Events May 2009

Saracen Estate in Margaret River now hosts a market each Wednesday and Sunday, offering an ever-changing array of work by local and international artisans and producers.  The aim is to provide an outlet for local artists and also feature weekend producers' stalls, where local products are available to taste and sell.  This experience is a must for foodies and art lovers.

Workshops are being conducted on May 31st, June 27th and July 25th.
Workshop price: $50 each

Events June 2009

Each year the Southern Right and Humpback whales migrate from Antarctica to breed in Australian waters. Witness the behaviour of these migrating beasts of the ocean in the pristine bays of the spectacular south-west of Western Australia.  The season begins in June at Augusta and goes through till August.  Viewing off Dunsborough starts in September and goes till early December.  An experience not to be missed!

Events July 2009

Photoquilts by Maureen Munro brings together passions for our natural environment, photography and quilting.  Maureen has created an exhibition that brings photos to life on fabric.

Exhibition Opening: 
Sunday June 28th 3pm to 5pm. 
Meet the Artist:
Wednesdays at 11.30am (July 1,8,15,22)
Sundays 3.30 to 5.30pm (July 5,12,19) 

This Holiday Expo will feature displays and stalls from local businesses and attractions, including tastings and samples of local produce.
Free kids fun activities include face painting and creative workshops held between 10am and 12 noon on Saturday 4th and 11th, Tuesday 7th and 14th, Thursday 9th and 16th July. 

The last Cape to Cape MTB Skills Day was so successful that another two have been scheduled. But be reminded that places are limited.

Are you serious rider looking for a unique physical challenge?  Used to hitting the road by bike but wanting to challenge yourself off-road?  The Cape to Cape MTB is just under four months away!  Start your training now.  Come along to the official Cape to Cape MTB Skills Day and learn the essential mountain biking skills required to compete in the event in a social and friendly environment.

All participants are required to be Perth Mountain Bike Club members with Cycling Australia or Mountain Bike Australia prior to registering for the skills days. Cost is $50 and the events will run from 8.30am - 12 noon for beginners and 12.30pm - 5.00pm for intermediate riders.  Please bring your own mountain bike, snacks and water supplies.  

Skills to be covered on the day include:

• Helmet and bike set-up - comfortable position, tyre choice, tyre pressures and suspension settings.
• Cornering - uphill cornering, downhill cornering, negotiating obstacles, on cornering, different lines in and out.
• Hill climbing - techniques, body positioning for varying terrain, weight transfer, gear selection, wheel placement, obstacle negotiating.
• Descending - braking, cornering, rear wheel steering, scanning a line, maintaining momentum.
• Jumps and Log-overs - approaching, attending to speed, gear selection, pedal position, take-off/execution/landing, acceleration away.
• Sand riding - gear selection, steering, momentum.
• Rhythm sections - approach, gear selection, pedal position, pumping.

Love local wine?  Then join us, from 2 to 5pm, for an afternoon of wine tasting from some of the region's best producers including Wise Wine, Palandri, Windance, Clairault, Saracen Estates, Amberley, Alkoomi, Pierro and Lenton Brae.
Free entry and musical entertainment all afternoon.  Food available.  Plus, enter the raffle for your chance to win some exciting prizes including local wines and overnight accommodation at Seashells Resort, Yallingup.

"Imagine an ocean without fish.  Imagine your meals without seafood.  Imagine the global consequences.  This is the future if we do not stop, think and act ..."

Internationally acclaimed documentary "End of the Line" has received glowing reviews for its cutting expose of the international fishing industry and what needs to be done to ensure a future for fish.  In a tribute to the globally significant marine environment on the doorstep of Margaret River, we will be treated to the very first showing of this ground breaking documentary, on Tuesday 14th July at the Margaret River Cultural centre from 6.45pm.

There are limited tickets available for this unique opportunity to hear from experts about the state of marine life, locally, nationally and internationally.

Tickets are available for $10 from Beach Life and Arts Margaret River 9758 7316

In the spotlight are the 2006 Reserve Cabernet, 2007 Chardonnay and 2006 Shiraz. Winemaker, Bob Cartwright, will be in attendance.
Includes a 3 course sit down meal by Head Chef, Mike Dixon, accompanied by 3 glasses of the new release wines and a wine or beer on arrival.
This ticketed event costs $130 per head.
Music will be provided by "Table 23" Jazz Trio.  Buses will be available from Busselton, Dunsborough and Margaret River at $15 per person.

Put on those dancing shoes and shake off those winter blues!
Includes a night of dancing to "The Continentals", a free drink on arrival, supper, "Jive Cats" floorshow and some great prizes including best dressed.
Be one of the first 50 people through the door to receive your free showbag complete with local produce samples, discount vouchers and a whole lot more!

Show begins 8pm and goes till midnight with bar opening at 7.30pm.
Tickets: $50 ea or $45 ea for group ticket sales of 8 or more.

Tickets available from The Good Oil (9758 7877); Lloyds (9757 2074): MR Fancy Dress (0488 556 271); Spice (9754 1280); Augusta Newsagency (9758 1574) or email sarahspace@optusnet.com.au

The Ten Sopranos is a visually pleasing, artistically clever and vocally exciting show.  Directed by and featuring the critically accliamed soprano, Miss Penny Pavlakis, former principal artist with Opera Australia.
From the Beatles to Puccini, Nessun Dorma and La Donna Mobile to Aye Calypso, Summertime, Memory and more, this is an original, world-class, beautifully delivered show.

Tickets: Adults $40  Friend $35  Youth $20

This year Cullen Wines will open its Restaurant for a night of great food, wine and fun to celebrate Christmas in July.
Dinner begins at 7pm with canapes, followed by a 3 course set menu and glass of wine on arrival.  $70 per person.
Bookings essential and groups are welcome.

This extraordinary play by Sasha Janowicz reveals the amazing true story of the ill-fated Russian submarine, the Kursk, that mysteriously vanished in August 2000, before its wreckage was discovered on the bottom of the ocean.  Compelling from beginning to end, The Kursk is an epic thriller, an intruiging mystery and a love story for all ages.

Events August 2009

*Please note that the 2009 dates have changed*

Northern Cape - In the Busselton / Dunsborough / Yallingup area on Saturday 15th August. The itinerary will include boutique wineries with delicious food and wine and a warm welcoming smile.

Southern Cape - In the Margaret River area on Saturday 12th September. More yummy food and delicious wines and some tucked away hidden treasures.

Jump on a bus with your friends and through the day we'll visit 5 venues specially chosen for their warm friendly welcome. You'll have a chance to meet the owners, taste 4 or so of their favourite wines, enjoy a glass of your preferred wine, enjoy delicious food nibbles and discover some of the nicest things about the smaller, less commercial 'treasures' of the area. It's the Personal Touch' that makes a difference.

Ticket prices:    $110 each
                            $99 each, if each person purchases a ticket for both events
                            There will be a 5% Early Bird Discount for all tickets purchased before 30 June 2009

As part of National Science Week 2009, join local National Park staff, speleologists and environmental volunteers for a fun day of discovering caves, the forest ecosystem and the science of speleology. Visit caves, participate in activities, chat to cavers and learn about cave science.

Events September 2009

CinéfestOZ 09 hits Busselton from Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 of September and promises five fun packed days of great film, fantastic food and an opportunity to rub shoulders with the stars.

*Please note that the 2009 dates have changed*

Northern Cape - In the Busselton / Dunsborough / Yallingup area on Saturday 15th August. The itinerary will include boutique wineries with delicious food and wine and a warm welcoming smile.

Southern Cape - In the Margaret River area on Saturday 12th September. More yummy food and delicious wines and some tucked away hidden treasures.

Jump on a bus with your friends and through the day we'll visit 5 venues specially chosen for their warm friendly welcome. You'll have a chance to meet the owners, taste 4 or so of their favourite wines, enjoy a glass of your preferred wine, enjoy delicious food nibbles and discover some of the nicest things about the smaller, less commercial 'treasures' of the area. It's the Personal Touch' that makes a difference.

Ticket prices:    $110 each
                            $99 each, if each person purchases a ticket for both events
                            There will be a 5% Early Bird Discount for all tickets purchased before 30 June 2009

Come along to a presentation of wildflower specimens and a bush display where the outdoors is brought indoors for your enjoyment and education. There will also be a photographic competition and exhibition, school choir entertainment, stalls, food and drinks available for purchase, and much more.

There will be an official opening of the Wildflower Exhibition at 2pm on Thursday 17th September.   

Admission: Adults $5.00 - Pensioners $4.00 and free admittance to children.

Events October 2009

This will be the 149th Busselton Show.

Ring Events will occur between 8.30am to 3pm on Friday; 9am and 12 noon Saturday.
Friday: Emery Pavillion (Exhibition Hall) opens at 2pm. Sideshow Alley - 5pm.  Fireworks Display - 9pm
Saturday: Face Painting between 10.30am and 2pm.  Mr and Miss Tiny Tot - 10am.  Scitech 10am to 2pm. Incredible Creatures - 10am to 2pm.  Log Chops - 10.30am.  Bubblemania - 11am to 4pm.  Laser Skirmish; Zorb Balls - all day.  Drippy Dragon Show - 12 noon to 12.40pm.  Lulu's Stageshow - 1pm.  Jim's Magic Show - 1.45pm.  Magician - 2.30pm.  GRAND PARADE - 2.30pm

Events November 2009

Leave the pavement behind and head off-road for the Anaconda Adventure Race!!

$10,000 Cash Prizes & Limited to 600 entries.

• Zoot Ocean Swim (1.8km)
• Finn Kayaks Ocean Paddle (12.5km),
• Keen Coastal / Trail Run (14.2km),
• Rapid Ascent Mountain Bike (22km), 
• Macquarie Private Wealth Team Run (1.8km)**

Hit the wall in your daily grind?

Looking for an adrenaline rush? Total relaxation? A little of both?

Divide and conquer and indulge on an adventure megafest in the adrenaline town of Dunsborough Geographe Bay and cash in on an endless summer vibe that’s guaranteed to keep the demons of burnout at bay.

We’ve been busy prowling the trails and connecting the dots over a radical new course through a jackpot of tightly packed parks and private land that is sure to challenge and inspire adventure enthusiasts of all abilities. Big surf and bombing single track, they’re all on the menu at this outdoor oasis.

The surfing ain’t bad either.

Stoked up on caffeine and a pinch of lunacy you’re primed to tame the tide in a deep water start that will take you 1.8km through the pancake flat waters of Geographe Bay from Dunsborough Boat Ramp to Centenary Park. Advance with the armada on a ‘whale watching’ paddle from Dunsborough down the tide sculptured coastline to Bunker Bay then treat your feet to a rough and tumble run around the Cape and over Leeuwin Ridge’s sandy slopes before you bullet breathless downhill into transition. With hammering hearts and a rocket rush of adrenaline you’ll exit Transition to embark on a shock-slamming journey that’ll test the toughness and prowess of all mountain bikers before you rejoin your race hardened comrades at Dunsborough Boat Ramp for the final back slapping beach run to glory.

Special mention needs to be made of the enthusiasm and support received from private land owners in granting exclusive access to the scenic landscapes through which the race traverses.

Broaden your perspective, push your limits, reignite your sense of possibility and uncork Anaconda’s apocalypse in 2009. You can do it!

Events December 2009

The host town of Busselton is situated in a long bay around three hours south of the state capital of Perth. Conditions are usually quite sheltered, making for fast times. For the third time in ten years, Busselton just won an award as the top tourist town in Western Australia, which ensures that Ironman is very welcome.

The swim goes around the awesome two kilometre jetty at Busselton, affording the public a unique view of the swim course.

Once out of the water, the incredibly fast flat bike course awaits, which takes the triathletes through three 60km loops on flat fast roads through rare forest plantations protected from winds and on an excellent surface.

The run course is a three-lap course along the Busselton foreshore. The huge tented Ironman Village in Barnard Park is where the transition is situated, which also serves as the halfway point of the run, affording spectators an unrivalled view of the final leg.

The finish line offers the ultimate party atmosphere and won't quickly be forgotten by any of the finishers!

Events April 2010