WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE? (What’s Happening

What's on your plate?

FEBRUARY

FRINGE WORLD (20 January - 19 February) FRINGE WORLD is a massively popular annual festival held in Perth and 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 music, 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

PERTH FESTIVAL (10 FEBRUARY - 5 MARCH) Founded in 1953, in 2023 the festival will celebrate 70 years as Australia’s longest-running arts festival, showcasing Perth, its people and its culture on the shores of the Derbarl Yerrigan (Swan River). 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

SOUTH WEST CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL (25 February) 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 150 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

MARCH

See February Dates for PERTH FESTIVAL (10 February - 5 March) NANNUP MUSIC FESTIVAL (3 - 6 March) The 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 much anticipated events in WA’s music calendar. It’s a special place to share a festival experience and authentic good times with family and friends. For more information go to www.nannupmusicfestival.org

FREMANTLE BOAT & SEAFOOD FESTIVAL (10 - 12 March) Where else in the metropolitan area would you expect to find a Seafood Festival other than Fremantle’s Fishing Boat Harbour? The Fremantle Seafood Festival celebrates the abundance of seafood and the history of the industry that the Fremantle Port city is famous for, along with a strong focus on fresh organic local produce, premium WA wines and the State’s boutique beverages. For more information go to www.fremantleseafoodfestival.com.au

CHANNEL SEVEN MANDURAH CRAB FESTIVAL (18 - 19 March) Crab Fest is the largest free regional event in Western Australia attracting over 100,000 locals and visitors to the City of Mandurah. The event showcases the lifestyle, location, culture and talent that makes Mandurah so unique. Of course, Crab Fest would not be Crab Fest without a celebration of the native blue manna crab. Fresh food, live music, performances, children’s entertainment, competitions, cooking demonstrations, celebrities, aquatic entertainment - the list goes on. If you want a taste of Mandurah this is the festival for you. For more information go to www.crabfest.com.au

CITY WINE (24 - 25 March) Perth’s Wine Festival is back for another year at Russell Square. With a huge line up of incredible wines, beers, cider, cocktails and delicious food from all across our amazing State, there will be something for everyone’s palate. Grab yourself a beverage and chill to tunes from local artists and DJs on the entertainment stage. Try out a selection from over 150 wines and buy from over 25 wineries. For more information go to www.wineandfood.com.au

APRIL

SHORELEAVE FESTIVAL (27 - 30 April) Taking place in Geraldton, Western Australia, Shore Leave celebrates all things seafood, culture, food and adventure that make the Midwest Region unique. The festival’s programme is stacked with a host of delicious and fun events that will open up Geraldton to visitors and locals alike, with a bustling seafood market, marine discovery tours, the Abrolhos Long Table Lunch, live local music, an amateur lobster cook off and one of the festival’s highlight events, the Midwest Paddock to Plate featuring Australian food icon Matt Moran. For more information go to www.shoreleavefestival.com.au

MAY

TASTE GREAT SOUTHERN (4 - 14 May) The 11-day Taste Great Southern festival is held over two weekends and boasts an incredible line up of more than 30 not-to-be-missed culinary experiences. A celebration of local food and boutique wines this event hosts long lunches, degustations, festivals, community markets, free events, chefs and more. For more information go to www.wineandfood.com.au

ACT-BELONG-COMMIT TOODYAY MOONDYNE FESTIVAL (7 May) Come along and join in the fun at the FREE Act-Belong-Commit Moondyne Festival held annually in Toodyay township. Everyone is encouraged to dress in pioneer period costume. Come as a floozie, swaggie or street urchin or wax up and enter the fabulous Moustache Competition. Enjoy some good old-fashioned entertainment. For more information go to www.moondynefestival.com.au

JUNE

MULLEWA MUSTER (3 June) The Mullewa Muster & Rodeo is an all ages licensed event attracting over 3,000 visitors. The event includes a Full Points & Prize Money Rodeo, a Beaut Ute Competition, a Whip Cracking Competition and a Country Music Concert. There’ll be interactive workshops, stalls with information, giftware, western apparel, and a wide variety of food and refreshments on site. For more information go to www.mullewamuster.com.au MUNDELLA EVERY WOMAN EXPO (16 - 18 June) Treat yourself at the Every Woman Expo. See over 150 businesses featuring health, beauty, fashion, food, love, lifestyle, fitness, spiritual solutions and more. Popular attractions include fashion catwalks, empowering seminars, cooking demonstrations, beauty advice, psychic readings and more. For more information go to www.everywomanexpo.com.au

JULY

GOOD FOOD AND WINE SHOW (21 - 23 July) The Good Food & Wine Show presented by Citi, is the perfect day out for food and wine lovers. Enjoy a fantastic day out with friends and wander through the show, sampling from hundreds of stalls, chatting to winemakers and distillers and hearing their stories. Sit back and be entertained by your favourite chefs as they demonstrate their delicious recipes in the Kitchen by Harris Scarfe, plus join in the fun of a masterclass from wine and cheese pairing to whisky tasting and graze at delicious pop-up restaurants. For more information go to www.goodfoodshow.com.au/perth

FARMERS’ MARKETS

Support local producers and stock up your pantry from your local farmer's market:

Albany – Saturdays 8am to 12noon Bindoon – 4th Sunday each month 8:30am to 12:30pm Boyanup & Districts – last Sunday of the month 8am to 12noon Geraldton-Greenough – Saturdays 8am to 12noon Kalamunda – Sundays 8am to 12noon Kyilla Community – Saturdays 8am to 11.30am Manjimup – Saturdays 8:30am to 12:30pm Manning – Saturdays 7:30am to 12:30pm Margaret River – Saturdays 7.30am to 11.30am Mt Claremont – Saturdays 7.30am to 11.30am Mundaring – Saturdays 8am to 12noon Palmyra – Sundays 7.30am to 11.30am Perth City Farm – Saturdays 8am to 12noon Poynter, Duncraig – fortnightly Saturdays 9am to 12noon Serpentine Jarrahdale – Saturdays 8am to 12noon Stirling – Sundays 7:30am to 11:30am Subiaco – Saturdays 8am to 12noon Toodyay – 3rd Sunday each month 9am to 1pm Victoria Park – Sundays 8am to 12noon There are lots of other Farmers' Markets. To find one nearest to you, visit www.farmersmarkets.org.au