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Kryal Castle in Ballarat will be the host venue for the annual Baroque Horse Festival taking place from from 18th to 19th February. Showcasing Baroque horse breeds that date back to the late 16th and early 18th century, visitors will journey back in time as they see stunning Andalusians, Lusitanos, Warlanders and Friesians in action.

The perfect day out for horse lovers of all ages, there will be spectacular performances in the Championship Arena running non-stop all weekend. Hitting the mark from the start, every morning talented equestrians will show off their bow and arrow skills while atop their hooved friends with Horse Archery. This impressive display will then be followed by a Baroque Horsemanship Challenge where the horse and rider will perform a beautiful display of tricky patterns and manoeuvres, working together to maintain elegance and ease. To admire all the Spanish-hooved beauties, a Grand Parade will take place in the middle of the day showcasing all of the horses and riders representing a variety of Baroque breeds and traditional costumes.

Attendees will also be given a taste of Spain with a traditional Garrocha Display where the rider skillfully uses a long pole to guide their horse during the performance. In a more fast-paced performance, equestrians will battle for speed in the bracing manoeuvres of the Barrel Race. Followed by an impressive Fresian In Hand Display and Cavaliero Display, take in the beauty of the elegant movements and stunning traditional costumes of these performances.

For a horse-powered afternoon, visitors will be enthralled by the splendour of these Spanish mounts as they perform the beautiful dance of the Pas De Deux. All will be entranced as they gracefully weave across their outdoor ballroom.

For the Last Ride of the Day, visitors can meet the talented festival riders and their loyal steeds as they trot their stuff for the final time across the arena and can have a pat and a scratch while asking the riders a question or two.

To spur on the fun, there will also be an exciting range of family-friendly activities across the castle ground from Baroque Market Stalls, Spanish Flamenco Band, medieval skills with Archery and Axe Throwing to Maypole Dancing, Rock Painting and Face Painting. Kryal Castle’s well-loved Knights and Wizards Schools will also be running, as well as photo opportunities with the quirky characters roaming the castle grounds.

The Baroque Feast running on the Saturday evening inside the picturesque Abbey Tavern will include a delicious three-course meal and a variety of medieval and Baroque-style entertainment. With limited tickets still available, those interested in this delightful night would best be quick!

Address: 121 Forbes Rd, Leigh Creek VIC 3352

Opening Hours: 10am – 4pm

Tickets:

- Adult (16+) $36

- Child (Ages 3 – 15) $24

- Concession $30

- Companion $0

- Infant (Ages 0 – 2) $0

- Family of 4 (2 adults + 2 children) $104

- Family 2-Day Pass (2 Adults + 2 Children) $156

- Single Parent Family (1 Adult + 3 Children) $85

- Single Parent Family 2-Day Pass (1 Adult + 3 Children) $133.50

- Single Parent Family (1 Adult + 2 Children) $75

- Single Parent Family 2-Day Pass (1 Adult + 2 Children) $133.50

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Baroque Horse Festival

Baroque Feast

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