GRANTS to stage major events in Frankston in the 2026/2027 financial year are now on offer.
The latest round of applications for Frankston Council’s Destination Event Attraction Program is open until 8 March. Frankston mayor Sue Baker said the $250,000 grant pool will help stage similar events to previous recipients The Carlsberg Beach Club, The Australian Sand Sculpting Championships, and the Frankston Swim Classic.
“With easy access from Melbourne, a stunning foreshore and a growing reputation for creativity, Frankston is perfectly placed to host events that surprise, delight and attract visitors from across Victoria and beyond,” Cr Baker said. “We’re calling on event organisers to work with us and help shape the next chapter of Frankston’s events story.
“Frankston City is already recognised as a creative centre in Melbourne’s south-east, and this program helps take that reputation to the next level. By supporting great events, we’re growing the creative economy, attracting new visitors, creating local jobs and injecting fresh energy into the city.”
For more information visit frankston.vic.gov.au/Things-To-Do/Get-Involved/Destination-Event Attraction-Program
First published in the Frankston Times – 10 February 2026