Grampians Events

New Year’s Eve in Hamilton is a large annual celebration that locals and visitors look forward to. The Southern Grampians Shire Council fireworks display is back to light up the skies this New Year’s Eve...

The Hamilton Pacing Cup is a highly-anticipated racing event with exciting activities and events for all ages. The event showcases harness racing in a community event that brings people from all over the southwestern...

The charming Grampians Region is also home to several renowned events, including the Great Western Cup. As one of the nation’s most admired racing events, the Great Western Cup welcomes many international and...

One of the largest celebrations held throughout the country year after year is Australia Day. Celebrated on January 26th, Australia Day is a public holiday honouring the arrival of the first British Fleet on Australian...

Celebrated on January 26th, Australia Day is a public holiday honouring the arrival of the first British Fleet on Australian soil. Celebrate Australia Day with Ararat Rural City Council’s fun-filled program of...

Come and celebrate Australia Day in Horsham. Celebrated on January 26th, Australia Day is a public holiday honouring the arrival of the first British Fleet on Australian soil. Visitors to Horsham can join in on the...

The Grampians Ride to Remember is an annual event in which the community comes together to ride motorcycles from Ararat and around the Grampians region. The ride raises money for the Victoria Police Blue Ribbon...

The Grampians also hosts a popular hot rod event called the Hot Summer Nights Rod Run (previously known as the Grampians Rod Run and the Old Skool Hot Rod Event). With many customs and hot rod car enthusiasts heading to...

Come to the small town of Willaura for the Willaura Healthcare Outdoor Market, held in March each year. There will be a huge range of market stalls to browse, as well as heaps of tasty food and entertainment to enjoy...

The Wimmera Machinery Field Days is a large community not-for-profit event since 1963. It is one of the biggest agricultural trade shows held in Victoria each year, and it is hosted each year in the Wimmera Events...

The Pitch Festival is a popular art and music festival in a stunning rural location in Victoria. Held over a weekend in early March, the over-18s event features a dazzling array of artists and unique experiences that...

Apart from its many tourist attractions, the town of Halls Gap is also known for some of its unique events and amazing shows. Those who love to shop should come and check out the popular market at the Halls Gap Primary...

The Horsham Fishing Competition is an event held on the banks of the Wimmera River over the Labour Day weekend each year. During this popular event, cash prizes are awarded, and a variety of fresh Victorian fish are...

The Ararat Jailhouse Rock Festival was created in 1995 to celebrate rock’n’roll music, and today is one of Australia’s longest-running festivals. At this family-friendly festival, you will find great...

Set in the magnificent backdrop of the Grampians, the township of Halls Gap presents the Grampians Texture Festival, a one-of-a-kind event. Grampians Texture is an annual workshop series for fibre artists and provides...

The Dunkeld Polo Cup is a family-friendly polo event at the Dunkeld Racecourse close to Easter. The Game of Kings, as polo is often referred to, is recognised as the oldest team ball sport in the world and was...

The Penshurst Art Exhibition is one of the newest, most exciting art events to grace the local community. Its inaugural event in 2016 promises a fresh interpretation of drawings and paintings by artists from all over...

The Natimuk Annual Agricultural Show is a one-day agricultural show hosted in the Western Victorian town of Natimuk, nestled at the base of Mount Arapiles. Run by the Agricultural and Pastoral Society, the show has been...

The Horsham Market and Swap Meet is a massive event where collectors, motoring enthusiasts and everyone in between come together to grab a great bargain! The swap meet, put together by the Wimmera Mallee Historical...

Murray to Moyne is a cycling fundraising event for experienced cyclists that has been running for over 30 years. Founded in 1987 by the late Graham Woodrup and his wife, Hester, the event has raised millions of dollars...

The Dunkeld Festival of Music is where those interested in fine wine and chamber music can come together to enjoy both in the beautiful Grampians region. The festival is held over three days in Dunkeld, a small town...

The Cavendish Red Gum Festival is one of Victoria’s most exciting biennial events. After the massive success of its inaugural event in 2018, this all-ages festival celebrates the iconic red gum tree through...

The Great Western Rodeo, a yearly event held by the Great Western Football and Netball Club, has become a premier must-attend event in Victoria. With riders from Australia and rodeo lovers from all over the world, it is...

The Stawell Gift is a running race with a long history dating back to the late 19th Century. Today, this iconic race has become the most important event in Stawell’s sporting calendar. The event is held in...

The Moyston Easter Market is a family-friendly event every year on Easter Saturday. The festival is filled with wholesome activities, and everyone is welcome to celebrate Easter with the rest of the community. Moyston...

The Natimuk Farmers Market is a popular market located in the Grampians and is held only a few times a year. It is tucked away at the foot of the stunning Mt Arapiles and Mitre Rock, making it easily accessible for...

Come to the Grampians Grape Escape in a beautiful setting and relish some of the finest meals and wines the Grampians has to offer. With more than 100 stalls, the Grampians Grape Escape offers delicious gourmet food...

Come participate in the Horsham Mothers Day Classic, a charity fun run held on Mother’s Day in Sawyer Park, Horsham. The Mother’s Day Classic event has been running since 1998, raising over $47.3 million and...

Run the Gap is a fun run held yearly at Halls Gap in the scenic Grampians National Park. It provides the opportunity to run while enjoying the natural outdoors. This run-and-walk event incorporates different categories...

The Hamilton Eisteddfod is an annual event held at the Performing Arts Centre in Hamilton. It offers musicians a platform to perform before a live audience. What sets this event apart from other music festivals is that...

Serra Terror is an endurance event hosted in the Grampians National Park each June during the King’s Birthday weekend. The event is held over two action-packed days where teams join together to try and battle the...

Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hitting the road for a huge year! They’re featuring the best and brightest of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and bringing the funny to you! Get ready...

Sheepvention, the biggest farming event in Victoria, brings together farmers and fashion enthusiasts for a two-day, one-of-a-kind event. The Hamilton Pastoral and Agricultural Society runs sheepvention and is the...

Peaks & Trails Run is a massive weekend of foot racing starting and finishing in the picturesque town of Dunkeld, just south of the Grampians National Park. This community-run event is powered by passionate local...

The Ararat Hill Climb is one of the most exciting motorsport events, taking place twice a year on the outskirts of Ararat. Recognised as the hardest and steepest on the Victorian Hill Climb Championships circuit...

Wonderland Run is held annually in late August and is based in Halls Gap, Victoria. Five major races are held as part of this exciting event. The Wonderland Run is now organised by Adelaide Trail Runners / Detour Sports...

Set in the gorgeous hillside setting of the Grampians, Halls Gap & Township boasts many popular exhibitions, shows and events throughout the year. Visitors to this region often come to indulge in the lush forest...

The Pomonal Native Flower Show is a yearly event showcasing iconic, exquisite Australian plants. It has been taking place for over three decades; it is a highly anticipated event by all in the gardening community...

In spring each year, the Grampians host an amazing wildflower event called the Stawell Orchid Society Spring Show. Many visitors visit the Grampians region to enjoy this stunning orchid show and explore the amazing...

The Coleraine Cup is an important local racing event in Victoria. It has been taking place since 1903, and the same racecourse is home to one of the oldest jumps races in the country, The Great Western Steeplechase...