Grampians Events

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

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

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...

The Penshurst Cup on Boxing Day is an exciting horse race that takes place on the busiest day of the Victorian country racing calendar. It is hosted by the Penshurst and District Racing Club; established in the 1800s...

New Years 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, who is known for arranging family-fun street...

The Hamilton Pastoral Museum Open Weekend is one of the many anticipated events of the museum. The open weekend, which takes place on the first weekend of January each year, allows visitors to see the museum’s...

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 popular Great Western Cup. As one of the most-admired racing events in the nation, the Great Western Cup welcomes many international...

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. Visitors to Ararat can join in on the festivities to commemorate the day, with a...

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...

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...

Horsham hosts many sporting events all year round, and one of the most prominent sports events is the Horsham Triathlon, an annual event held every February. The Horsham Triathlon has grown in leaps and bounds over the...

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

The Babylon Festival is an annual lifestyle and music camping festival that takes place in the stunning rural wilderness area of Carapooee West in the Victorian countryside. Though in its infant stages, the camping...

The Willaura Farm to Pub is a fun community riding, running and walking event which is held in the township of Willaura each year. Started in 2003 as a small family event, today the Farm to Pub attracts hundreds of...

The Grampians Music Festival is a fantastic new event held in Halls Gap and will have a huge range of music acts playing at a relaxed outdoor festival. The Grampians Music Festival is an annual event which is hosted in...

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 that takes place 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...

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 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 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...

Relay for Life is a charity fun run event that raises money for cancer research as well as gives recognition to those who have died, are being treated or have overcome cancer. Horsham Relay for Life is held each year...

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. Artists come to this event to showcase their talents and creativity...

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...

Hamilton’s Live4Life Colourful Run is an annual event held to raise money and awareness for mental health. Participants get to run around the scenic Lake Hamilton, though the highlight of the event is the...

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 Penshurst Art Exhibition is one of the newest, most exciting art events to grace the local community. With its inaugural event held just in 2016, it promises a fresh take into drawings and paintings made by artists...

The Grampians Challenge is an action-packed weekend event taking place in the Northern Grampians. There are multisport races and trail runs in varying distances available, for both men and women. Grampians Challenge...

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 Dunkeld Polo Cup is a family-friendly polo event held 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 Stawell Gift is a running race that has a long history that dates 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...

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

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

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

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

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 Hamilton and District Old Time Dance Club Autumn Ball is a fun, dance-filled weekend event that takes place each year at the Bainbridge College Hall. Both members and visitors of all ages are welcome to participate...

Come to the Grampians Grape Escape in a beautiful setting and relish some of the finest meals and wines that the Grampians has to offer. With more than 120 stalls from all parts of the world, the Grampians Grape Escape...

Come and take part in the Horsham Mothers Day Classic; a charity fun run that’s held on Mother’s Day in Sawyer Park, Horsham. The Mother’s Day Classic event has been running since 1998 and has raised...

The Mother’s Day Classic in Hamilton is an annual event that seeks to increase awareness and raise money for breast cancer research. The fun run and walk invites everyone to get together to inspire positivity...

The Balmoral Show is one of the longest-running agricultural events in Victoria. Showcasing the best of cattle, horse, merino, poultry, cooking, arts and crafts, this family-friendly event is always widely anticipated...

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 both you and your pooch with the intention of raising awareness and...

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 is a run and walk event, and incorporates...

The Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow in Horsham is one of the region’s most anticipated comedy events. Each year, a killer line-up of hilarious local and international acts make their way into town...

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...

The Hamilton VVC Drivers Club Queens Birthday Rally is an annual vintage car rally with exciting participants joining from all over Victoria and South Australia. It is organised by the Hamilton and District Veteran...

Serra Terror is an endurance event that is hosted in the Grampians National Park over the Queens Birthday weekend in June each year. The event is held over 2 action-packed days where teams join together to try and...