Articles tagged: Festivals

Crustacean creation elation
Port Campbell has celebrated its biggest Crayfest yet, with revellers flocking like seagulls to the coastal town to enjoy local seafood, live music and other local produce.

Cray day arrives at the coast
Things are about to get cray-zy at Port Campbell this weekend, thanks to the coastal town’s third annual Crayfest.

Falls Festival’s demise ‘gutting’ for club
Falls Festival’s decision to pull out of plans for a festival near Birregurra will cost the local footy club $250,000, setting back a pavilion redevelopment.

Gellibrand celebration draws a crowd
Local food, catchy music and community spirit were on show for the weekend’s The Gellibrand River Blues and Blueberry Festival.

Kana makes a comeback
The Colac Kana Festival will make a triumphant return tomorrow.

Ska veteran eager for festival
Australian ska music star Nicky Bomba says he’s excited to hit the road to perform in Warrion’s first ska music festival this month.

Cash boost for rural festivals
Colac and district event organisers will see a funding boost after the State Government announced a new $1-million fund to support smaller-scale regional events and festivals.

Warrion Flower Show uprooted
Only war has been able to stop the iconic Warrion Flower Show from blooming in its 120-year history.

GEARING UP: Paraders prepare for Kana Festival
THE 59TH ANNUAL Colac Kana Festival is just over a week away with the district community gearing up to celebrate “Our Wonderful Otways”.

WONDERS OF WATER: Festival will make a splash
A DISPLAY of historic water artefacts, vintage cars and children’s activities will all be part of Colac’s Heritage Festival next month.

Chance encounter sparked music career
THE FORMER general manger of the Soundwave Festival can thank a relative of his old Warrion neighbours for kick-starting his passion for heavy music.

Sustainability festival cuts carbon footprints
GELLIBRAND RIVER’S inaugural Sustainable Living Day will help Colac and Otways residents reduce their carbon footprint, reduce living costs and “eat local”.

Variety on show at annual Birregurra Festival
FOOD lovers won’t be disappointed at this year’s annual Birregurra Festival.

Colac’s Kana Festival celebrates gardening
THOUSANDS of people lined Colac’s main street to celebrate the 58th Kana Festival and the community’s love of gardens.

Colac ready for Saturday’s Kana parade
A GARDEN-THEMED parade is set to take over Colac’s main street tomorrow featuring the city’s primary schools, community groups and clubs.

Classic cars feature at Colac Kana festival
A COLAC motoring enthusiast is preparing to drive his vintage Austin Healey in his 17th Kana Parade on Saturday.