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AUGUST AVON DESCENT AND TOODYAY INTERNATIONAL FOOD FESTIVAL (12-14 August) Support the water sportsmen and women from the banks of the Avon and Swan rivers as competitors, both national and international, take on the 124 kilometre challenge of white water, tight turns and long flats. If the excitement of the race is too much for you, head over to Stirling Park and experience the Toodyay International Food Festival, lap up the live entertainment and explore the stalls between 10am and 4pm. Taste your way through the best regional and national products, try out the great food, beer, wine and cider on show. Saturday 13th August is International Prosecco Day, so a perfect excuse to indulge in some bubbly. Combine all of the thrills and spills of the race with delicious international cuisine and a fantastic entertainment line-up and you have a FREE fun filled day for the whole family. For more information go to www.avondescent.com.au FROTH TOWN BEER & BOOZE FESTIVAL (19-20 August) Returning for another year at the Claremont Show Grounds, spend two days perusing over 75 breweries, cideries, distilleries and wineries. Exclusive beers and cocktail bars, you will find exclusive release beers and much more. A range of food trucks will keep your appetite satiated while you enjoy entertainment ranging from side-show rides, giant beer pong to a silent disco. There will even be kids entertainment on the Saturday. For more information go to www.froth.town
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PERTH GIN & FOOD FESTIVAL (26-28 August) Fifty visiting and local West Australian gin distillers will pour your G&Ts and share their stories. Purchase some gourmet goodies from any of the four food trucks to accompany your tasting experience. Your very own tasting glass, coffee and tote bags are all included. Distillers will be strutting their stuff and serving G&Ts for you throughout the sessions. Choose a drink, buy some tasty street food and move on to the next distiller as you pace yourself. Learn about their gin as you taste your way through the festival. Bottle sales available. For more information go to www.ginevents.com.au
