Summer activities continue this week across the region where there is something for everyone. Check out what’s on here:
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Turn mountains of cardboard boxes into tall structures at building with boxes on Port Fairy’s village green on Wednesday from 12.30pm to 3.30pm as part of the annual Moyneyana Festival.
Pet lovers will unite in Port Fairy on Thursday at the paws appreciation day on the village green. The event includes vet presentations, pet grooming, products and a pet parade with prizes on the village green from 9am to 3.30pm.
Learn about Warrnambool’s past on a walking tour around the city on Thursday. Meet at the Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village car park at 6.30pm.
Port Fairy will host a Color Run on Friday at Pea Soup Beach. Participants complete a five lap circuit of Russell Clark Reserve at 6.30pm with activities from 5.30pm. Tickets are limited and available online at eventbrite.com
International names will take on local heroes at the 46th Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic at Allansford’s Premier Speedway from Friday to Sunday. Go to premierspeedway.clicktix.com.au for tickets.
Visit Shaw River Buffalo Cheese; Australia’s first buffalo milk dairy where you can sample cheese and learn about the cheese making process on Friday. For tickets contact Port Fairy Visitor Information Centre.
Warrnambool’s Summer Night Markets continue on Friday and feature makers, bakers, creators, artists, live music and much more. Choose from an array of foods, complemented by a boutique beer or wine at Lake Pertobe from 4.30pm.
Vintage engines, tractors, cars and trucks will be showcased on Saturday and Sunday at the Orford Vintage Rally. The event, at the Orford Sports Ground on Dicks Road, will also include a blade shearing competition, a tractor pull, live music and a ute muster. Gates open at 9am both days.
Tour the graves of people featured in the Ghost Stories book to explore the unexpected circumstances surrounding their deaths. Meet at the Port Fairy Cemetery gates on Saturday at 4pm.
Buy locally-grown produce at The Fresh Market at Warrnambool’s Lake Pertobe on Sunday from 9am.