Geelong Showgrounds

01/05/2026

Looking for a comfortable indoor space for your next meeting or workshop?

The Lion’s Den at Geelong Showgrounds is a warm, practical and easy-to-use space, perfect for small events, meetings, seminars and catered functions.

The room is fully enclosed, air-conditioned and carpeted, with step-free access, plenty of parking nearby, toilets directly connected and a large kitchen right next door — making it a great option for meetings where comfort and convenience matter.

Quick facts:
135 sqm indoor room
Large connected kitchen
Toilets directly connected
Flexible layout
Step-free access
Ample parking
Centrally located within the Showgrounds

For venue hire enquiries, please get in touch with the Geelong Showgrounds team. 💙

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (03) 5221 1707

20/04/2026

Wow — we’ve had such an incredible response to our free Drive-In Movie Night!

Because of the level of interest, the event is now ticketed so we can safely manage numbers and the limited space available. It is still completely free, but you will now need to show your ticket at the gate for entry 😊

🎟 Book here: https://www.trybooking.com/DLNNY

We also have a limited number of spaces available in a seated area at the front, so if you’d prefer to bring a chair or picnic rug and settle in under the stars, that option is available too!

And don’t forget to come hungry — our retro diner-style food truck will be on site serving hot dogs, burgers, popcorn and lollies.

We can’t wait to welcome you for a movie night at the Showgrounds!

25/02/2026

Did you know a young pilot from Inverleigh helped inspire the beginnings of the Royal Flying Doctor Service? 🚁

Come along to the Geelong Showgrounds Museum this Sunday and discover more about John Clifford “Cliff” Peel — plus plenty of other incredible local stories and memorabilia that bring our region’s history to life. A special thank you to Ted Stephens for creating these fantastic information boards and helping preserve and share these stories with the community.

🗓 This Sunday
⏰ 10am–2pm
📍 Geelong Showgrounds Museum

Pop in for a wander and a chat — it’s a lovely way to spend an hour and learn something new about our own backyard!

28/01/2026

A lovely Sunday activity at the Showgrounds 🙌 The Geelong Showgrounds Museum is open this Sunday — come for a wander and a trip down memory lane.

Know More about Our History In response to public demand, the Geelong Showgrounds Museum (GSM) will open from 10 am to 2 pm on the first Sunday of every month,

21/01/2026

Geelong Showgrounds Camping! 🏕️🚐🚢

Need a spot to stay in Geelong that’s affordable, easy to access, and has plenty of room? The Geelong Showgrounds offers camping for caravans, campers and motorhomes — with very large sites available, perfect for bigger rigs, groups, and event weekends.

✅ Stay up to 2 weeks (subject to availability)
✅ Close to Geelong CBD + easy trip to the Surf Coast
✅ Approx. 15 minutes to the Spirit of Tasmania terminal (great for early sailings!)

📍 Geelong Showgrounds – Breakwater
📩 To enquire/book: https://www.geelongshowgrounds.com.au/camping/
📞 (03) 5221 1707

Feel free to share with anyone travelling through or looking for a convenient base in Geelong!

11/01/2026

Local tunes + the great outdoors = a pretty perfect weekend 🎶🌿

If you’re heading to the Outdoor Living Caravan & Camping Expo at the Geelong Showgrounds, make sure you swing by and enjoy some awesome local musicians playing across the weekend. It’s the perfect excuse to take a breather, grab a bite, and soak up the atmosphere between browsing caravans, camping gear and all things outdoor living.

📍 Geelong Showgrounds
🎵 Live local music this weekend

05/01/2026

ON THIS SATURDAY
12:00–12:30pm | Motor Pavilion
🤠 2 Left Boots Boot Scooting 👢
Come watch the dancers in action — don’t miss it!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1320485496342086

Tickets at the gate:
Adults: $15
Kids (under 15): FREE
Exhibitors: FREE
More info: www.classictruckandmachinery.com.au

02/01/2026

29/12/2025

🚜 Geelong Showgrounds Museum is OPEN! 🏛️❄️

In response to public demand, the Geelong Showgrounds Museum will be opening 10am–2pm on the first Sunday of every month (initially Feb–Jun 2026) — and yes, we’ll also be open during the Classic Truck and Geelong Classic Truck & Machinery Show! 🙌

Step inside and explore fascinating pieces of our region’s agricultural and pastoral history — from horse-drawn transport and farming implements, to Geelong Royal Show memorabilia, local stories, and the incredible life of James Harrison, the engineer behind the world’s first refrigeration invention (1854). Where would we be without refrigeration?!

📍 Geelong Showgrounds Museum
79 Breakwater Rd, Breakwater
🕙 10:00am–2:00pm (First Sunday monthly)
🎟️ Adults $10 | Students (13–18) $5 | Kids under 13 FREE | Family $25

More info: https://www.geelongshowgrounds.com.au/upcoming-events/

28/12/2025

If you love caravans, camping, boats or 4WD, you’ll want this in the diary! 🙌