Apollo Bay Seafood Festival

Overview

There's something fishy going on at Apollo Bay this weekend. The seaside town's seafood extravaganza returns to the Great Ocean Road for three big days from February 15–17.

You don't want to miss the Saturday morning 'off the boat' seafood market where the you'll have the chance to buy the morning's catch directly from the fisherman. There will be food stalls brimming with oysters, caviar and prawns from 8–10am. Then, at midday, the live music kicks off, along with plenty of craft beer, wines and cocktails to sweeten the deal.

If you've got a bit of extra cash, nab a ticket to the Friday night 'ocean to plate' gala feast where executive chef of Melbourne seafood fine diner The Atlantic Nick Mahlook and his expert team will serve up an eight-course taste of local seafood. Each dish will be matched with wine and dessert will be crafted by Om Nom's executive chef Jo ward. Tickets are $185.

On Sunday, the festival will round off with Conversations in the Littoral where guest speakers and experts will discuss the sustainability, science and harsh realities of the fishing industry. Tickets cost $50 to this one and include lunch. Otherwise, you can join at 5pm for Champagne, oysters and more discussion for just $25.