Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility - Smythesdale

22/09/2025

Find photos from Saturday's event below!

21/09/2025

💛 Thank Yous: Smythesdale Youth Market! 💛

Wow – what a day! We had over 600 people come through and it honestly blew me away to see the community show up to support something that was 100% youth-led.

First up, a massive thank you to our adult volunteers Carla, Stacey, Mandy, Emily, Jenny, Jeanette, Mick, David and Hannah for keeping everything running smoothly. You’re legends.

To our youth volunteers – Ethan, Ebony, Cooper, Georgia, Zayne, Oscar, Tom and Paige – thank you for your ideas, energy and help on the day. And to the grade 5/6 students at Smythesdale and Scarsdale Primary Schools – your ideas in the lead up really shaped this event. Shoutout to Benny from the GPSC's Amplify group for helping with the sound and lighting on the stage.

How good were the performances?! Big thanks to Vendetta, Bratzilla, Black Velvet and Tilda & Boo for jumping up on stage. And a huge shout out to Jade – who designed the logo, colours and typography for the whole event. You absolutely nailed it! Special thanks also to Taylah, 17 years old, who did an incredible job with the face painting – the kids (and adults!) absolutely loved it.

All our performers, Taylah, and Jade will be paid for their work, because youth talent and contribution deserves to be valued. 🙌

To CWA - Scarsdale & their youth volunteers for hosting a biscuit decorating stall, donating their time and providing the equipment. And to Melinda, who hosted free origami making.

Thanks also to our sponsors:

Good Games Ballarat, Essential Candle Co and Avalon Nursery for donating prizes for the photo comp 📸

Genki Fit for sponsoring activities and the free raffle 🎉

To all the stallholders – thank you for bringing your creations, talents, food and smiles. I hope you had as much fun as we did.

This event was funded by a Victorian Government grant, topped up by Genki Fit, and supported with a whole lot of in-kind work from the Woady Yaloak Rec Facility committee (thanks Mick, Jenny, and I guess I did a bit too).

It was such a special day, and I’m so proud of what Golden Plains Shire's young people made happen. Can’t wait to see what they do next!

20/09/2025

ITS HAPPENING! 10-3 at the Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility - Smythesdale

18/09/2025

Last chance to secure your spot!!!

Succulent Potting and Decorating Session: Only 20 spots available.

Book your place now for our FREE Succulent Potting and Decorating Sessions at the Smythesdale Youth Market!

📅 Saturday September 20th
📍 Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility, Smythesdale.
Session 1: 10am - 10:45am
Session 2: 11am - 11:45am

Choose and decorate your pot, plant your succulent and decorate with stones!

Bookings for this workshop are ESSENTIAL. Ages 13-25.

https://events.humanitix.com/smythesdale-youth-market

(Photo is for reference and inspiration!)

This workshop is proudly sponsored by Genki Fit

18/09/2025

There is still time to enter your photo into the competition for the Smythesdale Youth Market !

📸 PHOTO COMPETITION – SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR COMMUNITY!

We want to see what you love most about your community! Enter our Smythesdale Youth Market Photo Competition for your chance to win great prizes.

📸Theme: “Love of Community” – it could be your favourite place, friends, pets, sport, nature, or anything that is special to you.

🏆 Prizes to be won!

- Community Choice (voted at the market) – Good Games Ballarat prize bag (valued $100+)

- Best Storytelling Photo – Essential Candles Co prize pack

- Most Creative Shot – $20 Avalon Nursery gift card

👥 Age categories:

12–18 years (younger than 12 can enter - but you will be put into this category)

19–25 years

📍 All entries will be displayed at the Smythesdale Youth Market on Saturday 20th September, with winners announced on the day!

✉️ How to enter:
It’s super easy – just upload your photo online at 👉 https://forms.gle/r1PiogUCPE8c5EZY9

⏰ Entries EXTENDED and close 5pm, Friday 19th September.

Don’t miss your chance to share your creativity and community pride! 💙

18/09/2025

Chloe has entered their artwork in the 12-18 year old category entitled "Golden Hour Garden".

There is still time to enter your photo into the competition for the Smythesdale Youth Market !

📸 PHOTO COMPETITION – SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR COMMUNITY!

We want to see what you love most about your community! Enter our Smythesdale Youth Market Photo Competition for your chance to win great prizes.

📸Theme: “Love of Community” – it could be your favourite place, friends, pets, sport, nature, or anything that is special to you.

🏆 Prizes to be won!

- Community Choice (voted at the market) – Good Games Ballarat prize bag (valued $100+)

- Best Storytelling Photo – Essential Candles Co prize pack

- Most Creative Shot – $20 Avalon Nursery gift card

👥 Age categories:

12–18 years (younger than 12 can enter - but you will be put into this category)

19–25 years

📍 All entries will be displayed at the Smythesdale Youth Market on Saturday 20th September, with winners announced on the day!

✉️ How to enter:
It’s super easy – just upload your photo online at 👉 https://forms.gle/r1PiogUCPE8c5EZY9

⏰ Entries EXTENDED and close 5pm, Friday 19th September.

Don’t miss your chance to share your creativity and community pride! 💙

18/09/2025

Check out the Dance free workshops and their stall this Saturday at the Youth Market!

17/09/2025

Join us this Saturday at the Smythesdale Youth Market for performances and free trial classes! We can’t wait to dance with you! 🤩

17/09/2025

Paige has entered their artwork in the 19-25 year old category entitled "Deer Park Heights, Queenstown NZ".

There is still time to enter your photo into the competition for the Smythesdale Youth Market !

📸 PHOTO COMPETITION – SHOW YOUR LOVE FOR COMMUNITY!

We want to see what you love most about your community! Enter our Smythesdale Youth Market Photo Competition for your chance to win great prizes.

📸Theme: “Love of Community” – it could be your favourite place, friends, pets, sport, nature, or anything that is special to you.

🏆 Prizes to be won!

- Community Choice (voted at the market) – Good Games Ballarat prize bag (valued $100+)

- Best Storytelling Photo – Essential Candles Co prize pack

- Most Creative Shot – $20 Avalon Nursery gift card

👥 Age categories:

12–18 years (younger than 12 can enter - but you will be put into this category)

19–25 years

📍 All entries will be displayed at the Smythesdale Youth Market on Saturday 20th September, with winners announced on the day!

✉️ How to enter:
It’s super easy – just upload your photo online at 👉 https://forms.gle/r1PiogUCPE8c5EZY9

⏰ Entries EXTENDED and close 5pm, Friday 19th September.

Don’t miss your chance to share your creativity and community pride! 💙

17/09/2025

STALLHOLDER ANNOUNCEMENT

Bridgette is nearly 12 years old and hand makes hobby horses and accessories!

Check them out at the Youth Market on Saturday 20th September from 10am - 3pm at the Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility!

16/09/2025

Get excited!!!

This weekend I will be at the Smythesdale Youth Market! Very much looking forward to the day

Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility - Smythesdale

11/05/2025

Interested in Pickleball?

Woady Yaloak Recreation Facility - Smythesdale hosts Pickleball 2 nights per week!

Join Golden Plains Pickleball for $10 per night, or get a membership and play for only $5.

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