Port Fairy
Beautiful Port Fairy has retained much of its colonial architecture, providing visitors with a fascinating insight into the history of one of Victoria's earliest ports. Situated 28km west of Warrnambool, Port Fairy has a sheltered harbour, an excellent wharf walk and shipping fleet which keeps the town supplied with fresh fish.
The world-famous Port Fairy Folk Festival twangs into life over the Labour Day weekend each March, drawing thousands of people from all parts of the globe. From humble beginnings in 1977, this annual folk music festival attracts top international and Australian performers.
The four day festival of folk, country, blues, jazz, bluegrass, acoustic rock and world roots music magically transforms the fishing village in a spirit of cultural celebration. This includes parades, fairs, markets, busking, children's events and street theatre in a free "Festival of the Streets" alongside five main concert venues in the ticketed arena.
Port Fairy also has a growing reputation for its arts and crafts. You will find them housed in some of the town's most historic buildings. There are more than a dozen galleries and studios open to the public and visitors can often watch the artists at work. The town is also home to a number of other festivals, including the Spring Music Festival (classical music), Ex Libris book fair, and the Moyneyana Festival in the last week of the year.
Discover more about Port Fairy.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Contents Copyright (c) 2012 Southern GP Training Ltd. All rights reserved.
Privacy Policy.