WHAT’S on

March:

Augusta River Festival // March 5th

This iconic festival is set on the picturesque Blackwood River and includes children’s activities, market stalls, food, drinks plus a day of live music, headlined by Aussie icon Tex Perkins and the Fat Rubber Band. augustariverfestival.com.au

Trans Cape Swim Run // March 12th

An exciting endurance event with 10 runs and 9 swims across 26km. Run and swim from Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse to the Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club along trails, beaches, rocks and paths experiencing the beauty of Geographe Bay. soletrails.com.au

April:

Margaret River Pro // April 20th – 30th

The Pro is the mid-season decider of the World Surfing Leagues’ Championship tour, so expect to see the world’s best surfers put everything on the line to advance to the second half of the world tour. Spectators can watch the action live at Surfers Point where the event hub has a festival vibe with big screens showing replays and expert commentary. margaretriver.com/event/the-margaret-river-pro/

Busselton Festival of Triathlon

// April 28th – 30th

A range of distances to suit all ages and abilities including the Busselton Foreshore

Triathlon, Kids Triathlon, or the Busselton 100 – which involves a 2km swim, 80km cycle and 18km run incorporating the iconic Jetty, Tuart Forest and pristine Geographe Bay. busseltonfestivaloftriathlon.com.au

May:

Margaret River Ultra Marathon // May 6th

The ultimate Ultra Marathon, providing an incredible 80km journey through the diverse landscapes and vineyards that make the region so popular for visitors. margaretriver.rapidascent.com.au

Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival

// May 12th - 14th

Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival celebrates storytelling and brings an array of novelists, journalists, creative thinkers, artists, performers and established and emerging writers from WA, interstate and overseas. mrrwfestival.com

July:

DeJa Moo // July 8th

If you even needed an excuse to wear a cow “onesie,” then this is it. Cowaramup’s Deja MOO

Festival is Udderly Legendairy Country Fare! It’s great school holiday entertainment for the whole family.

Cabin Fever Festival // July 14th – 23rd

Dust off your best beanie and get ready to keep toasty with 10 days of wintry goodness. Cabin Fever gets bigger and better every year. Showcasing the best of the Margaret River Region across 40 events featuring fire, food & fine-tunes. cabinfeverfest.com.au

Undalup NAIDOC Week Festival // July 2nd - 9th

Each year, the Undalup Association coordinate a range of activities to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of the region’s First Nations People, the Pibulmun Wadandi People. All are welcome to participate and learn about the traditions and culture of the local Indigenous communities. undalup.com

August:

CinefestOZ // August 29th - Sept 3rd

CinfestOZ is Australia’s premier destination film festival. Mingle with the stars, watch the best of Australian and International film at cinemas, wineries, and boutique breweries. cinefestoz.com

September:

Margaret River Region Open Studios // September 9th – 24th

Over 160 artists and artisans open their studios and workshops for 16 days, allowing visitors to meet the creator of the art, and purchase original works. This event won Gold at the 2022 WA Tourism Awards in the Festival & Events category. mrropenstudios.com.au

October:

Strings Attached Guitar Festival // October 6th - 8th

A festival for guitar makers, players and enthusiasts strung out over three epic days. Expect big things for the 2023 festival! stringsattachedfestival.com.au

Fine Vines Festival // October 20th - 29th

Named Australia’s Best Wine-Themed Event, Fine Vines brings together more than 35 unique wine experiences over 10 days, to celebrate the people, passion and places that make the Margaret River Region the renowned winemaking region it is. finevinesfestival.com.au jewellery designed and handmade in Margaret River jewellery designed and handmade in Margaret River

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