Warrnambool’s Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village is preparing to host its popular Fire Night event on Saturday, 15 August 2026. Warrnambool City Council published the announcement on 10 August 2026 at 8:58am, making it a verified same-day local update.

The event will bring together live music, winter comfort food and a range of activities in the historic maritime-village setting. Visitors will be able to enjoy an evening designed around the colder winter conditions, with open fires, toasted marshmallows and warm hot chocolate forming part of the experience.

One of the event's distinctive attractions will be the firing of the historic swivel gun “Thunderchild” on the wharf early in the evening. The cannon firing is expected to add to the atmosphere of the event and is part of the activities planned at Flagstaff Hill.

Fire Night is scheduled to run from 5pm until 9:30pm on Saturday, 15 August. The event provides an opportunity for local residents and visitors to spend an evening at one of Warrnambool's well-known tourism and heritage attractions.

Flagstaff Hill is a maritime village that recreates aspects of Warrnambool's coastal history. Its setting provides a distinctive backdrop for community events, particularly during winter when evening activities around open fires can create a strong seasonal atmosphere.

The event is being promoted as a family-friendly winter experience, combining entertainment and food with the heritage environment of the village. Live music will provide entertainment throughout the evening, while visitors can enjoy winter-themed food and drinks.

The return of Fire Night is also relevant to Warrnambool's local tourism economy. Events that attract visitors to the city can provide additional activity for hospitality businesses, accommodation providers and other local operators.

For residents, the event offers a local option for weekend entertainment without needing to travel outside the region. It also gives visitors another opportunity to experience Flagstaff Hill after regular daytime activities.

The council's announcement confirms that the event is scheduled for Saturday, 15 August 2026, rather than occurring on the date the news article was published. The news itself was published on Monday, 10 August 2026.

I have treated this as a distinct Warrnambool local story because it is an official local announcement published today. I have not counted the Warrnambool County Court list, weather information or older event announcements as separate substantive news stories.

The Warrnambool Standard also has other local coverage published today, including a profile of a US history enthusiast volunteering at Flagstaff Hill. That is a separate story and would not be merged with the Fire Night announcement.

For your database, this should therefore be recorded as one unique Warrnambool event announcement.