Official tourism website of Port Fairy and Moyne Shire

JULY 2010

1st-31st: Second annual Biblio-Art competition art exhibition
This competition culminates in a fabulous book inspired art exhibition, with competing artists (amateur, emerging and professional) local, regional and from further afield.  First prize is being judged by Melbourne's altered book artist, Nicholas Jones, and regional identity, Gareth Colliton. This exhibition will run until September.

1-4th: Fun 4 Kids, Warrnambool

3rd: Lake School Launch and Winter Workshop
From midday at the the Crossley Hall and later at Mickey Bourke's Koroit Hotel.
The day will begin at midday with a free introduction to the Irish language by Chris Mooney, followed by the Winter Workshop Program - singing, fiddle and Irish language with Maria Forde, Ewan Baker and Chris Mooney. Lunch and afternoon tea at Crossley Hall will be The Friends of St  Brigids at a nominal cost. Workshops cost $10 (covers singing, fiddle and the follow up Irish language class). Bookings are essential, contact Felix on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

The program launch will be held at Mickey Bourke's Koroit Hotel from 6.30pm. This will include the induction of Ewen Baker as a Legend of the Lake by Shane Howard, a performance by Paddy O'Neill Ward Band - Shanachie, the induction of Leamon Chambers as a life member of the Lake School, and a mighty session. Admission to the launch will cost $25.

Launch and Workshop Timetable
Midday at Crossley - Introduction to Irish Language (free to general public) with Chris Mooney
2pm Lunch
2.30 -3.45pm Singing Workshop with Maria Forde at Crossley Hall
3.45pm Afternoon Tea
4.15pm - 6pm Irish Language with Chris Mooney at Crossley Hall
4.15pm -6pm Fiddle and Strings Workshop Ewen Baker (Senior Citz, Koroit)
5pm Lake School AGM Mickey Bourke's Pub
6.30pm Lake School Launch Mickey Bourkes Pub

3-4th: Winter Weekends festival - Port Fairy in Sepia
All that is old made new again. History, heritage and genealogy coloured with music and comedy events.
For details contact the Port Fairy Visitor Information Centre on 5568 2682.

4th: Screening of Nanny McPhee and the Big Bang
A St Patrick's Primary School, Port Fairy, fund-raiser. Screens 2pm at Port Fairy's Reardon Theatre. Tickets available from the school and the door.

9-10th: Geoparks conference
Geoparks: The way forward for Australia is the topic for this conference, to be held at the Mid City Conference Centre, Raglan Parade, Warrnambool, on Friday July 9 and Saturday July 10, from 9am each day. Further information can be found at www.kanawinkageopark.org.au or by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

16th: Screening of Brothers at Port Fairy's Reardon Theatre 
When a Marine Captain (Toby Maguire)goes missing in Afghanistan, his brother(Jake Gyllenhaal), just released from prison, takes care of his brother's family. A fine drama by Jim Sheridan. Screens at 7.30pm. (M, 104 minutes). 

30th: St Kilda Short Film Festival
A program in two parts: 16 of the best short films for 2010. MA15+.