Beaufort Big Weekend is set to shine this Australia Day long weekend with a vibrant celebration of culture, creativity and community. The festival opens with a traditional Welcome to Country, honouring the spirit of place and people. Families can enjoy children’s Indigenous art workshops, get playful with Vegemite painting and playdough, and explore the artistry of basket weaving. Live performances from Indigenous musicians will fill the air with rhythm and story, while food lovers can sample some of Beaufort’s best local eateries and treats. With hands-on activities, cultural experiences and plenty of flavour, Beaufort Big Weekend promises something memorable for all ages.

The event is free to attend! Dreaming Together - A Beaufort Big Weekend is a series of 4 events spread over the January long weekend, as follows:

Saturday 24th January

12pm to 2pm: First Nations Children’s art workshop with Jenna Oldaker at the Cyril Callister Vegemite Museum

1pm to 4pm: Bloomin, a local arts and crafts co-op First Nations Traditional Weaving Exhibition with artisans from Perridak Art. There will be native appetisers and sweeties prepared by artisan cook Anjal from Magnolia's using local produce and a Native Plants exhibition by Amy Trealor.

4.30pm till LATE: Flywheel Bar & Cafe will showcase First nations musicians, and Mrs Bakers will also be providing local native infused gins.

Monday 26th January

11am to 2pm: Children’s vegemite painting and vegemite playdough and crafts with local native inspired sweeties prepared by artisan baker Sara Kittelty from Kittelty's, hosted at Cyril Callister Museum