Your Margaret River Region Magazine Summer 2017/18

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FEBRUARY 3 to 4, 12PM – 6PM

WINDSURFING WA – MARGARET RIVER WAVE CLASSIC

Water and land-based activities with entertainment for all the family.

FEBRUARY 5, 8.30AM – 8.30PM

AUGUSTA RIVER FESTIVAL

Watch some of WA’s best surfers compete at world class surfbreak, Gas Bay.

FEBRUARY 9 to 11, 7.30AM – 4.30PM

HIF PRO AM

Pioneer Park, Cowaramup Visit artsmargaretriver.com

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

SUNDAYS IN FEBRUARY, 5PM – 7PM

COWARAMUP SUNDAY SUNDOWNERS

2017 / 2018

Windsurfing event.

BUSSELTON HALF MARATHON AND COMMUNITY FUN RUN

The premier ocean swim around the iconic Busselton Jetty, attracting over 2,000 competitors annually.

FEBRUARY 10, 6AM – 7.30PM FEBRUARY 11, 5AM – 3PM

BUSSELTON JETTY SWIM 2018

Visit windsurfingwa.org.au

Gas Bay, Gnarabup Visit surfingaustralia.com/states/wa

FEBRUARY 10, 7 – 10AM

MARCH 2 to 5, 9AM – 9PM

DUNSBOROUGH ARTS FESTIVAL

Dunsborough Foreshore Visit dunsboroughprogress.com.au/events

Family-friendly concerts and events.

RUGBY 7S

Join the Rugby 7’s event at Barnard Park Busselton for a fast, exciting, and dynamic rugby game.

FEBRUARY 25, 9AM – 8PM

Yallingup Beach Visit surfingaustralia.com/states/wa

Three day surfing event for all ages.

FEBRUARY 16 to 18

HIF LONGBOARD WA TITLES

Colourpatch Foreshore, Augusta Visit augustariverfestival.com

Fantastic community event, including a 5km walk/run, a 10km run and a half marathon.

GEOGRAPHE BAY RACE WEEK

Busselton Foreshore Visit busseltonjettyswim.org.au

FEBRUARY 18 to 23, NOON – 10PM

Busselton Foreshore Visit busseltonrunnersclub.org.au

The region’s premier yachting regatta.

100TH ANNIVERSARY BUSSELTON HISTORICAL MUSEUM

FRINGE FESTIVAL OF ARTS BUSSELTON

MARCH 10 and 11

FEBRUARY 17 to 24, various times

Old Butter Factory, Busselton Visit busseltonmuseum.org.au

Vibrant festival covering all genres.

SOUTH WEST CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

Barnard Park Central and Barnard Park West Visit rugbywa.asn.au/sevens

MARCH 3, 10.30AM – 6.30PM

Geographe Bay Yacht Club Visit gbyc.com.au

SUPER FOILER GRAND PRIX

Cultural Precinct, Busselton Visit busseltonfringe.com.au

MARCH 2 to 4

Watch some of Australias best body boarders compete at world class surfbreak Gas bay.

MARCH 23 to 25, 7.30AM – 4.30PM

ABA TOUR AND WA BODY BOARD TITLES

Celebrate the 100th year of a local museum. Extreme racing as the Super Foilers fly over the pristine waters of Geographe Bay.

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.

EMERGENCE CREATIVE FESTIVAL

TBC Visit swbeerfest.com.au

BLACK DOG RIDE – BUSSELTON 1 DAYER

MARCH 21 to 24, various times

Busselton Foreshore & Busselton Jetty Visit superfoiler.com

CITY OF BUSSELTON FESTIVAL OF ENDURANCE

MARCH 18, 7.30AM – 9.30AM

Celebration of all things creative in the region.

KING OF CONCRETE

Gas Bay, Gnarabup Visit surfingaustralia.com/states/wa

MARCH 10 and 11, Run: 8AM – 5PM, Ride: 7AM – 11AM

Black Dog Ride’s iconic annual 1 Dayer aims to start a national conversation about depression and suicide prevention. Join the start of this ride at the Busselton Foreshore.

MARCH 24, 11AM – 6PM

National Level Skateboard Competition at the Busselton Skatepark overlooking the magnificent Geographe Bay.

30 MARCH to 1 APRIL, 7.30AM – 5PM

YALAMBI JUMPING CLASSIC 2018

MARCH 31, 8 – 11AM

BAY SWIM GRACETOWN

Busselton Skate Park Visit facebook.com/ Kingofconcreteaustralia

THE SOUTH WEST HARMONY FESTIVAL

Visit emergencecreative.com

The Sandalford Vineyard Half Marathon and City of Busselton Vineyard Ride 101 are among the most scenic courses in Australia.

Busselton Foreshore Visit blackdogride.com.au

JACKSON BROWNE LEEUWIN CONCERT

Run: Sandalford Winery Ride: Dunsborough region Visit allbarnone.com/events/list

BUSSELTON PRIDE

MARCH 24

MARCH 25, 3PM – 7PM

Visit leeuwinestate.com.au

Catch Jackson Browne in concert at beautiful Leeuwin Estate’s open air stage.

MARCH 24

Join the Busselton Pride parade and enjoy the celebrations with music, food trucks, stalls & entertainment.

APEX GEOBAY BIKE RIDE

Enjoy an array of international cuisines prepared by members of our local community, entertainment from around the globe and activities for all!

Cultural Precinct, Busselton Visit facebook.com/busseltonpride

MARCH 25, 9AM-2PM

Georgiana Molloy Anglican School Visit facebook.com/ BusseltonDunsboroughMulticulturalGroup

Yalambi Farm Visit facebook.com/Yalambi-Farm-Stud

Visit facebook.com/pg/bayswimgracetown

Community event bringing together locals and visitors every Easter Saturday.

Get on your bike and join this communtiy ride on the dual path. Enjoy this leisurely ride with family & friends and take in the stunning views along Geographe Bay.

Enjoy three days of equestrian show jumping competition. WA’s premier equestrian event attracting horses and riders from all over the state. Busselton Foreshore to Dunsborough Foreshore (using bike paths) Visit facebook.com/Apexbsn

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