Come hither IF YOU’VE NEVER been to Balingup, it’s a rather quirky little town that happens to host the oldest medieval carnivale in Western Australia – they’re all about fire and fun. The members of this town get together every year to put on an impressive spectacle of
entertainment, market stalls and tastings, and to make sure that everyone dresses up in medieval finery and has a grand time. This is a not-forprofit event organised for the love of the town and her people. In true medieval style, the entertainment at this festival is in abundance and the main attraction. With fire dancers, medieval duels, medieval musicians and naturally a grand parade, there will be much to keep you merry all throughout the day and, for the Saturday, right into the night. Perchance you might like to pick up a sword or some armoury from the blacksmith as an authentic piece of memorabilia to commemorate your trip back in time. Or, if you’d like to look ahead, visit the fortune-tellers to have yours read. Get into the spirit of medieval times and cheers with one of the locally produced wines, ciders or meads in hand. Balingup Medieval Carnivale, Balingup, August 26 to 27.Visit balingupmedievalcarnivale.com.au
Chocolate heaven The Margaret River Chocolate Company has an amazing range of chocolate products, with free entry and tastings, as well as viewing windows to see the products being made. Enjoy hot drinks, chocolate fondues, and the best chocolate brownies in Australia at the Chocolate Café! 415 Harmans Mill Road, Metricup WA 6280 T: 08 9755 6555 | www.chocolatefactory.com.au
Welcome to Providore Providore’s vineyards, organic olive grove, orchard and vegetable gardens provide a spectacular array of produce. You’ll find award-winning selection of Howard & Black wines and liqueurs and a huge range of homemade jams, chutneys, relishes, preserves, olive oils, savoury sauces and dressings, spice blends and dessert coulis.
FESTIVAL FOR FILM FANATICS 2017 IS WELL and truly upon us now, which means it’s the 10th year for CinefestOZ Film Festival that will be once again taking to the South West to showcase a fresh line-up of new, captivating films. This renowned premiere destination film festival annually boasts a number of high calibre film guests and an impeccable line-up of both new Australian and French feature films, documentaries and short films. Naturally it attracts the best of such films, as well as Australian filmmakers and actors of international repute, as it awards Australia’s
Greatest Film Prize of $100 000. Complementing such an award, the CinefestOZ program includes a diverse list of functions and immersive film experiences to attend, such as the Red Carpet Feature Film Premieres and Gala Night. Feature films and events will be dispersed among the local cinemas, wineries, boutique breweries, small bars and galleries, making for an impressive regional experience.
448 Tom Cullity Drive, Metricup WA 6280 T: 08 9755 6355 | www.providore.com.au
CinefestOZ,Western Australia’s South West, August 23 to 27.Visit cinefestoz.co
Don’t miss at Cabin Fever... WINE & CHOCOLATE PAIRING MASTERCLASS
Chocolate and wine equals very good time. That’s right, the best things in life cost $30 and happen at the Margaret River Providore. So do your future self a biggie and book into their wine and chocolate masterclass. Yes, we said wine and chocolate. Together. Do it. margaretriver.com
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To book visit cabinfeverfest.com.au/ wine-chocolate-pairing-masterclass/