The Rotary Club of Hastings Western Port is noted for it's service to the community, the club have successfully ran the Mornington Peninsula's favourite Jazz festival for many years in January with celebrated Jazz musicans from around the country.

Visitors from all over Victoria and Australia are regular attenders at family friendly Jazz festival which is held in the grounds of the historic Coolart Homestead at Somers.

Next Festival Date is Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th 2008

Coolart 2008 brings to the summer holidaymakers & jazz enthusiasts a feast of Jazz Swing and Blues. The Mornington Peninsula's No 1 Jazz Festival, set in the beautiful Gardens of Parks Victoria's Coolart Homestead.

At "Coolart", Lord Somers Road, Somers. (Melways 193 J8)

Saturday 1.30 pm - 11 pm
Sunday Gospel 12.00 Midday. Jazz 1.30 pm - 8.00 pm