Visit the Macedon Ranges

Pick your own peonies from the five-acre peony paddock in the Macedon Ranges. It really is a paddock. Bring a picnic and sit in the paddock on Little Church grounds.  Be ready for a hike along the bumpy bush track (3 km return) feed the horses and say hello to the calves. We really are a farm. Tickets will go on sale on 13 November 2025 at 11am. The link will be on our website.   Dates for 2025:  Note that entry to the Peony Paddock is via the Little Church, and you must have a pre-purchased ticket. mid to late November - dates can change as the season progresses - stay in touch $56 per ticket for paddock view and pick 15 stems from the paddock $14 per ticket view paddock only $5 per ticket 16 years and under (1 year and under free) All days are ticketed. Everyone must have a pre-purchased ticket. Dogs on leads welcome. Or follow our Facebook or Instagram for more up-to-date information.

Buttlejorrk Artist Collective’s 49th Annual Exhibition celebrates the festive season with colour, craftsmanship, and creativity. Bringing together a vibrant mix of painting, sculpture, pottery, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, and more this exhibition is all handcrafted by talented local Macedon Ranges artists.  This popular annual art exhibition is a highlight at the Old Auction House Gallery in Kyneton. Founded in 1976, Buttlejorrk was established by a group of potters who wanted to share their knowledge and showcase their work collectively. Their name pays homage to the original name of an area around Sunbury and Diggers Rest, as all of the artists draw deeply from the beauty of our our region. Over the years, the group has grown, with some original members still actively involved alongside artists who have joined in recent years. The individual artists within Buttlejorrk come from diverse backgrounds and styles, encompassing both traditional and contemporary works. Their artistic journeys have led them to expand their horizons, incorporating a wider range of arts such as painting, sculpture, jewellery, textiles, metalwork, and woodwork. The 49th Annual Exhibition of the Buttlejorrk Artist Collective celebrates the festive season with a vibrant display of colour, craftsmanship, and creativity. This year’s exhibition showcases a diverse range of artworks, including painting, sculpture, pottery, jewellery, textiles, woodwork, and more, all meticulously crafted by talented local Macedon Ranges artists by Buttlejorrk Artists as well as some guest artists from Macedon Ranges Potters. Artists: Brandy Monteith, David Bowden, Deidre Chestney, Denise Martin, Fiona Webb, Jan Guest, Marg Altmann, Mim Osmelak, Pam Jackson, Pat Beasley, Samantha Gardiner, Tim Meager & Guest Artists from Macedon Ranges Potters. Old Auction House Creative Hub & Gallery 52-56 Mollison Street, Kyneton

A peony farm only 60 minutes from Mebourne CBD with over  35 + varieties of peonies in all colours. Wander around the stunning peony fields and magnificent established gardens showcasing the 3 types of peonies; Tree peonies, Itoh (Intersectional) peonies and a crop of Herbaceous peonies. Ornamental trees and herbaceous borders in full spring glory await. Pick Your Own Peony sessions are available on a few days each November. Picking ticket: $57 includes entry to the peony fields and gardens and pick 15 stems. Non-picking ticket:  $20 for entry to the peony fields and gardens. Children under 18 free. No ticket required. Peony plants available to purchase at picking sessions Dates for 2025  All sessions are from 11am to 1pm November Sat 15 Nov, Friday 21 Nov, Monday 24 Nov and Sat 29 Nov If sold out online, Non-picking tickets are available at the gate. Picking tickets must be pre-purchased as numbers of these tickets are strictly rationed. Dogs on leads are welcomed (and poo bags essential) Unfortunately, we have no disabled toilets nor good paths for wheelchairs.   [caption id="attachment_17193" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Image credit: Ruby Henshall[/caption]

Come down and visit some of the finest producers in the state at the Macedon Village Farmers' Market, held below the majestic Mount Macedon on the welcoming grounds of Macedon Primary School in the leafy Macedon Ranges. The market will be an extension of the Woodend Community Farmers' Market and you can look forward to shopping with many of the same stallholders, who will be bringing their high quality produce to the Macedon and surrounding communities, 4 times per year on the 5th Saturday. You can expect the same focus on sustainability, authenticity and community as the Woodend Farmers' Market. The Macedon Primary School are involving the school community in this event and will use any funds raised to further their landcare project.

You are invited to our late spring/summer edition of Open Studios Macedon to be held on the last weekend in spring 29-30 November, 10am to 4pm Come and visit nine artist studios and gardens to see where we work and what we produce in the Macedon Ranges. Print pamphlets will be available at The Trading Post Cafe, and The Gallery, Mt. Macedon, along with other local cafes and businesses. Follow us on Instagram for more updates @openstudiosmacedon. Enquiries: Sue Anson 0413581632

Lyons Will's 4th annual Fete De La Fleur Festival, a day celebrating a new grape growing season, flowering, new wines, great music and good food.   This year we have Chef Bente Grysbeck, a specialist in outdoor wood fire cooking will be serving up bites alongside Lyons Will newly released wines. This is the perfect day to spend with family and friends. All are welcome. Bring a picnic rug, and get set for a relaxing afternoon amongst our vineyard here at Lyons Date: Sunday 7 December 12-5pm Tickets: $15 per person and includes a complementary glass wine/or beer. Grab your tickets here. Children are free. ​Food and wines available for purchase on the day. ​For more information contact us or just give us a call on 0403725826​

Join the 2026 Summertime Fling Festival at Macedon Ranges Cellar Doors Summertime Fling is a festival of everything wine, food and FUN being held across the Macedon Ranges from 9-31 January 2026. Up here in the naturally cool Macedon Ranges, we work hard for our summertime and we want to bask in it … with you! So, come visit us for our signature celebration season! Join us for a month-long celebration of wine, summer and good times in the scenic Macedon Ranges, as we welcome back our Summertime Fling Festival for the fifth year running. Each weekend of the festival offers a different selection of events hosted by a number of our wineries across the region. Expect live music, outstanding local produce, good vibes, and the long-awaited return of the Victorian summer sun. Most importantly, bank on our unbeatable selection of local wines, which are lovingly made in small batches with real wine-stained human hands.

Duneira Estate in the Macedon Ranges celebrates its 150th year anniversary with an 1870s Victorian Ball.

Come along dressed in your finest 1870’s ball attire and enjoy a night of dancing, conversation, wine, champagne and a sensational supper.

Music will fill the night air as we start with Victorian-themed ball dances from the 1870s.

As the night goes on then we pay homage to Duneira’s founders, the Officer Family. Get set to enjoy highland Scottish reels and dance the night away. Gentlemen wearing of kilts is encouraged!!

This is an exclusive event with limited tickets and an exceptional chance to experience a social event that Duneira’s historic villa was built for in 1875.

Once you have purchased your tickets you will receive a formal invitation with the outline of the evening.

14 March 2026, 7pm - 11pm Duneira Estate Mount Macedon

Dont miss out on this special event! Book now!

THE NATIONAL INSECT EXPO is Australias largest insect exhibition showcasing the entire Science of Entomology (Insects) to the general public. The first National Insect Expo was held in July 2022 and over 6000 visitors attended the first event with many travelling from interstate in order to experience this unique event for the first time. The 2023 Expo was again held at the Woodend Buffalo Stadium in September that year and attracted more than 7000 visitors with quite a few arriving from overseas including Madrid, Hong Kong and Berlin. These international visitors were keen to network with Australian breeders and suppliers in order to fascilitate business opportunities at the event. 2025 was a fantastic event with a venue full of exhibitors on show to the public over the 3 days. This event attracted even more international visitors from Singapore and the United States. Now in its fifth year, and to be held on Friday 2 October to Sunday 4 October 2026, this spectacular exhibition will continue to provide visitors with a unique and fascinating look into the world of insects and their relatives. Featuring Entomologists, Insect Researchers, Breeders, Spider and Scorpion Keepers, Insect Educators and Specialist Insect Retailers, this amazing event also brings together a large number of static Entomological Collections, 'Live' Insect displays, Spiders, Scorpions and Related Invertebrates, Childrens Workshops, Entomological Merchandise and the ongoing research work of the National Institute of Entomology Over 100 exhibitors from all over Australia and New Zealand will once more provide spectacular displays, many of which are never seen by the public. Featured Insect Pantomime Entertainment is also provided in order to meet and greet all visitors and Quality Food Catering is also available On-Site during the entire 3 day event. Ticketing - the tickets link will be updated closer to the event. Watch this space.