Family-friendly events in Gippsland this March
Keeping the kids entertained over the weekend can require some creative thinking and some hunting for affordable options.
Jacob Wallace
February 26, 2026
🥳 The Monitor has compiled a collection of family-friendly events across Gippsland this March, where you and the kids can watch boat races, heritage cars, local live music and much more.
📧 We will update this list as the month progresses, so if you have any suggestions for child-friendly events or activities for the whole family then send an email to [email protected].
🚀 Let’s dive in!
Foster and district agricultural show
A woodchopping competition at the Foster agricultural show.
The 118th Foster agricultural show will include woodchopping, dog high jumping and giant pumpkin growing competitions.
When: Saturday February 28.
Where: Foster Showgrounds, Station Road, Foster.
South Gippsland Garlic Festival
Basket of garlic at the South Gippsland Garlic Festival.
There will be over 70 stallholders at this year’s garlic festival, where you’ll find breweries, winemakers, live entertainment and plenty of kids activities.
Ticket prices:
Adult - $15.
Concession - $10.
Children aged three to 16 - $5.
Two years old and under - free.
When: Saturday February 28.
Where: Korumburra Showgrounds, 8240 South Gippsland Highway, Korumburra.
The Paynesville Classic Boat Rally and Maritime Festival
Boats on display at the Paynesville Classic Boat Rally.
This free, family-friendly event highlights maritime history of Paynesville with boat races and seafairing events.
There will be live music, buskers, model boats and a boat building competition
Where: Esplanade, Paynesville.
When: February 28 - March 1.
Neerim Artsfest
Statues in the park for Neerim Artsfest.
The Neerim Artsfest biennial celebrates local sculptural artists by displaying their work throughout Neerim South and surrounding venues.
Free entry.
When: February 28 - March 15.
Where: 123 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South.
Hooked on Lakes - Seafood and fishing festival
Fresh seafood available at the Hooked on Lakes festival.
This free, family-friendly event for seafood lovers includes food trucks, bar service, live music, kids activities, a fishing gear swap meet and cooking and filleting demonstrations.
When: Sunday 8.
Where: Lakes Entrance Rotunda, Lakes Entrance.
Phillip Island Penrite 100 Classic
The Phillip Island Penrite 100 Classic.
The annual Phillip Island Classic has over 350 historic racing cars competing across 11 different motorsport categories.
On day ticket price: $40.
When: Friday 13 - Saturday 14.
Where: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit, 381 Back Beach Road, Ventnor.
Tom Curtain - Katherine Outback Experience
Singer-songwriter Tom Curtain performing while riding a horse.
Australian singer-songwriter Tom Curtain is hitting the road with his outback show Katherine Outback Experience. This is not just live music, the show includes horse training and working dog demonstrations that can entertain children of all ages.
Tickets: $43.93.
When and where:
Saturday 14 at Meeniyan Pony Club, Stoney Creek.
Sunday 15 at Sale Polocrosse Club, Polocross Ln, Fulham
Inverloch Equinox Festival
The crowds at Inverloch Equinox Festival.
This festival blends live music, dance and yoga with regional wine, food trucks, picnics and the coastal views of Inverloch.
Ticket price: $5.
When: Friday 20 - Sunday 22.
Where: Inverloch.
Sale Music Festival
The stage for local acts at Sale Music Festival.
A family-friendly festival that will showcase a diverse mix of local bands and artists including high-energy eight-piece band Deep South Brass 8 and folk singer Olivia Lay.
This festival has free entry.
When: Sunday 29.
Where: Lakeside Entertainment and Arts Facility, Guthridge Parade, Sale.