2025 Northern Grampians Easter Festival 'What's On'

Step 1.Great Western Rodeo

Returning once again in 2024! Family Friendly Event - Featuring Rodeo from the professional rodeo circuit, live band, free camping, recovery breakfast on Saturday.

Adults $35.00, Under 16 $10, Family $80.00 

Time: Gates open at 11am Venue: Great Western Racecourse

Contact: Great Western Football Netball Club on 0439 657 268 or via Facebook

Step 2.Stawell Toyota Pleasant Creek Plate at Stawell Harness Club

A great afternoon of Harness Racing awaits at the Stawell Harness Club on Good Friday. Highlights include the running of the Stawell Toyota Pleasant Creek Plate. Novelty races, entertainment, stacks of free fun and giveaways for all the family. The perfect start to the most renowned sports weekend in Australia. Food and beverages available all weekend.

FREE Entry for All.

Time: Harness Racing starts at 1pm

Venue: Stawell Harness Racing Club, 78 Patrick St. Stawell

Contact: Phone: 5358 1237

Step 3.Good Friday Ecumenical Service

Time: 11am

Venue: Wesley Carpark 

Step 1.StawellBiz Easter Extravaganza

Reconnect with family and friends and support local traders. The main street will come alive with street performers, kids activities, market stalls, BBQ, raffles and a visit from Easter Bunny. Our eateries and retailers can’t wait to welcome you! FREE

Time: 9am - 1:30pm Venue: Main Street, Stawell

Contact: Stawellbiz on Facebook, Llewelyn Clark

Step 2.Big Buck Bingo

60 Games. Two Jackpots. $6 per person per set of books. No EFT available. Cash only.

Time: Doors open 4:30pm. Eyes down 6pm

Venue: Stawell Bowling Club,

5-7 Napier St. Stawell

Contact: Geoff Howatt on 0477 798 772

Step 3.Powercor Stawell Gift - Ladies Day

Saturday admission: Adults $34, Concession $24, Children $18, Family $82.

Tickets at www.stawellgift.com or at the box office gate.

Time: 9am - 5:15pm Venue: Central Park

Contact: Stawell Athletic Club on (03) 5358 1326

Step 4.Stawell Golf Club

Ladies and Mens Stroke competition. Must be booked via www.bookatee.com.au.

Time: Hit-off will commence from 11:30am

Venue: Stawell Golf Club, Marnoo Rd.

Contact: Dave Hunter on 0419 312 117

Step 5.Stawell Golf Club

Exhibition of art and craft by local artisans, people’s choice award, and Devonshire tea.

Entry $8 includes Devonshire tea. Children under 5 FREE

Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: Old Deep Lead School, 3682 Western Hwy (8 km west of Stawell)

Contact: Judy McPhee 0428 564 212 or Kylie Fraser 0427 450 531

Step 6.Stawell Golf Club

OZACT Theatre Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s tale of magic, mischief and love. It’s extra special this year as we celebrate our 30th anniversary with our beloved Grampians community. BYO folding chairs/rugs. 

Adults $40, Children (under 16) $25, 2 for 1 First Nations $40

Visit https://www.trybooking.com/CYGGB to book tickets.

More information: www.ozact.com

Time: 3pm Venue: Heatherlie Quarry, Heatherlie Track off

Mount Zero Rd, Grampians National Park (11km from Halls Gap)

Contact: Email: admin@ozact.com, bookings at www.ozact.com

Step 1.Stawell Dawn Service

Sunday Dawn Service begins at 6.30am. All invited.

Venue: On Big Hill, followed by breakfast at the Uniting Church.

Contact: Susan on 0403 760 328.

Step 2.Halls Gap Primary School Market

Located at the base of Wonderland Range (Grampians). This truly unique market is a must. The Halls Gap Market boasts a range of high-quality stalls offering arts, crafts, fresh produce, plants, fine food, coffee and more. Gold coin donation.

Time: 10am -2pm

Venue: Halls Gap Recreation Reserve (Oval),

Contact: www.facebook.com/HallsGapMarket

Step 3.Stuart McGregor Stawell Gold Cup

As real as it gets! Action packed thoroughbred racing, an experience for all ages. With live music and kids activities, it’s a great day out for the whole family. $25 General Admission.

Time: Gates open at 11am Venue: Stawell Racing Club

Contact: Email: stawell@countryracing.com

Powercor Stawell Gift - Family Day

Time: 9am-6:15pm Venue: Central Park

Sunday admission: Adults $28, Concession $18, Children (4-12) FREE

Tickets at: www.stawellgift.com or at the box office gate.

Contact: Stawell Athletic Club on (03) 5358 1326

Step 4.Deep Lead Art and Craft Exhibition and Sale

Exhibition of art and craft by local artisans, people’s choice award, and Devonshire tea. Entry $8 includes Devonshire tea. Children under 5 FREE.

Time: 10am - 4pm

Venue: Old Deep Lead School, 3682 Western Hwy (8 km west of Stawell)

Contact: Judy McPhee 0428 564 212 or Kylie Fraser 0427 450 531

Step 5.OZACT’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Heatherlie Quarry, Grampians National Park

OZACT Theatre Company presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Shakespeare’s tale of magic, mischief and love. It’s extra special this year as we celebrate our 30th anniversary with our beloved Grampians community. BYO folding chairs/rugs.

Adults $40, Children (under 16) $25, 2 for 1 First Nations $40

Visit https://www.trybooking.com/CYGGB to book tickets.

More information: www.ozact.com

Time: 3pm Venue: Heatherlie Quarry, Heatherlie Track off

Mount Zero Rd, Grampians National Park (11km from Halls Gap)

Contact: Email: admin@ozact.com, bookings at www.ozact.com

Step 6.Lindsay Kent 42nd Memorial Fun Run

Join in with the yearly Easter Sunday Fun Run. Great opportunity to run an event during the Stawell Gift Celebrations. 5km run or 3km walk/run. Dogs welcome on lead. Stawell Sashes to win.

Adults $20, Children (Under 16) $10.

Time: 9:00am Venue: Stawell Racecource Carpark

Contact: Mark Thompson on 0419 132 906

Step 1.Powercor Stawell Gift - Finals Day

Time: 9:30am-5pm Venue: Central Park

Monday admission: Adult $39, Concession $27, Children (4-12) $19,

Family $95. Tickets at www.stawellgift.com or at the box office gate.

Contact: Stawell Athletic Club on (03) 5358 1326

Step 2.Stawell Golf Club

Ladies and Mens Stableford competition.

Must be booked via www.bookatee.com.au.

Time: Hit-off from 8am Venue: Stawell Golf Club, Marnoo Rd.

Contact: Dave Hunter on 0419 312 117