Grampians Events

If you are in Horsham around Christmas time, don’t miss the most popular Christmas event, Horsham Carols by Candlelight. This huge event is a massive Christmas celebration where families come together to sing...

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...

Party with the Ponies is an exciting annual race day that has been taking place at the Hamilton Racecourse since 2005. The event celebrates the International Day of People with a Disability and seems to raise awareness...

New Year’s Eve in Hamilton is a large celebration that locals and visitors look forward to annually. One of the biggest parties is organized by the Southern Grampians Shire, which is known for arranging family-fun...

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 together from all over the...

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

Come and celebrate Australia Day in Horsham. Celebrated on January 26th, Australia Day is a public holiday that honours 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 that honours the arrival of the first British Fleet on...

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

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

The Grampians also hosts a popular hot rod event called Rod Run (the Old Skool Hot Rod Event). With many customs and hot rod car enthusiasts heading to Horsham for this fun day out, Rod Run is a major hit amongst all...

Come over 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 for you to browse, as well as heaps of tasty food and...

The Wimmera Machinery Field Days is a large community not-for-profit event which has been running since 1963. Hosted each year in the Wimmera Events Centre which is located near Horsham, it is one of the biggest...

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. There are cash prizes to be won, as well as a great variety of fresh Victorian fish to catch...

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 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 a one-of-a-kind event known as the Grampians Texture Festival. Grampians Texture is an annual workshop series for fibre artists and...

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 take on drawings and paintings made 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 Lake Bolac Eel Festival is a celebration of the eel migration season in a sacred space. It’s a true one-of-a-kind festival, attended by local clans and highlighted by marriage, ceremony, and events. Lake Bolac...

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 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 grown to be the most important event in Stawell’s sporting calendar. The event is usually...

The Horsham Car and Bike Show is one of the most popular events in the Horsham calendar and attracts motor enthusiasts from all across Victoria. The organisers of the annual event use this event to raise funds for...

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

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 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 is 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 helped raise millions of...

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

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

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 and has raised over $30 million...

Australia’s biggest and best comedy festival is hit the road for a huge 25th year! Featuring the best and brightest of the Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re bringing the funny to you! Get ready for a...

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

The Hamilton Million Paws Walk is the largest annual dog event in Hamilton. The yearly one-day event is filled with exciting activities and food for you and your pooch to raise awareness and fight dog cruelty. RSPCA...

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

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

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

Sheepvention, the biggest farming event in Victoria, brings together farmers and fashion enthusiasts for a 2-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...