Spring is buzzing on the Bellarine. Here’s your guide to music, markets, festivals, food, family days and plenty of reasons to head down the coast this spring.
Wallington Strawberry Fair
Sunday 15 November
Wallington Primary School
Celebrating Wallington’s rich strawberry-growing heritage of more than 130 years, this iconic community event is packed with something for everyone. Enjoy live entertainment all day, browse local market stalls, savour delicious food from regional vendors, and keep the kids smiling with exciting rides, craft activities and family fun.
Portarlington Miniature Railway
Point Richards Rd
Sunday 15 November
Looking for a fun family activity this weekend? Head down Point Richards Rd to the station overlooking Port Phillip Bay, and make a day of it in beautiful Portarlington.
Portarlington Community Market
Sunday 22 November
WG Little Reserve
Held on the 4th Sunday of the month through to April this is the biggest, busiest and most picturesque market on the Bellarine.
The Blues Train
Various dates throughout spring
Queenscliff Railway Station
Four live blues and roots acts, four heritage railway carriages and a journey through the Bellarine countryside. One of the peninsula’s most distinctive nights out.
Book The Blues Train
Queenscliff Music Festival
Friday 27 – Sunday 29 November
Princess Park, Queenscliff
The event that brings the spring calendar to a massive crescendo.
The 2026 lineup includes Matt Corby, Lime Cordiale, Baker Boy, Peter Garrett & The Alter Egos, Kate Miller-Heidke, Meg Mac and Tim Rogers, among others.
Queenscliff Music Festival — official tickets & information
Queenscliff Community Market
Sunday 29 November
Lower Princess Park, Queenscliff
The monthly market returns, coinciding with the music festival. Discover an array of innovative stalls with unique art and handcrafts, original jewellery, mouth-watering street food, garden plants, tasty baked goods, free live music and more!
Drysdale Community Market
Sunday 20 December
Drysdale Reserve
The third Sunday of the month brings the Drysdale community together for a relaxed morning of local stalls and produce.
