What's on in Gippsland this March?
From art festivals and agricultural shows to bowls championships and heritage car races, there's plenty to get up to this month.
Jacob Wallace
February 26, 2026
🎊 With so many events, exhibitions and festivals in Gippsland throughout autumn, the Monitor has compiled a list of the biggest events in the region in March.
📧 If you have any suggestions you’d like to share please email us at [email protected].
🚀 Let’s jump into our Gippsland event guide for March!
Paynesville Classic Boat Rally
Boats on display at the Paynesville Classic Boat Rally.
Stroll along the Paynesville esplanade chatting to boating experts and businesses that will have stalls set up along the strip.
Price: The event is free but you have to book.
When: Friday February 27 - Sunday March 1.
Where: Paynesville waterfront.
Hooked on Lakes - Seafood and fishing festival
Plate of seafood 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.
Neerim Artsfest
Statues on display at 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.
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.
Inverloch Equinox Festival
Crowds at the 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.
Henselite Victorian Open
The Henselite Victorian Open.
Claiming to be the second largest bowls event in the country, the Henselite Victorian Open has over $100,000 in prize money up for grabs and is open to bowlers of all ages and abilities.
When: Friday 20 - Saturday 29.
Where: Liddiard Road, Traralgon.
Farm World
Aerial shot of Farm World at Lardner Park.
Farm World is one of regional Victoria’s largest agricultural shows. The event includes four-wheel-drive demonstrations, agri-tech business presentations, cattle dogs, pony rides, live music, food and drink and retail shopping.
When: Thursday 26 - Saturday 28.
Where: Lardner Park, 155 Burnt Store Road, Lardner.
Inverloch Running Festival
Aerial view of Inverloch beach.
The Inverloch Running Festival features a variety of race distances, including a 14km run from Cape Patterson to the Glades at Inverloch and a half marathon between Inverloch and Marine Park Drive.
When: Sunday 28 - Monday 29.
Where: The Esplanade, Inverloch.
Bass Coast Yoga Festival
A yoga session at Inverloch.
Over two days, the festival offers a diverse range of yoga sessions and mindfulness workshops.
When: Sunday 28 - Monday 29.
Where: Inverloch.