EVENTS THISWINTER

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MARGARET RIVER

MARGARET RIVER FARMERS MARKETEvery Saturday, 8am – 12pm from April to November

MARGARET RIVER LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALEEvery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 8:30am-12:30pm, Lions Shed, Burton Road, LIA Margaret River

MARGARET RIVER TOWN SQUARE MARKETSJune 3,10, 24 | September 9, 23 8am – 12.30pm Margaret River Town Square No markets during July & August 2018 (winter break)

DUNSBOROUGH

DUNSBOROUGH CENTRAL MARKETSEvery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 7am – 1pm, Lions Park No markets during July and August 2018 (winter break)

MARKETSBUSSELTON

BUSSELTON FORESHORE MARKETSEvery 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month, 7am – 1pm, Signal Park

BUSSELTON COMMUNITY GARDEN MARKETSEvery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 8am – 12pm

BUSSELTON ROTARY MARKETSEvery 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 7am – 12pm, Signal Park

TASTE THE REGION HARVEST MARKETSEvery 1st Sunday of the month from June to December 10am – 4pm, Prince Street, Busselton

AUGUSTA

AUGUSTA COMMUNITY MARKETJune 3 8am – 12pm, Blackwood Ave, Augusta

VASSE

VASSE MARKETSEvery 1st, 3rd and 5th Saturday of the month 7.30am – 12pm, Vasse Community Hall and Kaloorup Road Park

PROUD SPONSORS OF THE WINTER EVENTS CALENDAR

This calendar is funded by the Capes Regional Organisation of Councils (CapeROC) and supported by the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association. CapeROC is a partnership between the City of Busselton and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, enabling collaboration and resource-sharing for the benefit of the wider region.

Cover Photograph: Elements Margaret River

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2018Winter

DOWN SOUTH MTB FESTIVAL

JUNE 3, 8.30AM – 4PM

Mountain bike festival with competitions, bike demos, entertainment and more.

Dunsborough and Districts Country Club Visit: dunsboroughcountryclub.org.au

BUSSELTON WINTER JUMPING FESTIVAL

JUNE 2 to 3, 7.30AM – 5PM

Annual winter showjumping festival.

Busselton Horse and Pony Club Visit: busseltonhpc.com/events

JAZZ BY THE BAY

JUNE 1 to 4, 9AM – 5PM

Head down south for a jam-packed long weekend of gourmet food, cosy venues, magnificent wines and the smooth sounds of live jazz, soul and funk.

Various venues Visit: jazzbythebay.com.au

NEW WAVES

JUNE 3, 3 – 7PM

Margaret River Youth Precinct opening celebration! Music by POW! Negro, New Towns and special guest Martin Luther King Jr III. Skate comps & clinics, laser tag, food van alley, National Reconciliation week cultural activities and much more.

Margaret River Youth Precinct Visit: amrshire.wa.gov.au

PEARL – THE JANIS JOPLIN STORY

JUNE 15, 8PM

For the first time in Australia a musical production about a rock immortal who shocked and inspired a generation.

Venue to be confirmed Visit: artsmargaretriver.com

READERS AND WRITERS FESTIVAL

JUNE 1 to 3, 8AM – 5PM

Authors and writers from around the world share their stories and vision with readers.

Voyager Estate, Stevens Road, Margaret River Visit: facebook.com/mrrwfestival

DEJA MOO FAIR – THE UDDERLY LEGEND DAIRY COUNTRY FAIR

JULY 7, 9AM – 2PM

Put on your onesie and join in the fun at Legend Dairy Country Fair – a great day out for all the family.

Cowaramup Hall, Oval and Duggan Pavillion Visit: facebook.com/cowtowncows

CABIN FEVER FESTIVAL

JULY 13 to 22, various times

This winter, put a hold on hibernation for as much quality wine, seam-splitting comfort food, fireside brews and general good times as your body can handle.

Various venues, Busselton and Margaret River Visit: cabinfeverfest.com.au

SOUTH WEST MUDFEST

JULY 7, 8AM – 5PM Muddy Paws Challenge: 1.30 – 2.30PM

A jam-packed day full of obstacle and mud racing, good times and family fun for all! The 5km Muddy Paws Challenge for your four-legged family member is perfect for energetic pooches.

Bootleg Brewery, Cnr Johnson and Puzey Rds, Margaret River Visit: mudfestwa.com.au/southwest

NAIDOC WEEK FESTIVAL

JULY 8 to 15, various times

The 2018 Naidoc week festival supports keeping mentally healthy and engaging the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community to come together during one of the most important events on Australia’s Indigenous calendar.

Various venues Visit: undalup.com

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GREAT MOSCOW CIRCUS

AUGUST 30 to SEPT 9, various times

An all-new extreme show, featuring Australia’s top trial riders, extreme high wire, dare devil motorcycle cage riders, breathtaking aerial performances and much more.

Signal Park, Busselton Visit: thegreatmoscowcircus.com.au

BUSSELTON SPRING RUNNING FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 9, 6.30AM – 1.30PM

Including 5km, 10km, 21.1km half marathon, and a 42.2km full marathon options, there is a race for everyone.

Busselton Foreshore Visit: r2sports.com.au/Busselton

MARGARET RIVER FARMERS MARKET

EVERY SATURDAY, 8AM – NOON

Pick up brekkie and delicious local fresh produce from up to 50 stalls in a fun festival atmosphere.

Margaret River Education Campus, Bussell Highway, Margaret River Visit: margaretriverfarmersmarket.com.au

PORT GEOGRAPHE BLESSING OF THE FLEET AND WHALE FESTIVAL

SEPTEMBER 15

Welcome the start to what many believe will be the best ever whale watching season with market stalls, live music, decorated boats and much more.

Port Geographe Marina Visit: portgeographemarina.com.au

22ND ANNUAL GRACETOWN GROMMETS

SEPTEMBER 15, 7.30AM – 4.30PM

See the little legends in action. The popular and historical junior surf comp is held in Gracetown Bay in memory of the nine lives lost in the Gracetown tragedy.

Gracetown Bay Visit: cowbay.com.au

BUSSELTON CHEVRON CITY TO SURF FOR ACTIV

JULY 29, 7AM – 11AM

Featuring 12km and 4km walking and running events and a 4km wheelchair event, this event is part of the WA City to Surf series.

Signal Park, Busselton Visit: perthcitytosurf.com

PEDAL PRIX WA

AUGUST 18 to 19, 10AM – 4PM

Busselton will again play host to a six-hour race on the magnificent foreshore of Geographe Bay. The 850-metre circuit is technical, demanding and by all accounts, a lot of fun.

Busselton Foreshore, car park, west of Equinox Café Visit: pedalprix.com.au

CINEFESTOZ

AUGUST 22 to 26, various times

Premiering feature films and events in the region’s cinemas, wineries, small bars and galleries, it is a feast for the senses and an unforgettable five-day getaway.

Various venues Busselton, Margaret River, Bunbury Visit: cinefestoz.com

WA GRAVITY ENDURO SERIES ROUND 5

JULY 28, 2PM – 4PM, JULY 29, 8AM – 2PM

Located on the Meelup Trails of Dunsborough, competitors will embark on a fun multiple-attempt gravity enduro course racing 5 special stages.

Dunsborough and Districts County Club Visit: wagravityenduro.org

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