The best events in western Victoria this March
The month is packed with major sporting fixtures, coastal festivals and community gatherings across western Victoria.
Zara Cuthbertson
February 26, 2026
Whether you're planning a weekend road trip or looking for something local, here are some highlights to add to your calendar.
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Women’s Warrnambool Classic cycling race
Kicking off in Colac, the women’s edition of the historic cycling event sees elite riders tackle one of Australia’s longest-distance women’s road races at 160km, finishing in Warrnambool where spectators can watch the sprint to the line.
Where: Main Street Elliminyt, start at 10:30am; Raglan Parade, Warrnambool, finish line at 3:30-4pm
When: March 1
Price: Free to watch
Image: Swim Apollo Bay
Swim Apollo Bay
This ocean swim event offers multiple race distances for competitors along the Great Ocean Road coastline, with spectators gathering along the foreshore throughout the day.
Where: Apollo Bay Foreshore
When: March 21, 8am-3pm
Price: Entry fees for competitors, free to watch
Image: Crayfest
Crayfest 2026
Port Campbell’s annual Crayfest celebrates the town’s fishing heritage and coastal lifestyle with plenty of seafood to eat, market stalls, fishing clinics, demonstrations and family entertainment across the weekend.
Where: Port Campbell
When: March 20-22
Price: Free, some ticketed events
International Back to Back Wool Challenge
This event sees international teams compete to shear a sheep, spin the wool and knit a woollen jumper in the quickest time. There will be food stalls and displays.
Where: 5459 Princes Highway, Warncoort
When: March 21, 8am-late
Price: Gold coin entry
Paint & Petals
A guided creative painting and drawing workshop with watercolours, fineliners, paint pens and coloured pencils creating floral artworks, designed for beginners and experienced painters, with all materials supplied.
Where: 2 Grieve Street, Warrnambool
When: March 22, 3-5pm
Price: $65 per person
Colac Truck and Ute Show
Customised trucks, classic utes and working rigs, with food vendors, displays and family-friendly entertainment.
Where: Colac Showgrounds
When: March 14, 10am-4pm
Price: Adults: $20; Concession/Pension: $5; Kids 12-18: $5; Kids under 12: Free; Families (two adults, two kids): $20
Koroit Swap Meet and Car Show
A long-running community swap meet and car show featuring classic vehicles, parts stalls, collectables and food vendors.
Where: Victoria Park, Koroit
When: March 21, 7:30am-2pm
Price: Gold coin donation
Header image: Crayfest