Good Friday

Great Western ‘Good Friday’ Rodeo

See the thrills and spills of Aussie champion wild bulls, mad horses, tough cowboys, cute cowgirls and crazy clowns. Live band performing after Rodeo. Extensive catering, children’s rides, bar. No BYO (personal and vehicle checks apply). Camping and breakfast available on site.

Venue Great Western Racecourse from 3pm onwards Admission $20 single, $40 family, $10 pensioners and under 16s
Contact Sam Young 03 5356 2325

Australia Post Stawell Gift
Call of the Card and Calcutta

Punting on the Gift commences at the Stawell Town Hall with the Calcutta and Call of the Card. The bookies are present and the punters are ready to set their bet on the Australia Post Stawell Gift.

Venue Stawell Town Hall from 7pm Admission $5 Contact Stawell Athletic Club on
03 5358 1326

Stawell Golf Club Open Day

Golf competition, ladies and mens. Venue Stawell Golf Club, Marnoo Road, Hit-Off from 12 noon Entry $10 (includes afternoon tea) Contact Stawell Golf Club on 03 5358 1492
Callawadda Stawell Clay Target Competition

Visitors and spectators welcome to watch the program of events. Venue Callawadda Shooting Range at 11am Admission free to spectators; refreshments available Contact Jim Sawyer 0417 055 338 Colin Dunn on
03 5358 2723

Stawell Social Bowls Fundraising Event

Visitors are welcome to participate in this social bowls fundraiser for the Royal Children’s Hospital.

Venue Stawell Bowling Club, Napier Street at 12.30pm Green fees $3.50 Contact Brian Bartholomew on 03 5358 1055 or
03 5358 1104

Easter Saturday

Australia Post Stawell Gift and Driscoll, McIllree and Dickinson Ladies Day

The Day includes the Driscoll, McIllree and Dickinson Festival at the Australia Post Stawell Gift. The betting ring is a buzz and the champagne is flowing for Ladies Day at the Easter carnival. A ‘Fashions on the Field’ competition (with $1,000 prize for the best dressed female) will see some glitz and glamour on parade, with live music and activities for all the family adding to the occasion. Don’t miss this great day out for the whole family.

Venue Central Park from 10.30am Saturday admission adults $20, concession $15, child $7, family $45, 3-day pass $50 adult, $95 family Contact Stawell Athletic Club on
03 5358 1326

Big Bucks Bingo

60 games, two jackpots, refreshments available.

Venue Stawell Bowling Club, Napier Street, eyes down at 6pm Admission $6 per set of books Contact Brian Bartholomew on
03 5358 1055 or 5358 1104

Grampians Arts Trail (Saturday + Sunday)

An enticing Arts Trail of open studios and art spaces of many talented local artists awaits visitors. The Grampians Arts Trail includes, hand-blown glass ware, photography, felting work and textile art, sculptures of stone and timber, woodturning, pencil, pastel, watercolour and oil paintings, pottery and ceramics. Musical entertainment at various venues 11.30am and 2pm Sunday only. Look for the identifying orange banners.

Venue various from 10am to 4pm – detailed brochure and map available Contact Stawell Visitor Information Centre
1800 330 080 and Halls Gap Visitor Information Centre 1800 065 599

Wartook Pottery Easter Market

Delightful market day, native plants, crafts, cakes, antiques, home produce.

Venue Wartook Pottery picnic ground from 10am–4pm
Contact Wendy McInnes 03 5383 6243 (bh) 03 5383 6220 (ah)

Stawell Motor Sports Club, Burrong Basin Speedway

SDAV V8 Hot Rod feature, Standards feature, Standard Juniors, Win Morris Memorial for 1200 Juniors, ASCF Sedans.

Venue Burrong Basin Speedway (8.9 kms out the Pomonal road) Gates open 6pm, racing from 7pm Saturday only Admission adult $15, children 12-16yrs $6, family $35 Contact 03 5356 2452

Stawell Main Street’s Special Trading

Embrace the festive atmosphere, browse in our many shops, enjoy the fabulous Grampians vista. Main Street closed to traffic on Saturday 9am-12pm.

Venue Main Street, Stawell Days Good Friday closed; Saturday 9am-3pm; Sunday 10am-2pm; Monday 10am-2pm Contact Amber Mitchell 0409 590 285 or
Chris Anderson 0427 670 662

Easter Sunday

Wolsey / Harp + Dublin Stawell Gold Cup Raceday

The Wimmera’s biggest race day with something for everyone. Fashions on the Field has categories covering all ages. Kids activities include Rock Climbing Wall, Jumping Castle and Inflatable Slide. Live music throughout the day and Melbourne’s premier party band ‘Tilt’ after the last race. Helicopter joy flights operating at the track with a chance to win a free flight. Punters Club with a second chance draw and the Super Screen trackside so you don’t miss a second of the $52,000 Wolsey / Harp & Dublin Stawell Gold Cup. Great Marquee packages available including the BBQ enclosure. Visit wimmeraracing.com.au for more information.

Venue Stawell Racecourse, gates open 11am Admission adults $20, concession $12, 17 years and under free, includes post race entertainment Contact Wimmera Racing on 03 5358 5288

Australia Post Stawell Gift – Family Day

With racing action kicking off from 11:45am, why not come along early with the kids and take part in the athletics clinic for children beginning at 10:30am. Led by stars of Australian athletics, the kids are sure to have a blast, racing will commence at 11:45.

Venue Central Park – Sunday admission adults $15, concession $10, child $5, family $35 Contact Stawell Athletic Club on 03 5358 1326

Brambuk – The National Park and Cultural Centre – Ying Elang Indigenous Music and Cultural Festival

Enjoy a day of free music and festivities including backwards running races and other family friendly activities. Venue Brambuk, the National Park and Cultural Centre, Halls Gap from 12pm Contact
03 5361 4000

Halls Gap Craft Market

Home grown, home made, arts and crafts, refreshments and barbecue.

enue Halls Gap Primary School from 9am to 2pm, egg and bacon rolls available from 8.30am Contact 0447 193 397

Easter Monday

Australia Post Stawell Gift – Final

Featuring the final of the 127th Australia Post Stawell Gift, the excitement and buzz at Central Park on this final day of the carnival will be electric! Who will write their name into the history books this year and walk away with the winners cheque for $40,000. For more information visit the official website stawellgift.com.

Venue Central Park from 10.30am Monday admission adults $25, concession $15, child $7, family $60, reserved grandstand tickets additional $10 (book at the SAC office) Contact Stawell Athletic Club on 03 5358 1326