Buninyong hosts a range of popular events for cultural, foodie and sporting enthusiasts. As well as its regular monthly markets and annual festivals, big crowds gather in August and January to watch top-class cycling tournaments. Other interesting events, such as the Writers' Festival, are occasionally held here too.
Buninyong Film Festival
Held on the first weekend in May, in the Buninyong Town Hall.
An annual feast of fine films interspersed with yummy food. See them on the big screen!
Enquiries: Sue Nunn - 5341 2266 or Joan Goldsmith - 5341 3451
More about the Buninyong Film Festival
Buninyong Makers Market
This exciting new market gives local artists and designers a dedicated art and design outlet for their wares and offers high-quality work for sale to the Buninyong community.
Come along and see what our creative artists and designers have for sale!
The markets are held in the Buninyong Town Hall every 2-3 months, on Saturdays from 10am till 2pm.
2011 Makers Market Dates
Contact buninyongmakersmarket@gmail.com
for applications and/or more information
or see the Makers market blog
Saturday 26 March
Saturday 28 May
Saturday 6 August
Saturday 29 October (cancelled)
Saturday 10 December
Buninyong Farmers' Market
Held on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Fresh produce, fine food and wine
Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Ballarat East
Enquiries: Phone: 5330 1481 Mobile: 0403 502 199
More about the Buninyong Farmers' Market
Buninyong Good Life Festival to replace Gold King Festival
The Festival Committee has announced that a new festival called the Buninyong Good Life Festival will be held annually on the 3rd weekend in October, starting on October 16 2011, to replace the former Gold King Festival.
Call 0419 584 227 or write to PO Box 477, Buninyong for more information.
More about the Buninyong Good Life Festival
Cycling Tournaments
January: Australian Open Road Cycling Championships
More about the Bike Races in Buninyong
Further afield
Held annually over the Victorian Labour Day long weekend, the Ballarat Begonia Festival has gardening and lifestyle displays, horticultural exhibits, food and wine vendors, children's activities and entertainment.