Simone

Ok, this isn’t an ordinary cut and past, I’ve tried to select some of the best events for the coming months. I think I’ve got the most major ones, but I got sick of it in the end and I have skipped quite a few so if anyone else knows any good ones, let me know, and I’ll edit them in! There’s sooo many!!


First of all: it’s Wildflower season, now, they’re everywhere, and there’s also exhibitions and shows etc. (like in King’s Park)
Also, it’s WA’s 175th Anniversary, so lots of events, see http://www.175anniversary.wa.gov.au/

September
Saturday 11 & Sunday 12 September -Perth Hills Wine Show
Kalamunda Agricultural Hall, Canning Road, Kalamunda
More than 100 wines from 20 different producers will be available for tasting and purchase at the show, which is characterised by its friendly atmosphere.
http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/s...htm?ID=9007161

15-25 September – Perth Fashion Festival
Various places in Perth
www.bocsticketing.com.au

18 & 19 September - Swan Valley Wine Show Weekend.
www.swanvalley.com.au

30 September - 4 October 2004 - Kings Park and Botanic Gardens Wildflower Festival
www.bgpa.wa.gov.au

October
2 - 4 October – York Jazz Festival
(nice town btw, one of the oldest in WA)
www.yorktouristbureau.com.au

2 – 9 October - Perth Royal Show, Claremont Showgrounds
If you have kids, you won’t be missing this! (and neither will I )
http://www.perthroyalshow.com.au/

3, 4 and 10 October - Windsurfing, Have a go days
http://www.windsurfingwa.org.au/
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showt...ht=windsurfing

9 October - Majfest - Free Family Fun Day
His Majesty's Theatre 825 Hay Street, Perth, 6000
Backstage tours, main stage performances, puppet-making workshops, face painting and many more surprises. And kids – help us blow out the 100 candles on our birthday cake.
www.hismajestystheatre.com.au

9 –10 October - Spring in the Valley Festival, Swan Valley
A festival of community spirit, wine, food, art and music
www.swanvalley.info

October 14th –17th - H2O Gravity Games
Extreme (water) sports and music.
Kite-surfing competition at Leighton Beach, wake-boarding on the Swan River near Burswood and the dangerous sport of tow-in surfing at Margaret River.
Other events include bungee jumping, inline skating, skateboarding, rock climbing and bike verting.
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=251064
http://www.thewest.com.au/20040728/n...sto128793.html
http://www.gravitygames.com/article/view/35/

16 & 17 October Serpentine Gala Showjumping Weekend
Serpentine Horse and Pony Club Karnup Road, Serpentine, 6125
http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/s...htm?ID=9007213

Sunday 24 October – Rock It, Spring Edition, Joondalup
The Spring Edition will be headlined by Australia's greatest current rock export Jet who will share the stage with other Australian artists such as weirdo-rock revolutionaries Spiderbait, swinging punk rock heavyweights The Living End, local pop-rockers Jebediah, skate-rock heroes 28 Days and a swag of the rising stars including Hilltop Hoods, Rocket Science and Dallas Crane with more acts to be announced.
http://heatseeker.cluedesign.com.au/...=ROCK-IT&tid=2
mmm, sounds pretty good! Anyone else going?

November

11-14 November - Telstra Rally Australia
www.rallyaustralia.com
(I’d rather go to the blues )

2nd Weekend in November (12-13-14 Nov) Bridgetown Blues
This is being held for the 12th time in my ‘home town’ Bridgetown. It’s 3 hours south of Perth, but I think worth the drive. It’d be a good weekend away, even if you’re not completely into Blues, it’s just a lot of fun, a street party on Saturday, and the area is really nice (hilly and with the Blackwood River). There’s motels, B&B’s, camping and lots of farm retreats and cottages (my dad even built some!) I’d get in quick though, it’s always very busy!!
We’re certainly going, so let me know if you are, and we’ll meet up!

Btw, a big up and coming artist is going to be there: Xavier Rudd. He’s already pretty big, but coming back for a second time, because the Blues is where he sort of started.
There’s just bands all over the place, in cafe’s, the hotels, town hall, school, local oval etc.
http://www.bluesatbridgetown.com/

Sunday 14 November – A Day on the Green, Sandalford Caversham Estate 3210 West Swan Road, Caversham
Concert + food and wine + kids entertainment zone
http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/s...htm?ID=9007429


Thursday 18 – Sunday 21 November - Margaret River Wine Region Festival.
Its 4 days of wine, food and music bliss, a serious sleep over is recommended!
75 venues presenting acclaimed musicians, accompanied by fantastic cuisine, world-renowned wines and an astounding natural environment.
The festival is staged overlooking forests, white beaches, acres of lush vineyards and magnificent surf breaks.
www.mrwinefest.org.au

Saturday, 20 November - Armadale Highland Gathering and Cycle Classic
The largest Scottish Gathering in WA.* Experience all things Scottish including continual main stage entertainment, Bagpipe competitions, Scottish Dancing displays and exhibits, local and Scottish crafts, heavy events, series of cycling races, Scottish animals and food.* Located at Minnawarra Park, entry is free. 12 noon - 7pm.
http://www.armadale.wa.gov.au/city/c...andevents.html

20 – 28 November - Fremantle Festival
Each November the port city comes alive with the Fremantle Festival. Ten days of hair raising acrobatics, world class music, blistering sensual Latin dance and much, much more.
http://www.westernaustralia.com/en/s...htm?ID=9006570

Sunday 21 November - The Houghton Jazz Wine Picnic, Middle Swan
Wine and jazz lovers flock to the event for a day of fine wine, food and jazz music set beneath the magnificent Jacaranda trees at Houghton Wines in the Swan Valley.
www.houghton-wines.com.au


Sunday 28 November – Iron Man WA Triathlon, Busselton
www.ironmanwa.com
(Busselton is really nice for a weekend. Nice sheltered(netted) beach, 1km long jetty, fun park on the foreshore etc etc.)


And then of course come Christmas, New Year, Australia Day and the Perth International Arts Festival from 10th February.

Print it out and stick in on the fridge

Teresa

Simone...you are a star, thanks for that

bonza69

Wow,Its all go then.........well done, thats great !! And also if ur in kings park on the 2nd Jan at 4pm,u will see me say my vows to mick (partener of 9 years !!!!!) Cant wait
tasha,
ps hopefully c u friday!!

Vegemite Kids

Simone you forgot the most important ones of all ..........


- Christina's Birthday : 10 Sept (party on 11th)
- Maggy's Birthday : 28 Sept
- Christina's hen night : TBA





Also the city of Armadale (approx 30mins south of Perth CBD) has a scottish highland gathering every november (in Minnawarra Park). Its the largest Highland gathering in WA.

http://www.armadale.wa.gov.au/city/c...andevents.html

Vegemite Kids

Natasha,
congrats on the vows thingy ! I got married on the 3rd jan but that was in scotland and it p'd it down with snow. Hope yours has better weather than mine

Regards
Mairi

PS. BTW have to warn you ..... after friday night you better be prepared to add about another 12 invites, cos if we all dont get official invitations we'll just gatecrash anyway

bonza69

Hi maria.....i will call u tom morn.....fin is at school.....and i know my luck ..it will throw it down on my day ha ha ha ....just my luck ..Are u out fri nite ..hope soooooo
tasha

Simone

Not forgotten, just not included

Ok, I'll add the Highland gathering! Sounds good! And we'll have a few real Scottish people to go with!

Teresa, you're welcome

Oh, Natasha, I'll be there! Cool!!

Seeyou Friday!

Simone

This was to much trouble to die a slow a painful death(for now)

Bump

Muzza04

Aye, 20th November is definitely down in the Diary. Along with all those Wine festivals

Would hope that all those attending wear the appropriate attire for the bonnie occasion

Simone

Oooh, I'm getting excited about the Show now! :-D
So, when is everyone going?(I'm not asking if, but when You lot want to integrate don't you )
We're going Sunday(3), most probably. Anyone want to meet up?

I also want to try this Windsurfing, but I'm afraid it's going to be one of those things that I do want to do, but it never happens....
BUT, if someone else is going to, and we meet up, then we'll have to go!
:-D