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# Portarlington Mussel Festival

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- [BACK IN 2026!](https://portmusselfestival.com/back-in-2026/) - Preparations for the 17th annual Portarlington Mussel Festival has begun! A one day festival hosted by Portarlington, showcasing the Bellarine Peninsula and Victoria’s fine food and wine producers on Saturday 10th January 2026, 9.30am-5pm! Event Details Location: WG Little Reserve (Main Street), Portarlington VIC Date: 10th January 2026 Time: 9:30am – 5:00pm Entry: $10 per adult | under 16yrs
- [Your ultimate weekend escape in Portarlington](https://portmusselfestival.com/your-ultimate-weekend-escape-in-portarlington/) - December is always jam-packed full of events, Christmas parties, family gatherings, Christmas shopping and late nights. That’s why January is the perfect time to escape down the coast for a relaxing long weekend, and there’s no better place than Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula. If it’s your first time down on the Bellarine Peninsula, we’ve
- [The Portarlington Mussel Festival returns in 2022!](https://portmusselfestival.com/the-portarlington-mussel-festival-returns-in-2022/) - We’ve got some exciting news to announce… The Portarlington Mussel festival will be back on the 8th January 2022! The committee has already started planning the event and we will be doing everything we can to ensure it goes ahead. We will have challenges but our aim is to deliver a festival that all can enjoy in
- [2021 Festival: Important update from the Portarlington Mussel Festival Committee](https://portmusselfestival.com/2021-festival-important-update-from-the-portarlington-mussel-festival-committee/) - It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that we have made the exceedingly difficult decision to cancel the January 2021 Portarlington Mussel Festival. As you know Covid-19 has turned our world upside down. We have not taken this decision lightly, but after considerable discussions, including taking into account the current positions of both state
- [Recipe: Mussels with tomato and chorizo](https://portmusselfestival.com/recipe-mussels-with-tomato-and-chorizo/) - We often hear people say they are scared to cook seafood, and have no idea how to cook mussels! Which is why we invited Rie from Rie’s Kitchen to teach us all how to cook mussels in the Cooking Demonstration tent at the festival. Each year, Rie shows us how cook some of her favourite mussel recipes,
- [Wrapping up a successful 2020 festival](https://portmusselfestival.com/wrapping-up-a-successful-2020-festival/) - We’d like to thank everyone who was involved in making our most recent festival such a success. Great weather, amazing tunes from all the musicians and so much delicious food helped make it a great day. Over 20,000 people walked through the gates, and we had lots of great feedback from visitors on Facebook: “What
- [The January 2022 Portarlington Mussel Festival has been cancelled](https://portmusselfestival.com/the-january-2022-portarlington-mussel-festival-has-been-cancelled/) - Important message from the Portarlington Mussel Festival Committee, 12th September 2021 It is with deep regret and heavy hearts that we have made the difficult decision to cancel the January 2022 Portarlington Mussel Festival given the current Covid situation. We have not taken this decision lightly, but after considerable discussions taking into account the current
- [The community spirit of the Mussel Festival](https://portmusselfestival.com/the-community-spirit-of-the-mussel-festival/) - Now in it’s 14th year, the Portarlington Mussel Festival has fast become the biggest event in the summer festival calendar. What started as a small arts festival has blossomed into a great day out for whole family with amazing local and national music acts, over 200 stallholders offering over 30 types of cuisine, and over
- [Are you a Mussel expert? Take our quiz and find out!](https://portmusselfestival.com/are-you-a-mussel-expert-take-our-quiz-and-find-out/) - Put your knowledge to the test in our Mussel quiz. We’ve got questions on everything from the history, science and health of a mussel, as well as our favourite topic- the Mussel Festival! Good luck! Welcome to your Are you a mussel expert? #1. What year was the first Portarlington Mussel Festival held? 1987 1997

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- [Home](https://portmusselfestival.com/) - SATURDAY 10TH JANUARY 2026! 00Days 00Hours 00Minutes 00Seconds Welcome to the Portarlington Mussel Festival Held each January on the stunning Bellarine Peninsula, this vibrant community celebration brings together fresh local food, live music, and family-friendly fun — all in support of the local community. What to ExpectFor just $10 entry per adult (children 16 and
- [Stallholders](https://portmusselfestival.com/stallholders/) - Stallholders 2027 Stallholder Applications are NOW OPENComplete our 2027 Application Form HERE Payment detailsIf you wish to pay by cheque, please send to: The Secretary Portarlington Mussel Festival Inc, PO Box 377, Portarlington Vic 3223Alternatively, payment can be made into our bank account:Portarlington Mussel Festival Bendigo BankBSB: 633 000Account Number: 137313029Please use your business name as
- [About](https://portmusselfestival.com/about/) - About History of the festival The Portarlington Mussel Festival began as a small street festival in 2007, created to celebrate and promote the local mussel industry. Today, it has grown into one of Victoria’s most popular food and wine festivals, welcoming over 30,000 visitors each year to enjoy live music all day, hundreds of market
- [What's On](https://portmusselfestival.com/entertainment/) - What’s On More Than Just Mussels! Get ready to feast! There will be plenty of stalls serving up delicious mussels in a variety of styles, along with other tasty food options, local Bellarine wines and craft beers, and soft drinks for thirsty kids.Fresh Mussels Straight from the SourceHead down to the pier where the mussel
- [Blog](https://portmusselfestival.com/blog/)
- [Volunteer](https://portmusselfestival.com/volunteer/) - Volunteer Volunteers Wanted! Complete our ONLINE application form here As a community festival solely run by volunteers for the benefit of the community, we are so grateful for the services of our wonderful team of volunteers.What’s in it for you?Spend time with like-minded people working as a teamShort 3 or 4 hour shifts availableMeet over
- [Art Exhibition](https://portmusselfestival.com/art-exhibiton/) - Art Exhibition If you’re a local Bellarine artist wishing to exhibit this January, please fill out the form below.The Mussel Festival Art Show attracts artists from all over the Bellarine who display and sell their work in Parks Hall on festival day. So make sure you pay them a visit and maybe pick up a
- [Sponsors](https://portmusselfestival.com/sponsors/) - Sponsors Major Sponsors Sponsors Festival Contributors Sponsors Wanted Don’t miss the opportunity for your business to become part of the Portarlington Mussel Festival. Businesses from across the Bellarine and beyond are invited to get involved in this event, which is expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors.We have sponsorship and marketing packages available to suit
- [FAQ](https://portmusselfestival.com/faq/) - FAQ Can I bring my dog?We ask that you do not bring dogs to the festival, as it can be very crowded – service dogs exempt. When is the festival?The Portarlington Mussel Festival is held from 9:30am to 5:00pm on the second Saturday in January every year in the picturesque village of Portarlington on the
- [Contact](https://portmusselfestival.com/contact/) - Contact For all enquiries, please email portmusselfest@gmail.com and we will forward your query to the relevant person.Volunteer manager: volunteer.pmf@gmail.comPostal Address: PO BOX 377, Portarlington, VIC 3223Please help us by reading the FAQ’s before submitting an inquiry.
- [Transport](https://portmusselfestival.com/transport/) - Transport Transport options to the festival Drive With over 30,000 visitors expected at the festival, car parking is very limited in Portarlington. The journey from Melbourne takes around 90 minutes, but can be longer due to traffic coming into Portarlington.If you do need to drive, you can follow the festival parking signs to the designated
- [Advertisers](https://portmusselfestival.com/advertisers/) - Advertisers Would you like to advertise in our Souvenir booklet and be included in our socials?We have over 7,000 followers across Facebook and Instagram. On the day of the Festival, we will have over 20,000 visitors. This is your chance to get your business in the hands of thousands of locals and tourists. Details The
- [Volunteer Gallery](https://portmusselfestival.com/volunteer-gallery/) - Volunteer Gallery
- [Kids Entertainment Gallery](https://portmusselfestival.com/kids-entertainment-gallery/) - Kids Entertainment Gallery
- [Mussel Gallery](https://portmusselfestival.com/mussel-gallery/) - Mussel Gallery
- [Entertainment Gallery](https://portmusselfestival.com/entertainment-gallery/) - Entertainment Gallery
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## Quizzes & Surveys

- [Are you a mussel expert?](https://portmusselfestival.com/qsm_quiz/are-you-a-mussel-expert/)

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