Second weekend of March every year Swan Hill celebrates what the region has to offer with the Swan Hill Region Food and Wine Festival. Three days of events, festivities, tastings, entertainment and food and wine focused happenings all over town. With the BIG day on the Sunday at the Pioneer Settlement where there will be plenty of fun for everyone!
Swan Hill Food & Wine Festival
JOIN US AT THE SWAN HILL REGION FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
Lake Boga Splash Down & Rev Up
Lake Boga Splash Down & Rev Up March Labour Day Weekend (Sunday only)
An amazing day out in North-West Victoria with something for the whole family
Swan Hill Harmony Day
Swan Hill Harmony Day
5Th April 2025 March
The Swan Hill Harmony Day is an annual festival that celebrates cultural identity and diversity.
Come down and join in the fun!
June Racing Carnival
The Swan Hill Racing Carnival is one of Victoria’s hallmark country racing events featuring three race days held annually over the King’s Birthday long weekend in June. Accommodation in the area books out months in advance due to the carnival’s huge popularity with racing fans from far and wide.
Prior to the global pandemic, a record 10,500 racegoers attended the three days of the carnival in 2019, including more than 5,700 on Swan Hill Cup day.
The carnival begins on the Friday each year with the Pooles Accountants $150,000 Golden Topaz, followed by the Swan Hill BusBiz Family Fun Day incorporating the Quambatook Cup on Saturday. The main event – the bet365 Swan Hill Cup – runs on Sunday with prize money now up to $175,000.
SkateFest Winter School Holidays
SkateFest Swan Hill is an exciting winter-themed event taking place during the July school holidays in the heart of Swan Hill. Families, kids and visitors of all ages are invited to experience the magic of ice skating on a state-of-the-art synthetic ice rink, creating all the fun of a winter wonderland without the chill.
River Lights 2025
River Lights is a place where you can explore and immerse yourself in an unforgettable and vibrant night-time activation, light sculptures, dazzling laser effects, interactive projection and magical holograms. Illuminate the night sky from Friday, 11 July to Sunday, 20 July 2025, promising ten nights of wonder and awe for all who attend.
The Swan Hill District Show
The Swan Hill District Show 4th and 5th October 2025 : A Celebration of Agriculture and Community The 2024 Whitfield Excavation Swan Hill Show promises to be a blast
Skid City
Welcome to Skid City! The home of rubber melting burnouts and face melting speed at the Swan Hill Motorplex. After getting the green light to get the quarter mile strip back up and running, the team at skid city is working hard to get everything back on track for the once troubled drag strip.
Skid City Redemption! Friday 17th & 18th October 2025
Swan Hill Junior Basketball Tournament
Swan Hill Tournament Dates are locked in! 
Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th October 2025.
Welcoming New and past associations to our tournament!
Our entries will open in coming weeks for other associations!
Brew & Chew
Brew & Chew is the Heart of the Murray’s newest beer, food and music festival. November (dates not released for 2025) Brew & Chew festival…stay tuned
Mallee Almond Blossom Festival
The 2025 Mallee Almond Blossom Festival is near… Sunday 17th August
Held on the grounds of the Robinvale Community Arts Centre overlooking the beautiful Murray River, come prepared for a wonderfully relaxing day sampling and purchasing local produce, plus all day entertainment for the whole family.
Swan Hill Pioneer Settlement
Experience Australian history first hand as you explore the Pioneer Settlement Swan Hill.
Set on three hectares of land on the banks of the Little Murray River, you will find real-life Mallee cottages, a hotel, schools and shops, plus our enormous collection of working tractors and machinery. You can feel the heat in the blacksmith shop, listen to the sounds of the old Pianola or take a ride through our Mallee township on a horse and carriage. And that’s just the beginning…
Murray River Pyap Cruise
Cruise on a Pyap along the mighty Murray River
Cruise times. Monday to Friday at 2.30pm. Saturday to Sunday at 10.30am and 2.30pm. Victorian School Holidays at 10.30am and 2.30pm.
Pioneer Settlement Laser Light Show
Heartbeat of the Murray Laser light show.
Nestled along the shores of the Little Murray River, the internationally renowned ‘Heartbeat of the Murray’ is a breathtaking 360-degree multimedia extravaganza.
Seamlessly integrating water, light, lasers, sound, and captivating effects, this production weaves the tale of the Murray River.
Prepare to journey back an astonishing 30 million years, then travel through time to witness the evolution of the modern-day Murray River.
Upcoming events Swan Hill Town Hall
From Comedy, Dance and Kids shows the Swan Hill Town Hall has something for everyone.
Music Events
Craft Markets
Melbourne Comedy Show
Solo Artists …to the famous Christmas wonderland, keep up to date with what’s on here in Swan Hill
Swan Hill Speedway
10 Kilometres West of Swan Hill on the Ultima – Sealake Road Swan Hill, VIC, Australia 3585