Apollo Bay Calendar
2026 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
| JANUARY 2026 | |
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Books, Cakes, Sausage Sizzle. |
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Sun. 18th |
Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club |
| FEBRUARY 2026 | |
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Apollo Bay Discussion Group @ the SS Casino Room, Apollo Bay Hotel
Greg Baum will be in conversation about the world of sport and the stories behind the sports. Greg Baum retired recently after a 45-year award-winning career in daily sports journalism, starting at the Sun News-Pictorial before spending the last 35 years with The Age. He has been a reporter, a columnist, an associate editor and was once called a curmudgeon. He has covered Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, World Cups in several sports, scores of Test matches and too many football seasons to count. In retirement, he hopes to see sport with refreshed eyes. Greg has written in depth articles on a wide range of sporting topics, and appeals to a wide audience with his insight into the stories behind the sports and the people involved in it. As usual, doors open from 5.30pm with dinner orders from 5.30-6pm. Our speaker will start at 6.45pm with plenty of time for questions afterwards. To manage seating and help the pub with catering, please email Apollo Bay Discussion Group is run by the community for the community. We welcome anyone who'd like to share interesting topics and lively and respectful discussion.
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Sun. 15th |
Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club |
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A documentary by Jackson Hayat - Premiere screening. 2pm & 7pm. Doors open 30 mins prior. No booking required. Free entry. Drinks available. Brought to you by the Apollo Bay Museum. |
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Tue. 24th |
The meetings will be livestreamed to the public via Council’s You Tube channel (search 'Colac Otway Shire Council' at www.youtube.com). Council meetings are open to the public and interested people are welcome to attend. |
| MARCH 2026 | |
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Sun. 15th |
Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club |
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Apollo Bay Discussion Group @ the SS Casino Room, Apollo Bay Hotel
This is a tough topic, with the people who traffick others are well networked across the globe but Cindy's belief that good will overcome will be evident in the stories she shares. Each person's everyday actions do make a difference and alongside governments and combined international approaches individuals can be saved from these heinous crimes. A people centred approach was at the heart of the work, which helped Cindy maintain a determination to make change. From working in education and community Cindy spent a rewarding and challenging five years in work combating human trafficking and modern slavery. Cindy's work at ACRATH in Melbourne focused on modern slavery here in Australia and with Australians caught up internationally. She saw the worst of humans but what kept her hopeful and energised was the other side of humanity - courageous and good people tackling the heinous crimes of trafficking and modern slavery. A highlight from this time was the annual Advocacy trips to Canberra to meet with MPs and Federal Govt departments. She was surprised how interested all sides of government were to listen and find possible solutions to a number of issues:
As usual, doors open from 5.30pm with dinner orders from 5.30-6pm. Our speaker will start at 6.45pm with plenty of time for questions afterwards. To manage seating and help the pub with catering, please email Apollo Bay Discussion Group is run by the community for the community. We welcome anyone who'd like to share interesting topics and lively and respectful discussion.
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Come together in celebration of our town, our people, and the simple joy of swimming. Join us on March 21st as we celebrate the freedom of the outdoors at Apollo Bay. Our pristine piece of ocean will come alive as hundreds of swimmers take to the water to Swim Apollo Bay! |
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Sat. 21st |
Admire the horses and their riders as they compete for Best in Show, watch the highly anticipated dog jump, the speed knitting and find out who has risen victorious in the always hotly contested Industrial Hall classes. |
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Tue. 24th |
The meetings will be livestreamed to the public via Council’s You Tube channel (search 'Colac Otway Shire Council' at www.youtube.com). Council meetings are open to the public and interested people are welcome to attend. |
| APRIL 2026 | |
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The Apollo Bay Art Show will run from the 3rd to the 12th of April 2025. 10am to 4pm daily and online. |
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Apollo Bay Discussion Group @ the SS Casino Room, Apollo Bay Hotel
Sharyn Milne talks about her experiences as the chairperson of the clinical ethics committee and coordinator of the clinical ethics response group (CERG) at Barwon Health. During the evening Sharyn will present a scenario, representing an ethical dilemma for clinicians, and step the group through the process of ethical deliberation undertaken by CERG when clinicians ask for clinical ethics help. As usual, doors open from 5.30pm with dinner orders from 5.30-6pm. Our speaker will start at 6.45pm with plenty of time for questions afterwards. To manage seating and help the pub with catering, please email Apollo Bay Discussion Group is run by the community for the community. We welcome anyone who'd like to share interesting topics and lively and respectful discussion.
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Sun. 19th |
Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club |
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Tue. 28th |
The meetings will be livestreamed to the public via Council’s You Tube channel (search 'Colac Otway Shire Council' at www.youtube.com). Council meetings are open to the public and interested people are welcome to attend. |
| MAY 2026 | |
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We need YOU! We’re thrilled to announce the creation of the Otway Ocean Flow Festival, launching in May 2027. The festival will be a celebration of wellness, our local economy and the natural magic of the Otway region. Are you a local legend in the wellness space? Maybe you teach Yoga, Qigong or meditation. Or you offer massage or sound healing, create wellness products or bring the vibes through art, dance or music then this festival needs YOU! We want to create this festival WITH you. Come along to our first community meeting on Saturday 2 May at 4pm at the Apollo Bay Community Centre and find out how to get involved…Bring your questions and support! Head to the link in bio to visit our website. See you there 💚 |
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Formerly known as the Great Ocean Road Marathon, the event has grown to allow runners of all ages and fitness levels to participate in events ranging from the 1.5km Kid’s Gallop all the way up to the 60km Ultra Marathon. In order to make the event an even better weekend away for runners and their support crew, be it family or friends, we’re bringing you even more things to do in Apollo Bay & Lorne than ever before. The spectacular setting of the iconic Great Ocean Road makes the Great Ocean Road Running Festival a must-do for your running checklist. Whether you’re travelling from regional Victoria, interstate or from around the world, this Festival based in Apollo Bay & Lorne is a great destination for a running weekend away. 
Participants rave about the friendly, local feel of the event, with many coming back year after year. If you’re looking for your next big challenge, this is it. Fundraise for the Apollo Bay & District Health Foundation while you enjoy your run. Please note that some roads will be closed around Apollo Bay on Saturday and the Great Ocean Road will be closed on Sunday. See the GORRF website for further information. |
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Apollo Bay Discussion Group @ the SS Casino Room, Apollo Bay Hotel
For Volunteers Week, we will host a panel of people from the local spheres of Health, Education, Environment, Arts and Sports to chat about the volunteers in their domains, what drives people to take part, what kind of roles they play, and what they personally get out of this. This community has an amazing amount of activity that would not function without willing helpers, BUT this is NOT a recruitment drive so don't be worried you will be press-ganged into volunteering (however, when you see the fun, satisfaction and friendships available, maybe you will consider this!) Our panel will represent some of the main groups who engage volunteers, but we are very aware of the many many groups in town, and will try to compile a list of these to share. One very significant group who are not included is the CFA - this is a very special, and different, group of volunteers, and we may have a separate event specifically on the CFA if there is interest. Do come along and hear what your friends and neighbours are involved in, and what makes this wonderful community thrive. As usual, doors open from 5.30pm with dinner orders from 5.30-6pm. Our speaker will start at 6.45pm with plenty of time for questions afterwards. To manage seating and help the pub with catering, please email Apollo Bay Discussion Group is run by the community for the community. We welcome anyone who'd like to share interesting topics and lively and respectful discussion.
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Get together for a cuppa to support those impacted by cancer. |
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Tue. 26th |
The meetings will be livestreamed to the public via Council’s You Tube channel (search 'Colac Otway Shire Council' at www.youtube.com). Council meetings are open to the public and interested people are welcome to attend. |
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From finding inspiration in the everyday, to channelling feelings and thoughts into words on a page and using art as an escape from this ever-chaotic world, this Marrar Woorn workshop is a great chance to get inspired before our fan favourite poetry and pies event on July 24th! |
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| JUNE 2026 | |
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Refugee Week - One in a Millian Please join us for a special event with Ibrahim Danish and Ben Doherty celebrating the story of Ibrahim's journey to Australia and the power of community voices in achieving this. Ibrahim is one of the Million refugees given new lives in Australia, and "A MILLION STORIES" is this year's Refugee Week theme. Click on the poster for more information. Wednesday 17th June from 5pm NOTE: this event is at the MECHANICS HALL and not the usual pub venue. Wines, beers and soft drinks available at bar prices. Pizzas to share for $15 per adult PLEASE RSVP to Ali 0418 395 205 or Vicky 0417 127 401 or email Apollo Bay Discussion Group is run by the community for the community. We welcome anyone who'd like to share interesting topics and lively and respectful discussion.
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Sun. 21st |
Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club |
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Tue. 23rd |
The meetings will be livestreamed to the public via Council’s You Tube channel (search 'Colac Otway Shire Council' at www.youtube.com). Council meetings are open to the public and interested people are welcome to attend. |
| JULY 2026 | |
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Sun. 19th |
Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club |
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Tue. 28th |
The meetings will be livestreamed to the public via Council’s You Tube channel (search 'Colac Otway Shire Council' at www.youtube.com). Council meetings are open to the public and interested people are welcome to attend. |
| AUGUST 2026 | |
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Sun. 16th |
Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club |
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Tue. 25th |
The meetings will be livestreamed to the public via Council’s You Tube channel (search 'Colac Otway Shire Council' at www.youtube.com). Council meetings are open to the public and interested people are welcome to attend. |
| SEPTEMBER 2026 | |
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Sun. 20th |
Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club |
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Tue. 22nd |
The meetings will be livestreamed to the public via Council’s You Tube channel (search 'Colac Otway Shire Council' at www.youtube.com). Council meetings are open to the public and interested people are welcome to attend. |
| OCTOBER 2026 | |
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Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club |
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Tue. 27th |
The meetings will be livestreamed to the public via Council’s You Tube channel (search 'Colac Otway Shire Council' at www.youtube.com). Council meetings are open to the public and interested people are welcome to attend. |
| NOVEMBER 2026 | |
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Sun. 15th |
Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club |
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Tue. 24th |
The meetings will be livestreamed to the public via Council’s You Tube channel (search 'Colac Otway Shire Council' at www.youtube.com). Council meetings are open to the public and interested people are welcome to attend. |
| DECEMBER 2026 | |
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Tue. 8th |
The meetings will be livestreamed to the public via Council’s You Tube channel (search 'Colac Otway Shire Council' at www.youtube.com). Council meetings are open to the public and interested people are welcome to attend. |
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Sun. 20th |
Apollo Bay Farmers Market @ The Youth Club |
