Apollo Bay Events Listings

Apollo Bay Community Market

Apollo Bay Market is on most Saturdays throughout the year and provides an excellent opportunity for a pleasant morning with quality handmade wares, conversation, coffee from nearby cafes and the beach all on offer. Located on the Apollo Bay foreshore, on the Great Ocean Road, between the Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club and the Tourist Information Centre Apollo Bay Market stall holders are from the local area, making or growing what they sell. It is very much a community market being held every Saturday morning throughout the year. The market is located on the foreshore in the centre of town. On the site there are interesting sculptures and original seating created by market stallholders. The Apollo Bay market began in 1978 as a meeting place, an outlet for fresh produce to encourage the development of local crafts. It is unique and has maintained its integrity and high quality ever since.

Apollo Bay Music Festival

Rock along to the rhythm and views at this coastal music extravaganza. Apollo, among his other ancient duties, was god of Music and the Arts. What more fitting place then than Apollo Bay as the stage for one of Australia's most popular music festivals. The 18th Apollo Bay Music Festival is being held on the weekend of 26th, 27th 28th March, 2010. As always, there is something for everyone, from the popular kids' tent with its shows and workshops, through to youth performances, rock, blues, hip hop, jazz, gospel, classical and street theatre. Diverse music and cosy undercover venues with views to die for will complete this fabulous festival weekend. When the music begins sunny Apollo will smile on you all.

Great Ocean Road International Marathon

The Great Ocean Road International Marathon is a new and adventurous concept in Australian distance running. The GOR Marathon will be staged for the sixth time on the weekend of May 15-16, 2010. The Great Ocean Road provides the most spectacular and challenging course of any marathon in the world and our program of events will appeal to runners and walkers of all abilities. The international marathon is being publicised and promoted worldwide and has the capacity to appeal to runners and walkers of all abilities. The marathon is designed to be a tourism drawcard for the Apollo Bay-Colac-Otway-Lorne region, four races will be held over the weekend. Participants will compete for more than AUD40,000 in prize money, trophies and random awards.