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Island Hopper, Issue #076,, Food and Freebies September 10, 2025 |
September 2025: Issue #076 Hello, Welcome to Island Hopper! I hope you will discover lots about Phillip Island and the surrounding area.
TIDAL Seafood FestivalThe TIDAL Seafood Festival returns to the San Remo Foreshore from Friday September 19 until Sunday September 21.The festival is a celebration of San Remo’s fishing village heritage and it’s continuing links to the fishing industry. The traditional Blessing of the Fleet will take place on Saturday morning. The Blessing of the Fleet is a tradition going back hundreds of years to Mediterranean fishing communities, with evidence of blessings in Italy in the 15th century. The events that are part of the ritual vary from country to country and can range from a simple ceremony to a festival including church services, parades, dancing, feasting, and contests. The blessing is to ensure the fishing fleet has a safe and bountiful season. On Sunday, enjoy the National Deckies Race. The event comprises teams of two doing the daily tasks of a deckhand on a commercial fishing vessel. The race has four parts - roll a cray pot 25m, fill a small fish bin with ice and carry it 25m, pull a rope with a life preserver 25m, and toss a float into a cray pot. A hotly contested event for prize money and bragging rights! During the festival there will be food trucks, fresh seafood, bar, live music, children’s entertainment, variety stalls, demonstrations, stage shows and lots more.
Save the Koala DaySave The Koala Day is celebrated on the last Friday in September every year.The objective of these celebrations is to save koalas and their natural habitats and raise awareness to prevent them from becoming extinct. Today they face the danger of disappearing due to human activities and the climate crisis. This year, the day will be celebrated on September 26 at the Koala Conservation Reserve, Phillip Island. And to add to the fun, the day is the AFL Grand Final public holiday, so there will be football-inspired activities between 11.00am and 2.00pm. Other children’s activities include face painting, a junior ranger quest, colouring competition, games, footy-themed food and more. Join in the fun and support koalas at the same time! Bookings required at penguins.org.au
Koala Feeding at Koala Conservation ReserveMotoGP Entertainment PrecinctThe Australian MotoGP comes to Phillip Island from October 17 to 19.“Thompson Avenue in Cowes will remain the entertainment hub and will be filled with live music and entertainment with the BMW Superscreen showing race footage, rider interviews and movies throughout the weekend to keep the party going. Highlights include performances from Nashville's World on Tour, Rehash Cover Band, and Oz Rock Express. Road closures will be in effect from Thursday, 16 October, at 7:00 AM to Monday, 20 October, at Midday, with Thompson Avenue closed from Chapel St to The Esplanade and The Esplanade closed from Warley Ave to Bass Ave. Only motorcycle parking will be available along Thompson Ave, creating a family-friendly MotoGP™ experience in Cowes.” Source: Bass Coast Shire Council Community Open DaysThere are 3 free community open days coming up in September and October.On Saturday September 13, the Phillip Island Nature Parks Community Open Day for Bass Coast residents will take place. There is free entry to Churchill Island, Koala Conservation Reserve and the Penguin Parade General Viewing (very limited tickets left). At Churchill Island there will be live music, community stalls, farm activities, conservation presentations, games and more.
Enjoy a sausage sizzle ($3.00), camo face painting, dress-ups, competition glider flying (who can get from one side of the museum to the other), as well as the opening up of some of the attractions for selfies. The Open Day runs from 10.00am to 4.00pm. The Australian MotoGP will again hold a Community Open Day on Friday, October 17, which provides free general admission tickets for Bass Coast residents. To receive a complimentary ticket, just present your proof of residency at any gate on the day or avoid the queues by collecting your tickets in advance from Gate 1 on Thursday, 16 October.
September 13 – Island Craft Market September 14, 21 & 28 – Cowes Sunday Market September 19/21 – TIDAL Seafood Festival, San Remo September 20 – Newhaven Market September 21 – Phillip Island Jazz Club September 27 – Market on Church September 30/October 4 – Rip Curl Grom Search Phillip Island October 4 – Churchill Island Farmers Market October 4/5 – Victorian State Circuit Racing Championship 2025 October 5, 12, 19 & 26 – Cowes Sunday Market October 11 – Island Craft Market October 17/19 – Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix October 18 – Newhaven Market October 19 – Phillip Island Jazz Club October 21/25 – Australian SUP Titles October 25 – Market on Church
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