Winner of Best Regional Festival in the 2022 and 2023 Music Victoria Awards
From humble beginnings in 1977, Port Fairy Folk Festival has become one of Australia’s largest and most loved festivals. Featuring a multi venue main arena, free entertainment within the township, exhibitions, community market, interactive workshops, forums, themed concerts and showcases, theatre, film, writers program, roving performances, handmade crafts, great food and family friendly entertainment.
The picturesque, historic seaside township of Port Fairy is the place to be during the Victorian Labour Day long weekend in March, as we present the finest Artists from around the World in a four-day celebration of music, community and culture.
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NEWS & UPDATES
MC/SM Applications Now Open
If you’ve ever wanted to be a part of the action at the Folkie, this is your opportunity to present our wonderful artists on stage, and ensure they are looked after pre and post show backstage. We particularly love applicants who have prior experience in public...
Future Folk Musician Development Program Applications Now Open
After many successes since it’s inauguration in 2022, Future Folk is back to support young emerging artists and performers hailing from Southwest Victoria. Young artists are invited to fulfil their dreams of performing on stage at the Port Fairy Folk Festival and sign...
2025 Family and Roving Program Announced
Port Fairy is a year-round family friendly destination, but even more so at Festival time! We are very excited to share our 2025 Family and Roving Program with you all, featuring circus, workshops, stage shows, a bush dance and more! Check out the lineup here. And...