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Ballarat News & Events
See below for all the latest events and happenings in historical Ballarat as well as in our very own BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields.
Click here to read about past events our great town has held.
COVID-19 Update
Read more about what's happening with regards to COVID-19 at BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields during this unprecedented time.
Ballarat Beer Festival 2021
On 20th February 2021, brewers, award-winning regional wines and musicians from across Australia will gather for the annual Ballarat Beer Festival. With plenty of food, drink and entertainment, this is one family-friendly event you don't want to miss!
TripAdvisor Awards
Our park annually receives awards from TripAdvisor. Our goal here at BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields is for each and every guest to have an exceptional experience and this is proved by the wonderful reviews we continue to receive.
BIG4 Social Script
BIG4 have teamed up with Amaze and Emma Watkins from The Wiggles to launch a very special BIG4 Holiday Parks social script. Find out more here about this very special initiative.
Road National Cycling Championship
The 2021 Federation University Road National Championship is set to take place in our hometown of Ballarat! Come join in this amazing week of cycling between the 3rd and 7th of February 2021.
SummerSalt 2021 - Ballarat
Did somebody say The Cat Empire, The Teskey Brothers and John Butler?! On 28th February, SummerSalt 2021 will take place in Ballarat's very own North Gardens! This outdoor concert series is one you don't want to miss.
Earth Hour
Every year in March, hundreds of millions of people around the world in more than 7,000 cities in over 180 countries take part in this amazing global conservation movement.
Ballarat Begonia Festival
This free event is held annually over the Labour Day long weekend in March and is filled with entertainment, activities, talks, culinary delights, celebrity guests, and of course - begonias! Book your self-contained cabin or site today.
Ballarat Heritage Weekend
The annual Ballarat Heritage Weekend is in May every year. Come along to experience the rich heritage of our beautiful area and participate in the great activities and shows on offer over this family-friendly weekend.
Readers' Choice Awards
We are proud to announce that we've been named the 4th best holiday park in Victoria as voted by you in the Readers' Choice Top Holiday Park Awards 2019. It's such an honour to be nominated and recognised not just by the industry but by our guests who are the heart of our park.
Ballarat Winter Wonderlights
Winter Wonderlights in Ballarat is an annual event celebrating Christmas in July! You can easily walk to the event at Sovereign Hill from our park so pack your winter woolies to enjoy a night like no other. Find out more here.
Ballarat Farm Experiences
Get a taste of farm life and soak up the Ballarat region’s fresh air, fertile land and wide open spaces. Make your next Ballarat holiday one to remember at one of the nearby farms, farm-gates, and farmer's markets. Find out more here.
Ballarat Winter Festival
In July 2021 Ballarat will come alive as part of the Ballarat Winter Festival. Whether it's school holiday fun or a romantic rendezvous you're seeking, there's a day out for everyone to enjoy and be part of.
Royal South Street Eisteddfod
The Royal South Street Eisteddfod is one of the largest and longest-running performing arts eisteddfods in Australia. Many participants stay at BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields between the months of July and November and we hope you decide to as well.
Timeline Festival
The annual Timeline Festival, held in October at Kryal Castle, all started with a dispute over a stolen pig! It's great fun for the entire family with re-enactments, historical guests and merchants, castle jousters, viking combat, and other traditional castle activities.
SpringFest Ballarat
SpringFest Ballarat is a project of the Rotary Club of Ballarat with two events held during the wonderful spring months. Find out more here why you shouldn't miss it!
Restart a Heart Day
BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields is proud to support the annual Restart a Heart Day. Seconds count in a cardiac arrest and our park has a defibrillator on-site to help travellers exploring Australia feel safer knowing that medical assistance is nearby.
Ballarat Cup
Enjoy the atmosphere and excitement of the premier sporting and social event on Ballarat's calendar - the Ballarat Cup. It's ideally placed at the end of the popular Spring Racing Carnival, so if you didn't go to Melbourne for that, come to Ballarat for ours!
Top 3! Caravan & Camping with Kids
BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields has been voted into the Top 3 of the Caravan & Camping with Kids Holiday Parks for families! We are thrilled to have been awarded this for our park's appeal, facilities and guest service for holidaying families.
Gumnut Awards
As part of our ongoing commitment to the environment, Watts Holiday Parks participate in the Gumnuts environmental accreditation scheme. We encourage our guests to join us in our commitment to the environment by participating in this program.
BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields has a carefully designed Sensory Room developed for families with a child or children on the autism spectrum.
At Watts Holiday Parks, the health and safety of our staff and guests is paramount. If you are due to stay with us click here for further information.
We have been recognised as a TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice award-winner based on outstanding traveller reviews.
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