WHAT’S ON IN WARRNAMBOOL

Wondering what to do in Warrnambool today or just looking ahead to plan your next trip? Check out our guide to see what’s happening in Warrnambool throughout the year.

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REGULAR EVENTS IN WARRNAMBOOL

SUNDAY

SUNDAY MARKET
Warrnambool Showgrounds

Warrnambool's oldest market provides all the usual market fair and is all undercover to protect visitors from the elements.
Fresh fruit and vegies, handmade goods, home cooked slices and cakes and more. You can even grab the Sunday paper.

When: 8am - 1pm
More info: https://www.facebook.com/warrnamboolshowgroundssundaymarket/

THE FRESH MARKET
Lake Pertobe

Fresh Market Warrnambool is the regions local farmers market held on the first and third Sunday of the month year-round at Lake Pertobe.

When: First and Third Sunday of the month. 8am - 1pm.
More info: https://visitwarrnambool.com.au/events/the-fresh-market-warrnambool/

LIVE MUSIC
Hotel Warrnambool

Live music every Sunday at the Hotel Warrnambool. From classic acoustic covers to original performances, ‘The Warrni’ has your Sunday arvo covered.

When: 2:30pm
More info: https://www.hotelwarrnambool.com.au/

MONDAY

GREYHOUND RACING
Warrnambool Showgrounds

Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club brings you all of the racing action. The club is centrally located in town with ample free parking available

When: Evening
More info: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au/

TUESDAY

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WEDNESDAY

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THURSDAY

SOCIAL BOWLS
City Memorial Bowls Club

Looking for a fun activity to play with their friends, family, or their colleagues? Give the City Memorial Bowls Club a call to join in on the action.

When: 9am - 11pm
More info: https://www.citybowlsclub.com.au/

GREYHOUND RACING
Warrnambool Showgrounds

Warrnambool Greyhound Racing Club brings you all of the racing action. The club is centrally located in town with ample free parking available

When: Evening
More info: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au/

PUB TRIVIA
Seanchai Irish Bar

Only a gold coin donation is neededr to join in on this weekly event. Grab a group of mates and settle in for a fun night at the local Irish pub.

When: 8pm
More info: https://www.facebook.com/shan3280/

FRIDAY

KAREOKE
The Vic Hotel

For a great way to belt out a tune and meet some people, head down to The Vic on the last Friday of the month for their Kareoke night.

When: 9pm
More info: https://www.thevichotel.rocks/events

SATURDAY

PARKRUN
Lake Pertobe central BBQ area.

Parkruns are free, weekly, community events. Meet down at Lake Pertobe where everyone is welcome to come along, whether you walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate.

When: Starts at 8am
More info: https://www.parkrun.com.au/warrnambool/

MAJOR ANNUAL EVENTS IN WARRNAMBOOL

These events are when Warrnambool is at its busiest. It’s always best to book ahead if planning to stay overnight in Warrnambool otherwise you can find the town will be booked out.

SUMMER SCHOOL HOLIDAYS (PEAK SEASON)
Busiest from Dec 26 - End of School Holidays

If you’re planning to come down to Warrnambool during the summer holidays for a break with the family, it’s best you book in advance. Always the time of year when most are looking for a getaway and a drive along the Great Ocean Road, Warrnambool accommodation quickly books out leaving last-minute travellers stranded.

More info: https://visitwarrnambool.com.au/events

SUMMER CARNIVAL
Boxing Day to early February.

Thrill rides and games at the annual foreshore carnival site held each year.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/WarrnamboolFamilyCarnival/

STATE SURF LIFESAVING SUMMER COMPETITIONS
Weekends over the Summer holidays

Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club (SLSC) will host the Victorian Junior State Championships in 2021. The event will take place over a three-day format on the long weekend. Approximately 1,000 junior lifesavers, along with their families and friends will embark on Warrnambool to compete in the annual event.

More info: https://lsv.com.au/

TENNIS
January and Labour Day Long Weekend

Warrnambool Lawn Tennis Club hosts the popular summer carnival in January and the prestigious Warrnambool Open on the March Labour Day weekend.

More info: http://www.warrnamboollawntennis.com/tournaments.html

WUNTA FIESTA
Early February

A celebration of music, food and fun including a community breakfast, street food festival and jazz concert in the botanical gardens.

More info: https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/wunta-fiesta

MELBOURNE TO WARRNAMBOOL CYCLING CLASSIC
February

The Melbourne to Warrnambool Cycling Classic is an iconic Victorian sporting event which is the second oldest one day cycling event in the world and the longest in the Southern hemisphere.

More info: https://www.melbournetowarrnambool.com.au/

PORT FAIRY FOLK FESTIVAL
Labour Day Long Weekend

This iconic three-day program features amazing vocallists and instrumentalists from across the globe who perform at a variety of venues in this coastal town. Tickets are snapped up months in advance, but if you miss out there will still be plenty of on-street entertainment by buskers plus dozens of market stalls.

More info: https://www.portfairyfolkfestival.com/

SPEEDWAY
From November to Easter

Premier Speedway Allansford and smaller south-west tracks host a variety of dirt track motor racing events including the prestigious Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic in January which attracts the world’s best sprintcar drivers. Enjoy the thrill and roar of frenetic racing and spectacular crashes.

More info: https://www.premierspeedway.com.au/

WARRNAMBOOL MAY RACING CARNIVAL
First week in May

One of the biggest events on the Warrnambool calendar drawing tens of thousands of fans. Three day horse race program featuring the world’s longest steeplechase covering 33 jumps over 5500 metres.

More info: https://country.racing.com/warrnambool/may-racing-carnival