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What's on your plate? AUGUST GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW (30 July-1 August) The perfect day out for food and wine lovers. Enjoy a fantastic day out with friends at the Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre, and wander through the show, sampling from hundreds of stalls, chatting to winemakers and distillers and hearing their stories. Join in the fun of a masterclass from wine and cheese pairing to whisky tasting, graze pop-up restaurants, then sit back and be entertained by your favourite chefs as they demonstrate their delicious recipes live on stage. For more information go to www.goodfoodshow.com.au PERTH GIN & FOOD FEST (6-8 August) Distillers will be strutting their stuff and serving G&Ts for you throughout the sessions at the Naval Store Canning Highway, Fremantle. Meet craft distillers from all States and learn about their gin as you sample their product – which will be matched to a range of artisan tonic waters in a little ice. Bottle sales will be available. There will also be food demonstrations and food stalls providing a range of tasty treats for purchase, including the outstanding food warrior Brendan Pang with his street food - dishing up his Bao Buns. For more information go to www.ginpalooza.co TOODYAY INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL (14 August) Support the water sports men and women from the banks of the Avon and Swan Rivers as competitors, both national and international, take on the 124km challenge of white water, tight turns and long flats. You will have the perfect view of the Avon Descent, while you enjoy the Toodyay International Food Festival at Stirling and Duidgee Parks, Toodyay. Lap up the live entertainment and explore the stalls from 10am-4pm. Taste your way through the best regional and national products, and try out the great food, beer, wine and cider on show. Be entertained with a diverse range of performances inspired by cultures from around the globe. There will also be plenty of entertainment to keep the kids busy in this free fun-filled day for the whole family. For more information go to www.avondescent.com.au or www.toodyay.wa.gov.au
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WHISKY LIVE PERTH 2021 (20-21 August) Featuring premium whiskys and spirits, this tasting event at the Pan Pacific Hotel Perth is one not to be missed. With masterclasses, food, plus whisky guide and glass included in the price, you will learn as you enjoy sampling what Western Australia has on offer. Bottles are available to purchase while you are there, so bring along some friends and enjoy a great day out. Please note this is an 18+ event only. For more information go to www.whiskylive.com.au
SEPTEMBER ROBE RIVER RODEO (3-4 September) After skipping last year due to the global pandemic, 2021 will be the 25th Robe River Rodeo. Held just outside the Pilbara town of Pannawonica, this event is the biggest event on the Pilbara Rodeo Calendar, attracting up to 3,000 competitors and spectators from all over the State, and is a festival for all ages to enjoy. There will be live music, plenty of food and drinks, and the usual rodeo events going on in the arena. Slap on an Akubra and some cowboy boots and get into the spirit of the rodeo. For more information go to www.roberiverrodeo.com
