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Council Meeting - Wednesday 27 September

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Events and Awards

A diverse calendar of events fills the year in the Macedon Ranges. We also host annual community and business awards.

To search for all kinds of events by date or town, see Council's events calendar, visit the Macedon Ranges official visitor website: visitmacedonranges.com or contact one of our Visitor Information Centres

Autumn Festival

The 2024 festival will actively highlight our stunning natural environment, offering a diverse range of events and entertainment, along with presenting enticing food and beverage trails.

Australia Day

Take part in Australia Day activities, nominate someone for an award, apply for a grant for your event, or become an Australian Citizen on Australia Day.

Josh's Rainbow Eggs Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards

The Macedon Ranges Business Excellence Awards recognise excellence and celebrate businesses of all types and sizes.

Buy local at markets

Markets are held every weekend in various towns in the Macedon Ranges, selling fresh local produce as well as local wares, arts and craft.

Chat to your Councillors at a listening post

Councillors are getting out and about in the community throughout 2023 and want to hear from you.

Events at Hanging Rock

Hanging Rock hosts concerts, race meetings, markets, car shows and much more.

International Women's Day

Held on 8 March each year, celebrating women's achievements, raising awareness for women's equality, and marking a call to action for accelerating gender parity and positive change for women.

Events at Kyneton Town Hall and Museum

Kyneton Town Hall annual performance season includes comedy, cabaret, music, dance and kids shows.

Also check out the changing exhibitions at Kyneton Museum.

Reconciliation Week

National Reconciliation Week is a time for all Australians to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.

NAIDOC Week

NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Register your event

Find out about our online events calendar and how to register your event with us.

School holiday activities

Occupy the kids these school holidays with a range of activities happening in the shire during the school holidays.

Running an event

Advice on running an event in the Macedon Ranges, including permits, rubbish, toilets, serving food and alcohol, activities on roads, seating, signs and venue hire.

Telstra Macedon Ranges Community Choice Awards

The Telstra Macedon Ranges Community Choice Awards enables the community to recognise excellence and celebrate businesses of all types and sizes.

What's on around the shire

Browse the events calendar and discover what's happening in the Macedon Ranges near you.