Ballarat 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.

Summer Exhibition of Art

30 November 2018

The Summer Exhibition of Art is on display at the Trades Hall Camp Street, Ballarat from 30 November to 23 December 2018.

Australian Jazz Convention

27 December 2018

From 27-31 December, 2018 Ballarat will come alive with the sounds and colours of Jazz.

2019 FedUni Road National Championships

4 January 2019

The 2019 FedUni Road National Championships is your chance to watch the best Aussie riders battle it out for the ultimate glory of the green and gold jersey.

Professional Bull Riders Ballarat Invitational

9 March 2019

This is one huge night that you will not want to miss! The PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Monster Energy Tour will bring its thrilling, adrenaline-filled, edge-of-your-seat excitement to the Ballarat Showgrounds...

Timeline Festival

19 October 2019

The annual Timeline Festival at Kryal Castle all started with a dispute over a stolen pig!

Royal South Street Competitions

The Royal South Street Competitions are held every year from July to November and cover 14 theatrical disciplines of voice, music, and movement, providing some 40,000+ on-stage performance opportunities for artists...

Kids Club

Here at BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields we know that when kids are happy, everyone is happy which is why every school holiday period we have an action packed Kids Club program.

Ballarat Cup

Soak up the atmosphere and excitement of the premier sporting and social event on Ballarat's calendar - the Ballarat Cup.

Ballarat Markets

Finding local markets are a must do when on holidays and Ballarat has some great ones for you to visit where you can find local produce, handmade goodies and vintage memorabilia.

TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence

Every year, our park has proudly been awarded a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor - it's quite prestigious!

We're in the Top 3!

BIG4 Ballarat Goldfields has been voted into the Top 3 Caravan & Camping with Kids Top 3 Holiday Parks for families!

Watts Holiday Parks Gumnut Environmental Accreditation

Gumnut Awards

As part of our ongoing commitment to the environment, Watts Holiday Parks participate in the Gumnuts environmental accreditation scheme.Des and Margaret Watts are pictured here receiving the Silver Gumnut Award...