Deans Marsh Festival

Going strong for more than two decades, the Deans Marsh Festival is a combined treat of live music, street performers, Otway food and wine and a unique artisans’ craft market.

Here are some local events to celebrate ladies for International Women’s Day

If you want to get involved and support the day, here are some event’s you can attend in the region.

Nightlife Exhibition

Barwon Park Mansion in Winchelsea will transport you to the glamour of 1920’s and 30’s, while you check out the evening wear of those decades, alongside dazzling jewellery draped in diamonds.

X-Borders Exhibition

Dudley House in Bendigo will play host to a group exhibition, which explores what it means to seek asylum, and to cross physical, mental and cultural borders.

A Geelong based business has uncovered the best Simpsons tees

There’s something so nostalgic about the Simpsons.

Inverleigh is hosting a Dachshund Derby this weekend

Fancy dress is highly encouraged.

Boom Gallery to host three upcoming exhibitions

Boom Gallery has three upcoming exhibitions, all running from the 2 – 25 March.

Abstraction: celebrating Australian women abstract artists

This autumn, Geelong Gallery is presenting the exclusive Victorian showing of the national touring group exhibition Abstraction: celebrating Australian women abstract artists.

Ocean Film Festival

With a vision to “inspire you to explore, respect, enjoy and protect our oceans”, the Ocean Film Festival is a selection of short films covering oceanic environment, marine creatures, ocean related sports and coastal cultures.

Bellarine Agricultural Show

A feast of activities and things to see, the Bellarine Agricultural Show will be taking place on Sunday March 12th 2017 (Labour Day long weekend).

Save Barwon Heads Bush Dance

A local fund raiser for the Save Barwon Heads Alliance is happening on Saturday February 25th.

The Gellibrand River Blues & Blueberry Festival

From Friday 24th to Sunday 26th, the annual artisan Gellibrand Festival takes place for a weekend of art, craft, produce and music.

Pako Festa Returns

Australia’s largest free celebration of cultural diversity is back again this February with Pako Festa.

Castlemaine State Festival

The Castlemaine State Festival is a 10 days multi-arts celebration of music, theatre, film, dance, literature and live arts from March 17 through March 26.

Shepparton Festival

Shepparton Festival ‘Mapping Shepp’ is a celebration of arts, culture, food and community held every March.

RAW Comedy at GPAC

On February 18, GPAC will host a heat of Australia’s biggest and most prestigious open mic comedy competition – RAW Comedy.

Colour Ya World Bendigo

The event is a 5km fun-run where participants make their way through a simple course of family-friendly madness.

From polo to lawn bowls and carpark parties, here’s a few things to do on your day off today

Brace yourselves.

King of the Castle is hosting a summer pop up market this weekend

Geelong Creatives and King of the Castle are joining forces again this month with another pop-up market.

A rooftop yoga session is heading to the Geelong Hotel next month

A night of watching the sunset from a rooftop, finding your inner zen with yoga and sampling some wine afterwards is heading to Geelong.

Banksy exhibition extended due to popular demand

It’s no surprise that The Art of Banksy has been a hit with Melbourne audiences. Due to popular demand, the exhibition will now enjoy an extended season.

Pause Fest is the massive celebration of creative technologies hitting Melbourne

Starting six years ago, Pause Fest is the premier creative tech conference and festival for Asia Pacific.

Piano Bar are hosting the drag show, Pitch Please, for a few nights

Piano Bar already serves as a popular night out in Geelong, but it just got that little bit more exciting with the addition of drag show Pitch Please.

Workers Club are hosting a Gilmore Girls trivia tonight, here’s a warm-up

Prepare your mind with these few questions, book your spot with the venue and save some space for a smoked meats feed and bevvys.

 

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