Top Western Australia Events In August

Avon Descent

Avon Descent August 2-3, Northam to Perth
White water rapids of the Avon and Swan Rivers attract international and domestic competitors to the Avon Descent each year. Participants tackle 124 kilometres of rapids and flat water from Northam to Perth, passing gorges, forests, farms and wineries on their adrenaline-fuelled two-day journey.
avondescent.com.au

Country Cups: Broome racing season

Now until mid-August, Broome
The exotic pearling town of Broome in WA's North West hosts a nine-week racing season, culminating with the Broome Cup Carnival. The week starts with the Cable Sounds Concert with Paul Kelly on August 10, Ladies Day on August 12 and concludes with the Broome Cup on August 16. There's also the Kimberley Cup on August 2.
wacountrycups.com.au/events

Cinéfest Oz

August 20-24, Busselton
Cinéfest Oz will return to WA's South West to show a blend of Australian and French premiere films, events, industry workshops and star-studded red carpet gala nights. Film makers, film stars and film buffs are invited to immerse themselves in short films, documentaries and community screenings presented in Busselton, Bunbury and Margaret River over five days.
cinefestoz.com

North West Festival

August 22-24, Port Hedland
Port Hedland in WA's North West is gearing up to welcome high profile bands and music lovers for the North West Festival in August. The Dandy Warhols, Wolfmother, Missy Higgins, Illy, Violent Soho, Aston Shuffle, Ball Park Music and just some of the bands announced, who will perform in Port Hedland on the weekend of August 22 and 23. Along with the two nights of live music and entertainment, there's an acoustic sundowner on the Sunday evening and free camping. Single, multi-day and gold tickets are available from moshtix.com.au. northwestfestival.com.au

Chevron City to Surf for Activ

 August 31, Perth
Western Australia's largest sporting event is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a fancy dress theme. Chevron City to Surf for Activ competitors are encouraged to don retro attire to participate in the four-kilometre walk, run or wheelchair event, 12-kilometre walk or run, half marathon or marathon.
perthcitytosurf.com

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