South West WA Events & Festivals

Mon 14 May 2012 - Fri 25 May 2012

Observing small children notice budding flowers, snail trails, ripening fruit, textured leaves, floating bubbles, dripping rain and pencil marks on paper for the first time is a wonderful..

Sat 19 May 2012 - Sat 19 May 2012

The Cape Lodge Gourmet Retreat and Cookery School is ideal for lovers of great food and wine experiences. Described as one of Australia’s “finest new generation gourmet..

Sat 19 May 2012 - Sat 19 May 2012

Rich feathers…precious stones. The Groovin the Moo (GTM) cosmogram returns in 2012. With the milestone of a record ten international Artists alongside local essentials coming together for..

Sat 19 May 2012 - Sat 19 May 2012

Guest Chef Ashton Hall has vast experience at chic and luxurious dining venues. He previously worked with legendary celebrity chef Jean-George Vongerichten at his flagship restaurant in New..

Fri 01 Jun 2012 - Fri 31 Aug 2012

“Bridgetown in the Winter” is run by the BGTA (Bridgetown Greenbushes Tourism Association) and comprises a variety of events each weekend over the 12 weekends of the winter period...

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

Each year, the Albany Classic Motor Event brings Albany to life over the June long weekend. The event gives locals and visitors alike the opportunity to get up close and personal with more..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Mon 04 Jun 2012

Augusta is one of Western Australia's premier whale watching destinations, offering mesmerising sights of the migrating marine giants. Whale Song Augusta celebrates the return of the..

Tue 05 Jun 2012 - Tue 26 Jun 2012

The Eisteddfod runs for three weeks, seveb days a week, 12 hours a day in June each year culminating with a Gala Finale Concert showcasing the most endearing, entertaining and talented acts..

Sun 10 Jun 2012 - Sun 10 Jun 2012

Fifteen kilometres through a winding river, weir, river mouth and winter surf conditions, the Capel Descent is not a marathon, but it’s no walk in the park, either. It will test your..

Sat 16 Jun 2012 - Sat 16 Jun 2012

The Truffle Kerfuffle (TK12) - Southern Forest Food Festival is an annual one day event highlighting regional food and wine followed by an evening Food Bowl Gala Dinner. It’s a..

Sat 23 Jun 2012 - Sat 23 Jun 2012

The Cape Lodge Gourmet Retreat and Cookery School is ideal for lovers of great food and wine experiences. Described as one of Australia’s “finest new generation gourmet..

Tue 03 Jul 2012 - Tue 03 Jul 2012

Come along with Elmo and the Sesame Street gang as they circle the globe in this all-singing, all-dancing stage show.Abby Cadabby, Big Bird, Grover, Zoe, Cookie Monster and Elmo use the..

Thu 26 Jul 2012 - Thu 26 Jul 2012

Australia, Class of 59 - Rock Around Australia is back… Happy Days Records by special arrangement with its president “Big Al Delvecchio” brings this unique concept to the stage with..

Thu 02 Aug 2012 - Thu 02 Aug 2012

After a Sydney 2010 sell out tour, Monique Montez now joins Deni Hines in a National Tour.A concert to celebrate Dusty Springfield’s musical achievements, highlighting her hit songs and..

Thu 16 Aug 2012 - Sun 19 Aug 2012

Be prepared for a visual feast in August with Nannup's four-day "Power of Flowers" themed Flower and Garden Festival. Explore how Flowers inspire and help us in everyday life. Be captivated..

Sat 18 Aug 2012 - Sat 18 Aug 2012

The South West Science Spectacular is a free entry event showcasing the best of Science in the South West. Come visit for all the fun of the fair - wine and cheese tastings, activity..

Wed 22 Aug 2012 - Sun 26 Aug 2012

Each year CinéfestOZ brings to the screens new and exciting films, some which might never have previously been shown and featuring talent which might otherwise be hidden from the public..

Thu 30 Aug 2012 - Mon 01 Oct 2012

The open garden features over 130,000 Tulips and spring flowering bulbs. This amazing garden is situated in the beautiful rolling hills of Kulikup, 38 kilometres from Boyup Brook and 50..

Sat 01 Sep 2012 - Tue 30 Oct 2012

The annual Celebration of Mount Barker Wildflowers is back again and will be held at the scenic botanical gardens of Banksia Farm. Banksia Farm is an 11 acre arboretum with all 78 Banksia..

Sun 16 Sep 2012 - Wed 24 Oct 2012

Celebrating everything that blossoms in spring, the Hidden Treasures Great Southern Bloom Festival features more than 30 regional events across eight local shires. Enjoy wildflower and..

Mon 17 Sep 2012 - Sun 07 Oct 2012

The Ongerup Wildflower Display has approximately 400 local species of flora, all botanically named. The display also features a good range of native orchids, which are always of great..

Fri 28 Sep 2012 - Wed 03 Oct 2012

Kojonup Wildflower Festival organisers are delighted to invite you to come and enjoy the stunning world-famous native wildflower display, with over 400 named species collected within the..

Fri 28 Sep 2012 - Mon 01 Oct 2012

The Albany Branch of the Wildflower Society of WA - Wildflower Exhibition, will be showing 500 named specimens, including up to 70 Orchids. There will be a District display of flowers..

Sat 29 Sep 2012 - Sun 14 Oct 2012

The Bendigo Bank Southern Art and Craft Trail features a trail through the Great Southern region of Western Australia and includes exhibitions in studios, galleries, wineries, restaurants..

Sat 29 Sep 2012 - Mon 01 Oct 2012

The Bunbury Kidsfest is a funtabulous festival for families which will be held at the Bunbury Recreation Ground.The interactive event is held inside a massive marquee village and features..

Sat 29 Sep 2012 - Mon 01 Oct 2012

The Bunbury Kidsfest is a funtabulous festival for families.The interactive event features eight exciting activity zones - science, physical activity, mining and construction, kids..

Sat 13 Oct 2012 - Sat 13 Oct 2012

Western Australia's Ferguson Valley comes alive in Spring as the Dardanup Bull and Barrel Festival showcases the region's scenic attractions. This free family festival offers medal-winning..

Sat 13 Oct 2012 - Sun 14 Oct 2012

Calling all former residents and family members of Needilup, Western Australia. Needilup proudly turns 100 in 2012 and to celebrate they have a weekend of events and socialising..

Thu 18 Oct 2012 - Mon 22 Oct 2012

The Monaro Nationals is an event which is held every second year to attract "Monaro Owner's" from all over Australia to bring them together with their Monaros. The first Monaro Nationals..

Fri 19 Oct 2012 - Sun 21 Oct 2012

The first event of its kind in Australia, the inaugural Bunbury Dolphin City Festival, marks the official opening of the local dolphin tourism season. More than 100 wild dolphins call..

Sat 20 Oct 2012 - Sun 21 Oct 2012

Come help Nyabing Celebrate 100 years since the gazetting of the township.There will be a fun filled day full of new and old activities like blade shearing, vintage machinery and modern..

Thu 25 Oct 2012 - Sun 28 Oct 2012

The Cape to Cape MTB is a four-day mountain bike race through the South West region of Western Australia. Set to an iconic backdrop of world-famous surf beaches, private farmlands, rocky..

Sun 28 Oct 2012 - Sun 28 Oct 2012

In its fourteenth year, the Fun Run takes entrants from the town of Margaret River, past wineries and finishing at the spectacular river mouth. There will be plenty of entertainment and..

Sat 03 Nov 2012 - Sun 04 Nov 2012

A spectacular off-road event in a truly wild part of the world. Competitors in this event, recognised as the world’s biggest adventure race, will follow a varied course in and around..

Fri 09 Nov 2012 - Sun 11 Nov 2012

Every Spring, music fans flock to Blues at Bridgetown, and the 20th annual event in 2012 will be no exception. Some of the best blues acts in the world will perform over the weekend in a..

Sat 08 Dec 2012 - Sat 08 Dec 2012

This year will celebrate the eleventh anniversary of the Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival. The day program will include a wide range of activities, entertainment and displays for all ages...

Sun 09 Dec 2012 - Sun 09 Dec 2012

Discover the world of exciting elite iron men and women in Western Australia’s seaside resort town of Busselton. The Ironman Western Australia Triathlon will see competitors swim, ride..

Mon 31 Dec 2012 - Mon 31 Dec 2012

The New Years Eve Family Concert provides a safe and fun environment for the whole family to ring in a brand new year together. With children’s and family acts onstage, giveaways, fun..

Sun 13 Jan 2013 - Sun 13 Jan 2013

Grapes and Gallops is the biggest event on the Mount Barker Turf Club’s calendar, showcasing the region’s premium wine, gourmet food and action-packed horse racing. The event features..

Fri 25 Jan 2013 - Sun 27 Jan 2013

The Yallingup Surfilm Festival is a judicated film festival and aims to create a meeting place for the wider surf culture community. They aim to provide passionate filmmakers and artists..

Sat 26 Jan 2013 - Mon 28 Jan 2013

The festival will bring together local, national and international circus performers for a three-day public contemporary circus festival. Contemporary circus blends traditional circus..

Fri 01 Feb 2013 - Thu 28 Feb 2013

Craft brewers in Australia’s South West are producing some world-class beers, and this two-day South West Beer Festival will bring together the best of the best. The festival offers..

Sat 09 Feb 2013 - Sun 10 Feb 2013

The Busselton Jetty Swim is a world-class 3.6 kilometre ocean water swim around the iconic Busselton Jetty in the south west of Western Australia. The swim has grown to an internationally..

Thu 14 Feb 2013 - Sun 17 Feb 2013

The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival is one of WA’s premier country music events. The five-day festival includes music, arts, concerts, parades, awards, ute and truck muster, street..

Fri 01 Mar 2013 - Mon 04 Mar 2013

Nannup Music Festival is a vibrant weekend full of fun and entertainment for the whole family and showcases national and international musical talent. It offers a diverse program of..

Sat 02 Mar 2013 - Mon 04 Mar 2013

A diverse range of activities will be taking place over the long weekend with something for everyone. Their approach will be to encourage both active participation as well as passive..

Sun 10 Mar 2013 - Sun 10 Mar 2013

Join in at the annual Katanning Harmony Festival to celebrate diversity, community participation, inclusiveness and respect - celebrating the different cultures that make Australia a great..