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Ballart Pride Market

June 2 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Free

Come help us celebrate the opening weekend of Pride Month with the Pride Month Market at the Ballaarat Mechanic’s Institute. With art and craft stalls, trash and treasure and second hand goods stalls as well as the awesome Trans And Gender Diverse Clothing Swap and A Queer Little Library you’re bound to find a gem or two! 

We’ll also have young musicians playing live throughout the day and face painting for everyone

Stalls include: 

  • Traditional and modern Aboriginal art and artefacts by Sarah Jane Hall
  • Art and jewellery by THB Studio and Deb Mitchell
  • Art by Letitia Yates, Cathy Larsen and Xander Savage
  • Plants by Lindsay and Cheryl
  • Crochet by Kylie Garraway
  • 3D printed Pride items from Modern Manufacturing
  • Pottery by Kirsten Ives
  • Wood carvings by Marlo Rule
  • Vintage and collectable toys and items from Toy Store Pirates
  • As well as Unpacked Dog Training, the Festival of Australian Queer Theatre and Bulldog Pride
  • And more!

Location: The Minerva Room

Time: 10am – 3pm

Accessibility:  The BMI is completely wheelchair accessible with a small inline (approx. 2º) in our main entrance foyer (from Sturt Street), and lift access throughout the building. There are two accessible toilets, assistance animals are welcome and there is a quiet space for anyone who needs it. More information: https://ballaratmi.org.au/accessibility/ 

This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.

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