# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Warrnambool Portuguese Festival 2026
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 am – Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 am
- **Event Description**: The Warrnambool Portuguese Cultural Festival celebrates the historical ties between Portugal and Warrnambool, particularly the legend of the Mahogany Ship, a Portuguese caravel believed to have been wrecked off the coast. The festival is held every two years and features Portuguese culture, cuisine, music, and dance. 
Key highlights of the festival include:
•	Celebration of the Mahogany Ship legend:
The festival is rooted in the story of the Mahogany Ship, a Portuguese vessel thought to have been wrecked near Warrnambool centuries ago. 
•	Portuguese culture showcase:
It features a vibrant display of traditional Portuguese music, dance, and food. 
•	Gala dinner and entertainment:
The festival typically includes a Saturday evening gala dinner and a Sunday afternoon program at Lake Pertobe, with free entertainment. 
•	Ceremony at Cannon Hill:
A formal ceremony is held at Cannon Hill, a site significant for its Portuguese memorial. 
•	Food stalls and cultural activities:
The festival offers various Portuguese food options, including custard tarts, and various cultural activities. 
The festival provides a platform for the Portuguese-speaking community to connect and share their culture with the wider Warrnambool community
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/warrnambool/warrnambool-portuguese-festival-2026/200029378464512
- **Event Categories**: festivals, food-drinks, food-truck-festivals
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 65

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Warrnambool
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Lake Pertobe
- **lat**: -38.39258924708
- **long**: 142.48140721694
- **full address**: Lake Pertobe, Kiosk/Pertobe Rd (Warrnambool), Pertobe Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia, Warrnambool

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Warrnambool Portuguese Festival 2026 being held?
  - **A:** Warrnambool Portuguese Festival 2026 takes place on Sat, 21 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 am to Sun, 22 Feb, 2026 at 07:00 am at Lake Pertobe, Kiosk/Pertobe Rd (Warrnambool), Pertobe Rd, Warrnambool VIC 3280, Australia, Warrnambool.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Warrnambool Portuguese Festival 2026?
  - **A:** Warrnambool Portuguese Festival 2026 is organized by Comunidades de Lingua Portuguesa.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Warrnambool Portuguese Festival 2026 is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Warrnambool, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 60+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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