Regional Events

50 Events
Ben Smith Band
Annual
 26th of April - 28th of April

The Apollo Bay Music Festival is firmly on the map as a major annual tourist and community event for Apollo Bay and a significant Festival for Victoria. Over the years it has also established itself as a highly regarded Festival throughout Australia and on the international ...

Australian International Airshow
Biennial
 1st of March - 3rd of March

The 2013 Australian International Airshow will be staged from March 1 - 3 at Avalon Airport near Geelong. Avalon2013 will celebrate the 'Power of Flight' with an unrivalled gathering of vintage, commercial and military aircraft. Avalon2013 offers value for money, fun and ...

Bells Bash 3
Annual
 18th of January - 19th of January

Friday January 18th 2013 will see the tenth Bells Bash Cliff Run in the picturesque Jan Juc twilight. Held in conjunction with the Danger 1000 Ocean Swim on Saturday 19th. The two day festival kicks off on the Friday night and continues throughout Saturday with race options for ...

Bluestone Blues Lady
Annual
 31st of December - 1st of January

Bluestone Blues Festival, an event by the Sleepy Hollow Blues Club in partnership with Taste. See. Explore - Visit Golden Plains. Held at Murgheboluc Public Reserve, 20 minutes from Geelong and only one hour from Melbourne, in the heart of Golden Plains. On-site camping is ...

Koalas in their natural habitat
Once Only
 26th of September - 5th of October

Traverse the Great Otway National Park while conducting valuable research on koala habitats to understand the impact of climate change on their population and behaviour. Increasing temperatures, declining rainfall and increased likelihood of fire events are all threats facing ...

Ready to go
Annual
 18th of January - 19th of January

Danger 1000 Ocean Swim is on again this year. The two day festival kicks off on the Friday night with a fun run at the Jan Juc Surf Lifesaving Club, Surf Club Road, Jan Juc. The events continue throughout Saturday with swim race options for the whole family. On Saturday the ...

Local Arts & Crafts
Annual
 23rd of March - 24th of March

Celebrating the experiences and skills of past pioneers, the sustainability innovations of present day pioneers and ideas and opportunities for our pioneering future. The Deans Marsh Pioneer Festival is a key annual event in the Surfcoast Shire. The Festival provides ...

Festival of Performing Arts
Annual
 7th of September - 9th of September

Transport yourself to a bygone era and glam up - 50's style - as the majestic seaside location of Lorne hosts the inaugural Festival of Performing Arts; 50's - 60's Culture By The Sea from 9th - 11th September 2011. Immerse yourself in the beauty of this historic town while you ...

Fun 4 Kids Festival
 1st of July - 8th of July

Launched in 1998, the Fun4Kids Festival was conceived with the aim of celebrating the imagination and creative spirit of all children. It has gone on to be recognised nationally, winning back-to-back Australian and Victorian Tourism Awards, and was crowned "Best Community Event ...

Geelong Night Market
Weekly
 18th of January - 22nd of February

Held every Summer in Johnstone Park, the Geelong Night Market celebrates Geelong's rich and diverse culture. Set in a fun and social environment, the Night Market offers something for everyone, no matter what your age is. Sit back, relax and chill out while listening to world ...