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EVENTS ALL YEAR ROUND
August
WINTERWILD
A winter celebration of Apollo Bay and the Otways held in various venues both indoor and out, celebrating the wilder side of this stretch of coast with art and culture.

November
UPWELLING FESTIVAL
A celebration of the natural wonders brought to the town of Portland by the Bonney Upwelling. A free, one-day event in Portland, Victoria which offers a fantastic and vibrant way for the community and visitors to celebrate the unique features of our beautiful coastal town.
November
TOAST TO THE COAST
Take the opportunity to explore one of Australia’s truly iconic wine regions and taste your way across The Bellarine, Moorabool Valley and Surf Coast, as our region’s producers showcase the best Geelong winery experience on offer while you relax and enjoy our acclaimed wines.
January
THE MOYNYANA FESTIVAL
The Moyneyana Festival is known for its enduring tribute to Port Fairy's community spirit. The festival runs over five weeks from Christmas Eve through to Australia Day each year. Initiated in 1947, the festival helps to raise funds for the local hospital, and attracts crowds of 15,000 visitors each year.
March and April
LORNE SCULPTURE BIENNALE
The Biennale takes place every two years and is Victoria's largest free public outdoor sculpture event.
Vibrant sculptural art enriches and transforms the stunning Lorne foreshore and surrounds on the Great Ocean Road.
April
THE RIP CURL PRO
The Rip Curl Pro is the longest running professional surfing contest in the world and Torquay's iconic Bells Beach is one of the most renowned surf breaks in the world.