Events
Things to See and Do
Wander amongst the historic buildings of the old gold mining town of Creswick. There are lots of fun and interesting things to do in and around Creswick. It’s a great town to visit, and also to live in.
Visit Creswick’s Tourism Website www.creswick.net for more information.
Ballarat & District Gem and Lapidary Club Gem Show Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st April, 2013 (Creswick Mills)
The popular annual Gem Show returns to Creswick Woollen Mills for it’s third year. Did you know that apart from its rich gold history, Creswick is famous for its Topaz? Visit Creswick in April and enjoy a weekend of fossicking adventure at the Ballarat and District Gem and Lapidary Club’s annual Gem Show. The Gem Show attracts visitors and collectors from all over Victoria and is held every year at Creswick Woollen Mills. Perfect for all gem lovers, weekend fossickers and anyone who loves shiny bling, the Gem Show will feature demonstrations of Faceting, Silver Smithing and Bone Carving
Meet the Alpacas – Beechworth Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st April, 2013
Visit our Beechworth Store to meet, pat & feed some friendly Alpacas! These lovable creatures will be available between 10am & 3pm
Meet the Alpacas in Elsternwick! Sunday 28 April, 2013
The Alpacas take a city journey to our Elsternwick store for one day only! Join us on the 28th April, 2012 between 10am & 3pm to meet, pat & feed our friendly furry friends. Great afternoon out, so close to home. A touch of country in the city!
PAST EVENTS
Worlds Longest Picnic Rug rolled out at Harvest Picnic 24th February, 2013
Creswick Woollen Mills is breaking its own world record with the Worlds Longest Picnic Rug that will be unfurled at The Age Harvest Picnic at Hanging Rock on Sunday 24th February Get tickets here
Creswick Fleece Show (Creswick Mill) 2nd & 3rd March, 2013
Celebrate the Creswick Fleece Show and our annual Excellence in Fleece competition. Learn from the experts about the special qualities of Australian Alpaca Fibres with free public talks, alpaca viewing and an opportunity to see the range of products made from this luxurious fleece.
Meet the Alpacas (Creswick Mill) 15th, 16th & 17th March, 2013
Looking for a school holiday activity with a difference? These gentle animals communicate by humming and love chasing each other up and down the paddock. They are very inquisitive and enjoy being petted and fed. Feeding times are at 11am and 2pm on the viewing deck.
Meet the Alpacas 18th, 19th & 20th January, 2013 (Creswick Mill)
Looking for a school holiday activity with a difference? Meet Jagger, Teddy, Felix, Jose, Manuel, Rafael and Hugo! These gentle animals communicate by humming and love chasing each other up and down the paddock. They are very inquisitive and enjoy being petted and fed. Feeding times are at 11am and 2pm on the viewing deck.
Rookeepers at the Mill 9th Feburary, 2013 (Creswick Mill)
The Rookeepers are interactive wildlife demonstrators who work towards conserving animal populations and the environments they are found in. A mobile zoo that present an informative show combining laughter, excitement and education with some of Australia’s scariest and cutest wildlife.
The Rookeepers 22nd December, 2012 (Creswick Mill)
A mobile zoo that comes to the Mills and presents an informative and fun filled show with some of Australia’s scariest and cutest animals. 11am untill 4pm.
Shearing the Alpacas
3rd November
(Creswick Mill)
Alpacas are only shorn once a year so come and discover the beautiful fleece we use to make our
Alpaca products.
Meet and Greet the New Alpacas
4th November
(Creswick Mill)
Enter the competition to name them too!
Longest Picnic Rug in Beechworth
9th to 11th November, 2012
(Beechworth Concept Store)
Join us as we try to break the world record for the most fun on the longest Billabong Picnic Rug!
Ballarat Regional Arts Trail
1st to 9th December, 2012
(Creswick Mill)
Local artists David Mellows and David Barclay exhibit in the Ryzowy gallery.
Beechworth Christmas Shopping Spectacular
1st to 12th December, 2012
(Beechworth Concept Store)
65 YEAR CELEBRATION WEEKEND
27th & 28th Oct
(All Stores)
65 Year Sale Weekend
20th & 21st October, 2012
(Creswick Mill)
Great savings on clothing and homewares.
Most Lovable Lamb Competition
13th & 14th October, 2012
(Creswick Mill)
It wouldn’t be Spring without fields of cute lambs. Which one is the Cutest? Judge for yourself at the
Most Lovable Lamb Weekend, held in our store. See the babies up close, feel the products made from
Merino wool and join in the kids’ activities. You could also win prizes!
Bruce and Phil Visit the Mill
6th October, 2012
(Creswick Mill)
A day out in the Victorian countryside with Bruce and Phil from 3AW Radio.
Most Lovable Lamb Competition
22nd & 23rd September, 2012
(Beechworth Concept Store)
It wouldn’t be Spring without fields of cute lambs. Which one is the Cutest? Judge for yourself at the
Most Lovable Lamb Weekend, held in our store. See the babies up close, feel the products made from
Merino wool and join in the kids’ activities. You could also win prizes!
Words in Winter in Creswick
Friday 3rd to Friday 31st August
(Creswick Mill)
Local artists Jan Boscher and Pam Worswick present a series of personal and student work interpreting the theme “From Little Things, Big Things Grow”. Artist in residence demonstrations and workshops available. Click here for the Program of Events
Beechworth Cutest Cria Competition
Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd July 2012
(Beechworth Concept Store)
We all know that there is nothing cuter than an Alpaca, with the possible exception of a Cria?Did you know that a baby alpaca is called a Cria?
Creswick Natural Fibres hosts a great family friendly event featuring some of the prettiest baby alpacas in the region. Click here for more information
Meet the Alpacas in Elsternwick!
Sunday 22nd July
(Elsternwick Concept Store)
Bring the kids to our store on Sunday to meet and pat our gorgeous Alpacas. From 9.30am until 2pm you can get up close and personal with our furry friends, whilst browsing some of beautiful products made from their fibre.
Ned’s Needles Knitted Beard Competition
Thursday 19th July
(Beechworth Concept Store)
Sponsored by Creswick Natural Fibres.
Ned’s Needles to honour the art of the beard. Ned’s Needles is a brand new competition for those who love to knit wearable beards! Click here for more information
Creswick Mill Cutest Cria Competition
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July, 2012
(Creswick Mill)
The Australian Alpaca Association presents the seventh annual Cutest Cria Competiton at the Mills. Click here to find out more
Founders Birthday
Friday 29th June to Sunday 29th July 2012
(Ryzowy Gallery, Creswick Mills, Hawthorn and Beechworth Stores)
CENTENARY CELEBRATED – 100 Years since the Birth of the Founder
When Polish migrant Paul Ryzowy wound wool around his first spool in 1947, he could not envisage the longevity of his coloured spinning mill. Click here for more information
Ballarat & District Gem and Lapidary Club Gem Show
Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd June, 2012
(Creswick Mills)
The popular annual Gem Show returns to Creswick Woollen Mills for it’s second year. Click here to find out more
The Ryzowy Gallery presents Peter Macdonald
Wednesday 1st February to Tuesday 13th March
(Creswick Mills)
Peter is a self-taught, traditional artist who likes the realistic style of painting and drawing. He has become well known for his portrayal of the Clydesdale and other “heavy horses”, and dogs. His painting style brings his subjects to life, but is not a slave to fine detail.
Get Creative with Offcuts
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th February at 11am & 1.30pm
(Creswick Mills)
Talented textiles designer Lesley Shea returns to the Mills to run her highly successful and informative design workshops. Lesley has produced unique haute couture fashion from the Mill Alpaca fabric off-cuts. Her award winning designs have travelled around Australia and are now on display at Creswick Woollen Mills. Come see the fantastic display and learn the tricks of the trade from Lesley.
The Creswick Fleece Show
Friday 2nd to Sunday 4th March
(Creswick Mills)
Celebrate the Creswick Fleece Show and our annual Excellence in Fleece competition. Learn from the experts about the special qualities of Australian Alpaca Fibres with free public talks, baby alpaca viewing and an opportunity to see the range of products made from this luxurious fleece. Kids will enjoy face painting, petting the baby alpacas and a sausage sizzle amongst the beautiful surrounds of the last coloured woollen spinning Mill.
Meet and Feed the Alpacas
Saturday 31st March to Sunday 15th April
(Creswick Mills)
Looking for a school holiday activity with a difference? Why not bring them to Creswick Woollen Mills to our Alpaca family – Tumi, Diego, Theodore, Javier and the mischievous Kuzco? These gentle and gregarious animals communicate by humming and love chasing each other up and down the paddock. They are very inquisitive and enjoy being petted and fed. Feeding times are at 11am and 2pm on the viewing deck. Entry is free and parking plentiful and with Alpaca feeding times scheduled twice a day there is just no reason to Miss the Mill this school holidays!
Tuesday 13th December to Sunday 29th January
The Ryzowy Gallery presents Catherine Faull
Catherine is influenced by nature; dreaming up wild places and mysterious creatures is an extension of this and reflected in her beautiful artwork. Catherine’s art carries a strong sense of movement, reflecting the nature of change and the passing of time – often evoking strong elemental forces, which add drama to the images you see.”
[...] Ned’s Needles Knitted Beard Competition Thursday 19th July (Beechworth Concept Store) Sponsored by Creswick Natural Fibres. Ned’s Needles to honour the art of the beard. Click here for more information [...]
[...] Ballarat & District Gem and Lapidary Club Gem Show Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd June, 2012 (Creswick Mills) The popular annual Gem Show returns to Creswick Woollen Mills for it’s second year. Click here to find out more [...]
[...] Founders Birthday Friday 29th June to Sunday 29th July 2012 (Ryzowy Gallery, Creswick Mills, Hawthorn and Beechworth Stores) CENTENARY CELEBRATED – 100 Years since the Birth of the Founder When Polish migrant Paul Ryzowy wound wool around his first spool in 1947, he could not envisage the longevity of his coloured spinning mill. Click here for more information [...]
[...] Creswick Mill Cutest Cria Competition Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th July, 2012 (Creswick Mill) The Australian Alpaca Association presents the seventh annual Cutest Cria Competiton at the Mills. Click here to find out more [...]
[...] Beechworth Cutest Cria Competition Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd July 2012 (Beechworth Concept Store) BRING THE FAMILY TO CRESWICK NATURAL FIBRES TO SEE THE BABY ALPACAS!! We all know that there is nothing cuter than an Alpaca, with the possible exception of a Cria? Did you know that a baby alpaca is called a Cria? Creswick Natural Fibres hosts a great family friendly event featuring some of the prettiest baby alpacas in the region. Click here for more information [...]