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Festivals & Events

Here in the Great Southern Treasures, we love to celebrate the many ways our region is unique … and there are plenty of opportunities for visitors to join in.

Our events have a bit of everything and something for everyone: food and wine shows, multicultural festivals, art trails, agricultural shows, and wildflower festivals you won’t want to miss!

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Banjelungup Blooms: Long Table Lunch & Wildflower Walk

Hosted by Bremer Bay Community Resource Centre

Experience the rugged natural beauty of the Great Southern Treasures’ windswept coast and the unique, internationally recognised Fitzgerald Biosphere.

Enjoy a glass of sparkling on arrival before an inspiring welcome to country by local elders, followed by a fascinating guest speaker over a delicious long table lunch. Afterwards join local amateur botanist Barbara Miller-Hornsey for a walking tour of Bremer Bay’s flora hotspots, where you’ll be sure to spot an orchid or two.

Thank you to our sponsor Rosenthal Wines.

Date: 13 October

Time: 12pm – 4pm

LocationBremer Bay Community Hall, 7 Mary St, Bremer Bay WA 6338, Australia

Cost: $50

Get Your Tickets Here

For all enquiries please contact Troy Treeby Manager Bremer Bay CRC on 9837 4171 or [email protected]

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Life on the Land Exhibition

Hosted by The Gillamii Centre

A weeklong exhibition hosted by local land care group Gillamii, showcasing Cranbrook’s unique flora including the Cranbrook Bell (Darwinia meeboldii), and artwork depicting rural life through the mediums of photography, oils and water colours.

Date: 23 – 29 September

Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Location: Cranbrook Community Hub, 3 Dunn St, Cranbrook

Cost: FREE

Get your FREE tickets here

Any enquires please contact The Gillamii Centre, [email protected] or 98261234

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Katanning Family Festival & Eco Fair

This year’s Bloom Festival kicks off in Katanning with a not to be missed FREE Family Festival & Eco Fair!

Expect an array of entertainment including a visit from Circus WA, an eco-fair, bush basket making, flower arranging and informational workshops, giant kite display, delectable food stalls showcasing local flavours, and an abundance of engaging activities to captivate the imaginations of young and old alike.

2023 Bloom Festival Opening event is presented by Ausgold Limited and Lotterywest and supported by the Shire of Katanning.

Date: 23 September

Time: 12 – 4pm

Location: Piesse Park Katanning

Cost: FREE

Get your free tickets HERE to go in the draw to win some great prizes from around the region!

“Circus WA will deliver an exciting Pick up and Play workshop, featuring talented circus trainers demonstrating various skills. Attendees are welcome to join in the fun with unicycles, juggling balls, flower sticks and plate spinning. RnB Soul Train will provide smooth tunes in the amphitheatre, and Kite Kinetics will grace the sky with their colourful kite display while kids learn to make their own flower spinners.”

This event is hosted by Great Southern Treasures and the Shire of Katanning

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Comedy Gold 2023 Tour

One of the funniest touring comedy shows in Australia is back this year and performing at the Katanning Town Hall.

Doing over 2000km all around Western Australia and completing 10 shows is no mean feat and this year’s line-up includes Simone Springer, Emo Majek, Kel Balnaves and Kat Davidson who are ready to deliver a knockout show.

Tables available in seating arrangement, so BYO and enjoy some of MoHana Catering’s delicious servings and gather round with your people for a great night!

Date: Friday 25 August 2023

Time: 6pm

Location: Katanning Town Hall, 22 Austral Terrace, Katanning

Cost: $25pp

Get your tickets here

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Albany Fun Flights

Hosted by Fly Esperance

Albany School Holiday Flights

Ever wondered what it’s like to fly in a light aeroplane? Jump aboard an Albany Fun Flight this School Holidays and enjoy the exhilarating feeling of flight for only $99.

Check out the town, beaches and wind farms from the air and keep an eye out for whales on the way.

Limited availability this September School Holidays only. Book now to secure your spot.

The plane can seat up to 5 passengers per flight and infants under 3 are free.

Bookings are essential.

Date: 24 and 25 September

Time: Multiple times- 20 min flights (check availability on link below)

Location: Albany Airport

Cost: $99

Book Tickets Here

Any questions please contact Fly Esperance on 1800 951 251

Kendenup Town Hall Markets

The Kendenup Town Hall Markets are on each month at the Kendenup Town Hall.

Come and enjoy live music in the amazing weather, a great bunch of market stalls, friendly stallholders and a perfect little town to visit = a great family friendly event!
There’ll also be…
?Arts ???
?Crafts
? Woodwork
?Metalwork
? Jams, Pickles, Sauces
?Honey & Honeycomb
? Rocky Road
? Crochet Toys & Crafts
? Trinkets & Souvenirs
?Candles & Soaps
? Fresh Produce
?Plants & Seedlings and lots more!
See you at the Kendenup Town Hall for a great day! ?

Winter Down South

Winter in the Great Southern Treasures means waking up to picturesque misty mornings in the Stirling Range, the perfect conditions to hike Bluff Knoll with the best chance of seeing snow at the peak.

Discover the real Winter down south 

 

RV Friendly Site Map

Looking for RV friendly stops in the Great Southern region? Get your detailed map here.

Tour Guide Brochure and Map

For a copy of the Great Southern Treasures’ Tour Guide Brochure and Map, call into your local Visitor Centre, or download your own copy here.

 

Katanning Harmony Festival 2024

Save the date! The 2024 Katanning Harmony Festival is on 22 – 23 March 2024

Not long now until the Katanning Harmony Festival on Friday 22 and Saturday 23 March 2023.
Stay tuned to for more about some exciting features of this year’s festival with the theme of “Reconnecting Communities” spread the word and mark your planners, you won’t want to miss this!

Excited for the full scale festival in all its glory showcasing the incredible diversity of cultures in Katanning and the Great Southern Treasures region!
Proudly supported by Shire of Katanning Visit Katanning Lotterywest Western Australia Act Belong Commit Great Southern Development Commission Southern Ports Regional Development Australia Great Southern WA
The Katanning Harmony Festival runs over two days in Katanning’s town centre, starting with the Friday Food Night  ahead of the huge street festival on Saturday!

The annual festival showcases the positive aspect of Katanning’s cultural diversity as the community comes together to offer a festival that promises colour, culture, connection and excitement. Featuring cultural dance, music, kids’ zone, youth activities, market stalls, international food village, and more!

Only three hours from Perth with a variety of accommodation available, the festival has established itself as one of the highlights on the Great Southern Calendar with about 5,000 people expected to attend.

Follow their Facebook Page to keep up to date: www.facebook.com/KatanningHarmonyFestival