Bacchus Marsh Events

Every year, BADGAR Wildlife Rescue helps nurse hundreds of Australian wildlife critters back to good health.

But the Greendale-based shelter needs your help, says volunteer Melissa Coon.

“This is our busy time of the year, because in spring we get lots of baby birds,” Ms Coon says.

“But then again during winter, we can have a full shelter. Help is very much needed.”

The annual Marsh Monster Mash, a fundraiser for BADGAR Wildlife Rescue will return this year. It will be run from 1pm in Saturday, October 27, at Village Green, 197 Main Street, Bacchus Marsh.

The community is being invited to dress up in costumes for the event, which will raise funds for the wildlife shelter.

There will be food stalls, face-painting, jumping castles and plenty of spooky fun.

For more information, visit Marsh Monster Mash on Facebook.

The annual three-day Strawberries and Cherries Weekend will start on Friday November 17, and will transform the town into a festival spectacular, filled with market stalls, food vendors and fresh, juicy produce.

Bacchus Marsh Tourism Association president, David Durham said it was great to see the introduction of the fresh fruit season.

“The Strawberries and Cherries Weekend is a perfect opportunity for local farmers to get a good start with both local and travelling customers,” he said.

“Generally, the fruit is really nice and flavorsome at the start of the season and it’s nice to see fresh local produce that we haven’t had in Australia for nearly 12-months”.

Local growers situated along the Bacchus Marsh Avenue of Honour will be open throughout the weekend for pick-your-own and freshly picked fruit.

Mr Durham said this year’s event will build on the success of the 2016 festival, which brought in 17,000 people.
“All of the feedback we received from last year’s event was really positive,” he said.
“Because of that, we’ve decided to close the Main Street again to make way for market stalls and food vendors. While everything is linked back to the farms, the festival also showcases all of the local people who have their own little businesses”.

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This Saturday the 17th of January will the fabulous Rally the Saints Festival. Come along from 10am and bring picnic rugs – it’s going to be a great day.

WHERE: Maddingly Park, Bacchus Marsh

WHEN: Saturday 17th January

TIME: 10am to 6pm

WHO: Rally the Saints is an organisation dedicated to helping people who need a hand, particularly in the west.

COST: $5 which directly helps fund the charitable work of Rally the Saints

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WHY: Because you can, and it’ll be a great day and you are supporting charity at the same time.