While the current COVID outbreak in Victoria has thrown a spanner in the works, the committee has managed to put together an extensive program for the first f the winter weekends.

While residents of greater Melbourne will be restricted in their travel plans for the long weekend due to COVID settings, country Victorians are still expected to travel for the three-day break.

Port Fairy Winter Weekends coordinator Amy Armstrong said she was excited for the weekend to go ahead.

"The festival will continue to monitor the COVID-19 restrictions and adapt each festival weekend as necessary," Ms Armstrong said.

"Fingers crossed that we do get a weekend without restrictions, but rest assured that the team are working hard to ensure that there is still enjoyment to be had in a COVID-19 compliant way.

There are few more iconic locations in Port Fairy than the Moyne River. The buildings framing this famous body of water will this weekend be bathed in lights of all colours as part of the Light Up Port Fairy project.

Buildings along the river from the foot bridge to the road bridge will be illuminated by colourful exterior lighting, making an impressive winter show.

Port Fairy's reputation as an art stronghold will again be reinforced. The many art galleries throughout the town have committed to open their doors for the weekend to ensure locals and visitors can see art works of all styles.

Railway Place promises to be a hive of activity on Saturday morning with plenty planned to take place. The Port Fairy Community House market will be in operation with COVID Safe settings in place.

Also happening at Railway Place will be the Repair Cafe, from 10am to 1pm, and a toy making workshop. This workshop will be conducted by members of the Port Fairy Men's Shed, with kits provided to children to make their own toys such as planes, cars or boats.

An art display with a difference has been put on hold due to the current COVID restrictions.

Reflected, which was to be an Australian-first installation by Steve Tierney and Tania Bruckner, was to be held in the Moyne Shire Council depot in Port Fairy.

The installation was to use giant cut and reassembled photographs to re-imagine the human body.

While plans are to reschedule the event, no date has been set yet.

A welcome to country ceremony, street food and beers around a fire drum where all to be part of the official opening on Friday night for this year's first installation of the Port Fairy Winter Weekends program.

But the above has been cancelled due to the COVID situation.

But there is some good news on the Friday, with a study of cheese, whiskey and beer happening at Ombibulous Studies in Bank Street.

The Port Fairy Winter Weekends has expanded its footprint into neighbouring Koroit.

On Saturday night, Noodledoof will be hosting a Degustation Experience, with locally made food, beer, stout and gin on the menu.

The Koroit Theatre was to host a concert on Saturday by duo, The Old Married Couple.

This show, entitled New Vintage Rendevouz, the new vintage swing duo had planned an interactive Sunday afternoon, which was to include a workshop and concert.

While the community market is going ahead at Railway Place on Saturday, another market has become a COVID victim.

The Port Fairy Consolidated Primary School Twilight Market was to be held on Sunday but has been cancelled.

A tribute to one of the great rock and roll bands may not be going ahead but the sounds of jazz will provide a soundtrack to the weekend.

A group of local musicians were to perform a tribute to the legendary Rolling Stones on Saturday night at Reardon Theatre but the COVID tightening of rules has caused its cancellation.

But there will be music to winter weekends patrons' ears thanks to Warm Jazz on the Corner event on Saturday morning at The Hub.

Featured performers will be Erin Toulmin (clarinet) and Julie Mac (keys).

Young families will be catered for this weekend, with a number of activities aimed at children discovering and having fun.

On Saturday morning, a Creative Nature Play session will be held at Battery Hill.

This session will be limited to 10 participants with the aim to get on touch with natural elements such as earth, fire, water and air.

Shaping as one of the most popular parts of the weekend is the Treasure Hunt by the Sea. This activity will take place each day over the long weekend from 9am.

While children will be excited to take part, the treasure hunt is open to people of all ages.

Treasures will be hidden around the town with the hunt to begin each morning from the visitor information centre.

Port Fairy Community House will be the location for an active Sunday morning.

Jonathan Ayres will be running a Tai Chi class, with a maximum of 10 people. The class begins at 9am and costs $20.

A big screen adventure was planned for Reardon Theatre but has been pulled due to the COVID risk.

The 1980s classic film Xanadu, starring Olivia Newton-John, was to be shown, with members of the audience having planned to come along dressed in the theme of the film.

Winter weekends' organisers may have had to significantly alter plans for week one of its program, but the committee has three more opportunities to showcase their event.

Weekend two will be on June 25-27, weekend three July 9-10 and the final installment will be July 23-25.