Phillip Island Events
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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.

Wild Sand Sculpting

December 26, 2019 onwards
Penguin Parade, Phillip Island

On the beach at the Penguin Parade go on safari and see elephants, monkeys, whales and more, brought to life through incredible sand sculptures.

Explore this diverse exhibition of mammals, reptiles, birds, amphibians, fish and invertebrates spanning across the earth’s 7 continents.

Entry fee includes children's activity book, sand sculpting workshop and more.

Daily between 10.00am and 6.00pm (last entry at 4.00pm from December 26 to January 5).

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Music at Purple Hen

January 24 & 31, 2020
Purple Hen Winery, Phillip Island

Sit back on the lawns at Purple Hen every Friday in January and enjoy live music, sipping a Purple Hen wine and nibbling a tasting platter.

BYO rug, chair and food but not alcohol.

27th International Island Classic

January 24/26, 2020
Phillip Island Circuit

Featuring motorcycles from pre-war to today, the 27th International Island Classic will be held over the Australia Day long weekend.

This popular event is the southern hemisphere's largest historic motorcycle meet.

Churchill Island Farmers Market

January 25, 2020
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

Market on Chapel

January 25, 2020
St Johns Uniting Church
86 Chapel Street, Cowes

Lots of variety can be found at this market, with local and imported goods for sale.
Second-hand books, soap, new and vintage clothes, collectables and plant stalls to name a few.
Inside the hall are arts and crafts, including jewellery, knits and clothes.
Fresh produce such as fruit and vegetables and free range eggs are available.
The "shed" at the back has a great array of children's books and toys and second-hand kitchenware with lots of retro items.
For the hungry there is hot food for sale.

From 8.00am to 1.00pm

Island Foreshore Market

January 25, 2020
Cowes Jetty Triangle to Erehwon Point

The Island Foreshore Market brings a host of stalls with variety products as well as hot and cold food. Sit back beachside and enjoy live music, kids entertainment and more.

3.00pm - 9.00pm

Australia Day Celebrations

January 26, 2020
Cowes Cultural Centre
Thompson Avenue, Cowes

Celebrate Australia Day at Cowes Cultural Centre with a free sausage sizzle, tractor display, roving performers, face painting and live music.

Island Makers Market

January 27, 2020
Phillip Island Football Oval
8 Church Street, Cowes

The perfect market to find quality, unique and beautiful brands. Including boho, vintage, and designer products, all from talented craft makers, bakers, growers and artists. Food choices include vegan and gluten free options. Live music.

From 9.00am-2.00pm

Island Craft Market

February 8, 2020
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

San Remo Channel Challenge

February 8, 2020
San Remo Foreshore/Jetty

The San Remo Channel Challenge involves swimming across the channel to Newhaven on Phillip Island then running back over the bridge to San Remo. The swim, at slack tide, is about 550 metres and the run back, 2 kilometres.

There are various entrant categories to satisfy all swimmers with prizes awarded for each category.

This popular event is a major fundraiser for the Woolamai Beach Surf Life Saving Club.

Race start time is 10.45am.

Sunday Jazz

February 16, 2020
Ramada Resort, 2128 Phillip Island Road, Cowes

Sit back and relax in the Bass Room at Ramada Resort for Sunday Jazz. In December, enjoy the toe-tapping sounds of Jazz Running Wild.

2.00pm - 4.30pm.

Cowes Classic and Little Penguin Dash

February 22, 2020
Cowes Beach
The Esplanade, Cowes

Specialized for 7 to 14 year olds, the Little Penguin Dash is a junior beach aquathlon held at 11.00am.

It is followed by the Cowes Classic at 3.00pm.

The Cowes Classic consists of a 500 metre tide-assisted swim followed by a 4 kilometre run through Cowes.

Compete for prizes or just for fun!

Phillip Island National Surfing Reserve 7th Annual Surfing Teams Challenge

February 22, 2020
Location depends on conditions, Phillip Island

Teams battle for prizes in various surfing disciplines, gender and age groups.

2020 Superbike World Championship

February 28/March 1, 2020
Phillip Island Circuit

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit hosts its 30th round of the WorldSBK Championship.

Teams and fans alike will flock to this iconic circuit for three days of thrilling racing.

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