Warrnambool Events Listings

Fun4Kids Festival

Launched in 1998, the Fun4Kids Festival was conceived with the aim of celebrating the imagination and creative spirit of all children. It has gone on to be recognised nationally, winning back-to-back Australian and Victorian Tourism Awards, and was crowned "Best Community Event in Australia" at the 2009 and 2010 Australian Event Awards. Housed in a magical 2.5 acre fully indoor 'village' in the heart of Warrnambool, the festival offers a feast of experiences - and the best thing is you pay one entry fee then all the fun is free! So once you have bought your ticket you have no more to pay. The Festival is a not-for-profit event produced by the Warrnambool City Council and assisted by our dedicated sponsors, an army of volunteers and the generous support of the Warrnambool community at large. Fun4Kids is truly an extraordinary experience for kids aged 2-12 years. This multi-award winning festival is a not-for-profit event held in Warrnambool, the fun capital of the Great Ocean Road, an easy three hour drive or train ride from Melbourne.

The Shipwreck Coast Classic

The Shipwreck Coast Classic is in its fourth year and is open to men's elite, B, C and D grade cyclists and women holding a current Australian or international cycling licence. The event kicks off at Flag Staff Hill in Warrnambool and finishes at the Warrnambool Cheese and Butter factory in Allansford.

Warrnambool May Racing Carnival

The Tabcorp Warrnambool May Racing Carnival is acknowledged as Australia's premier regional racing Carnival. The annual three day event attracts around 35,000 patrons from local, national and international markets. The highlight of the Carnival is the 'Flying Horse Bar & Brewery Grand Annual Steeplechase, raced over 5,500 metres and consisting of 33 jumps. The Annual is the longest thoroughbred race in Australia and has the most jumps of any horse race worldwide. The race does not follow the conventional course. Competitors leave the racecourse, gallop through paddocks and over roads in a clockwise direction. Horses then re-enter the racecourse and finishing in an anti-clockwise direction. All three days of the Carnival are action packaged with quality racing, exceptional catering and great entertainment. Tuesday is 'Ladies Day', showcasing the ever popular Ladies Luncheon. The days feature race is the '3YB Scotty Stewart Brierly Steeplechase'. Wednesday is a racing purists dream, featuring two of Australia's premiere regional races. The 1200 metre 'Scott Petroleum Wangoom Handicap' and the 'Sungold Milk Galleywood Hurdle' ensure a day of quality fields guided by the nation's top trainers and jockeys. There's something for all on Thursday! The internationally acclaimed 'Flying Horse Bar & Brewery Grand Annual Steeplechase' is accompanied with the recently listed 'Luxbet Warrnambool Cup'. Melbourne Marriott Fashions on the Field consists of four categories and boasts a prize pool in excess of $18,000. There's also kids entertainment and hospitality packages to suit the needs of any group or individual. The Tabcorp Warrnambool May Racing Carnival is the jewel in Country Racing's crown and is "Where Heroes Are Created" on the first Thursday in May each year.

Warrnambool Undercover Market

Come and explore the original undercover weekly market. Open every Sunday from 8am - 1pm at the Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, Warrnambool. Toys, books, jams, jewellery, cakes, plants, lavender, papers, clothing, craft, fruit and vegies, cut flowers, nostalgic tin signs, candles, crystals, hand knits, Rawleighs products, woodwork, beads, antiques, incense, Body jewellery, soaps and much more.