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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.

All Ford Day

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

All Holden Day

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

ANZ Family Day

Geelong’s magnificent waterfront is the place for family fun to celebrate New Years Day with the ANZ Family Day activities. …Read more

Australian International Airshow

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

Colac Kana Festival

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 town.. …Read more

F1 Superboat Grand Prix

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

Offshore Powerboats

The huge offshore powerboats are one of the most spectacular sights you will see on Corio Bay with blistering speed and incredible noise this event is so full of adrenalin.. …Read more

Gala Day

Gala Day takes over the Geelong city streets with a huge parade and festival. It has been a much loved institution for generations of Geelong’s young. …Read more

Model Railway Exhibition

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 Highland Gathering

One of Geelong's longest running event traditions take over the beautiful valley of Queens Park to celebrate everything Scottish.. …Read more

National Celtic Festival

Every June Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula plays host to the National Celtic Festival, with music, dance and plenty of Celtic culture. …Read more

New Year on the Waterfront

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

Pako Festa

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

Queenscliff Seafood Feast

There's nothing quiet like fresh seafood and the Queenscliff Seafood Feast on Good Friday has some of the freshest and it makes thousands of dollars for the Royal Children's Hospital Appeal.…Read more

Royal Geelong Show

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

Audi Victoria Week

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

Geelong Cup

The Geelong Cup is more than just a horse race it is the social event of the year. Thousands dress up in their finest to celebrate this great day with friends, some even get to see a horse race.…Read more

Ironman 70.3

The Ironman 70.3 event brings together some of Australia’s finest athletes and a large international entrant battling it out in a 1.9km swim in Corio Bay, a 90km bike ride followed by a grueling 21.2 km run around Eastern Park.…Read more

 

 

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