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Horsham Regional Art Gallery

The gallery is renowned for its Mack Jost collection of contemporary art and is housed in an original art deco building.

80 Wilson Street
Horsham
Tel: (03)5382 5575
10am-5pm, Tuesday-Friday
1-4.30pm, Sat & Sun

Markets

Ararat Trash & Treasure Market A long established indoor/outdoor market with with over 50 stalls and all proceeds going to charity. The market features trash & treasure, bric-a-brac, crafts and homemade produce. 9am—1.30pm, 2nd Sunday of month   Alexander Hall, cnr Stawell Rd & Collings St, - Ararat (Mel ref 626 F2) Enquiries: (03) 5352 3989

Glenthompson Farmers Growers and Makers market Glenthompsons 4th Annual Market which features local produce and entertainment for all ages. With over 20 stalls including Grampians Sheep Dairy, local award winning winery's, jewellery, honey, clothing and much more. Also features a 5km fun run or walk with many prizes to be won. 9am to 2pm, 26th October 2008   Lions Park - Glenthompson Enquiries: (03) 5577 4261

Halls Gap Primary School Craft Market An outdoor market with local art, craft and produce. BBQ/Sausage Sizzle, cold drinks, tea and coffee also available. The craft market is held in conjuction with other festivals in Halls Gap - namely Jazz Festival - Feb, Labour Day Long W/end - March, Easter Sunday - April, Gourmet Festival - May, Queens Birthday Long W/end - June and Wildflower Show w/end - Sept-Oct.." 9am to 2pm, various Sundays throughout year (ring to check)   Halls Gap Primary School. - Halls Gap (Mel ref 620 D11) Enquiries: 0447 193 397

Haven Market & Garage Sale A monthly market and garage sale. 9am to 1pm, 1st Saturday of month   Henty Highway - Haven Enquiries: 0409 257 256

Pomonal Village Market An indoor/outdoor market featuring local stallholders selling craft and other goods. 10am-3pm, last Sunday of month   Ararat-Halls Gap Road, - Pomonal (Mel ref 626 D2) Enquiries: (03) 5356 6312

Stawell Fairdinkum Farm & Craft Market Featuring gourmet foods, seasonal organic produce, farm fresh produce, livestock, quality crafts, garden needs, farm produce (hay etc) and much more. Buskerss, displays anad morning tea and lunch available. 10am-2pm, Last Sunday in month (Jan to Nov), 5-9pm 16 Dec 2005   Stawell Showgrounds, Patrick Street, - Stawell Enquiries: (03) 5358 1947

Stawell S.E.S. Market An indoor/outdoor market with trash & treasure, hardware, oddments. 9am-1pm, 1st Sunday of month   Drill Hall, Seaby Street, - Stawell (Mel ref 620 E11) Enquiries: (03) 5358 3174( ah)

Wartook Market Local goods on sale with refreshments available. 10am-4pm, Easter Saturday and a Saturday in Sept school holidays   Picnic area, Wartook Pottery, Halls Gap-Horsham Road - Wartook (Mel ref 620 C11) Enquiries: (03) 5383 6243

Please note that the above are the official trading hours. At many markets, a number of stalls close early, so you need to be there well before official closing time.

Forthcoming Events

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

Ararat Golden Gateway Festival A festival with a wide range of activities including the Coronation Ball and procession. October 2008 ? Ararat

Ararat One-Act Play Festival An annual festival showcasing one-act plays. August 2009 ? Ararat

Australian Country Life Festival A family day with wine, food and entertainment. January 2009 ? Seppelt Great Racecourse & Winery, Great Western

Coleraine Cup A traditional post Grand Final wind down in the town where Adam Lindsay Gordon displayed his horse racing skills many years ago. Enjoy the family atmosphere of a typical country horse racing carnival. September 2008 ? Coleraine

Dunkeld Weekend of Music A weekend of classical music in the shadow of the Grampians. Artists include the Australian String Quartet. Tickets sell out fast so it is wise to book early. April 2009 ? Dunkeld

Grampians Art Trail Artworks on display at 14 locations in the Grampians region. Easter 2009 ? Grampians region

Grampians Gourmet & Wine Festival Includes Shakespeare in the Grampians, Scarecrows in the Vineyard and varieties of food and wine. April 2009 ? Halls Gap

Grampians Grape Escape - the Food and Wine Festival An annual food and wine festival in the evocative setting of The Gramoians. May 2011 ? Halls Gap Recreation Reserve

Grampians Jazz Festival Featuring musicians from throughout Australia in both indoor and outdoor venues. February 2009 ? Halls Gap

Grampians Jazz Festival A celbration of jazz at Halls Gap. February 2011 ? Halls Gap

Grampians Wildflower Show A 4-day exhibition of unique local wildflowers displayed to highlight the diverse plant communities of the Grampians. Plants from heathland, woodland and wetland areas grouped according to their habitat to provide information about plant identification, botanical names and where to see the plants in the park. Other features of the show are exhibits highlighting conservation issues, children’s activities and daily bus tours to see wildflowers, particularly orchids, in the bush around Halls Gap. October 2010 ? Halls Gap

Halls Gap Film Festival Take in the beautiful Grampians, enjoy the local food, wine, and join other film buffs in 2½ days of highly acclaimed films. Detailed information at http://fvfs.org.au/filmfest.html. Enquiries Phone: 03 5356 4448 or Email: hallsgapfilmfestival@hotmail.com. 7 Films + Dinner $100/$95. Individual sessions $10/$9 plus other options. November 2008 ? Halls Gap Cinema, Halls Gap

Hamilton Sheepvention A major annual event focused on all aspects of the wool industry. August 2009 ? Showgrounds, Hamilton

South Grampians Promenade of Sacred Music Performances of sacred music by both local and professional musicians in historic churches and other venues in the Hamilton and Southern Grampians region. White Hat stumbled across this festival several years ago while travelling through the region and found it a real delight. April 2011 ? Hamilton and townships in the Southern Grampians

Stawell Orchid Society inc Spring Show This orchid show is considered by many to be the largest mixed genera show held in country Victoria,The show features 22large themed displays 5 smaller displays club table. mini displays, floral art and a school childrens' colouring competition September 2008 ? Enterttainment Centre (Town Hall) Main St, Stawell

Stawell Orchid Society Inc. Winter Show The first Stawell Orchid Society Inc. Winter Show held last year was declared a huge success, the winter show enabled many growers in the club to exhibit orchids that are not usually in flower when the annual Spring show is held. Come along and be surprised. August 2009 ? Centenary Hall Main Street Halls Gap

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

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