Wednesday, 28 December 2016

EVENTS IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA - JANUARY, FEBRUARY, MARCH 2017

January

Hopman Cup

January 1-7, 2017, Perth, Experience Perth
Mastercard Hopman Cup is the official mixed teams' competition of the International Tennis Federation. Set at the spectacular Perth Arena, the event attracts some of the world's best tennis players as they prepare for the first Grand Slam of the year, the Australian Open. The Cup's all-star line-up includes Roger Federer, Andrea Petkovic, Nick Kyrgios, Jack Sock and more. The Hopman Cup is the exciting launch to the Australian Summer of Tennis.

Mount Barker Co-operative Grapes and Gallops Festival

January 22, 2017, Mount Barker, Australia's South West
Locals and visitors to the area can enjoy a day of great food and wine, fashion and horse racing at the Mount Barker Co-operative Grapes and Gallops Festival. Throughout the day there will be ten horse races plus local wineries showing their award winning wines and regional food, plus there will be a range of activities on offer for the whole family.

Western Australian Circus Festival

January 27-29, 2017, Karridale, Experience Perth
Western Australian Circus Festival is a three day event with shows running from midday to midnight. On show are circus, comedy and cabaret performances with acts from around the world. There is a dedicated kid's big top with workshops all day as well as great music, market stalls, camping and Australia's longest high wire walk.

February

Perth International Arts Festival

February 10 – March 5, 2017, Perth, Experience Perth
The Perth International Arts Festival is a feast of joyous, cutting-edge performances and activities for all ages. Experience some of the world's best international and contemporary theatre, dance, music, film, visual arts and literature. This international festival is a wonderful display of creativity and talent providing amazing entertainment for all.

SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim

February 11-12, 2017, Busselton, Australia's South West
The SunSmart Busselton Jetty Swim event will be held over two days, with activities and family entertainment for everyone. The event is regarded as one of the South West's premier sporting events. The course will take participants out and around the 3.6 kilometres of Busselton's iconic Jetty, in the tranquil waters of Geographe Bay.

Boyup Brook Country Music Festival

February 16-19, 2017, Boyup Brook, Australia's South West
The Boyup Brook Country Music Festival is the State's premier country music event. The event showcases WA talent at the music awards on the Friday night. Saturday kicks off with a free Street Carnival, full of captivating buskers, charming stalls and delicious food. Before heading down to the festival for a full 12 hours of boot-scooting and singing along to premium country music artists.

March

Sculpture by the Sea

March 3-20, 2017, Cottesloe, Experience Perth
One of Perth's largest free public events, Sculpture by the Sea, sees Cottesloe Beach transform into a sculpture park with more than 70 sculptures on display from artists across Australia and the world. Enjoy exhibits from some of the world's top sculptors against a backdrop of one of the city's most popular beaches.

GAMEX Fishing Tournament

March 17-25, 2017, Exmouth, Australia's Coral Coast
The GAME Fishing Tournament is a six-day event held at the tip of Ningaloo Reef off WA's Norwest Cape. The event incorporates social evenings, scientific studies, educational sessions and product information. There are ladies' functions, children's fishing clinics and celebrity chef cooking demonstrations to entertain the whole family.

Channel Seven Mandurah Crab Fest

March 18-19, 2017, Mandurah, Experience Perth
The Channel Seven Mandurah Crab Fest is Mandurah's premier annual event which is enjoyed by more than 100,000 locals and visitors. The jam packed weekend festival features a plethora of fun and activities including live performances, cooking displays, and free family entertainment.

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