NIGHT UNDER THE STARS SATURDAY 7 MARCHANZAC WARBIRDS EVENT SATURDAY 25 & SUNDAY 26 APRILLEAVING JACKSON SATURDAY 23 MAYCOMMUNITY CULTURAL CELEBRATION SUNDAY 14 JUNETWO OF US SATURDAY 18 JULYMELBOURNE GUITAR QUARTET FRIDAY 28 AUGUST
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Welcome to your definitive guide to over 80 events coming up between March and August. Now you’re ready to choose what to fill your diary with, will you;• Clamber up the jaw-dropping peaks of the Southern
Grampians in the epic Serra Terror, or in the multiple distances of the Peaks & Trails Run?
• Take the family to the mammoth 3-day Sheepvention Rural Expo for the food, the fibre, the fashion, the farm dog displays, or the family fun?
• Watch the kids riding the miniature railway at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic, or see the Hamilton Pastoral Museum come alive at the May Rally?
• Embrace multi-faceted Festivals like the Cavendish Red Gum Festival, which takes over the whole town, or head to one of the 11 Markets in our Market Guide?
• Be entertained by world-class performers from the Australian Shakespeare Company, Circus Oz, Melbourne International Comedy Festival or the Melbourne Guitar Quartet, PAC-king out the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre’s huge program?
There are also incredible events for dog lovers, motorsport fans, art aficionados, tech heads and creative types. Perhaps it’s best not to choose, but to enjoy them all!We can’t wait to see what you get up to as you explore – use #visitgreaterhamilton & #thegrampiansway to see what everyone is up to throughout the Southern Grampians and the Greater Hamilton region!
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The space, the freshest of air, the people, the delightful surprises... not to mention our packed calendar of events!
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SAT 14 MARPENSHURST COMMUNITY MARKETPENSHURST MEMORIAL HALL
SAT 4 APRMARKET STALLS AT CAVENDISH RED GUM FESTIVALCAVENDISH TOWN SQUARE
SAT 11 APRBALMORAL EASTER MARKETBALMORAL MAIN STREET
SAT 9 MAYGOOD SHEPHERD COLLEGE MAY MARKETHAMILTON SHOW GROUNDS SHEEP PAVILION
SAT 28 MARFARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING
SAT 30 MAYFARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING
SAT 27 JUNFARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING
SAT 25 JULFARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING
SAT 29 AUGFARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING
SUN 2 TO TUE 4 AUGMARKET STALLS AT SHEEP-VENTION RURAL EXPOHAMILTON SHOW GROUNDS
SUN 3 MAYLIONS TRASH & TREASURE MARKETHAMILTON SHOW GROUNDS SHEEP PAVILION
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MARCH EVERY SATHAMILTON PARKRUNLAKE HAMILTON8am-9.30am. A free, weekly, timed 5km run, walk or jog around Lake Hamilton for people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Lakes Edge Adventure Playground to join the fun!
parkrun.com.au/Hamilton
SUN 1 MARMUSIC IN THE GARDENSHAMILTON BOTANIC GARDENS2pm-4pm. A free afternoon of live music by local bands and singers with music to suit all ages, bring a picnic, some local wine and a blanket or chair.
SAT 7 MARTWELFTH NIGHT UNDER THE STARSHAMILTON BOTANIC GARDENS8pm. The Australian Shakespeare Company performs a Shakespearean classic with some playful additions to the text in a picturesque garden setting. Bring a blanket or chair, a picnic, some Henty wine and friends for an unmissable night under the stars!
0437 190 946
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SAT 14 MARPENSHURST COMMUNITY MARKETMEMORIAL HALL9.30am-1.30pm. A celebration of autumn, from arts and crafts, to food and plants, and sometimes something unexpected. Join us for a Cancer Council “Biggest Morning Tea” and enjoy the live music as you browse the many varied stalls.
0402 870 738
FRI 20 MARSHADES OF BUBLÉHAMILTON PAC8pm-10pm. This 3 man Michael Bublé tribute direct from New York City will wow audiences with their exciting harmonies, smooth choreography and charming good looks, throughout Bublé’s Motown hits and his Sinatra chart-toppers.
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FRI 20 - SUN 22 MARPENSHURST ART & PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITIONMEMORIAL HALLFri 6.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Explore colour, light, texture and imagination in this recently expanded 5th year exhibition with increased prize money and works for sale.penshurstartexhibition.org.au
SAT 21 - SUN 22 MARHAMILTON & DISTRICT DARTS TOURNAMENTHAMILTON EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTRE8.30am-6pm. 36 interstate teams come to Hamilton to play in this 5 a side tournament. Spectators are welcome and its free to watch some of the best players in the country. Food, drink and merchandise available.0400 390 838
SAT 21 MARFORD F100 CLUB OF AUSTRALIA NATIONAL RALLYLAKE HAMILTON CARPARK9.45am-1pm. See up to 25 classic trucks on display in the carpark by the Ansett Museum, before this biannual rally continues to explore the region.
0429 841 031
WED 18 MARAURORA - CIRCUS OZMONIVAE COLLEGE CHEVALIER CENTRE7pm. A host of silly and loveable arctic characters all performing spectacular acrobatic feats and hilarious physical comedy that will leave you gasping and laughing with delight. Let your spirit soar at this family-friendly event!
hamiltonpac.com.au
SAT 14 MAR SSA VICTORIAN SUPER SEDAN TITLEWESTERN SPEEDWAY5pm-10pm. See the 2020 Victorian Super Sedan Title plus Vintage Sedans, a JSPA Junior Sedans Round & Dirt Modifieds.westernspeedway hamilton.com.au
Twelfth Night Under the Stars
Aurora - Circus Oz
Shades of Bublé
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SUN 22 MARTEDDY BEARS PICNICHAMILTON MODEL RAILWAY11am-3pm. Teddy Bears Picnic with train rides and special teddy bear train. Sausage Sizzle, drinks, brass band and other fun things to do.0407 951 371
FRI 27 MARSTILETTO SISTERS HAMILTON PAC7.30pm-9pm. A seductive blend of Hungarian gypsy, tango & love songs from the world over, performed with extraordinary emotional range, intensity and humour.
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SAT 28 MARFLO HAMILTON RECREATION RESERVE4pm-10pm. Join us at ‘Friendlies Oval’ as we bring some of the hottest up and coming artists from Triple J to our region for one special night. With live music, food trucks and carnival rides, there’s something for the whole family at this drug- and alcohol-free event.
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SAT 28 MARDUNKELD POLO CUP 2020DUNKELD RACECOURSE9am - 5pm. Bring a picnic, family and friends, and enjoy amazing horsemanship and entertainment with the beautiful Grampians backdrop. Three polo matches to enjoy and a bar run by the local football club.
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FRI 27 & SAT 28 MARSSA STREET STOCK VICTORIAN TITLEWESTERN SPEEDWAY5pm- 10pm. Day 1 sees the 2020 Victorian Street Stock Title Heats start, plus Production Sedans Series Round and Limited Sportman Round 3 Action Series. Day two sees the heats and finals, plus super rods, standard saloons and juniors, ending in a spectacular fireworks display.
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Teddy Bears Picnic
Stiletto Sisters
SAT 28 MARHAMILTON FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING 9am-12pm. Fresh produce, home-made food, gifts and crafts, including vegetables, seasonal fruits, jams, cakes, sauces, bread, pasties, spices, oils, wine, honey and artisanal crafts including jewellery, cards, woodwork, clothing and candles.
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EVERY SATHAMILTON PARKRUNLAKE HAMILTON8am-9.30am. A free, weekly, timed 5km run, walk or jog around Lake Hamilton for people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Lakes Edge Adventure Playground to join the fun!
parkrun.com.au/Hamilton
FRI 3 APRCIRCUITHAMILTON PAC7pm-8.10pm. A pulsating digital circus combining interative technology with an international cast of world-class acrobats, dancers and musicians for a mind-blowing experience.
hamiltonpac.com.au
SAT 4 APRCAVENDISH RED GUM FESTIVALTOWN SQUAREBiennial Festival for the whole family celebrating mighty Red Gums. Includes a collaborative ukelele EU-calypso, Environmental Forum, Red Gum Ramble along the Wannon river, Poets’ Breakfast, riverside sculpture walk, market stalls, live music, food and wine, hot-air balloon flights, art & photography exhibition, woodwork and milling displays, children’s activities, art workshops & more.
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Cavendish Red Gum Festival
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MON 27 APRSALUTE TO THE ANZACSHAMILTON PAC11am-12.30pm. Great songs, stories and indeed laughter from the years of WW1, WW2, and The Vietnam War, set against a backdrop of incredible images on the big screen.
hamiltonpac.com.au
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SAT 4 - SUN 5 APR34TH WOODY’S MURRAY TO MOYNE CYCLE RELAYHAMILTON SHOWGROUNDS & SURROUNDING ROADS1500 riders cycle from the Murray River to Port Fairy raising funds for health related causes. The ride will stop overnight in Hamilton- come and see the riders depart from 7am Sunday morning!
FRI 24 - MON 27 APRHAMILTON & DISTRICT OLD TIME DANCE CLUB AUTUMN BALLBAIMBRIDGE COLLEGE Fri 8pm, Sat 7pm, Sun 10am-3pm, Mon 8pm. Annual dance weekend with sashes awarded.
murraytomoyne.com.au
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SAT 25 APRANZAC DAY SERVICESMELVILLE OVAL & THROUGHOUT REGION ANZAC Day services will be held throughout the region, including a Dawn Service in Hamilton at Melville Oval at 6.30am, and a March from 10am with Service at 11am, plus events in surrounding towns.
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SAT 25 - SUN 26 APRANZAC WARBIRDS EVENTHAMILTON MODEL AERO CLUB FIELD10am-4pm. Flying displays from radio-controlled model warbirds plus competitions and raffles on day 1. Aircraft with aerobatic capabilities and up to 4 metre wingspans on day 2, including airplanes, gliders and helicopters. BBQ, refreshments & camping available.
0428 812 093
FRI 17 APRROUGEHAMILTON PAC7.30pm-9pm. A sexy circus cabaret for grown-ups! Award-winning blend of acrobatics, operatic cabaret and tongue in cheek burlesque.
hamiltonpac.com.au
TUE 28 APRHELLS CANYONHAMILTON PAC12pm. A multi-award winning, new Australian drama about a teenage road trip across the Australian outback.
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SAT 11 APRBALMORAL EASTER MARKETBALMORAL MAIN STREET9am-1.30pm. Market stalls take over the main street selling hand-made items, second hand goods, food, plants & produce, with all profits going to community and charities. Fun for all the family with children’s rides and amusements.
0419 509 371
MON 13 APRHAMILTON HARNESS RACE DAYHAMILTON HARNESS RACING CLUB12pm-5pm. Enjoy Easter Monday at this free family-fun day out! Meals and bar facilities available.
harness.org.au/hamilton
SUN 5 APRSUNDAY RACINGHAMILTON RACING CLUB12pm-6pm. A great afternoon of country racing with oncourse catering and bar facilities available.
hamiltonracingclub.com.au
SUN 5 APRLET ALL CREATION RISEKANTOR MPAC, HAMILTON & ALEXANDRA COLLEGE3pm-4.30pm. Hamilton Singers, in association with The Merri Singers, Cantori and the Festival Orchestra present choral works composed by Ken Scott for an afternoon of sheer musical pleasure and enjoyment of harmony.
0419 113 083
Woody’s Murray to Moyne Cycle Relay
Rouge
Salute to the ANZACS
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MAY EVERY SATHAMILTON PARKRUNLAKE HAMILTON8am-9.30am. A free, weekly, timed 5km run, walk or jog around Lake Hamilton for people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Lakes Edge Adventure Playground to join the fun!
parkrun.com.au/Hamilton
FRI 1 MAYRURAL WOMEN’S HEALTH FORUMSTERLING PLACE DUNKELD9am-3pm. Annual event to build a healthier and more connected community, with keynote speakers, movement & meditation and small group workshops designed for women to help them feel connected, supported and empowered to improve their health.
theruralnaturopath.com
SAT 2 - SUN 3 MAY2020 VICTORIAN CLOSED JUNIOR TABLE TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPSHAMILTON INDOOR LEISURE & AQUATIC CENTRE70 of Victoria’s hottest young table tennis players fight it out for a spot on the state team, plus training opportunities and satellite events across the weekend.
tabletennisvic.org.au
SUN 3 MAYLIONS TRASH & TREASURE MARKETHAMILTON SHOWGROUNDS9am-1pm. A diverse range of stalls including homemade baked goods, jams, plants, books, jewelery, candles, homewares, local produce, fashion, bric-a-brac and used goods. BBQ, kids activities, live music, dancing and everyone’s favourite; minature donkeys and foals!
0499 179 639
FRI 8 MAYTHE MERGERHAMILTON PAC7.30pm-9pm. Now an acclaimed feature film starring Damian Callinan, this one-man show is not to be missed. A dysfunctional footy club will either have to fold or merge with their arch rivals, but their coach embarks on a program to recruit refugees and save the club, taking the community on an entertaining journey.
hamiltonpac.com.au
SAT 9 MAYGOOD SHEPHERD COLLEGE MAY MARKETHAMILTON SHOWGROUNDS9.30am-2pm. Flower bouquets, plants, candles, soaps, barista coffee, cafe & bakehouse plus kids activities and animals.gsc.vic.edu.au
SUN 10 MAYMOTHERS DAY CLASSICLAKE HAMILTON9am-11am. Fun run/walk around beautiful Lake Hamilton to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer.
mothersdayclassic .com.au
Rural Womens Health Forum
The Merger
Good ShepherdMay Market
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THU 14 MAYTHURSDAY RACINGHAMILTON RACING CLUB12pm-6pm. Come along for a great afternoon of racing at the Hamilton Racing Club, with oncourse catering and bar facilities available. Parking is free, all abilities are welcome and we look forward to welcoming you to Hamilton for a fun day out at the Country Races!
hamiltonracingclub.com.au
SAT 16 & SUN 17 MAYHISTORY IN ACTION AT THE MAY RALLYHAMILTON PASTORAL MUSEUM10am-4pm. A weekend event of History in Action featuring early tractor ploughing. See the museum’s streetscape of period buildings, appreciate the extensive local artefact collection, watch working tractors, past farming practices and lost trades and join in the fun with the model railway, vintage cars and woodturners. Both days will have a 2pm grand parade and all day food from the museums kitchen.
0409 258 135
SUN 17 MAYRSPCA MILLION PAWS WALKLAKE HAMILTON9.30am-12pm. Help fight animal cruelty. Bring your dog to walk Lake Hamilton and enjoy other activities.
millionpawswalk.com.au
SUN 17 MAYROUSE ROUNDUPPENSHURST RACECOURSE8am-3pm. Penshurst Pony Club’s horsemanship Stockmans Challenge event. Five phases; Dry Pattern, Obstacles, Cross Country and Time Trial.
0409 962 969
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SAT 23 MAYLEAVING JACKSONHAMILTON PAC7.30pm-9.50pm. This 2 hour live concert event; “Leaving Jackson”, The Johnny Cash & June Carter Show, will have you singing, laughing and crying for more. A love story played out through some of the greatest songs ever written, from the famous Walk The Line and Folsom Prison Blues to the iconic Ring of Fire.
hamiltonpac.com.au
SAT 23 MAYPUTTING ON THE RITZMONIVAE COLLEGE7.30pm- 12am. Hamilton Rock’n’Rollers present a swinging good time to celebrate 20 years of their ‘In The Spirit of Rock ‘n ‘Roll’ event. Dress in your finest 1920’s attire and come along for a night of dancing and live music by popular band, The Honky Tonks. Bring your own drinks and snacks!
0427 683 686
TUE 26 MAYTUESDAY RACINGHAMILTON RACING CLUB12pm-6pm. Come along for a great afternoon of country racing with oncourse catering and bar facilities available.
hamiltonracingclub.com.au
WED 27 MAYYOU & IHAMILTON PAC7.30pm-9pm. An evening of stories, fun, laughter and perhaps even a few tears as the audience is transported to the magic of the world’s most popular musicals. Scenes seamlessly meld into songs which take you on an emotional journey. It’s like seeing 10 musicals in one night.
hamiltonpac.com.au
FRI 29 MAYMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOWHAMILTON PAC7.30pm-10pm. Some of the hottest acts direct from Australia’s largest comedy festival hit Hamilton for a night of stand-up, sketch, satire, silliness and song in this rip-roaring road trip of a life time!
hamiltonpac.com.au
TUE 26 - THU 28 MAYDIGITAL INNOVATION & SMART AGRICULTURE (DISA) FESTIVALHAMILTON EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTRE AND THE HUBExpo showcasing how rural communities are embracing new technology and innovative practices, with farm tours, workshops and immersive kids activities.
disafestival.com.au
SAT 30 MAYHAMILTON FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING 9am-12pm. Fresh produce, home-made food, gifts and crafts, including vegetables, seasonal fruits, jams, cakes, sauces, bread, pasties, spices, oils, wine, honey and artisanal crafts including jewellery, cards, woodwork, clothing and candles.
hirl.org.au DISA Festival
Rouse Roundup
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JUNE EVERY SATHAMILTON PARKRUNLAKE HAMILTON8am-9.30am. A free, weekly, timed 5km run, walk or jog around Lake Hamilton for people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Lakes Edge Adventure Playground to join the fun!
MON 1 TO MON 15 JUNCITY OF HAMILTON EISTEDDFOD HAMILTON PAC9.30am-10pm. See talented competitors from across Victoria and South Australia perform in front of highly accredited adjudicators at the 58th annual Eisteddfod, covering dance, music, speech & drama.
parkrun.com.au/Hamilton
hamiltoneisteddfod.org.au
SAT 6 & SUN 7 JUNSERRA TERRORDUNKELD & GRAMPIANS An endurance event held in the Grampians National Park over 2 action packed days. Teams battle the elements as they run, hike and climb over an 80km long course through the stunning Grampians ranges. The 2020 course promises to be incredibly scenic, taking in some spectacular mountain vistas.
dunkeldadventure.com.au
SUN 14 JUNCOMMUNITY CULTURAL CELEBRATIONHAMILTON UNITING CHURCH FELLOWSHIP CENTRE2.30pm-5pm. Share in songs, music, stories and food that is characteristic of the cultures that have made our community their home. Fundraiser for the Hamilton Area Rural Australians for Refugees.
0490 239 870
THU 18 JUNHAMILTON HARNESS RACE DAYHAMILTON HARNESS RACING CLUB12pm-5pm. Meals and bar facilities available at this free family-fun day out!
harness.org.au/hamilton
FRI 5 TO MON 8 JUNQUEEN’S BIRTHDAY CAR RALLYHAMILTON EXHIBITION & CONFERENCE CENTREOver 120 veteran, vintage and classic cars from around Victoria enter this annual car rally and visit local places of interest. Vehicles from the 1920’s - 1980’s will be on public display 10am to 1pm Saturday morning.
0427 724 572
TUE 2 JUNNATIONAL SIMULTANEOUS STORYTIMEGREATER HAMILTON LIBRARY9.30am-10pm. Join Lucinda Gifford, author of the children’s book, ‘Whitney and Britney – Chicken Diva’s’, for a free public reading of the book followed by two writing and illustrating workshops.
sthgrampians.vic.gov.au/library
Hamilton Eisteddfod
National Simultaneous Storytime
Queen’s Birthday Car Rally
Serra Terror
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FRI 19 JUNCELTIC ILLUSIONHAMILTON PAC7.30pm. This exhilarating production has broken barriers by fusing two unique art forms; Irish Dance & Grand Illusion. With new spellbinding illusions, music and choreography, this is a stage spectacular that will have you mesmerised from the start.
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Celtic Illusion
EVERY SATHAMILTON PARKRUNLAKE HAMILTON8am-9.30am. A free, weekly, timed 5km run, walk or jog around Lake Hamilton for people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Lakes Edge Adventure Playground to join the fun!
parkrun.com.au/Hamilton
FRI 3 JULLOOSE ENDSHAMILTON PAC2pm-3pm. Kids and adults alike will be inspired to merge science and technology, tinker with machines and make their own contraptions in this visual feast of a show.
hamiltonpac.com.au
SAT 11 JULMEDICINE BALLMONIVAE COLLEGE CHEVALIER CENTRE 7pm-12am. Gala Ball held 3-yearly to raise funds for Hamilton Base Hospital. Black tie, magnificent food and wine, live music, dancing and auction.
wdhs.net
SAT 12 JULJACK RUSSELL TERRIER & HUNTING DOG SHOWHAMILTON SHOWGROUNDS10am-3pm. A fun event for all dogs! Show classes and events for hunting dogs & terriers plus novelty events including waggiest tail, dog most like its owner, best 6 legs, sack race, egg & spoon race and more! Coffee and food available on site.
jackrussellterriers.com.au
THU 25 JUNWOLFGANG’S MAGICAL MUSICAL CIRCUSHAMILTON PAC10am & 1pm. Straight from the score and onto the stage, the man known as Mozart appears amid a storm of powder, tumbling and twirling, as musical mayhem and movement fuse in this family show with a circus twist.
hamiltonpac.com.au
SAT 27 JUNWORLD SHOTOKAN KARATE SEMINARMONIVAE COLLEGE9.30am-4pm. All styles are invited to participate with guest instructor, Bryan Dukas sensei 6th Dan, at this special training seminar.
0401 757 251
SAT 27 JUN TO SUN 12 JULGREATER HAMILTON SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMActivities and performances for school-aged children at venues including the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre, Greater Hamilton Library, Hamilton Indoor Leisure and Aquatic Centre, The Hamilton Cinema and Hamilton Gallery.
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SAT 27 JUNHAMILTON FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING 9am-12pm. Fresh produce, home-made food, gifts and crafts, including vegetables, seasonal fruits, jams, cakes, sauces, bread, pasties, spices, oils, wine, honey and artisanal crafts including jewellery, cards, woodwork, clothing and candles.
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Jack Russell Terrier & Hunting Dog Show
Hamilton Indoor Leisure & Aquatic Centre
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SAT 18 JULTWO OF US HAMILTON PAC8pm-10.15pm. Performing immortal songs from The Beatles treasure trove of pop history, and Lennon & McCartney’s solo careers, Damien and Darren transport the audience back in time. Hear timeless songs as they would have sounded when they were freshly penned, just a guitar, a piano and two voices.
hamiltonpac.com.au
SAT 18 & SUN 19 JULVICTORIAN COUNTRY SERIES HANDBURY KARTING TITLESBUCKLEY PARK RACEWAYSat 9am-5pm, Sun 8am-4pm. The 24th Handbury Titles, incorporating an exciting round of the Victorian Country Series. 200+ karters travel from interstate and race against each other in 12 classes to gain points and win coveted trophies. Fast-paced family fun with catering available on site.
03 5572 4911
SAT 25 JULHAMILTON FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING 9am-12pm. Over 40 local and interstate stallholders selling fresh produce, home-made food, gifts and crafts, including vegetables, seasonal fruits, jams, cakes, sauces, bread, pasties, spices, oils, wine, honey and artisanal crafts including jewellery, cards, woodwork, clothing and candles. There’s also live music, barista coffee, a bbq and the pizza oven is often fired up, all hosted on 11 acres of beautiful grounds.
hirl.org.au
FRI 31 JULMELBOURNE CHAMBER PLAYERS HAMILTON PAC7.30pm-8.30pm. Experience one of Australia’s most exciting young ensembles, known for their energetic, joyful and spontaneous performances, their advocacy and love of wind instruments and in particular their strong commitment to supporting Australian music.
hamiltonpac.com.au
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Melbourne Chamber Players
EVERY SATHAMILTON PARKRUNLAKE HAMILTON8am-9.30am. A free, weekly, timed 5km run, walk or jog around Lake Hamilton for people of all ages and abilities. Meet at Lakes Edge Adventure Playground to join the fun!
parkrun.com.au/Hamilton
SUN 2 AUGNATIONAL TREE DAYHAMILTON GRANGEBURN RESERVE10am-12pm. Do something positive for your community and the environment by connecting with nature. Come along and join in improving biodiversity in our local area with tree planting and other activities.
03 5573 0223Hamilton parkrun
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SUN 2 TO TUE 4 AUGSHEEPVENTION RURAL EXPOHAMILTON SHOWGROUNDS9am-4pm. 25,000 visitors attend this expo with events and activities for the whole family. Kids Muster Trail, Innovations Hub and Producers Kitchen plus live music, food & wine tastings and over 500 trade displays over 12 hectares, plus the new Careers Expo. Competitions including Victoria Farm Dogs, Sheep Show, Fodder & Grain and Inventions plus Fashion Show & the highest priced Merino Ram Sale in the Southern Hemisphere.
hamiltonshowgrounds.com.au
WED 5 AUGANIMAL FARMHAMILTON PAC7.30pm. George Orwell’s intensely powerful novel – live on stage in a critically-acclaimed production by shake & stir.
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FRI 7 TO SUN 9 AUGCOLERAINE ART & PHOTOGRAPHY SHOWCOLERAINE MECHANICS HALLFri 6.30-9.30pm Sat 10am-4pm Sun 10am-3pmAnnual event attracting amateur and more experienced artists and photographers from Vic and SA. Opens with Gala Evening where winners are announced, open all weekend.
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THU 13 AUGKINGS OF THE HIGH C’SHAMILTON PAC11am-12.30pm. Pavarotti, Domingo & Carreras. It’s their lives and their operatic hits in one big show all in front of some wonderful imagery on the big screen.
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FRI 28 AUGMELBOURNE GUITAR QUARTET HAMILTON PAC7.30pm. See these modern masters use the guitar family of instruments (classical bass, baritone, standard, treble and octave guitars) to produce a rich and broad timbral spectrum for this guitar ensemble performance.
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SAT 29 AUGHAMILTON FARMERS & CRAFT MARKETHAMILTON INSTITUTE OF RURAL LEARNING 9am-12pm. Fresh produce, home-made food, gifts and crafts, including vegetables, seasonal fruits, jams, cakes, sauces, bread, pasties, spices, oils, wine, honey and artisanal crafts including jewellery, cards, woodwork, clothing and candles.
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Sheepvention Rural Expo
Kings of the High Cs
Animal Farm
SAT 8 & SUN 9 AUGPEAKS & TRAILS RUNDUNKELD & GRAMPIANS7am-5pm. A challenging trail running weekend for all levels of trail enthusiast, with 6 distance options and the free Salt Creek Kids Dash. All distances include private trails normally inaccessible to the public and take in the beautiful Southern Grampians views. The longer options also include trails within the Grampians National Park and sections of the newly established Grampians Peaks Trail.
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25 JAN - 31 MAY IN THE EYE OF THE BEHOLDER An exhibition of favourite works from the Hamilton Gallery Collection, selected by locals. Each person in this group of ‘Champions’ chose a work they believe is the most significant in the collection, and have spoken about their chosen work on a video included in the exhibition.
25 JAN - 26 APR GENTLE MEN: RICK AMOR, KEVIN LINCOLN, ALLAN MITELMAN AND FRED WILLIAMSAn exhibition of works from the Hamilton Gallery Collection and prints selected from the artists’ collections that demonstrate transitions between landscape, figuration and abstraction.
15 FEB - 15 MARCIRCLE OF LIFE: A HAMILTON QUILTERS EXHIBITIONThe Hamilton Quilters have been delighting Western Victoria with their dedication, skill and creativity with this popular medium for over 35 years. This exhibition will mark the group’s 18th exhibition at Hamilton Gallery, and the special opening event is to occur on Saturday 15th February at 11am, to be opened by Councillor Mary-Ann Brown.
18 APR - 17 MAY STITCHES IN TIME: A HAMILTON EMBROIDERY GUIDANCE GUILD EXHIBITIONThe Hamilton Embroidery Guidance Guild come together to celebrate their 40th Anniversary by exhibiting some of their treasured endeavours in the field of embroidery at Hamilton Gallery.
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Nicholas Chevalier Russia/England (1828-1902) Mt Abrupt, The Grampians c.1864 Oil on canvas Purchased by the Hamilton Gallery Trust Fund - M.L. Foster Bequest, with assistance of the Friends of Hamilton Gallery 2004.
Quilt (left) by Mavis Oakley and Embroidery (right) by Jill Wilson
Project ManagementSouthern Grampians Shire Council Economic Development and Tourism Unit 1 Market Place Hamilton Victoria 3300Design & Printjuliareader.com.au
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