You don't need to look very far to find an excuse to enjoy yourself on the Mornington Peninsula, whether it's at an event celebrating the stunning beaches or the farm-fresh food and superb wine, designer golf courses or renowned artists.
Beachside events
Head to the beach and join in the excitement of the Portsea Swim Classic, one of Australia's largest open water swims, or witness the spectacular displays at the Frankston Sand Sculpting Championship.
Flavours to savour
Revel in the region's gourmet culture at events like the Pinot Noir Celebration in February, the Winter Wine Weekend in June or the Mornington Main Street Food and Wine and Performing Arts Festival in October.
Fine arts
See works by leading local and international artists at the Montalto Sculpture Prize exhibition, or the McClelland Gallery Sculpture Prize. Rock out to new sounds at the Coolart Jazz Festival in January and the Between the Bays Music Festival in Moorooduc.
January
Red Hill Market and Mornington Craft Market
Portsea Swim Classic
The Briars Park Jazz Festival – Mount Martha
Coolart Jazz Festival – Somers
Sandsculpting Australia – Frankston
February
Garden Carnival Maize Maze at The Enchanted Maze – Arthurs Seat
Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir Celebration – Mornington Peninsula wineries
Mornington Cup
Montalto Sculpture Prize 2009 Finalists Exhibition – Red Hill
Western Port Festival – Hastings
March
Autumn Harvest – Mornington Peninsula–wide
Heronswood Harvest Festival – Dromana
Pier to Perignon Swim – Sorrento
Colour in the Sky Kite Festival – Rosebud
Between the Bays Music Festival – Moorooduc
April
Tyabb Air Show
June
Winter Wine Weekend – Red Hill
July
Winter Indulgence Festival – Red Hill
October
Mornington Main Street Food, Wine and Performing Arts Festival
Scarecrow Festival – Mornington Peninsula hinterland
October Art Food Wine – Mornington Peninsula–wide
October Pinot Week – Mornington Peninsula–wide
November
Heronswood Spring Flower Festival – Dromana
Mornington Spring Cup – Mornington
McClelland Gallery Sculpture Prize – Frankston
December
Sandsculpting Australia – Frankston
Peninsula Music Festival – Mornington Peninsula
