What's on in Gippsland this August?
Whether you’re into truffle hunting, vintage cars, stand-up comedy or local art, there’s plenty to do this month.
Jacob Wallace
July 28, 2026
🎊 It might be a little bit chilly outside, but there is no need to hibernate.
To help you plan ahead, the Monitor has compiled a list.
📧 If you have any suggestions you’d like to share please email us at [email protected].
Noojee Truffle Festival
A box of black truffles.
A multi-week winter celebration of black truffles and seasonal food in the West Gippsland town of Noojee. There’s truffle tasting, hunting and cooking events at various venues throughout the festival.
When: Friday July 10 - Sunday August 2.
Where: Noojee.
Walhalla train rides
A Walhalla train crossing the Thomson railway bridge.
The Walhalla Goldfields Railway has trains trips through the picturesque Baw Baw Shire town every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Ticket price: Adult return tickets are $40.
When: Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.
Where: Walhalla.
Bacchus Exhibition
One of the artworks on display at Coal Creek.
Four South Gippsland artists have collaborated on a new exhibition focusing on the region's landscape and winemaking. The artworks span painting, photography, flora installations, found object weavings and mixed media sculptures.
When: June 18 - August 24.
Where: Coal Creek Community Park & Museum, 12 Silkstone Road, Korumburra.
Women of Wit
Women of Wit 2026 poster.
Starting in 2018, the Women of Wit comedy show brings a line-up of emerging and established women in stand-up comedy to regional Victoria.
This year's line-up: Tor Snyder, Mae McCubbin, Freddie Arthur, Nicolette Minster and Danielle Walker.
Ticket price: $35 plus online booking fee.
When: Saturday August 1.
Where: Stratford Courthouse, 66 Tyers Street, Stratford.
Gippsland Un-earthed
Truffle hunting on a South Gippsland farm.
South Gippsland truffle farm Frankie and Fender is collaborating with Meeniyan Italian restaurant Trulli and two local wineries (Fleet Wines and Corner Inlet Vineyard) for two dinners highlighting the region’s produce.
Ticket price: $230.
When: Saturday August 1 and Saturday August 15.
Where: The event venue will be provided with the tickets.
Gippsland International Winter Festival All Breeds Championship Shows
There will be four canine competition events held to test how well trained the canine entrants are. International and interstate judges will evaluate top-tier competitors across every breed category.
When: Friday August 21 - Sunday August 23.
Where: Maffra Rec Reserve, McLean Street, Maffra.
Local Legends Show
The Gippsland Vehicle Collection Museum has reopened after the completion of general upgrades and to celebrate the Maffra Shed hosts a brand new exhibition of vintage vehicles.
When: Exhibition opens on August 30.
Where: The Maffra Shed, 1A Sale Road, Maffra.