Join us to mark the 167th anniversary of the Eureka Stockade at the Eureka Centre with talks, live music and creative activities for the whole family. (Please note this event has been rescheduled from 5 December to Sunday 12 December 2021)
10am - 2pm
Cardboard Landscape: The Eureka Stockade
What do you think the Eureka Stockade looked like? We are inviting kids to get building as we create and decorate a large-scale barricade with life sized barrels, wagons and pikes. Kids can drop in to experience and contribute to this immersive cardboard and paper landscape. Watch the stockade grow throughout the day.
Free. No bookings necessary. All ages.
10am - 2pm
Eureka Cafe
Espresso coffee, teas, delicious pies, sausage rolls, quiches, slices and special Eureka cupcakes.
10.30am - 11.30am
On Bush Poetry
Join Hedley Thompson and Ken Prato in conversation about bush poetry’s historical development and contemporary resonance. They will read and discuss their favourite poets and reflect on popular bush poetry themes of mateship, personal hardship and misfortune.
Free. No bookings necessary.
11am - 2pm
Flag Talks (on the hour)
Join us for a discussion on the myths and facts about one of Australia’s most significant cultural artefacts and textile treasures, The Eureka Flag.
Free. No bookings necessary.
1pm -1.45pm
Live music by deborahN
deborahN’s unique brand of Australian, Indigenous R‘n’B is expressed through original songs and inspired interpretations. deborahN shares her soulful and heartfelt songs and stories in a journey through some of her life experiences.
Free. No bookings necessary.
Image: ‘Eureka Flag Flying’ by Ben Sanders
Please note: Eureka Centre Ballarat has opened to greater numbers of fully vaccinated visitors. In line with Victoria's Roadmap, visitors 12+ years of age will need to have received both COVID-19 vaccinations and provide verification of their vaccination status or have a valid medical exemption with proof of ID. Density quotients and venue capacity limits are in place to ensure a COVID-safe experience. Entry is subject to compliance with our conditions of entry and COVIDsafe requirements.
