The Geelong Region’s Major Events
The Geelong region has some of Australia’s best events and there is usually something happening each weekend. Our biggest event is the Australian International Airshow which happens on the odd numbered year. The multicultural Pako Festa held every February is our biggest free local event attracting around 100,000 visitors.
Every February thousands flock to celebrate everything Ford, with over 1000 vehicles on display celebrating the 100 plus years of the Ford Motor Company. …Read more
Holden enthusiast takes over Ford town for just a day with a massive display of Holden vehicles from the 58 and FJ right up to the brand new HSV’s and Commodores. …Read more
Corio Bay turns into a sea of colour every Australia Day weekend with one of the worlds greatest yachting events. But the fun doesn’t stop on the water, there is a huge shoreline program with food, entertainment, fireworks and plenty of fun. …Read more
The region’s biggest event happens every second year on the odd year and is an amazing display of aircraft and aerospace technology with an up close look at some incredible machines. …Read more
There’s nothing more fun than a festival and the people of Colac sure know how to put on a great day with their annual Kana Festival taking over the normally quiet town. …Read more
The Barwon Heads Festival of the Sea is one of the best community events in the greater Geelong region. The festival brings together a huge array of family fun with the highlight being the duck race. …Read more
The Superboats offer amazing high octane racing on Corio Bay with speeds similar to that of a race car, the noise and spectacle is quite incredible. …Read more
For over 150 years Geelong has been home to the Highland Gathering bringing together an array of Scottish and Celtic games, music, food and culture. …Read more
The Model Railway Exhibition held every Australia Day Weekend is a joy to all who visit with incredible detail, fine craftsmanship and so much fun. …Read more
Geelong’s premier social event takes place on our magnificent waterfront each New Years Eve with dance parties and some of Australia's hottest bands.. …Read more
Pakington Street comes alive with one of Australia’s biggest and best multicultural celebrations, with parade, music, food and so much fun, once you have been you will return every year. …Read more
The Geelong Show celebrates the our magnificent rural regions, with some of the finest animals, and produce not forgetting the showbags, huge carnival and fun for all ages. …Read more
The Queenscliff Music Festival is held in November every year and always has a huge and amazing line up of great musical artists from both Australia and around the world. …Read more
Bells Beach less than half an hour from the centre of Geelong is home of the The Rip Curl Pro, which holds the title of the longest running and most prestigious professional surfing contest in the world. …Read more
