Events in the Blackwood River Valley   -   2012

January

February

February 05
Gourmet Wine and Food Festival, Donnybrook
Over 50 stalls will be tasting and selling everything from fresh organic beef to local preserves and pastries.

February 10
Darkan Big Business Bash
5 - 8pm st Skate Park

February 15-19
Boyup Brook Country Music Festival
Western Australia's premier country music festival featuring live music, dance, street parade, awards and Western Australia's biggest bush poets breakfast.

February 18th
Boyup Brook Ute & Truck Muster
Held in conjunction with the Country Music Festival, this has become the biggest ute and truck muster in Western Australia. A premier WA event with excellent prizes.

March

March 2-5
Nannup Music Festival
The Nannup Music Festival, set in the beautiful jarrah forest by the Blackwood River, celebrating fabulous folk music, poetry, dance and street theatre. Six venues feature performances by a variety of local and international artists.

March 16-17-18
Down Under Country- Bridgetown
A weekend of Traditional Country Music and Bush Poetry by interstate and local artists. Starting Friday night at 7pm and finishing about at 4pm Sunday. Passes availabe for each day or the full weekend.

March 30 - April 01
Quit Forest Rally
Information Nannup Visitor Centre

April

Anzac Day Services
all towns

April 14
Moodiarrup Fair & Auction Day
Duranillan Hall. Contact: Sue 9862 9046

April 21
Youth Festival
Shire of West Arthur

April 21
Balingup Small Farm Field Day
The most popular event held in Balingup, with over 10,000 people enjoying the day on the town oval.  Over 300 stalls, plus information and demonstration booths give everyone an opportunity to learn how to live the 'good life' away from the city. 

April 27-29
Blackwood River Chamber Festival
The Festival brings fine chamber music to Bridgetown. The performers comprise of national and international artists and various young Perth-based musicians, playing as soloists and in ensemble.

April 28
Balingup 1855 - 1955 Exhibition
Exhibition "Balingup 1855 - 1955" at the Packing Shed South Western Highway Balingup. Areas to be covered in the exhibition include the Military Connection, Orchard Industry, The Railway and Social Life of Balingup.

May

May
Festival of Country Gardens - Autumn Delights
This mini Festival of Country Gardens highlights those gardens which are ablaze with brilliant autumn colour.

All of May
Balingup 1855 - 1955 Exhibition
Exhibition "Balingup 1855 - 1955" at the Packing Shed South Western Highway Balingup. Areas to be covered in the exhibition include the Military Connection, Orchard Industry, The Railway and Social Life of Balingup.

June

June 4- 6
Nannup Cup - Power Boat race
The Nannup Cup commenced in 1989 and is a 90 km power dinghy race from Nannup to Sue's Bridge.

All of June
Bridgetown in Winter

July

All of July
July Bridgetown in Winter

July
Telling Tales in Balingup
An exciting event in Balingup for children. This story telling festival is full of fun and activities for children ranging from 4 to 12 years of age.

August

All of August
Bridgetown in Winter

August 14th
Wattle Walk in New Zealand Gully
The annual Wattle Walk on the New Zealand Gully Trail starts from the Greenbushes Discovery Centre at 12pm.

August 16-19
Nannup Flower and Garden Festival
A vibrant festival of activities, colour and entertainment for the whole family.

August 20-21
Geegelup Cup - Bridgetown
WA State Kayak Championships.

August25-26
Balingup Medieval Carnivale
Enjoy musical entertainers & Medieval displays. Sample some of the regions finest wines & tempt your taste buds with a variety of great food. Wander amongst the market trader stalls in search of a perfect bargain.

September

Sept 23 - 25
Harvey Dickson's Country Music Show
-Boyup Brook
Three day Country Music Show.
Bush Camping all weekend.

Sept 29
Blackwood Classic
250 Power Boat Race

Sept 2012
Nannup Arts Festival
Held bi-annually

October

October 12- 14
Festival of Country Gardens - Prelude
Variety of gardens will be open throughout the Valley.

October 20
Blackwood River Valley WA Boutique Winemakers
The Show aims to showcase the quality wines that are produced in the region. 

Australian Open Spring Gardens
Variety of gardens will be open throughout the Valley.

October 27
Boyup Brook/Bridgetown Blackwood Marathon
This annual event dates back to 1979. A team event run as a relay over a 56km course, it includes running, canoeing, swimming, horse riding and cycling.

Oct 28- 29
Harvey Dickson's Rodeo - Boyup Brook
Friday night - Country Music
Saturday Rodeo Complex
Bush Camping all weekend.

November

Nov 6
Boyup Brook - Upper Blackwood Agricultural Show, Dinninup
A show with a friendly timeless quality and exhibits, competitions, animals, and entertainments. 17km east of Boyup Brook.

November 1 - 4
Festival of Country Gardens - Main Festival
Variety of gardens will be open throughout the Valley.

November 9 - 11
Blues at Bridgetown Festival
Held on the second weekend in November the Bridgetown Blues Festival brings together some of the finest blues Artists from across Australia and one or two other surprises.  

November 24
Bridgetown Agricultural Show
One of WA's longest running agricultural shows, Bridgetown's show has had over 117 years of success. Animals, local produce, art, small farm and other displays.

Nannup Rose Festival
Large display of roses, open gardens, Rose Bowl Dinner and sculpture walk.

December

Christmas Gatherings
all towns