Western Port Festival 2018

Western Port Festival 2018

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Posted 2018-02-16 by Jenfollow

Fri 23 Feb 2018 - Sun 25 Feb 2018


Running for 49 years is no mean feat. The largest and most spectacular annual community event held on the Mornington Peninsula over three actioned packed days, The 49th Annual Western Port Festival returns from Fri 23 Feb 9am - Sun 25 Feb 10pm, 2018. A popular industrial seaside township and a former fishing village, the Hastings Foreshore, Fred Smith Reserve in Hastings is where all the action is going to be.

This is a free community event run by volunteers, and relies on sponsors to fund the various activities so the event can remain free to the community. Last year saw more than 48,000 people attend over the weekend, so make the most of this hugely popular event with family and friends. It's going to be HUGE! Stay in touch for updates on their Facebook page , and the running discussion on the Event page . You can also check the website for other information.


There will be great food vendors for the foodies, amusements rides, live music on 3 stages, archery, motocross, face painting, classic car show, market stalls with homestyle, giftware, fashion, hair, beauty, clothing, jewellery, trade promotional stands, community car & bike clubs, a street parade, airbrush tattoos, children's activities, a sausage sizzle, and fireworks, plus so much more. Let them know you were at the Festival with a selfie and use #westernportfestival or #wpf on Instagram, so it can be seen. Favourites will be reposted by the Festival's Instagram . Below is a schedule for your convenience.& #10240 ;

  • Fri - 6pm till food runs out - Sausage Sizzle near Main Stage
  • Fri - 6-10.30pm - Battle of the Bands - Main Stage
  • Sat - 11am-3pm - Wood Chopping Competition, Waterfront Arena
  • Sat 12.15-1.30pm - Street Parade, High Street (between Queen St & Marine Parade), Hastings
  • Sat - Beer & Wine Festival
  • Sat 1-5pm - Face Painting (free between 1-3pm; standard rates outside those times) - Kids Corner Marquee
  • Sat 9.30-9.45pm - Fireworks - Western Port Waterfront
  • Sun 10.30-11.30am - Teddy Bears Picnic - Kids Corner
  • Sun 10am-4pm - Free mini golf
  • Sun 10am-4pm - Classic Car Show - gold coin donation
  • Sun 10am-2pm - Face Painting


  • Melbourne's go to bands in the club and corporate scene, Sister Sister will be performing with numbers from the 80s to current pop, and featuring Sarah Geeman and Natilie Minchin as lead vocals, Ron Leadbetter - guitarist, Nathan Bentley on bass and Fred Klemick on drums, with the addition of red hot horn player Rob Moe. Having toured and played throughout Australia and internationally, you know it's going to be an event to remember.

    With so much young talent on the Mornington Peninsula that needs showcasing, Western Port Festival in conjunction with FReeZa and MPYS bring you their 3rd Annual WPF Battle of the Bands, so be sure to catch them live, loud and local as they battle it out on the main stage on Friday night. Get behind our local youth and check them out on their social media pages i.e. Avidity , Care Factor , Chasing The Void , Anything But Ordinary , Avenues End . Be at the Festival to witness life, live events and good times as it twirls, surrounds, and entertains you.

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    !date 23/02/2018 -- 25/02/2018
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