Liam McNally
Residents and visitors to Ballan may have spotted some interesting characters outside of the Ballan Post Office this week.
They’re the super heroes of the upcoming Ballan Autumn Festival by local artist Lou Callow.
The four heroes of the festival are crafted from upcycled materials and represent different aspects of Ballan – the Earth Healer, the Wildlife Warrior, The Extinguisher, and The Negotiator.
After their Spring Back Festival in November, The Ballan Autumn Festival is returning to the season of its namesake for the first time since Covid.
The free event on March 19 offers festival goers a Superhero-themed event, featuring the live music, a wood chop event, art, food, and more.
The pet show is also back, with the crowd-favourite “pet that looks most like its owner” prize.
The main event as always is the Grand Parade, with a huge range of fantastic floats from various community groups.
Guests are invited to dress as their favourite super heroes, or invent their own to go in the running for special prizes.
Ballan Autumn Festival Association president Kevin Harper said the event is a “fun day out that offers something for everyone”.
“The Autumn festival is about uniting various organisations, groups, associations, and traders within Ballan to celebrate what’s good about Ballan,” he said.
Mr Harper The festival is also seeking additional business sponsors, committee members, and volunteers this year, as the festival is still getting back to full force in a tightening economy post-Covid.
“It’s difficult for everybody with increasing costs… businesses and individuals are doing it tough, but this festival is a chance to celebrate what’s good about life and good about community,” he said.
Details: ballanautumnfestival.com.au/273-2/
