Major South West events
| Boyup Brook Country Music Festival For more than 20 years country music fans have been heading to Boyup Brook for some of country music’s biggest names, the West Australian Country Music Awards plus the Ute & Truck Muster. More info |
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| Harvey Harvest Festival Experience the atmosphere of Italy at the Harvey Harvest Festival. A celebration of Harvey’s cultural history and farming roots, the festival offers a feast for the senses with arts, culture, food, wine and markets. More info |
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| Dardanup Bull and Barrel Festival The diversity of the beautiful Dardanup and Ferguson Valley areas goes on show during October’s Dardanup Bull & Barrel Festival. Wine tasting, music, an art exhibition and a sprinting competition are among its highlights. More info |
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| Capel Fest The Capel town centre comes alive with entertainment, exhibitions, markets and activities during Capel Fest, a family-orientated festival held in autumn. More info |
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| Donnybrook Apple Festival Held every two years over the Easter weekend, the event includes a ball where a group of entrants compete for the title of Apple Ambassador. It has now been running for more than 50 years. More info |
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| Blues at Bridgetown Western Australia’s original blues festival has been held annually on the second weekend in November since 1993. The program showcases an all-embracing and diverse range of blues music acts at various venues around the town. More info |
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| Griffin Festival (Collie) A fixture on Collie’s social calendar since 1988, the annual Griffin Festival of the Arts and Crafts (Griffin Festival) is hosted by Griffin Coal. The Griffin Festival showcases local talent and brings together the community at a number of events, including arts and craft competitions, performances and a street fair. More info |
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| Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival Every year in December Manjimup hosts the Cherry Harmony Festival to celebrate the start of the cherry season. Visitors can expect to be treated to live entertainment, cherry stalls, wood chopping, wine tasting, a bucking bull, dunking tank and a cherry pip spitting competition. More info |
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| Pemberton Marron and Wine Festival A free, fun day out for the whole family, the Pemberton Marron & Wine Festival features entertainment throughout the day, as well as rides, local events and culinary delights to be enjoyed by all. More info |
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| Margaret River Wine Festival The Margaret River Wine Region Festival covers the entire region from Busselton to Augusta. This is a festival that celebrates the essence of the Margaret River Wine Region – world-class wine, sensational food and fun. More info |
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| Nannup Music Festival On the Western Australian Labour Day long weekend the town of Nannup comes alive with performers from across the world and around Australia. Set in the heart of the South West's jarrah forest, beside the Blackwood River, it features folk and world music, poetry, dance and street theatre. More info |
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| Balingup Medieval Festival Filled with atmosphere, colour and excitement, the Balingup Medieval Festival is a fine food and wine “affayre” held on the fourth weekend in August every year. Visitors are invited to dress in Medieval costume, attend the feast, participate in the parade and browse the stalls. More info |
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| Bunbury Carnaval The Bunbury Carnaval is more than just racing, with music concerts and a street fiesta packed into nine days. The iconic $130,000 XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup forms the highlight of the Bunbury Carnaval and is hailed as the South West’s biggest one-day party. More info |
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| Southbound Thousands of music fans get the year off to a rockin’ start by attending the annual Southbound festival. One of Western Australia’s biggest music festivals, Southbound is held in Busselton in early January and combines music, arts and camping. More info |
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| Busselton Half Ironman Triathlon Hundreds of people from around Australia and overseas compete in the annual Busselton Half Ironman Triathlon. The swim leg of the race is around the iconic Busselton Jetty in the protected waters of Geographe Bay. More info |
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