Heritage Harvest Weekend 2026

At Sovereign Hill, a dynamic live cooking demonstration unfolds on stage, where a chef in a plaid shirt and apron prepares a dish amid an abundant display of fresh produce, including carrots, broccoli, pumpkins, and leafy greens, arranged in wooden crates and woven baskets. A host in a black dress observes with a clipboard, while a screen projects the action, capturing the interactive and immersive culinary experience that brings heritage-inspired cooking to life at Sovereign Hill.

We’re serving up something special for Heritage Harvest Weekend

Experience a feast of local flavours and creativity, celebrating the best of our region’s food producers, makers, and artisans.

Wander through the Harvest Village brimming with fresh local produce, homemade goods, and gourmet treats. Let the little ones get creative with hands-on craft sessions, and see traditional skills come to life in live demonstrations.

Heritage Harvest Weekend is presented as part of the City of Ballarat's Heritage Festival (21-24 May). The City of Ballarat is a major event partner of Sovereign Hill

Program Highlights

Headline Chefs

Alice Zaslavsky, award-winning author, broadcaster, and taste-maker, headlines the weekend alongside toastie king Tim Bone, Herald Sun's Kara Monssen, chef teacher Cat Clarke, and Sovereign Hill's Head Chef Simon Hardie.

Harvest Market

Delight your senses with the sights, tastes, and aromas of the season. Explore over 20 stalls stocked with local produce, homemade goods, gourmet treats, and other surprises.

Two women at an indoor market stall, smiling and exchanging a small jar product, with other products and paper bags on the table.

Sovereign Hill Experiences

Enjoy all the classic Sovereign Hill experiences that you know and love. Pan for gold, hop on a coach, see a live show and 20 plus more activities included in your ticket.

A family of four engaging in gold panning by a muddy pool of water

Little Explorers

Ignite the little ones' imaginations through play and fun with a range of hands-on activities, experiences, and interactive learning for the kids.

Tasting Tables

Taste your way through the season with an abundant spread of preserves, baked goods and local produce. Taste, linger, and meet the makers behind these time-honoured flavours.

 

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