May Fun Festivals in Western Australia

V8 Supercars Trading Post Perth Western Australia has a lot of Festivals in May that celebrate the life of the local communities that organise them. The good thing is that these Festivals are for the local and visiting people from other parts of Western Australia, the other states and territories in Australia, and from around the world. V8 Supercars Trading Post Perth Challenge May 4 - 6 The action-packed V8 Supercars Trading Post Perth Challenge will see championship motorsport personalities return to a significantly different venue at Barbagallo in 2012. As part of a phased approach to the redevelopment of the track, the V8s will be operating out of a state of the art pit and garage facility. A pedestrian bridge to the new infield paddock area will add an exciting dimension to the event in 2012. W: www.perth.v8supercars.com.au SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon 2012 May 4 - 6 The SunSmart Busselton Festival of Triathlon 2012 is an internationally recognised event attracting participants and supporters from around the world. Featuring more than 2,000 competitors every year, it consists of a 113.1-kilometre swim, ride and run throughout the Geographe region. The festival also hosts a retail expo, kids triathlon, charity breakfast and athlete visits to schools.W: www.busseltonhalf.com The 2012 Stretch Festival The 2012 Stretch Festival May 3, 5 - 6 Head to Mandurah 3-6 May for the Mandurah Stretch Festival. The event promises to be filled with art, entertainment and community activities with a focus on community bonding and features live entertainment, art exhibitions and markets, public workshops and performances. The Stretch Festival promises to be an event that will entertain and excite the whole family. W: www.mandurah.wa.gov.au/stretch Halls Creek Music Festival Nguyuru Waaringarrem Halls Creek Music Festival May 19 The Nguyuru Waaringarrem Halls Creek Music Festival offers a diverse program of music performances by Kimberley artists, music workshops, song competitions, food stalls, and activities for children and young people. Enjoy a weekend of music in one of WA's most remote outback destinations in the heart of the Kimberley. W. www.hallscreekmusicfestival.com Shark Bay Annual Fishing Fiesta Shark Bay Annual Fishing Fiesta May 12 - 18 Shark Bay's biggest event sees fishers and families celebrate community life on the coral coast. Sitting inside one of WA's extraordinary World Heritage Areas, the Shark Bay Annual Fishing Fiesta offers a street parade, drink-can regatta competitions, market day, nightly fish weigh-ins and a dazzling fireworks finale. W: www.sharkbayevents.com.au/fishing 3 Waters Marathon May  13 Bunbury's beautiful Leschenault Inlet, Koombana Bay and the Indian Ocean will set the scene for the 31st annual 3 Waters Marathon. Competitors from Perth, the South West and across Australia, plus Bunbury's Japanese sister city Setagaya, will run and walk in a series of gruelling individual and team marathons of up to 50 kilometres. W. www.visitbunbury.com.au/bunbury-3-waters-marathon Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival May 25 - 27 The Ningaloo Whaleshark Festival marks the beginning of the whale shark season, welcoming the gentle giants back to the turquoise waters of Exmouth. Showcasing Western Australia's extraordinary Coral Coast, the festival features a family day in Federation Park with live entertainment, music, exhibitions and educational displays. W. www.ningaloowhalesharkfestival.com Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster May 25 - June 3 Experience one of the most beautiful places on earth through this celebration of the East Kimberley region, highlighting its cultural diversity, stunning landscape and country hospitality. Event highlights include the Airnorth Kimberley Moon Experience concert, Waringarri Corroboree, bush tucker cooking, comedy night and the Barramundi Concert. W: www.ordvalleymuster.com.au For more information about Western Australian, including events, visit www.westernaustralia.com.