AUGUST EVENTS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

Nannup Flower and Garden Festival

August 14-17
Nannup, Australia's South West
The Nannup Flower and Garden Festival includes a wine dinner, open gardens, art workshops, quilt displays, garden talks and market stalls. The main component of the event is the floral display at the Town Hall. A new element was added to the 2013 event program titled Garden Gourmets, featuring regional food and wine products. Evening entertainment and regional choir performances are also provided.
www.nannupgardens.org.au

Shinju Matsuri

August 28 to September 6, 2015

Broome, Australia's North West

Japanese for Festival of the Pearl, Shinju Matsuri celebrates the unique culture, history and diversity of Broome. A traditional Chinese dragon is the centre-piece of the festival, and people proudly display their ethnic origins, and celebrate a pearling history that has made their getaway town the envy of the world. The festival will tempt your senses with an exciting whirlwind of colour, sound, taste and smell. This year's event will include an Opening Night celebration, Shinju Matsuri Art Awards, Floating Lantern Matsuri and a Sunset Long Table dinner.
www.shinjumatsuri.com.au

National Ballooning Championships 

August 28 to September 6, 2015
Northam, Experience Perth
All eyes will be on the skies in Northam when the National Ballooning Championships descends on the Avon Valley town. Balloon pilots from around the world will compete over five days, testing their skills at varying winds and altitudes. Approximately 30 balloons will be in flight during the event. A number of community events and a range of great entertainment will support the Championships, highlights include the Northam Fiesta and Northam and Districts Small Farm and Business Expo on the opening weekend.
www.northamnationals.com