The BTC Charity Golf Day returns for its second year, with all proceeds proudly supporting Hand in Hand Ballarat helping make a real difference in our local community.

Not a golfer? You can still be part of the day at the Red Lion x CUB Party Hole.

Come along to support the cause, soak up the atmosphere and help us raise vital funds. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious canapés and inclusive drinks while cheering (or heckling) the golfers, all in the name of giving back.

- Tickets $100 ahead

If youre a Golfer - Gather your crew and get ready to tee off!

- $480 per team (4 players)

- Selected meal before play

- All-inclusive drinks throughout the day (CUB beer, wine & soft drinks)

- Canapés following play

Spots are limited, register your team today by contacting the club on (03) 5334 6273.

Swing big, give back and enjoy a great day on the green.

Come and visit us at 2025 Springfest.

SpringFest Ballarat is proudly owned and delivered by the Rotary Club of Ballarat – a member of Rotary International, a global organisation committed to serving communities both locally and abroad. With a membership of around 50 individuals from diverse business and professional backgrounds, the Rotary Club of Ballarat is dedicated to making a meaningful impact.

Promoting Ballarat and enhancing the wellbeing of its community are at the heart of everything the Club does. SpringFest is one of several community-focused initiatives run throughout the year, aimed at bringing people together and raising valuable funds for local causes.

Saturday 8th November, 2025

Peach’s Run is a fitness challenge in honour of our great mate James ‘Peach’ Petrie.

We lost James in February 2022 after an intense mental health battle. Peach’s Run aims to honour James’s memory in the spirit of a physical challenge whilst raising awareness, a sense of community and vital funds to support local mental health based programs.

TICKET PROCEEDS:

All proceeds from ticket sales will be split evenly between the James Petrie Fund at the Ballarat Foundation and Hand in Hand Ballarat.

These funds will support local mental health initiatives and youth engagement projects, including the delivery of the Open Parachute program in Ballarat schools — helping create lasting impact where it’s needed most.

DATE:

Saturday, November 8th, 2025

EVENT TIMING:

• 7:45am – T-shirt & Team Bib Collection Opens

• 8:45am – Welcome & Warm-Up

• 9am – Event Commencement

• 12pm approx – Event Conclusion

LOCATION:

St. Patricks Point, Lake Wendouree

The Collective Mental Health Expo and Circle of Solidarity.

Meet new people, family fun activities, free sausage sizzle and join our community in supporting mental health together!

Celebrate teachers, school teams and community!

Inspiring keynote, local panel, and fresh strategies for wellbeing.

When teachers thrive, students shine.

Get your tickets today! https://events.humanitix.com/let-s-talk-about-mental-health-daq5z8bk

BALLARAT'S NIGHT OF NIGHTS! 

HAND IN HAND BALLARAT BLACK TIE GALA

Get ready for an unforgettable evening where glamour meets purpose.  Hand in Hand Ballarat invites you to our Black Tie Gala - a night of fine dining, world class entertainment and inspiring special guests, all in support of creating real, lasting change for youth mental health in our local community.  Every dollar raised will directly fund the roll out of the proactive, peer-led Open Parachute program in our local schools, giving our kids the tools they need to navigates life's challenges.

https://events.humanitix.com/2025-hand-in-hand-ballarat-black-tie-gala

WE BELIEVE IN A COMMUNITY APPROACH TO MENTAL HEALTH!

This is a Mental Health collective organised by Hand in Hand Ballarat who believe in a community approach to mental health.  Hand in Hand Ballarat is a grassroots, volunteer-led initiative dedicated to raising funds for the roll out of the proactive, peer led, mental health program - Open Parachute in our local schools.  Currently funding the program in 5 local primary schools and 2 local secondary schools.  We are not just about raising awareness, we want to stop the stigma around mental health and make real, lasting meaningful change in our community and we invite you to be part of it. 

Joined by:

Peach's Run which is held in memory of James "Peach" Petrie and the Petrie Foundation which raises much needed funds for vital mental health support in Ballarat. 

Mental health advocate, Gem Gale who is the author of the amazing book on her mental health journey "Storms dont last forever".

Come and see us at SpringFest Ballarat 2024!

Market Sunday has been an entrenched institution on the annual Ballarat Events Calendar and it has been so since 1994. The Rotary Club of Ballarat are delighted to confirm Market Sunday is returning in 2024.

SAVE THE DATE:  SUNDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2024 – 10am to 4.00pm

Get ready for the biggest SpringFest Ballarat ever! The vibrancy, the energy, the community spirit… it’s all returning this year and we couldn’t be more thrilled!

We are proud to support and be part of Peachs Run 2024. Come and see us at our Hand in Hand Ballarat marquee (you won’t miss us!!) OR at the BBQ where you can get a delicious bacon and egg roll or sausage!!

A fitness challenge in honour of our great mate James ‘Peach’ Petrie.

The Petrie family lost James in February 2022 after an intense mental health battle. Peach’s Run aims to honour James’s memory in the spirit of a physical challenge whilst raising awareness, a sense of community and vital funds to support local mental health based programs.

Check out the Event Details on website: Peach's Run (peachsrun.com)

We look forward to seeing you there!

LEARN. CONNECT. SUPPORT. MAKE MENTAL HEALTH A PRIORITY!

Get your work team, friends, and community together and join us for breakfast on world mental health day. Hear from guest speakers, connect with others, and learn how we can collectively support mental health in our region.

Together, we can create a space where no one faces mental health challenges alone.

Join us for an inspiring morning and a-la-carte breakfast at Craig’s Royal Hotel.

• Thursday, 10th October 2024 : 6.45am - 8.45am

Group discounts available – so gather your workmates and friends!

Book your tickets now! https://events.humanitix.com/2024-let-s-talk-about-mental-health

We are happy to be a part of the annual TOMB Rider cycling event held on Grand Final eve each year, invites businesses, and local community to donate time, resources, and money that goes towards training local community members in Mental Health First Aid Training. Come and say hello to us in the event village.

We recently held our annual Black Tie Gala! Ballarat’s night of nights….. And “WOW” what a night it was! Be sure to check out photos in our gallery.