Just off the A300 (Midlands Highway)
1 minute north of the M8 (Western Freeway)
🎄 Carols is a ticket-free event - no need to book or register🎄
It is also an Alcohol-free family event
CAROLS SHUTTLE BUS – Park at Selkirk Stadium and catch the shuttle bus directly to the Showgrounds. The shuttle bus will run continuously from 3pm until 8.45pm. This bus is DDA compliant and provides a great alternative to parking onsite at the Showgrounds.
6 Rosehill Road Mt Rowan
SATURDAY 19 DECEMBER 2026
BALLARAT SHOWGROUNDS
2026 COMMITTEE and WORKING PARTIES
President/Secretary: Carolyn Bennett
Vice-President: Tara McKinnon
Treasurer: Greg Bennett
Members: Renee Erwin, Sarah Landy, Bianca Brehaut
Portfolios:
Production Manager - Carolyn Bennett
Creative - Renee Erwin
Technical - Meg Rogers, Megan Poynton
Sponsorship & Marketing - Carolyn Bennett
General Assist:
Musical Director - Amanda Holley
Choral Director - Sarah Landy
Cast Coordinator - Sophie Walters
Volunteer Coordinator - Catherine Block
Food Van Coordinator - Nicole Bartlett
Market Coordinator - Felicity Ashman
SLC - Aaron Rivett
Lighting - Matthew Heenan
AV - John Poynton
Social Media - Bianca Brehaut
Website - Lyn Wells
CITY PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM
to deliver major benefits for Ballarat!
COMMUNITY FUNDING RECIPIENTS:
• Ballarat Carols By Candlelight
• Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
• Ballarat East Neighbourhood House
• Community Care Centre Ballarat
COMMERCIAL FUNDING RECIPENTS:
• Ballarat Agricultural and Pastoral Society
• Ballarat Marathon
• Sovereign Hill Museums Association
• Ballarat Performing Arts Community
Eight local organisations will share in more than $1.4 million through the City of Ballarat's 2026/27 City Partnerships Program, supporting projects and services that deliver lasting benefits for the Ballarat community over the next three years. The program backs initiatives that create positive community and economic outcomes, with successful recipients selected following a competitive application process.
From supporting major events and cultural programs to strengthening community services, governance support and local infrastructure planning,
these partnerships will help deliver benefits across Ballarat for years to come. 👏 Congratulations to all successful recipients.
THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS
