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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

Join the 2026 Summertime Fling Festival at Macedon Ranges Cellar Doors Summertime Fling is a month-long celebration of wine, food, and summer in the Macedon Ranges, running from 9 to 31 January 2026 – a festival dedicated to wine, friends, and pure summer joy.  For four glorious weekends, Macedon Ranges wineries will pop the cork on sunshine-filled days and starry summer nights. Each weekend offers its own flavour, with a rotating line-up of cellar door experiences, from long lunches, tasting flights, winemaker chats, live tunes, lazy afternoons that stretch into golden evenings, moonlight cinema and family-friendly gatherings. You will experience unforgettable vineyard vibes across the month of January. Set against a backdrop of rolling hills, fresh country air, and cool-climate vineyards, Summertime Fling offers visitors the chance to slow down, sip something special, and savour the simple pleasures of summer. With events scattered across the region, Summertime Fling is perfect for a weekend road trip, a spontaneous day out, or a relaxed summer holiday. Whether you’re here for one afternoon or the whole month, there’s always something new to discover. One month. Countless ways to celebrate. All you need to do is show up and let the good times pour. Find the full schedule of events and grab your tickets at: www.macedonrangeswine.com.au/summertime-fling  Festival highlights include:

• Friday evening drinks across the month of January at Paramoor Winery and Aperitivo Fridays at Lyons Will Estate
• Moonlight Cinema screening of Crazy, Stupid, Love at Mount Monument Winery
• Heritage tastings at Curly Flat - experience the wines across the vintages
• Summer Sips at Hunter-Gatherer Winery - gather your friends and unwind with a glass of wine on the lawn and a woodfired pizza
• Not all heroes wear capes vino extravaganza at Lyons Will - a fun tasting experience with winemakers from across the region
• Long lunches across the region including at Paramoor, Hesket Estate and Lyons Will Estate - perfect way to slow down and fill your glass and plates with something special
• Live music days at Kyneton Ridge and Wombat Forest Vineyard – good wine for the grown-ups, good times for everyone.
• Summer Sunday Session at Hanging Rock Winery – wine, food trucks, and views to match.

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!