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List of local events including dates and webpage links
Around the Bay in a Day – Portarlington - October 2010
www.alb.bv.com.au
Australia's premier bike challenge, with 250km, 210km, 100km, 80km and 50km ride options. Choose your challenge.
Geelong Racing Cup - Geelong Racecourse, October 2010
www.grc.com.au
The most exclusive event on the Geelong thoroughbred racing calendar, is a popular annual event that draws racegoers from all over Victoria.
Pelargonium Festival - Portarlington - October 30 2010
A popular annual event, with lots of lovely blooms to see and many varieties available for sale.
St Leonards Festival – Melbourne Cup Weekend
www.stleonardscommunityfestival.com.au
St Leonards Community Festival is held on the Esplanade and Bluff Road, St Leonards. An annual event, showcasing local markets, musicians, performers, woodturning & local sporting groups all compete for the Annual Captain George Ward Cole Cup. St Leonards Yacht Club holds the Bellarine Art and Food Festival. Open Friday, Saturday and Sunday before the Melbourne Cup! Don't miss out on this FREE Festival for the whole family!
Geelong Region Water Scouts Annual Regatta - Indented Head - November 2010
Held on beachfront, Indented Head. This event has been held for over 25 years.
Pack a picnic lunch and the kids and take the opportunity to watch the fun on the water.
Queenscliff Music Festival – Last Weekend in November
www.qmf.net.au
Annual music festival featuring popular Australian and international artists.
Amy’s Ride – Portarlington, January 2011
www.amygillett.org.au
Inspired by the life of Amy Gillett, the foundation was formed to reduce the incidence of death and injury caused by the interaction between cyclists and motorists.
Jayco Bay Cycling Classic – Portarlington, January 2011
www.jaycobayclassic.com.au
The Jayco Bay Cycling Classic, the world’s fastest criterium series, is back for its 19th year. Catch some of the world's best cyclists in action when they compete for the leaders jersey in the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic.
Mussel Festival – Portarlington Pier and surrounding area, January 2011 date tba
www.portarlingtontourism.com.au
The Portarlington Mussel Festival showcases local produce, including wine, olives, and cheeses. There are mussels to sample and purchase, prepared in a variety of ways. Mussels are available for purchase fresh from the Pier, and a charter boat runs trips to the mussel farms. Weather permitting, the sailing ship Enterprize is also in Port to provide short sailing tours.
Audi Victoria Week - Geelong Waterfront, Australia Day Weekend
www.geelongweek.com.au
Audi Victoria Week is a non-stop, four-day festival commencing with racing in Melbourne, before the massive fleet, joined by visiting tall ships, heads for Corio Bay in the traditional Williamstown to Geelong race on Saturday.
Gatorade Triathlon – Portarlington Leg February 2011(tba)
www.supersprint.com.au
Portarlington will play host to Race 4 of the Gatorade Triathlon Series incorporating the Brooks Fun Tri in February 2011. Portarlington boasts one of Australia's best courses and is Victoria's longest running triathlon, now in its 23nd year.The Brooks Fun Triathlon (short distances for beginners and social competitors), part of the Gatorade Triathlon Series continues to prove popular with those making a start in triathlons.
Pako Festa - Pakington St, Geelong - February 2011(tba)
www.pakofesta.com
Pako Festa is a multicultural event for the braoder Geelong region. The event offers back-to-back performances over five stages, a dedicated Freeza Youth stage, a smorgasboard of cultural food, workshops, art and craft exhibitions, a host of roving street performers and a range of free activities for children including the Giant Pako Festa Parade
Victorian Line Dance Association – Labor Day Long Weekend, March
Portarlington Linedancing weekend
www.victorianbootscoot.asn.au
National Celtic Festival - Parks Hall, Portarlington - Queen's Birthday Weekend - June
www.nationalcelticfestival.com
The National Celtic Festival is held annually in Portarlington and showcases a variety of Celtic musicians, dancers and artists. The event embraces all aspects of Celtic culture and life.