Fire and Flood Emergency Events - Community Information

Information for communities affected by the current fire and flood emergency events. This information is updated regularly.

Colac Otway Emergency Events - January 2026

Upcoming Events

Colac Otway Shire hosts a range of different events, showcasing the diversity of the region.

To list your event on Council's calendar, please visit our new MyCity portal where you can create an account and manage your own event listings.

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You can see the monthly Event Calendar to find out what's on at COPACC and Bluewater. Contact our Events Team if you'd like more information about planning an event in our region.

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APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN FOR YOUR LOCAL YOUTH REFERENCE GROUP

06 Jun 2026 We’re looking for diverse voices (14-
25yrs) to represent youth in our region.
Gain invaluable experience working
alongside leaders and make a difference!
• Advise on youth programs &
policies
• Ensure youth perspectives
shape decision-making
• Design & evaluate youth-led
projects/ events
• Foster community
engagement & collaboration

headspace colac, 15-17 hart street, Colac 3250

Tagged as: , Talks & workshops, Heath & Wellbeing, Youth Event

Annette Smeeton Art Exhibition - Beneath the Otway Skies

06 Jun 2026 If you have fallen in love with South West Victoria and the evocative landscapes and seascapes, this is a unique opportunity to purchase affordable art.

Ziibo, 131 Murray Street, Colac 3250

Tagged as: , Performing & Visual Arts

Lake Colac Parkrun

06 Jun 2026 A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Lake Colac, Gellibrand Street, Colac 3250

13 more dates

Tagged as: , Community Events, Family Event, Sporting Events, Heath & Wellbeing, Youth Event

Colac Growers and Makers Market

06 Jun 2026 Colac's community farmers market — fresh local produce, handmade artisan goods, and local treasures. Every first Saturday at Colac Showgrounds, Victoria.

Colac Showgrounds, 54 Chapel Street, Colac 3250

6 more dates

Tagged as: , Community Events, Family Event, Markets, Food & Alcohol, Youth Event

Run Forrest Trail Run 2026

06 Jun 2026 It is now time to gather your trail running friends and get training.
Again, staged in the winter wonderland we now know as Forrest. Our 14th annual adventure will be a show stopper, and your adventure starts here…

Barwon Water Reserve, Hennigan Cres, Forrest 3236

Tagged as: , Community Events, Family Event, Sporting Events, Heath & Wellbeing, Youth Event

Reimagining the Barham exhibition

06 Jun 2026 Community Arts Exhibition focussed on our local waterway

Apollo Bay Mechanics Hall, 21 Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay 3233

1 more date

Tagged as: , Community Events, Major Events & Festivals, Performing & Visual Arts

The Cyclist - a comedy by The Colac Players

06 Jun 2026 A sharp, heartfelt comedy play by local writer Phil Gray, The Cyclist turns his true‑to‑life recovery from a road crash into a funny, eye‑opening ride through resilience and the unforgettable characters you meet when life swerves sideways.

Red Rock Regional Theatre and Gallery, 520 Corangamite Lake Rd, Cororooke 3254

1 more date

Tagged as: , Music & Theatre

Treasure Hunters Colac Annual Darts Open 2026

07 Jun 2026 Single-day, free-entry, darts tournament open to residents of Colac and District, and current and former players of Colac and District Darts Association. Prizes on offer and a fun, social day.

Commerce Hall, Colac Showgrounds, Bruce Street entrance, 54 Bruce street, Colac East, VIC, Australia, Colac 3250

Tagged as: , Community Events, Sporting Events