Hi All,
The town is safe from previous fires,surf breaks, wineries etc is pumping. There is work available so come on down.
Margaret River is Fire Safe
December 7, 2011OKTOBERFEST MARGARET RIVER – DUCKSTEIN BREWERY
September 14, 2011WHAT: Oktoberfest celebrations – featuring Duckstein Festbier, German food and live music from Courtney Murphy and Murphy’s Lore and Bavarian Dance Revue from Kitty and the Cabaret Junkies
WHEN: Saturday 29 October
WHERE: Duckstein Brewery, 3517 Caves Road Margaret River
HOW MUCH: Early bird tix to 31 August – $29.90 plus booking fee (avail only from Duckstein Margaret River or via phone (08) 9755 6500). After 31 August, tix $35 plus booking fee – group discounts for 10 or more people. Tix from 1 September from the venue and from Heatseeker outlets and www.heatseeker.com.au
NOTE: Bus transfers to major centres available from http://www.gannawayscharterservice.com.au/
CAPE TO CAPE MOUNTAIN TRAIL BIKE
August 3, 2011Date: 20-23 October 2011
Venue: Margaret River region
Contact Details:
Cape to Cape MTB
http://capetocapemtb.com/
WHAT: Cape to Cape MTB is a 4-day mountain bike race for solo riders and teams
WHERE: Margaret River region
WHEN: Thursday October 20 to Sunday October 23
The event is a challenge to riders of all levels, both competitive and recreational.
The stages have been set as follows:
Stage 1 Thursday 20 October Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse to Hamelin Bay (Approx 40km)
Stage 2 Friday 21 October Hamelin Bay to Prevelly / Margaret River (Approx 60km)
Stage 3 Saturday 22 October Margaret River Special Stage (Approx 50km)
Stage 4 Sunday 23 October Margaret River to Dunsborough (Approx 60km)
Registrations are now open for riders and can be completed through the MTB site.
FLOURISH FESTIVAL – Inspired by Nature
August 3, 2011Date: 7-9 October 2011
Venue: Margaret River
Contact Details:
www.flourishmargaretriver.com
info@flourishmargaretriver.com
Flourish Margaret River – Inspired by Nature
Night frogging adventures – Garden displays – workshops – wildflower walks – Health and Wellbeing – Adventure – Entertainment
WHAT: Flourish is a festival like no other – celebrating Margaret River in all its spring beauty. Learn to create food gardens, dabble in photography, meet local fauna and head out on adventure tours across this magnificent region.
WHEN: 7-9 October 2011
Friday 7 Oct – Biodiversity and Forests Symposium, Curtin University Margaret River
Friday 7 and Saturday 8 Oct – Night frogging – departs Visitor Centre 6pm – tix on sale soon
Saturday 8 Oct – 9am-5.30pm – Flourish central – head to Wharncliffe Mill, Carters Road, for entertainment, free workshops including sessions from Beyond Gardens, eco products and so much more
Saturday 8 Oct – 6.30pm – Dinner under the Stars – tix on sale soon
Sunday 9 Oct – all day – Flourish the region – tours and activities across Margaret River
Check the website for more details
Sustainability – Biodiversity – Natural Beauty
PRUNING TIME AGAIN !!!
June 13, 2011The time has come once again to get all those vines cut and ready to produce some fantastic wines for which the Margaret River region is so famous for. Are you looking to extend you working visa? Well look no further, get on down to Margaret River and get involved in the wine industry. All the work will begin in the coming weeks and will continue for the next few months. Get your Gumboots on and come on down!!
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW
May 29, 2011Date: 2 June 2011
Venue: Margaret River Cultural Centre
WHAT: Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow – join Sam Simmons and co for 2.5hrs of side-splitting laughter
WHEN: Thursday 2 June 8pm
WHERE: Margaret River Cultural Centre Walcliffe Road
HOW MUCH: $50 – bookings www.margaretriver.com
Note – this will be the first show with the new raked seating!
Spend Your Weekend At The Town Square Markets
May 5, 2011Whether it be regional produce, art, craft, fashion or jewellery – you’ll find it all here at the Town Square Markets, Bussell Highway Margaret River.
Grab yourself, or a loved one, a gift from Margaret River today.
2011 dates:
May 15, June 5 and 19, Jul 3 and 17, Aug 7 and 21, Sep 4 and 18, Oct 2 and 16, Nov 6 and 20, Dec 4, 11 and 18.
MARGARET RIVER VINTAGE STOMP
April 18, 2011Date: 15 May 2011
Venue: Voyager Estate
WHAT: Vintage Stomp celebrates the most important time of the year in Margaret River – the grape harvest. This year’s theme – Germany
WHERE: Voyager Estate, Stevens Road Margaret River
WHEN: 15 May gates open 10.30am
HOW MUCH: $10 adults, $5 children or $25 for a family pass available at the gate on the day.
Voyager Estate will be a buzz of activity, commencing with a Grand Parade and the blessing of the harvest led by the God of Wine himself, Bacchus.
It is a feast of food and wine, arts and craft, circus artists, ‘living’ sculptures, a grape-stomping competition and barrel race.
The Western Derby (Eagles vs Dockers) will play on the big screen in the beer tent.
Note the Chauffeur Bus will run a shuttle service – $6 return- pay on bus. Pickups 11am and 1.15pm Town Bus bay. Returns depart 2.25, 4pm and 5.30 (after the footy).
XANADU’S MOTHERS DAY CANCER COUNCIL WA FUNDRAISER
April 18, 2011Date: Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th May 2011
Venue: Xanadu Wines, Boodjidup Road
WHAT: Mother’s Day weekend Cancer Council Fundraiser at Xanadu Wines – a la carte lunch menu accompanied by Xanadu’s superb wines, with a glass of sparkling on arrival and flower for every lady
WHEN: Lunch May 7 and 8
WHERE: Xanadu Restaurant, Boodjidup Road Margaret River
COST: A donation to the Cancer Council of WA of $5 for every adult diner will be added to each bill and matched by Xanadu dollar for dollar
Diners are also invited to bid in a silent auction for a restaurant voucher worth $300. Bookings essential 9758 9531.
EASTER EXTRAVAGANZA – COLONIAL BREWERY
April 18, 2011Date: 23-26 April 2011
Venue: Colonial Brewing Company, Osmington Road
WHAT: 4-day Easter Extravaganza featuring clowns, music, magicians, face painters, belly dancers and Jerry Fraser – the King of Oysters
WHEN: 23-26 April
WHERE: Colonial Brewing Company, Osmington Road, Margaret River
HOW MUCH: Free
This is a family-oriented event with a huge entertainment line-up – so bring the kids and enjoy the atmosphere. Bookings recommended 9758 8177.
