Phillip Island Events

Ploughing the field with horse-drawn plough at Churchill Island Heritage Farm

Vintage cars on display at Kustom Nats, Cowes

Motorcycle competitor at Superbikes event at Phillip Island Circuit

There are so many Phillip Island events during the year, especially over the summer months.

From small local markets to the hype of the International Motorcycle Grand Prix, there is something for everyone.

During the year Phillip Island is also home to many festivals, celebrating whales and shearwaters, food and wine, literature and jazz, fishing and fun and more.

Find your favourite Phillip Island events below.

Berninneit

91-97 Thompson Avenue, Cowes

For a complete list of cultural events at Berninneit click on the link below.

www.basscoastculturalvenues.com

Newhaven Market

September 20, 2025
Newhaven Primary School
School Avenue, Newhaven

Purchase local and seasonal produce and a range of specialty items.

9.00am to 2.00pm

TIDAL Seafood Festival

September 20/21, 2025
San Remo Foreshore

Celebrate San Remo's fishing heritage with activities, seafood and demonstrations.

For more info about TIDAL Seafood Festival go to www.tidalseafoodfest.com.au

Cowes Sunday Market

September 21 & 28, 2025
Cowes Jetty Triangle to Erewhon Point, The Esplanade, Cowes

Browse a diverse range of stalls from local produce to art and craft.

From 9.00am to 2.00pm.

Phillip Island Jazz Club

September 21, 2025
Phillip Island Bowling Club
40 Dunsmore Road, Cowes

Relax to some of the best traditional and contemporary jazz bands, providing a wide variety of styles and genres with a focus on the classics.

From 2.00pm to 4.30pm.

Save the Koala Day

September 26, 2025
Koala Conservation Reserve, Phillip Island

An event to raise awareness of koala conservation, come along for games, competitions and fun, some with football themes.

For more information for Save the Koala Day go to www.penguins.org.au

Market on Church

September 27, 2025
St Philip's Parish Hall
Thompson Avenue, Cowes

Browse over 30 indoor and outdoor stalls offering local produce, craft, plants, trash and treasure, plus hot food and drinks.

From 9.00am to 2.00pm

Rip Curl Grom Search Phillip Island

September 30/October 4, 2025
Various Phillip Island locations

Rip Curl GromSearch Phillip Island brings together competitors for Under 18, Under 16 and Under 14 junior events.
The event is one of only five Marquee Junior events in the country to be part of the Surfing Australia Junior Series.

Churchill Island Farmers Market

October 4, 2025
Churchill Island

The picturesque setting for this farmers market is enticing with lots of stalls with a huge variety of goodies.
Look for local fresh produce including seasonal fruit and vegetables, the potato man with lots of potato varieties, and artisan breads.
Sample and buy olive oils, wine and beer.
Add local honey to your pantry.
For the green fingered there are plants and cut flowers.
Enjoy a relaxing coffee from the market kiosk.

Open 8.00am to 1.00pm

Churchill Island Farmers Market

Victorian State Circuit Racing Championship 2025

October 4/5, 2025
Phillip Island Circuit

Victorian State Circuit Racing Championship returns to Phillip Island Circuit.

Categories include Formula Ford, E30 Racing, Saloon Cars, Historic Touring cars, Formula Vee and more.

Island Craft Market

October 11, 2025
St Phillips Parish Hall, Thompson Avenue, Cowes

Browse the outside stalls selling fresh produce, clothing, plants, olive oil, preserves, decorative items and more.
Inside the hall visitors will find arts and crafts with lots of hand knitted goods, jewellery, and cards plus other original handmade items.
Hot food is available.

Open 9.00am to 2.00pm