Friday 31st October, 2008
Friday sees the opening of the Annual Rotary Art Exhibition and Sale. The exhibition and sale is open all weekend.

Saturday 1st November, 2008
On Saturday there is a host of different activities with a Street Parade, followed by the Portland Bay Festival Fair jampacked with fun activities and games for families with face painting, jumping castles, giant slides, pacer karts, pony rides, music and entertainers, there's market stalls and for all those motor enthusiasts the Bentinck Street Lawns will be filled with displays of vintage cars, engines, motorbikes, street rods and more.
The Portland Bay Music Festival is on from midday until 1am with a huge variety of gourmet regional food and wine including fresh local seafood and regional wines.

Sunday 2nd November, 2008
Sunday sees the finish of the 3 Bays Marathon (www.portland3baysmarathon.org.au), market day and kids entertainment, music with Harmony Day on the Green from 10am til 5pm.

Artists Market
Artists courtyard market 10am – 4pm
19 Julia Street, Portland
Regional artists selling unique artwork from market stalls in the courtyard area at The Arts Company

The Arts Company – Open Studio Day 10am – 4pm
19 Julia Street, Portland
Studios will be open for visitors to view artists at work and learn about becoming members of resident art groups.

Monday 3rd November, 2008
Shop till you drop!
Your chance to check out Portland's great boutique shops.

Tuesday 4th November, 2008
Melbourne Cup Luncheon
Sandilands 3 course luncheon, big screen, fashions on the field.
Sandilands Restaurant and Reception Centre. Tickets available from Sandilands. Phone 03 5523 3319