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PROUD SPONSORS OF THE SUMMER EVENTS CALENDAR

This calendar is funded by the Capes Regional Organisation of Councils (CapeROC) and supported by the Margaret River Busselton Tourism Association. CapeROC is a partnership between the City of Busselton and the Shire of Augusta Margaret River, enabling collaboration and resource-sharing for the benefit of the wider region.

MARGARET RIVER

MARGARET RIVER FARMERS MARKETEvery Saturday 7.30am – 11.30am

MARGARET RIVER LIONS CLUB GARAGE SALEEvery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 8:30am-12:30pm, Lions Shed, Burton Road, LIA Margaret River

WORLD FOOD NIGHT MARKETDecember 20, January 24, February 21, 5.30pm – 8.30pm, Memorial Park

MARGARET RIVER TOWN SQUARE MARKETSEvery Sunday, 8am – 12.30pm Margaret River Town Square

BUSSELTON

BUSSELTON FORESHORE MARKETSEvery 1st, 3rd and 5th Sunday of the month, 7am – 1pm, Signal Park

BUSSELTON COMMUNITY GARDEN MARKETSEvery 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month, 8am – 12pm

BUSSELTON ROTARY MARKETSEvery 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month, 7am – 12pm, Signal Park

BUSSELTON LIONS CLUB MARKETSSaturday 4 & 11 January, 8am – 1pm, Mitchell Park

DUNSBOROUGH

DUNSBOROUGH CENTRAL MARKETSEvery 2nd Saturday of the month, 7am – 1pm, Lions Park

DUNSBOROUGH LIONS MARKETSEvery 4th Saturday of the month, 7am – 1pm, Lions Park

DUNSBOROUGH LIONS SUMMER FAIRSaturday 25 January, 8am – 2pm, Dunsborough Playing Fields

ST GEORGES ANGLICAN FETESaturday 29 February, 8am – 2pm, Lions Park

COVE CHRISTMAS MARKETFriday 2o December, 8am - 1pm, Lions Park

VASSE

VASSE MARKETSEvery 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month 7.30am - 12pm, Vasse Community Hall and Kaloorup Road Park

Cover Photograph: Courtesy of Tim Campbell

AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR SURFING TITLES

DECEMBER 1 to 7

Watch the best junior surfers from around Australia do battle to be crowned the best in their age group. This world tour location provides the perfect backdrop to showcase their talents.

Surfer’s Point, 7am to 5pm. Visit surfingwa.com.au

LET’S GO SURFING

DECEMBER 7, JANUARY 18, FEBRUARY 16, MARCH 7

The rush of the ocean underneath the board is a buzz that surfers know well. This group of surfers in the South West is helping people with disability to know the same thrill.

Bunker Bay Beach, 9am to noon.Visit http://disabledsurfers.org/wa/south-west-branch/

MR SAM (THE MARGARET RIVERSKATE ART MUSIC FESTIVAL)

DECEMBER 13

Celebrate an end to the school year on Friday the 13th! Fun spooky-themed youth festival at the skate park and zone room. Skate comp, silent disco and loads of other fun activities for the family to enjoy.

Margaret River Skate Park and Youth Precinct, 3.30pm to 8pm.

MOVIES AT CAPE MENTELLE

FROM DECEMBER 13

The outdoor movie season kicks off at Cape Mentelle, enjoy movies under the stars with a glass of wine in a vineyard setting.

Cape Mentelle, from 6pm. Visit capementelle.com.au for full summer movie program.

UNVEILING OF THE SETTLEMENTART PROJECT (PIONEER WOMAN)

DECEMBER 14

ArtGeo Cultural Precinct, Busselton, 10am to 11am.

CAROLS BY THE JETTY 2019

DECEMBER 14

Free sing-a-long Christmas Carols for families at the Busselton Jetty Foreshore.

Busselton Foreshore and Amphitheatre, 6pm to 9pm.

HOODOO GURUS DRIFTWOOD ESTATE

DECEMBER 29

It’s going to be an epic summer for music lovers in the South West with the much loved Aussie band Hoodoo Gurus playing at Driftwood Estate Winery along with End of Fashion and The Stanleys.

Driftwood Estate, 3pm - 11pm

NEW YEAR’S EVE 2019

DECEMBER 31

Come down to the Caves House Hotel to bring in the new year with music, food, drinks and dance! There’s something for everyone.

Caves House Hotel, Yallingup, 4pm to 1.30am.

www.caveshousehotelyallingup.com.au

BY THE C PRESENTS COLD CHISEL

JANUARY 1

Legendary band welcomes 2020 in an outdoor concert by the sea.

Barnard Park, Busselton, 1.30pm to 11pm

http://bythec.com.au/show/cold-chisel/

TROTS

JANUARY 4, 10, 17, 24, 31

Busselton trotting club provides fun entertainment for all interested in harness racing, bring the family, enjoy a drink and have a great night out.

Churchill Park, Busselton, 5.30pm to midnight.

YALLS SUMMER FEST

DECEMBER 7

It’s back in the Lower Gardens of Caves House Hotel; Yalls Summer Fest is featuring Northeast Party House & Lime Cordiale, + IVEY, Seaside – band, Approachable Members of Your Local Community, Brayden Sibbald, + DJ Get Down Club.

Caves House Hotel, Yallingup, 2pm to 10pm.

www.caveshousehotelyallingup.com.au

CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN THE PARK

DECEMBER 6

Help spread Christmas cheer with carols under the stars.

Reuther Park, Margaret River, 7pm to 8.30pm.

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK

DECEMBER 8

A fantastic, fun-filled day with terrific gourmet goodies and produce, arts and crafts, jewellery and local hand-crafted creations for sale. Food and drink vans, bouncy castle, face painting, balloons and free activities for the kids. Great Christmas gifts, music and lots, lots more.

Reuther Park, Margaret River, 8am to 1pm.

CHRISTMAS CAROLS IN AUGUSTA

DECEMBER 13

Enjoy Christmas cheer with carols on the banks of the Blackwood River.

Colourpatch Foreshore (Albany Tce), Augusta, 6pm to 7.30pm.

NATIONAL SENIORS TENNIS CARNIVAL

JANUARY 5 to JANUARY 17

The 2020 Australian Seniors Tennis Teams Carnival and Individual Championships will be hosted by Tennis Seniors WA at the beautiful Busselton Tennis Club. The old and brand new clubs will be both open for visitors and spectators during the championships. Enjoy high quality tennis with a range of social events.

Busselton Tennis Club. Visit tennisseniors.org.au/nationals.htm

INTERNATIONAL TRAINING PROJECTAND LUNAR CIRCUS SUMMER SCHOOL

JANUARY 6 to 16

A fantastic school holiday activity, learn a circus discipline from professional circus performers.

Vansittart Road, Karridale, 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Visit lunarcircus.com

SANDMAN V: ATLAS RISE

JANUARY 11

Sandman 50 is a 50km running race from Old Dunsborough boat ramp to Busselton Jetty and back. The course is on the beach, with the nominal race line being within 3 metres of the water’s edge.

Old Dunsborough Boat Ramp to Busselton Jetty and back, 2am start – 9am finish. Visit fixedstars.com.au/sandman/

FESTIVAL OF BUSSELTON

JANUARY 1 to 31

Festival of Busselton including: Saturday 11th – Float Parade Wednesday 15th – Petticoat Lane Saturday 18th – Closing Night Concert and Fireworks

Various Busselton venues Visit festivalofbusselton.com.au

CAROLS IN THE PARK

DECEMBER 19

Come along to Dunsborough Lions Park with your family for free sing-a-long Christmas Carols.

Lions Park, Dunsborough, from 6pm.

WORLD FOOD NIGHT MARKET

DECEMBER 20, JANUARY 24, FEBRUARY 21, MARCH 26

Sample some of the Margaret River region’s best food vendors in a family-friendly setting.

Memorial Park, Margaret River, 5.30pm to 8.30pm.

TROTS

DECEMBER 26

Busselton trotting club provides fun entertainment for all interested in harness racing, bring the family, enjoy a drink and have a great night out.

Churchill Park, Busselton, 5.30pm to midnight.

GOLDEN GROUNDS

DECEMBER 26

Driftwood Estate, 3pm - 11pm

WA CIRCUS FESTIVAL

JANUARY 17 to 19

Attracting over 90 performers from around the world, a unique blend of world-class circus, comedy, theatre, music and cabaret set in a magical circus environment in the heart of the Margaret River region.

Vansittart Road, Karridale, from 5.30pm Friday, shows midday to midnight on Saturday and Sunday. Visit lunarcircus.com

TAJ’S SMALL FRIES YALLINGUP

JANUARY 17 to 19

The beach of Yallingup is the ideal setting for some of Australia’s best grommets to battle it out for the prestigious title of ‘TOP FRY’

Yallingup Mainbreak, 8am - 3pm

Visit www.facebook.com/surf.westernaustralia/

BUNBURY TRIATHLON CLUB EVENT

JANUARY 19

Bunbury Tri Club favourite triathlon course right here in Busselton.The Busselton race starts at Busselton Volunteer Marine Rescue Group Centre Car Park and includes an Enticer and Sprint distance races.

Start/Finish at the Busselton Volunteer Marine Rescue Group, 6am to 10.30am. Visit bunburytriclub.com

MARGARET RIVER HEART –COMMUNITY OPENING EVENT

JANUARY 19

Celebrate our community’s new arts and entertainment hub with live music, food, performances and much more. Family friendly event.

Margaret River HEART, Wallcliffe Road, from 4pm.

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WEIRD SCIENCE WITH SCITECH

JANUARY 20 to FEBRUARY 2

Kids! Ignite your curiosity and inspire your imaginations! Scitech exhibition, daily shows, films and workshops are coming…

Margaret River HEART, Wallcliffe Road, daily sessions

SUNSMART SLSWA COUNTRY CARNIVAL

JANUARY 24 to 26

Come down and watch Surf Life Saving competitors from all over WA battle it out across three days of competition and a range of events including the iconic surf club events.

Smiths Beach, 7am to 1pm. Visit https://www.mybeach.com.au/

ART IN THE PARK

JANUARY 24 to 26

The Busselton Art Society is holding the annual Art in the Park with a huge display and sale of local artist artwork in Mitchell Park.

Mitchell Park, Busselton, 8am to 4.30pm. Visit busseltonartsociety.com.au

AUSTRALIA DAY CEREMONY AND BREAKFASTS

JANUARY 26

Celebrate Australia with a BBQ breakfast and citizenship ceremony.

Busselton Foreshore & Amphitheatre, 6.45am to 10amDunsborough Foreshore, 8am to 10am.Margaret River Youth Precinct, Margaret River Memorial Park, Cowaramup, Augusta CRC.

CARGO

JANUARY 26

Summer is here and so is Cargo, a new pop up party hosting some of WA’s best and brightest artists with an array of local food & drinks

Caves House Hotel, 4pm – 10pm Visit megatix.com.au

BEACH VOLLEYBALL STATE TITLES

FEBRUARY 1 to 2

The excitement and fun of the Beach Volleyball State Series is coming to Busselton this February.

Busselton Foreshore, 6am to 5.30pm. Visit facebook.com/bsnvb/

COWARAMUP SUNDAY SUNDOWNERS

FEBRUARY 9, 16, 23

Free live Family Concerts. Bring a picnic or purchase food from local community stalls.

Pioneer Park, Cowaramup, 5pm to 8pm.

BUSSELTON HALF MARATHON AND COMMUNITY FUN RUN

FEBRUARY 8

Held annually on the second weekend in February, the Busselton Half Marathon is a fantastic community event, which includes a 5km walk/run, a 10km run and a half marathon.

Busselton Foreshore, 7.30am to noon.https://www.busseltonrunnersclub.org.au/busselton-half-marathon

SUGARLOAF ROCK

FEBRUARY 8For music fans, this is set to be the hottest summer on record. Sugarloaf Rock is an all-day fiesta of great food, great wine, and the best musical talent in Australia. Taking over its spiritual home of the beautiful 3 Oceans Winery, Sugarloaf Rock will treat fans to the spectacular line-up of Grinspoon, Wolfmother, Dead Letter Circus, Stonefield, Abbe May, The Southern River Band and Legs Electric… plus artisan stores, local artists and more!

3 Oceans Winery, 1pm to 10pm. Visit sugarloafrock.com.au

BUSSELTON JETTY SWIM

FEBRUARY 8 to 9The state’s premier ocean swim around the iconic Busselton Jetty has grown to an internationally recognized event attracting in excess of 2000 competitors. Enjoy two days of entertainment, activities and family-friendly fun. Don’t miss the free concert on Saturday night followed by fireworks to celebrate the 25th anniversary!

Busselton Jetty and Foreshore, Sat 6am to 7.30pm, Sun (race day) 5am to 4pm. Visit busseltonjettyswim.org.au

WINDSURFING WA – MARGARET RIVER COMP

FEBRUARY 8 or 9

Watch some of WA’s best windsurfers compete at Surfer’s Point.

Surfer’s Point, 11am to 5pm. Visit windsuringwa.org.au

WA LONGBOARD TITLES ROUND 1

FEBRUARY 14 to 16

The iconic three-day event will see the surfing tribes converge on Yallingup with variety of different age divisions contested, in the hope of qualifying to represent WA at the Australian Surf Festival.

Yallingup Beach, Visit surfingaustralia.com/wa

FRINGE FESTIVAL BUSSELTON

FEBRUARY 14 to 23

Busselton Fringe is a vibrant festival with street theatre, stand up comedy, visual art, dance, circus, musical theatre, burlesque and so much more. The event runs for a full week with performances at various south west venues.

Busselton Cultural Precinct

Visit https://www.busseltonfringe.com.au/

SOUTH WEST CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY 15

The best of the south west craft breweries will come together for a celebration of the region’s produce, music and of course beer! Festival goers will sample the region’s finest brews while listening to live, local music.

Signal Park, Busselton, 8am to 5pm. Visit swbeerfest.com.au

GEOGRAPHE BAY RACE WEEK

FEBRUARY 15 to 21

Hosted on the pristine waters of Geographe Bay, the event enjoys some of the best sailing conditions in the world.

Geographe Bay Yacht Club, Busselton, varying hours each day.

THE MARGARET RIVER WEDDING EXPO

FEBRUARY 16

A day where all local vendors in the South West will be demonstrating their skills and services that they can offer to Brides and Grooms.

Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co, 4259 Caves Road, Metricup, 2pm to 4pm. Visit cheekymonkey.com.au

LITTLE ATHLETICS WACOUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

FEBRUARY 17 to 19

Watch the best country kids compete to be the best in their age group in all athletics categories. Coaching and officiating workshops.

Gloucester Par Oval, Wallcliffe Road, Margaret River, 3pm to 7pm Friday, 8am to 7pm Saturday, 8am to 1pm Sunday.

AUGUSTA OUTDOOR MOVIES

FEBRUARY 18

Family movies under the stars, bring a picnic or enjoy offerings from local food trucks and producers.

Augusta CRC, Allnutt Tec, Augusta, 7pm to 10pm.

HOTTER THAN HELL

FEBRUARY 22

Hotter than Hell returns in 2020 with its touring circus including Everclear, Unwritten Law and others.

Dunsborough Tavern car park, 2pm to 10pm. Visit hotterthanhelltour.com.au

DUNSBOROUGH ARTS FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY 27 to MARCH 3

Bring family and friends, a blanket and a picnic and enjoy the free family concerts on Saturday and Sunday evening. Admire the amazing local sculptural works during the Sculpture by the Bay event along the Dunsborugh Foreshore.

Dunsborough Foreshore, 9am to 9pm.

http://dunsboroughprogress.com.au/events/

AUGUSTA RIVER FESTIVAL

MARCH 1

A fun day of entertainment by the river for the whole family.

Colourpatch Foreshore, Albany Tec, Augusta, 8.30am to 8.30pm. Visit augustariverfestival.com.au

TRANS CAPE SWIM RUN

MARCH 8

A new adventure along the Cape Naturaliste coastline. No outfit changes - swim in your shoes, run with your goggles - swim run is the most natural way to challenge yourself.

Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse to Dunsborough Bay Yacht Club, 7am to 4pm. Visit soletrails.com.au

SOUTH WEST STREET FEST

MARCH 14

International street performers and artists entertain on the Main Street of Margaret River.

Jugglers, comedians, music, fire and circus! All ages welcome.

Fearn Avenue, Margaret River, 11am-7pm

KING OF CONCRETE

MARCH 7

National level big bowl skate competition overlooking the magnificient Geographe Bay..

Busselton Skate Park, 11am to 6pm.

Bunuru Festival is an all-day event that will be held Rifle

Butts Park in Margaret River on Saturday March 14

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