Walbros are a locally owned and operated family business, with over 20 years experience in the Sand and Soil industry. Walbros are sure to meet all your

needs in everything Sand, Soil and Stone. Walbros have the capacity to cater for all situations and clients, from supplying materials for major civil

works, landscapers, builders through to DIY. So if you need a truck load, a trailer load or a wheelbarrow full,

Walbros Sand Soil Stone have got it covered.

EVENT PROGRAM

POWER FM BEGONIA PARADE

THIS YEAR’S POWER FM BEGONIA PARADE WILL EXPLODE WITH COLOUR AND SOUND! Watch local businesses, schools and community groups come together in unity, in celebration of Ballarat’s diversity and community spirit. The fun begins at 11am, Monday 9 March along Wendouree Parade, between the Tramway Museum and the North Gardens. Be there early to get a spot and if you can’t make it to the event, you won’t miss out, as Power FM will be doing a live broadcast!

The Ballarat Begonia Festival proudly presents

Twilight Cinema Sunday March 8

Lake Wendouree www.ballaratfoundation.org.au

THEMOVIE

LEGO®

All proceeds support the Ballarat community through The Ballarat Foundation & The Courier Charity Fund Tickets available from www.ballaratfoundation.org.au, 1/3 Peel Street South, 5331 5555 or The Courier office, 110 Creswick Road, Ballarat

(gates open 7.00pm movie at dusk)

live entertainmentTIME SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY10 - 10.45am Whizbang The pBones City of Ballarat Brass Band

11 - 11.45am The Mudcakes Pugsley Buzzard Power FM Begonia Parade12 - 12.45pm Arkie T Williams & The Mudlarks Doc Andrews Magic Show 12.30 - 1.45pm Sin Frontera1 - 1.45pm Electric Intent Better Than The Wizards2 - 2.45pm Pink Moon Miss Behavin’ Collidescope Catwalk

Collection3 - 3.45pm Backstep Blues Ultra Fox La Rumba

Auslan interpreted

MAYOR’S MESSAGEAs Mayor of the City of Ballarat, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 63rd Ballarat Begonia Festival. It’s been a huge year for the Festival winning two awards – Best Regional Event and Australia’s Favourite Event at the Australian Event Awards. Well done to all involved and to all of our festival-goers who continue to support this wonderful event.

This year’s program of free activities and entertainment is jam packed with gardening tips and advice and all your regular festival favourites. Plus, this year we have the World’s Largest Outdoor Lego Begonia Flower for all to see and enjoy!

On behalf of the City of Ballarat we hope you and your family enjoy your visit to the 2015 Ballarat Begonia Festival.

Cr John PhilipsMayor of Ballarat

LOST IN LEGO®WORLD’S LARGEST OUTDOOR LEGO® BEGONIA FLOWERWitness the world’s largest outdoor Begonia LEGO

®

flower! A spectacular, one-of-a-kind, 2 metre Begonia LEGO

® flower will captivate you, while you view and

touch the flower in all its glory.

THE LEGO® MOVIESit back under the stars on the Lake Wendouree foreshore and enjoy a special screening of The LEGO

®

Movie at the United Way Twilight Cinema.

Built by Ryan Mcnaught

LEGO® TREASURE TRAIL Explore the Gardens to find 10 creative LEGO

® made treasures.

Once complete go in the draw to win a trip for four on the Pacific Jewel P&O Cruise Ship. Brought to you by Escape Travel.

LEGO® FUNStay’n’Play with LEGO

® or Make’n’Take your own

LEGO® flower to take home and admire.

Walbros are a locally owned and operated family business, with over 20 years experience in the Sand and Soil industry. Walbros are sure to meet all your

needs in everything Sand, Soil and Stone. Walbros have the capacity to cater for all situations and clients, from supplying materials for major civil

works, landscapers, builders through to DIY. So if you need a truck load, a trailer load or a wheelbarrow full,

Walbros Sand Soil Stone have got it covered.

EVENT PROGRAM

POWER FM BEGONIA PARADE

THIS YEAR’S POWER FM BEGONIA PARADE WILL EXPLODE WITH COLOUR AND SOUND! Watch local businesses, schools and community groups come together in unity, in celebration of Ballarat’s diversity and community spirit. The fun begins at 11am, Monday 9 March along Wendouree Parade, between the Tramway Museum and the North Gardens. Be there early to get a spot and if you can’t make it to the event, you won’t miss out, as Power FM will be doing a live broadcast!

The Ballarat Begonia Festival proudly presents

Twilight Cinema Sunday March 8

Lake Wendouree www.ballaratfoundation.org.au

THEMOVIE LEGO

®

All proceeds support the Ballarat community through The Ballarat Foundation & The Courier Charity Fund Tickets available from www.ballaratfoundation.org.au, 1/3 Peel Street South, 5331 5555 or The Courier office, 110 Creswick Road, Ballarat

(gates open 7.00pm movie at dusk)

live entertainmentTIMESATURDAYSUNDAYMONDAY10 - 10.45amWhizbangThe pBonesCity of Ballarat Brass Band

11 - 11.45amThe MudcakesPugsley BuzzardPower FM Begonia Parade12 - 12.45pmArkie T Williams & The MudlarksDoc Andrews Magic Show12.30 - 1.45pm Sin Frontera1 - 1.45pmElectric IntentBetter Than The Wizards2 - 2.45pmPink MoonMiss Behavin’Collidescope Catwalk

Collection3 - 3.45pmBackstep BluesUltra FoxLa Rumba

Auslan interpreted

MAYOR’S MESSAGEAs Mayor of the City of Ballarat, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 63rd Ballarat Begonia Festival. It’s been a huge year for the Festival winning two awards – Best Regional Event and Australia’s Favourite Event at the Australian Event Awards. Well done to all involved and to all of our festival-goers who continue to support this wonderful event.

This year’s program of free activities and entertainment is jam packed with gardening tips and advice and all your regular festival favourites. Plus, this year we have the World’s Largest Outdoor Lego Begonia Flower for all to see and enjoy!

On behalf of the City of Ballarat we hope you and your family enjoy your visit to the 2015 Ballarat Begonia Festival.

Cr John PhilipsMayor of Ballarat

LOST IN LEGO®WORLD’S LARGEST OUTDOOR LEGO® BEGONIA FLOWERWitness the world’s largest outdoor Begonia LEGO®

flower! A spectacular, one-of-a-kind, 2 metre Begonia LEGO® flower will captivate you, while you view and touch the flower in all its glory.

THE LEGO® MOVIESit back under the stars on the Lake Wendouree foreshore and enjoy a special screening of The LEGO® Movie at the United Way Twilight Cinema.

Built by Ryan Mcnaught

LEGO® TREASURE TRAIL Explore the Gardens to find 10 creative LEGO® made treasures. Once complete go in the draw to win a trip for four on the Pacific Jewel P&O Cruise Ship. Brought to you by Escape Travel.

LEGO® FUNStay’n’Play with LEGO® or Make’n’Take your own LEGO® flower to take home and admire.

LIVE ENTERTAINMENTHear from some of the region’s best

musicians and enjoy some fun with the Festival’s roving performers. From laid

back folk or sassy salsa to fabulous fashion and mischievous magic, there’s sure to be an act to cater

to your tastes. See back page for schedule.

APEX ART SHOWCelebrating its 60th year, the Apex Art Show showcases some of the Ballarat region’s best artists. Visit the exhibition in a new location, within the Botanical Gardens shaded lawn area. Wander

and absorb some of the region’s best artistic talent, celebrate with the winning entrants and purchase your

favourite piece to take home.

BALLARAT FISHHATCHERY

Witness a little piece of history at the oldest fish hatchery on mainland Australia, the Ballarat Fish Hatchery.

See wild trout in their habitat, feed the fish and witness 145 years of incredible

efforts by the committed group of volunteers.

Guided tours 12pm, 2pm and 4pm (25min) daily.

THE MOROCCAN TEA HOUSE

brought to you by chat for tea

Watch the world go by and enjoy a cup of exotic tea in luxury. Think

beautiful materials draping from the roof, patterned cushions and brass teapots, all elevated for you to take in the beauty of the Gardens. Simply

relax in these stunning surroundings or for those looking to learn a little more, enjoy a short talk on tea appreciation.

THE NYLON ZOO STORY TELLING TURTLE

Dance like no one is watching and sing at the top of your lungs at Evelyn Roth’s Nylon Zoo, an interactive children’s experience that takes place inside a giant

inflatable turtle! Listen to a story and dress up as your favourite animal, while watching a musical performance

or magic show.

CIRCUS CHALLENGEEscape the real world for a moment

and run away to the circus! The Circus Challenge Big Top Workshops are open

to all ages. Stay a moment or stay a while and master a range of skills

and tricks.SUPER SANDPIT

Children, it’s time to get creative and active! Dig away, experiment and play, at the Super Sandpit, hosted by the Eureka Community Kinder Association (ECKA). Great for little ones to explore their senses, all inside an enclosed

and safe environment.

CREATIVE CUBBIESGet creative and help build a giant cubby house using recycled boxes and re-used materials while learning about sustainability at home and in the garden. Run by a team of local artists

and designers, the ‘In my Garden’ activity is presented by the Creative Cubby Project.

POTTING FUN Ever wanted to know how a tiny seed turns into

a beautiful Begonia or huge tree? It’s time to get grubby with Bunnings and BotaniKIDS.

Learn how to plant a seed in your very own, hand painted terracotta pot, then take it home and enjoy watching it

grow into something spectacular!

Poetry Performances with Poetry

PathwaysStimulate your mind and hear from some of Ballarat’s talented poets, giving short performances on their

aesthetic responses to the beautiful Gardens. Following the process of

Ekphrastic writing, which dates back to ancient Greece, these readings will aim to illuminate the spirit and your

experience of the surroundings.

Guided Tours 11am and 3pm dailyMeet at .

MARKETSWhether you’re a green thumb

or design devotee, you’ll find something to take home

at the Gardener’s Market and the Creative Designer’s Market. Peruse the stalls of

local and regional businesses, try locally made gourmet

foods, buy a handmade gift and purchase everything you

need to put the gardening skills you’ve learned at the

Festival to work.

PAINT THE TOWNIt’s going to get messy! Little artists can

join in the fun alongside the Ballarat Society of Artists professionals, with

a giant painting of Ballarat!

MITCHELL HARRIS WINE GARDENEnjoy your favourite drop and some of the region’s best local produce,

all whilst relaxing to live music in the shade of the beautiful green Mitchell Harris Wine Garden.

PUPPET CRAFTING Kids, want to make your own puppets to take home

and have your very own puppet show? Learn the art of puppet making with the ladies at Adam Lindsay Gordon

Craft Cottage! A great opportunity for kids to explore their creative skills and experience the magic and wonder

of puppetry.

SCOUT ROPE BRIDGEMarvel at the Scout engineering of this 8metre long, 1.5 metre wide and 3.5 metres high, free-standing bridge. Test your balance and challenge yourself to get all the way across!

TANGLED MAZECan you work out how to get out of the maze?

Explore and challenge yourself in the lost world of a rope maze.

BEGONIA DISPLAY

Celebrate the Festival’s namesake in all its beauty

when you visit the new, larger Begonia Display.

Enjoy free admission and wander through the stunning collection in the Conservatory. Donations

welcome and go toward the ongoing preservation of the Ballarat Begonia collection.

FOOD & DRINK

Go on a culinary tour of the world, without leaving the

Botanical Gardens!

Immerse yourself in stunning surroundings and stimulate all your senses, with the Festival’s diverse food and drink offerings.

Are you a budding bee keeper or an aspiring apothecary? Maybe you’d like to know what goes in a Willy

Wonka Salad? Head down and have a chat to volunteers from the Ballarat Permaculture Guild, as they host 17

Wicking Boxes, filled with themed plantings.

CREATIVE PRODUCE

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choose tap caféThis year come along and refresh at our new Choose Tap Café. Popular celebrity gardener Melissa King returns to present autumn workshops for enthusiastic green

thumbs, with the Grow Your Own Food program offering handy tips to produce a

healthy harvest.

get lost in lego• WORLD’S LARGEST OUTDOOR LEGO® BEGONIA FLOWER• LEGO® TREASURE TRAIL• LEGO® FUN • THE LEGO® MOVIE

Walbros are a locally owned and operated family business, with over 20 years experience in the Sand and Soil industry. Walbros are sure to meet all your

needs in everything Sand, Soil and Stone. Walbros have the capacity to cater for all situations and clients, from supplying materials for major civil

works, landscapers, builders through to DIY. So if you need a truck load, a trailer load or a wheelbarrow full,

Walbros Sand Soil Stone have got it covered.

EVENT PROGRAM

POWER FM BEGONIA PARADE

THIS YEAR’S POWER FM BEGONIA PARADE WILL EXPLODE WITH COLOUR AND SOUND! Watch local businesses, schools and community groups come together in unity, in celebration of Ballarat’s diversity and community spirit. The fun begins at 11am, Monday 9 March along Wendouree Parade, between the Tramway Museum and the North Gardens. Be there early to get a spot and if you can’t make it to the event, you won’t miss out, as Power FM will be doing a live broadcast!

The Ballarat Begonia Festival proudly presents

Twilight Cinema Sunday March 8

Lake Wendouree www.ballaratfoundation.org.au

THEMOVIE

LEGO®

All proceeds support the Ballarat community through The Ballarat Foundation & The Courier Charity Fund Tickets available from www.ballaratfoundation.org.au, 1/3 Peel Street South, 5331 5555 or The Courier office, 110 Creswick Road, Ballarat

(gates open 7.00pm movie at dusk)

live entertainmentTIME SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY10 - 10.45am Whizbang The pBones City of Ballarat Brass Band

11 - 11.45am The Mudcakes Pugsley Buzzard Power FM Begonia Parade12 - 12.45pm Arkie T Williams & The Mudlarks Doc Andrews Magic Show 12.30 - 1.45pm Sin Frontera1 - 1.45pm Electric Intent Better Than The Wizards2 - 2.45pm Pink Moon Miss Behavin’ Collidescope Catwalk

Collection3 - 3.45pm Backstep Blues Ultra Fox La Rumba

Auslan interpreted

MAYOR’S MESSAGEAs Mayor of the City of Ballarat, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 63rd Ballarat Begonia Festival. It’s been a huge year for the Festival winning two awards – Best Regional Event and Australia’s Favourite Event at the Australian Event Awards. Well done to all involved and to all of our festival-goers who continue to support this wonderful event.

This year’s program of free activities and entertainment is jam packed with gardening tips and advice and all your regular festival favourites. Plus, this year we have the World’s Largest Outdoor Lego Begonia Flower for all to see and enjoy!

On behalf of the City of Ballarat we hope you and your family enjoy your visit to the 2015 Ballarat Begonia Festival.

Cr John PhilipsMayor of Ballarat

LOST IN LEGO®WORLD’S LARGEST OUTDOOR LEGO® BEGONIA FLOWERWitness the world’s largest outdoor Begonia LEGO

®

flower! A spectacular, one-of-a-kind, 2 metre Begonia LEGO

® flower will captivate you, while you view and

touch the flower in all its glory.

THE LEGO® MOVIESit back under the stars on the Lake Wendouree foreshore and enjoy a special screening of The LEGO

®

Movie at the United Way Twilight Cinema.

Built by Ryan Mcnaught

LEGO® TREASURE TRAIL Explore the Gardens to find 10 creative LEGO

® made treasures.

Once complete go in the draw to win a trip for four on the Pacific Jewel P&O Cruise Ship. Brought to you by Escape Travel.

LEGO® FUNStay’n’Play with LEGO

® or Make’n’Take your own

LEGO® flower to take home and admire.

Walbros are a locally owned and operated family business, with over 20 years experience in the Sand and Soil industry. Walbros are sure to meet all your

needs in everything Sand, Soil and Stone. Walbros have the capacity to cater for all situations and clients, from supplying materials for major civil

works, landscapers, builders through to DIY. So if you need a truck load, a trailer load or a wheelbarrow full,

Walbros Sand Soil Stone have got it covered.

EVENT PROGRAM

POWER FM BEGONIA PARADE

THIS YEAR’S POWER FM BEGONIA PARADE WILL EXPLODE WITH COLOUR AND SOUND! Watch local businesses, schools and community groups come together in unity, in celebration of Ballarat’s diversity and community spirit. The fun begins at 11am, Monday 9 March along Wendouree Parade, between the Tramway Museum and the North Gardens. Be there early to get a spot and if you can’t make it to the event, you won’t miss out, as Power FM will be doing a live broadcast!

The Ballarat Begonia Festival proudly presents

Twilight Cinema Sunday March 8

Lake Wendouree www.ballaratfoundation.org.au

THEMOVIE LEGO

®

All proceeds support the Ballarat community through The Ballarat Foundation & The Courier Charity Fund Tickets available from www.ballaratfoundation.org.au, 1/3 Peel Street South, 5331 5555 or The Courier office, 110 Creswick Road, Ballarat

(gates open 7.00pm movie at dusk)

live entertainmentTIMESATURDAYSUNDAYMONDAY10 - 10.45amWhizbangThe pBonesCity of Ballarat Brass Band

11 - 11.45amThe MudcakesPugsley BuzzardPower FM Begonia Parade12 - 12.45pmArkie T Williams & The MudlarksDoc Andrews Magic Show12.30 - 1.45pm Sin Frontera1 - 1.45pmElectric IntentBetter Than The Wizards2 - 2.45pmPink MoonMiss Behavin’Collidescope Catwalk

Collection3 - 3.45pmBackstep BluesUltra FoxLa Rumba

Auslan interpreted

MAYOR’S MESSAGEAs Mayor of the City of Ballarat, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the 63rd Ballarat Begonia Festival. It’s been a huge year for the Festival winning two awards – Best Regional Event and Australia’s Favourite Event at the Australian Event Awards. Well done to all involved and to all of our festival-goers who continue to support this wonderful event.

This year’s program of free activities and entertainment is jam packed with gardening tips and advice and all your regular festival favourites. Plus, this year we have the World’s Largest Outdoor Lego Begonia Flower for all to see and enjoy!

On behalf of the City of Ballarat we hope you and your family enjoy your visit to the 2015 Ballarat Begonia Festival.

Cr John PhilipsMayor of Ballarat

LOST IN LEGO®WORLD’S LARGEST OUTDOOR LEGO® BEGONIA FLOWERWitness the world’s largest outdoor Begonia LEGO®

flower! A spectacular, one-of-a-kind, 2 metre Begonia LEGO® flower will captivate you, while you view and touch the flower in all its glory.

THE LEGO® MOVIESit back under the stars on the Lake Wendouree foreshore and enjoy a special screening of The LEGO® Movie at the United Way Twilight Cinema.

Built by Ryan Mcnaught

LEGO® TREASURE TRAIL Explore the Gardens to find 10 creative LEGO® made treasures. Once complete go in the draw to win a trip for four on the Pacific Jewel P&O Cruise Ship. Brought to you by Escape Travel.

LEGO® FUNStay’n’Play with LEGO® or Make’n’Take your own LEGO® flower to take home and admire.