Local Events

Experience the energy of Castlemaine and the Goldfields through a vibrant calendar of local events. From artisan markets and live music to festivals, exhibitions, and seasonal celebrations, there’s always something happening nearby. Time your stay to coincide with a local favourite or discover something unexpected while you’re here.

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Festivals, Fairs, the Castlemaine Show, Art and More. It’s Fun For All This Spring. Castlemaine during spring and early summer is its best. The creative spirit of Castlemaine and Central Victoria spills over with a packed events and festivals calendar, the town’s gardens and parks are a glorious riot of colour, markets have an […]

Buda House Arts Fair

Buda brings the Traditional Arts Fair to Castlemaine. Set amongst the spectacular spring garden Buda will showcase traditional arts and much more.

Town Folk Festival

Described as the day to discover new artists of a contemporary folk flavour, it’s a carefully curated musical choose-your-own-adventure in an easy-going format. Performances take place across four unique stages, all just a short walk from one another, to make an accessible and family-friendly festival experience. This year, the lineup features names like Aldous Harding, Allegra […]

Castlemaine & District Festival of Gardens

This popular biennial event attracts garden and nature lovers from around the State, and for good reason.

Bendigo Easter Festival

This huge family-friendly festival takes over Bendigo’s beautiful Rosalind Park and surrounding streets.

Maldon Easter Fair

The Maldon Easter Fair and Parade began back in 1878, and it is the oldest in Australia.

Peter Turner Show and Shine

Historic and veteran cars and motorcycles, live music and good food – a fun family day out will be happening 8 am - 3pm at Guildford’s John Powell Reserve, just 15 minutes from Castlemaine.

Newstead Open Studios Art Trail

There will be a beautiful and diverse range of art (paintings, prints, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and more) on display across 20 open studios in the lovely village of Newstead.

Harmony in Harcourt Music Festival

More celebrations of community and creativity at beautiful Harcourt.

Castlemaine State Festival

One of Victoria pre-eminent regional arts festivals returns in 2028 with a fabulous line up of music, conversation, performance, art installations, an opening street party and much, much more.

Waaman Guided Tour

Join Uncle Rick Nelson on the first Saturday of each month for a memorable two-hour tour of Djaara Country, visiting significant sites selected by Uncle Rick.

Explore Castlemaine & Beyond

Discover nature, culture, and hidden gems just moments away.

From tree-lined walking trails and historic goldfields to galleries, live music, wineries, and some of regional Victoria’s best food, Castlemaine rewards curiosity.

Whether you’re exploring on foot, by bike, or car, there’s something new to uncover every day.

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