Event date - 27 March to 28 March 2026.
Lake Bolac, in the Western District of Victoria, Australia, is sacred to the First Nations people of the area.
For tens of thousands of years, it has hosted a large gathering of clans for the eel season.
There, clans met for special and important business, especially the exchange of ceremony and lore, trading of goods, and marriage celebrations.
Today, the Lake Bolac Eel Festival, which recognises this historic gathering, attracts people from all walks of life out on to country to gather by the shores of the lake to share, learn, remember and celebrate.
The festival is held every two years in the autumn and reflects the season when the eels traditionally begin their migration to the open ocean to spawn.
From 2005 to 2014 the festival was held annually and since 2016 biennially. The festival is relaxed and friendly offering plenty to engage people all ages.
Dates: 23/07/2026-26/07/2026
Celebrating 25 years since it all began, Devonport Jazz is ready to get back into the groove with a great festival line up in July 2026. With warm and cozy venues across the city, don't hibernate this winter, explore what Devonport Jazz has to offer!
Event date: Saturday 28 March 2026
A fun filled day showcasing the beautiful valley. A mix of markets, music and mice bringing together people of all ages from around the area and beyond.