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What's on your plate? FEBRUARY FRINGE WORLD (14 January-13 February) FRINGE WORLD is a massively popular annual festival held in Perth that is enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people. This is the third largest Fringe on the planet, featuring over 430 shows with everything from cabaret and comedy to theatre and circus, at numerous venues all over the metropolitan area. Be surprised and delighted by the variety of entertainment on offer. For more information go to www.fringeworld.com.au
MARCH NANNUP MUSIC FESTIVAL (4-7 March) The much loved Nannup Music Festival presents an eclectic mix of acts over the first weekend of March each year, set to the stunning bush backdrop of Australia’s South West and the small town atmosphere of Nannup. The community-spirited event, produced by a dedicated team from the non-profit Nannup Music Club Inc, has been running since 1989 and has consistently proven to be one of the most welcoming and rewarding weekends around, and a much anticipated event in WA’s music calendar. It is a special place to share a festival experience and authentic good times with family and friends; a colourful celebration of original music, nature, community and diversity. For more information go to www.nannupmusicfestival.org
WARDAN AND PERTH FESTIVAL (11 February-6 March) The Festival has been celebrating Perth, its people and its culture on the shores of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River) for nearly 70 years as Australia’s longest-running arts festival. Grounded on Noongar Boodjar, it is uniquely placed to celebrate the oldest living culture in the world by championing rich indigenous traditions and contemporary arts practice. For more information go to www.perthfestival.com.au FLOWSTATE (18-20 February) Coming to the Mandurah foreshore on February 18-20, 2022 is Flow State, a two-day wellness weekender where wine counts. Tap into nutrition gurus, movement leaders, sex and relationship thinkers and finance motivators who blur the hard edges of health. For more information go to www.flowstatefestival.com.au
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SOUTH WEST CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL (5 March) The South West Craft Beer Festival is the perfect opportunity to sip and savour the best golden nectar the South West has to offer, from Mandurah all the way down to Denmark. The Festival will showcase more than 120 refreshing local brews, including an assortment of one-off and limited edition beers. Brewers and beer lovers will gather together to sample these fine brews, along with enticing cuisine and groovy local beats. There’s also a refreshing range of local wines and craft ciders to try as well. For more information go to www.swbeerfest.com.au
