The best events in western Victoria this September
There are festivals galore across the region this month.
Zara Cuthbertson
August 29, 2025
Whether it’s arts and crafts, street food, or comedy, the Brolga has you sorted for all the best events happening in West Vic in September.
If you have an event you’d like to submit, or just happen to know about something really cool we might've missed, give us a yell by emailing [email protected] — we’re all ears.
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Events in Warrnambool
Paint and Sip
Artist Stacey Williams is hosting a 3D-style koi fish painting workshop in Warrnambool this month.
Where: VIDA Events Space, 86 Kepler Street
When: September 12, 6-9pm
Price: $88
Blooms and Bubbles
Learn how to arrange the perfect flower bouquet at this guided workshop.
Where: VIDA Events Space
When: September 19, 6-9pm
Price: $137.50
Warrnambool Running Festival
Whether you’re entering the 1km or the marathon event, there’s a big weekend of running ahead in Warrnambool this month.
Where: Pertobe Road
When: September 20 and 21
Price: $10 to $95, depending on the run
Events in Port Fairy & Koroit
Port Fairy Literary Weekend
Hear from an array of authors across three days at various venues in Port Fairy this September.
Where: All over town
When: September 12-14
Price: Most ticketed events cost $30.50, but you can purchase a full weekend pass to all the events for $250, or attend the free events offered in the program.
AFL Murder Mystery
Grab a beer, and try to crack the case of who killed the coach at this upcoming murder mystery night at Noodledoof Brewery,
Where: Noodledoof Brewery, Koroit
When: September 12, 7-9pm
Price: $40
Events in Hamilton
Melbourne Comedy Showcase
Lehmo, Dave O’Neil, Billy Stiles, Brad Oakes and Sonia Di Iorio are stopping by the Hamilton Performing Arts Centre for a night of stand-up comedy.
Where: Hamilton Performing Arts Centre
When: September 6, 7:30pm
Price: Adult $60, Senior $55, Concession $50, Student $25, Groups 6+ $30
National Jack Russell Terrier and Hunting Dog Show
This event brings together top Jack Russell Terriers and their handlers from across the country for a weekend of competition, camaraderie and canine excellence.
Where: Hamilton Showgrounds
When: September 14
Price: $5 entry fee
Events in Colac
Paint and Sip
Paint a Moroccan-style palm tree setting, or have a crack at abstract textured painting at these two guided workshops with artist Stacey Williams. Art equipment provided, BYO drinks and nibbles.
Where: Studio92, Murray Street
When: Tree painting - September 5, 6-9pm; Textured painting - September 6, 1-4pm
Price: $45 for tree painting workshop, $55 for textured painting workshop
Taiwan Moon Festival
Colac’s first Taiwan and Asian cultural event, organised by locals, will have a food zone with a spread of street bites and sweets from across Asia, as well as a semi-outdoor movie zone playing films.
Where: Colac Showgrounds
When: September 20, 2-7pm
Price: Free entry
