What's on Ballarat?

Ah, B’rat, what’s going on? What’s happening? Oh wait, that’s my job! Nonetheless here’s another segment of what Ballarat locals (and visitors) can expect to keep them entertained over the next few weeks. People can say what they like about regional and rural towns, but there’s a sense of community that can’t be beaten in each and every one.
Christmas is fast approaching and with that realisation also comes the late-November early-December freak out, with no wrapped present currently hidden in your closet. Soveriegn Hill, a place known for its homage to the past, is throwing a one day Christmas shopping night on December 4. This is hands down one of the greatest chances for you to get a truly unique gift. How can a present reminiscent of the 1850s be any more unique? It can’t, so get down! Otherwise the Buninyong Village Market is on again this Sunday at the Buninyong Town Hall.
Following on with the Christmas spirit, the Ballarat Carols are on Sunday, December 13 at the North Gardens. So throw on your Santa hat, warm up those vocal chords and get ready for a night of singing along to your favourite Christmas songs. There’s something so magical about a whole town gathering in the one place and enjoying in the Christmas spirit together. Festivities kick off at 7.30pm.
On a similar music note, Ballarat will play host to the 70th annual Australian Jazz Convention this year, starting off on December 26 and running until New Year’s Eve. The event will see jazz musicians jam into parks, set up on the streets, in pubs and as part of scheduled performances across the week. There will also be a special New Year’s Eve dinner to celebrate 70 years of Australia’s jazz musicians and fans. Whether you’re a jazz fanatic or not, 70 years is a milestone that doesn’t come around very often and certainly not close to home. Hit up www.2015jazzconvention.org.au to find out more information.
Dates of Note
Good Food Ballarat finishes up on November 30
Springfest Market Weekend is on November 29
Avoca’s Pop Up Village of Food, Wine and Music is on November 29
BallaRatCat Comedy has their last show for the year on December 4
Ironman 70.3 is happening on December 13