EVENTS

Events in Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges has an enviable calendar of festivals and events. Indulge in food and wine, absorb the heady sights and scents of the region's flower festivals and open gardens, immerse yourself in arts and cultural events, and to top it off, perhaps try just one more helping of local food and wine.

Events that showcase the local produce include the Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock, Sunbury Region Wine Weekend in August and Budburst Wine and Food Festival in the Macedon Ranges in November. Or you can surround yourself by the atmosphere of a real country race meeting at one of Hanging Rock's famous picnic race days and bring your own sumptuous spread of local food and wine.

For a change of pace, lose yourself in the larger-than-life pageant that is Chillout. Held in Daylesford in March, it is the largest gay and lesbian event in regional Australia.

January

New Year's Day and Australia Day Hanging Rock Races
Run for the Willow
Glenlyon Sports Day
Lavendula Swiss Italian Farm Lavender, Art and Produce Events –Daylesford
Open Gardens – January to April – Daylesford and the Macedon Ranges

February

Annual Regional Producers Day – Daylesford
Macedon District Car Club Annual Picnic and Car Display – Hanging Rock
Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock

March

Picnic at Hanging Rock Film Night
ChillOut Gay & Lesbian Festival – Daylesford
Labour Day Races – Hanging Rock
Daylesford & Macedon Ranges World's Longest Lunches

April

Anderson's Mill Festival – Smeaton
Country Connoisseurs Carnival Daylesford Macedon Produce Day – Kyneton Racecourse
Swiss Italian Festa – Shepherds Flat

June