The Best Regional Events Around Victoria Worth Travelling to in 2019
Go beyond your usual spot to discover and re-discover all of Victoria at these events.
Spanning ocean and desert, Victoria boasts an abundance of local food, live music and breath-taking nature to take in. From the lush Yarra Valley vineyards to the coastal towns spotted along the rolling Great Ocean Road, there are festivals and events for every taste. So, instead of sticking to your favourite beach or local park this year, why not venture a little further afield and explore Victoria's countryside?
Without some planning, however, the next few months are going to look a little dull. To help you out, we've pulled together a handy list of road trip-worthy events to attend with your entourage.
Image: By the Meadow.
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Patricia Piccinini and Joy Hester: Through Love…
Sat, 24 Nov 2018 - Mon, 11 Mar 2019
TarraWarra Museum of Art, Tarrawarra
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Cameo Outdoor Cinema 2018–19
Thu, 29 Nov 2018 - Sun, 28 Apr 2019
Cameo Cinemas, Belgrave
Big releases, retro flicks, choc tops and popcorn under the stars in Belgrave.
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The Peninsula Picnic 2019
Sat, 30 Mar, 2019
Mornington Racecourse, Mornington
Feast on the Mornington Peninsula's best produce at one hell of a picnic.
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1000 Doors
Sat, 6 Apr - Sun, 28 Apr 2019
Rosalind Park, Bendigo
The eerie and endless labyrinth of doors from the duo behind 'House of Mirrors' heads to Bendigo.
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Blue Lotus Water Garden
Thu, 27 Dec 2018 - Mon, 22 Apr 2019
Blue Lotus Water Garden, Yarra Junction
The sprawling Yarra Valley garden is opening its doors to the public for lotus flower season.
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Wine Machine 2019
Sat, 6 Apr, 2019
Rochford Wines Yarra Valley, Coldstream
Music and wine come together for a party in the vines.
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By The Meadow 2019
Fri, 29 Mar - Sun, 31 Mar 2019
Bambra Bowl, Bambra
A BYO camping festival in the Victorian wilderness.
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Yarra Valley's Italian-Style Pig Party
Sun, 24 Mar, 2019
DiVino Ristorante, Dixons Creek
Venture out to this Yarra Valley winery for a long lunch with lots of limoncello and porchetta.
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Rhythm & Booze
Sat, 16 Mar, 2019
American Hotel Echuca, Echuca
A free party with bourbon cocktails and southern American-style barbecue in Echuca.
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Rone: Empire
Wed, 6 Mar - Mon, 22 Apr 2019
Burnham Beeches, Sherbrooke
A multi-sensory decaying world by Melbourne street artist Rone — set in a deserted 1930s mansion.
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The Hills Are Alive 2019
Fri, 29 Mar - Sun, 31 Mar 2019
The Farm, Loch Village
The music and comedy festival returns to the hills of South Gippsland for the final time.
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Great Ocean Road Running Festival 2019
Sat, 18 May - Sun, 19 May 2019
Lorne, Lorne
Take in the views of the Great Ocean Road while running anywhere from six-kilometres to an ultra marathon.
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High Country Hop
Sat, 22 Mar, 2025
Beechworth Historic Precinct Reserve, Beechworth
Bridge Road Brewers' annual beer festival lets punters taste new brews during a huge one-day festival in Beechworth.
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Bendigo Craft Beer and Cider Festival
Sat, 23 Mar, 2019
Tom Flood Sports Centre, Bendigo
Spend a Saturday sampling beers and ciders from local craft brewers.