From the Ballarat Begonia Festival to the Port Fairy Folk Festival, it was a massive long weekend across the Ballarat and south-west region.
Thousands of people flocked to these events and so many more, bringing a big boost to the local economies.
ABC South West Victoria's Jeremy Lee and ABC Central Victoria's Fiona Parker broadcast live from the Port Fairy Folk Festival on Saturday morning, beaming into the radios, phones and smart speakers of listeners right across the state.
As always, the broadcast was a great success, as was the Folkie, which will celebrate its 50th festival next year.
Of course, there is something happening in our region every weekend, and none of it could happen without a huge army of volunteers.
Next time you're at an event, be sure to thank a volunteer.
Or better yet, sign up to volunteer so we can keep so many vital events and groups alive.
Matt Neal
Editor
Pictured: Jeremy Lee and Fiona Parker broadcasting live from the Folkie on Saturday.