List Of Annual Or Regularly Recurring Events In Geelong

Cultural & Arts Festivals

1. Pako Festa (February)
   One of Australia’s largest free multicultural festivals, featuring parades, food stalls, music, and dance.
2. Geelong After Dark (May)
   A nighttime arts festival with immersive installations, performances, and interactive exhibits.
3. Mountain to Mouth (M~M) (Biennial, May)
   A contemporary arts walk spanning 80km from the You Yangs to the Barwon River mouth.
4. Geelong Heritage Festival (April–May)
   Celebrates local history with tours, exhibitions, and talks at heritage sites.
5. Geelong International Jazz Festival (May/June)
   Showcases local and international jazz artists across multiple venues.

Maritime & Sporting Events

6. Festival of Sails (January)
   Australia’s oldest annual regatta, held over Australia Day weekend, with yacht races and waterfront festivities.
7. Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race (January/February)
   A UCI WorldTour cycling event finishing in Geelong, named after the Australian Tour de France winner.
8. Geelong Revival Motor Show (October or November)
   A vintage and classic car festival at Eastern Park, featuring races, displays, and live music.
9. Geelong Cup (October)
   A prestigious horse racing event part of Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival.

Food, Wine & Markets

10. Bellarine Taste Trail (Year-round, peak in summer)
    Highlights local wineries, breweries, and producers on the Bellarine Peninsula.
11. Geelong Night Market (Summer months)
    Evening markets with food trucks, live music, and artisan stalls at the Waterfront.
12. Geelong Showgrounds Farmers Market (Monthly)
    Fresh local produce, crafts, and gourmet foods.

Community & Family Events

13. Royal Geelong Show (October)
    A traditional agricultural show with rides, animal displays, and competitions.
14. Geelong Christmas Festival (December)
    Includes tree lighting, markets, carols, and a Santa parade.
15. Steampunk Festival (July)
    A quirky celebration of steampunk culture with costumes, markets, and workshops.

Arts & History

16. Geelong Gallery Exhibitions & Events (Year-round)
    Major exhibitions, including the biennial Geelong Contemporary Art Prize.
17. National Wool Museum Events (Year-round)
    Workshops and exhibitions celebrating Geelong’s wool industry heritage.

Sports & Recreation

18. Geelong Cats AFL Matches (March–September)
    Home games of the Geelong Football Club at GMHBA Stadium.
19. Geelong Running Festival (August)
    Features marathon, half-marathon, and community runs along the waterfront.

Special Interest

20. Geelong Pride March (February)
    Part of the Midsumma Festival, celebrating LGBTQIA+ communities.
21. Geelong Film Festival (Dates vary)
    Showcases local and international films, often with filmmaker Q&As.

Notes

• Some events (e.g., Mountain to Mouth) are biennial but recurring.
• Seasonal markets and smaller events occur throughout the year.
• Dates may shift slightly annually; check official websites for updates.

This list reflects Geelong’s vibrant mix of culture, sports, history, and community spirit! 🎪⛵🎨