Directions to the Harvest
Bacchus Marsh is an easy drive from all areas of Victoria. Bacchus Marsh is less than an hour from Melbourne, and approx 40min drive from either Ballarat or Geelong.
If travelling by train, a V/Line service runs from Melbourne several times a day, departing Southern Cross Station. Bacchus Marsh is part of the Ballarat line.
Check out the Ballarat line timetable HERE Note that there is a separate schedule for weekdays and weekends.
Harvest Festival Third Sunday In March Each Year
Bacchus Marsh Tourism Association presents the annual harvest festival on the third Sunday in March each year
2013 HARVEST HIGHLIGHTS
SUNDAY 17 MARCH
FREE BUS TOURS
Meet the Growers & Visit Farms across Bacchus Marsh 17 March
Bookings required. Or follow along in your own car 0400 145 558
BUS 1 with thanks to Telstra Country Wide
BUS 2 with thanks to Tripod Farmers
Visit a strawberry farm, apple growers, a vineyard, art gallery and market garden and more!
Starts 10.15am, Station Street Bacchus Marsh. Returns late afternoon, approx 5pm.
Some tastings available. Tour guests should bring along a bottle of water and a packaged lunch, or spending money to purchase lunch and other tasty treats along the way.
2013 Harvest Competitions
All Ages Barefoot Grape Stomping 3pm, Bacchus Hill Winery. Map location 2
Harvest Student Film Competition HERE
Gumboot Throwing Competition - All day at Jeff Jones Plants & Produce. Map location 3
Best Apple Pie. Entry Form HERE Judging from 2pm. Map location 2
Best Backyard Veggie Patch Entry Form HERE Winner announced 9am. Map location 3
HARVEST OPENING NIGHT OUTDOOR CINEMA - SATURDAY 16 MARCH MADDINGLEY PARK
Map location 23. Featuring the winning short film of the Student Film Competition, followed by a feast for the eyes, the original Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory. Gold coin entry from 6pm. Film commences at sundown, approx 8pm. In the event of poor weather, will be rescheduled.
FRUIT PICKING & FRESHLY PICKED FRUIT OR PRODUCE - MAP Locations 1, 3, 4, 5
Fruit picking close to Melbourne. During March experience fresh sweet strawberries, apples and more freshly picked local produce direct from Bacchus Marsh growers.
HARVEST TREATS & MENUS - MAP Locations 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Visit Bacchus Marsh just a short drive from Melbourne to experience local menus inspired by the annual Harvest. Take time out to explore Bacchus Marsh town centre and feast on tasty local food and wine.
DETAILED EVENT LOCATIONS 
EXPLORE THE HARVEST TRAIL
MEET THE GROWERS - FARMGATE SALES OR PICK YOUR OWN
1. Allawah Vegetable Farm Ph: 5367 3402 From 10am
390 Werribee Vale Road, Bacchus Marsh
Farmgate sales of freshly picked Rhubarb, Spinach, Silverbeet and Coriander. Rhubarb tastings within the gallery.
2. Bacchus Hill Winery Ph: 0418 808 176 From 11am
100 O’Connell Road, Bacchus Marsh
Cellar door wine, cider and provender tastings and sales 11 til 4
Free family activities, live music 12-4, apple pie judging at 2pm, Grape stomping for all ages from 3pm. Winery tour – 4pm. Farmyard visit 4.30pm. Lunch and dinner bookings available 0418 808 176
3. Jeff Jones Plants & Produce From 8am
388 Bacchus Marsh Road 5367 5250
Our own freshly picked apple varieties – Jonathon, Galas, & many heritage varieties. Also quinces, Packham Pears. Gumboot throwing competition is back again in 2013. Darley Bakehouse Market Stall. Relay for Life Sausage Sizzle. Local musician Jimi Nare. Heirloom pumpkins, Peppercorn Grove Olive Oil.
4.Naturipe Fruits – Pick Your Own From 9am
638 Bacchus Marsh Road 0419 340 363
Our own jam Locally sour cherry, peach, cherry, strawberry, raspberry, sweet cherry, gourmet strawberry, strawberry vinegar, strawberry sauce, locally grown garlic. Jam tastings. Strawberry picking, Golden Delicious Apple Picking, Jumping Castle
5. Paynes Boutique Orchard 10-4
372 Bacchus Marsh Road
Visit a local orchard and pick your own locally grown sweet crisp apples fresh off the tree.
HARVEST TREATS & MENUS
6. Angelo’s Bakery Café Sun From 7am
170 Main Street 5367 2360
Just for Harvest! Apple pie/crumble, pumpkin pie, rhubarb tart and chunky guinness beef pie
7. Baby Black Espresso Bar Sun 8-5
10 Church St 5367 5156
Licensed. Set within an historic cottage and courtyard. Harvest inspired muffins, foccacias and sweet treats.
2. Bacchus Hill Winery & Restaurant From 11 onwards
100 O’Connell Road, Bacchus Marsh 0418 808 176
Special Harvest themed lunch (12-4) and dinner (5-8).
Bookings required. Family friendly activities, tastings, live music and more.
8. Bacchus Marsh RSL Sub-Branch Sun 10 til 5
203 Main Street 5367 1855
The RSL. Ladies Auxilary & CWA are serving morning tea, lunch, and afternoon tea. Information table, and more.
9. Cones n Candy Sun from 9
154 Main Street 5367 0115
Special Harvest Menu: Apple pie, French vanilla ice cream, waffles, caramelized apple sundaes, homemade chocolate fudge sauce, Nachos, chilli dogs, baked spuds (white and sweet potatoes)
3. Darley Bakehouse Market Stall
Shop 8, Darley Plaza 151 Gisborne Road Bacchus Marsh
Try our Sourdough loaves – locally grown pumpkin, blue cheese & thyme, or potato, parmesan garlic and rosemary, or Olive. For the sweet tooth, Apple & Cream Turnovers, Apple Pies.
10. Flanagans Border Inn From 11am
139 Main Street 5367 2016
Come along for our Guinness promotion. Delicious meals, and live music in the afternoon.
11. Little Lucky Café Sat/Sun 8.30 til 3
3 Grant Street 0400 695 787
Visit Little Lucky for a special harvest festival menu, including moist pear cake, moroccan pumpkin soup, and strawberry sorbet.
12.Mona’s Café From 9am
432 Bacchus Marsh Road
Mona’s famous harvest inspired house made pies.
TOWN CENTRE - ART, MUSIC & CULTURE
St Joseph’s Oratory
Enter via driveway opposite the CFA, in Main St; Discover the hidden treasure that is the Catholic Museum.
14. Bacchus Marsh Farm Supplies 9-12
126 Main Street
Visit a real farm supplies store
15. Bacchus Marsh Historical Society Sun 10 til 4
Lerderderg Library 215 Main Street 5367 2737
Visit the archives, discover the history of Bacchus Marsh. Memberships available.
16. Bacchus Marsh Nursery and Florist From 10am
185 Main Street 5367 2070
Beautiful fresh flowers and homewares. Harvest themed window and more.
8. Country Women’s Association Sun 10 til 5
203 Main Street 5367 1855
Crafts, books and information at the historic Bacchus Marsh RSL Hall.
1. Janice Webster’s Art Studio & Gallery From 10am
390 Werribee Vale Road, Bacchus Marsh Ph: 5367 3402
Visit popular local artist Janice Webster on-site at her studio overlooking Allawah Vegetable Farm
17.Hopetoun Pioneer Cemetery From 9am
Bacchus Marsh Road Merrimu, opposite Flanagans Drive
Wander through the historic cemetery and enjoy a self guided tour
18. Studio Crafts by Karen Sun 11-4
114 Main Street 5367 6561
Browse the beautiful range of gollies, teddies, scarves, jewellery, candles and country wares.
19. Telstra Country Wide NBN Booth 10-4
203 Main Street Sat/Sun 9 til 5
Find out more about the arrival of NBN in Bacchus Marsh
20. The Blacksmith Cottage 10-4
100 Main Street. Gold Coin Entry
Tour the historic Blacksmith Cottage. Harvest produce decorations.
21. The Forge Book Barn Sun 10-4
100 Main Street
Second hand books for purchase within the historic Forge.
22. Tribalo Studio Gallery Sun From 10
154 Main Street (near the Cones & Candy entrance)
See unique artworks by local Solomon Islands artist Jimi Nare
23. Maddingley Park Sat night from 6pm
Station Street Bacchus Marsh
Family friendly outdoor cinema event. Film commences at sundown. Gold coin entry
24. Harvest Festival of Hymns, St Bernards 61 Lerderderg Street. Commences 2pm
Featuring the Moorabool Light Orchestra in their inaugural Harvest Festival performance.
Special Harvest Festival Services Sunday 17 March
8.30AM St Bernards Catholic Parish, 61 Lerderderg St, Bacchus Marsh
9.30AM St Andrew’s Uniting Church, 24 Gisborne Rd, Bacchus Marsh
10am Holy Trinity Anglican Church Staughton Vale Homestead, Balliang
10am St Bernard’s Catholic Parish 61 Lerderderg St, Bacchus Marsh
10.30am Bacchus Marsh Baptist Church 31-37 Holt’s Lane, Bacchus Marsh
2012 Harvest Festival Tours & Competitions
LIMITED SEATING: BUS SEAT BOOKINGS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED ON 0400 145 558
Meet The Growers & Visit Farms
Free bus / tag-a-long tours, activities & tastings
Bus 1: Tastes of Bacchus 
Bus 2: - Hidden Treasures of the West
Meet the bus outside Maddingley Park Gates on Station St, Bacchus Marsh at 1015am on Sunday 18th March, 2012
Buses return approx 3.30pm or slightly later. Unfortunately we cannot provide exact return times as we prefer to provide our Harvest groups with the maximum amount of time available to enjoy at each location.
For enquiries about the bus tours and seating, email info@visitbacchusmarsh.com.au
Best Apple Pie
Barefoot Grape Stomping
Gumboot Throwing
Historical displays
Special harvest menus & more
A day full of fun, entertainment, information, easily accessible location, and great local produce!
Look for the Harvest Festival Flags and Signs
displayed at participating businesses.
Appreciation is expressed for the generous contribution of the Bacchus Marsh Coaches, the financial support of Tourism Association, and the support of all other participating businesses and local media.
Further enquiries: Contact Public Relations Officer, Allan Comrie on 0409 211 290 or email info@visitbacchusmarsh.com.au
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