13 October 2026
Regional Events Fund delivers a boost for Ballan Autumn Festival
Member for Eureka Michaela Settle today announced support for the Ballan Autumn Festival, another boost for the Moorabool region which will attract visitors from the region and across Victoria, supporting local businesses in Ballan.
The festival will take place on Sunday 21 March 2027, from 9am to 3pm in Ballan, celebrating local culture, creativity and community with a grand parade, market stalls, live music, vintage cars and activities for the whole family.
The Ballan Autumn Festival has been supported through the Government’s Regional Events Fund, which helps bring visitors to regional communities and creates opportunities for local businesses.
The fund is delivered by Visit Victoria and supports festivals, sporting events and art exhibitions that create local jobs, boost tourism and showcase Victoria’s regional communities.
It offers up to $500,000 for major events of national or international significance and up to $50,000 for events that draw visitors from across the state and country.
In the past year, regional events across the state have attracted more than a million attendees and led to more than 300,000 hotel nights being booked.
Since 2016, the Government’s Regional Events Fund has supported hundreds of events across regional Victoria, bringing visitors, energy and economic benefits to communities across the state.
Quote attributable to Minister for Tourism Natalie Suleyman
“The Regional Events Fund brings thousands of visitors to local communities, providing a huge boost for businesses and showcasing some of Victoria’s most incredible destinations.”
Quote attributable to Member for Eureka Michaela Settle
“It’s great to see support for this amazing yearly event that helps showcase our region and brings more people through the doors of local businesses.”
“The Ballan Autumn Festival is a fantastic celebration of our local community, bringing people together and giving visitors another great reason to explore Ballan."
