Events in Latrobe

Latrobe City is the host and home to many local, national and international events ranging from sports to festivals and fairs to expos with everything in between. Major events held annually include the Victorian and International Junior Tennis Championships and the Water Ski Championships.

The Moe Cup is Gippsland's most prestigious horse racing event where spectators can enjoy a day of high fashion and get that winning feeling. Held annually in October, the Moe Cup is part of a cluster of racing events called the Power of Racing held during the spring racing carnival season.

Other events include:

• Oktoberfest held annually in October by the German Club, this is a great day to sample German beer and food. 
• The Boolarra Folk Festival is held annually in February and is a great day of music, art and craft stalls and local produce.
• Festival Latrobe, a cluster of events involving food, wine and culture held annually from February to March.
• The Victorian Darts Open held in June

For more information on these events and many others log on to the Latrobe City Calendar of Events to search for upcoming events in the area. 

Saturday 9 April – Gippsland Country Music Awards

The Gippsland Country Music Awards will be held from 10.00am to 9.00pm at Old Gippstown in Moe. MC for the day will be Denise Drysdale. Admission for visitors is $15 for adults, $10 concession and $5 children. Entry forms can be obtained from Old Gippstown. Competition Categories: Male Vocal $1000, Female Vocal $1000, Junior Vocal under 16 $500 and best country song writer $500. For more information on this event please contact Karl on 5160 1266.

Gippsland Water Factory Community Open Day, Sunday 10 April 10am - 2.30pm

Tour the Gippsland Water Factory and visit the Vortex Centre. The Vortex Centre has interactive displays that focus on sustainable water management, and is open to people of all ages.

The Gippsland Water Factory treatment plant is open to people aged over 15, and you must wear closed in, flat soled shoes. Tours start every 30 minutes from 10am, with the last tour leaving at 2.30pm. Tour sizes are limited, so we invite you to call us on 1800 066 401 to reserve your spot.

Sunday 17 April – Rotary Club of Morwell’s 15^th Annual Charity Golf Day

This community golf day will begin at 8.00am and finish at 5.00pm. There will be an18 hole men's and ladies stableford and callaway event. Hit off from 8.00 am till midday as well as a putting competition. BBQ and drinks available for purchase on the day. There is a $20.00 entry fee with approximately 60 sponsors for the event and prizes totalling more than $2,500. All proceeds will go to local community organisations. For more information contact Ken McMeeken at Rotary Club of Morwell on 5134 4085 or email mcmeeken@vic.australis.com.au

Saturday 23 - Friday 29 April - Latrobe City Youth National Archery Championships, Latrobe City Archery Park, Toners Lane Morwell

There will be around 150 junior archers plus familiy members, coaches and team managers will be coming to the Latrobe City Archery Park, Toners Lane, Morwell to compete to find the best individual and State Teams in Australia. The events being decided are Target Archery, Field Archery and Clout. For more information please contact Twin City Archers Gippsland Inc on 0429 429 240.

Moe Music Festival 2011 - Sunday 1 May 9am - 5pm, Old Gippstown, Moe.  

Jazz Breakfast. 

Jazz Bands playing All Day (Des Camm, Moonee Valley, Riviera and Wonderdogs).

Undercover Venues with Seating.

Food and Drinks available.

Blues, Folk and Country Music in Separate Venues Around the Park

Admission $15 Adults, $10 Students, Children 5 years and under FREE.

 

Join the Traralgon Harriers Athletic Club for Australia’s oldest Marathon Festival. 10.5km quarter marathon, 21km half marathon or tackle the 42km full marathon. For further information contact the Traralgon Harriers Athletics Club.