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EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Time your visit to the Margaret River region so that you can attend one of these showcase events.. You'll be rewarded with opportunities to see live music, tantalise your taste buds and rub shoulders with celebrities.
Teaming your trip with a major event will allow you to see the region's spectacular natural assets, as well as meet the locals and realise that life is worth celebrating in Margaret River!
A packed calendar all year round will give you good reason to book whatever the season.
MARGARET RIVER FARMERS' MARKET
The Margaret River Farmers Market has been a feature of the region for over 13 years. From humble beginnings the market has grown to be a Saturday morning fixture with up to 50 stalls. Only producers from the local Shires and surrounding south west are eligible to set up a stall, and the stalls are operated by the people who grow or make the produce. This makes the Margaret River Market one of only a few genuine Farmers’ Markets in the state.
CAPE TO CAPE
MTB
Held in October, Cape to Cape (C2C) MTB, Margaret River WA is Australasia's longest running and biggest mountain bike multi-stage endurance race. This iconic riding experience includes access to stunning private stunning trails, vineyard visits, brewery finishes and some of the warmest hospitality the region has to offer
MARGARET RIVER
GOURMET ESCAPE
Held each November in Australia’s South West in the stunning Margaret River Region, Margaret River Gourmet Escape is a unique event attracting local, national and international visitors to enjoy a food and wine 3 day festival program. Cumulatively since the inaugural 2012 event 100,000 passionate foodies have shared in the unique local flavours, incredible landscapes, fun atmosphere and the personal experiences of their favourite attending food and wine celebrities..
CABIN FEVER FESTIVAL
This winter, put a hold on hibernation and visit the Margaret River region in July for as much quality wine, seam-splitting comfort food, fireside brews and general good times as your body can handle. Experience chocolate, cheese and coffee appreciation, wine dinners, degustation menus, bonfires, brews, live music and more.
LEEUWIN ESTATE CONCERT SERIES
Each year Leeuwin stages a series of spectacular alfresco concerts in the picturesque grounds of the Estate as part of the Winery's ongoing association and sponsorship of the Arts. The Leeuwin Concert series is a highlight in Australia's social and cultural calendar. Visitors from all over Australia and abroad make the pilgrimage to the Margaret River Estate to enjoy the music of the industry's greatest performers.
MARGARET RIVER REGION
OPEN STUDIOS
For two weeks of the year, the focus of the region turns to art as alongside the wineries and behind the beaches, a multitude of artists open their studios ready to greet you. It is an opportunity to talk with them, learn secrets, explore new techniques, share ideas, admire art, and maybe even own a piece.
MARGARET RIVER
READERS & WRITERS
FESTIVAL
Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival is the biggest regional literary event in Western Australia. Each year it brings an array of thought-provoking writers to the region including novelists, journalists, academics and established and emerging storytellers from WA, interstate and overseas.
MOVIES AT
CAPE MENTELLE
Margaret River’s acclaimed outdoor cinema ‘Movies at Cape Mentelle’ runs right through the summer months offering something for everyone. Whether you love a belly laugh with a good comedy or to get caught up in a twisted thriller, the programme offers both new releases and old favourites.
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