Grampians Events

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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 and heaps of tasty food and entertainment to enjoy! Willaura...

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...

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 Lake Bolac Eel Festival celebrates the eel migration season in a sacred space. It’s a truly one-of-a-kind festival, attended by local clans and highlighted by marriage, ceremony, and events. Lake Bolac Eel...

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 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 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 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 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...