The Bunbury Markets is an artisan and fresh produce market with a welcoming, vibrant, community space within the beautiful waterside location of Queens Gardens. Bringing together quality local growers, producers and artists to showcase their goods and services, guests are able to enjoy time perusing the stalls, relaxing with a coffee and rustic breakfast, supporting local fund-raising projects and enjoying the music of our various buskers.
Balingup Small Farm Field Day. Image: Frances Andrijich
Join us at Balingup Small Farm Field Day as we showcase many features of small farming and living in a local community. There will be talks, demonstrations, commercial and market stalls, as well as a Kids’ Corner, music, wine, spirits, and cider tasting, pet zoo, livestock and heaps of food and coffee choices.
Balingup Medieval Festival. Image: Balingup Medieval Carnivale
Step back in time at the Balingup Medieval Festival and witness medieval performers, parades and fighting! Look out for:
Wander, experience and over indulge!
South West Festival of Japan. Image: City of Bunbury
Bringing Japan to the South West. The South West Festival of Japan is back for its seventh year! Join us in celebrating everything Japan, from lantern festivals to cooking classes, anime and manga workshops to artist exhibitions, film festivals and the (highly anticipated!) annual stamp rally!
Dardanup Bull and Barrel
The Bull and Barrel is a free festival created by the Dardanup Community to celebrate the diverse offerings of the Dardanup region. It is a great low-cost day out for families with over 150 market and food stalls, live music and demonstrations, a kids craft marquee and plenty of animals!
Lost & Found Festival
Even more ways to get lost in 2024. From 10 to 13 October, the Lost and Found festival will return with exciting programming exploring wine, food, agriculture, music, art and the beautiful surroundings of the Southwest. All jam packed into four days of adventure throughout Bunbury Geographe Region.
CinefestOZ Bunbury. Image: City of Bunbury
Since 2008, CinefestOZ has captivated the South West and West Australia with an exciting line-up of World and WA premieres, In Conversation dining events and Short Film Sets, along with its free Deadly Days, Cinesnaps School Program and Industry Program. CinefestOZ Bunbury has consolidated its position as the premiere destination film festival in Australia with record numbers of high calibre film guests and a sensational line-up of new Australian films.
The Brunswick Show. Image: Harvey Region
The Brunswick Showgrounds are once again set to come alive as the much-anticipated Brunswick Show returns! Mark your calendars and prepare for a fun day out for the whole family, celebrating innovation in agriculture. Experience working agricultural Displays and demonstrations, cattle judging, Lions Animal Nursery, family friendly entertainment, sideshow alley, South32 fireworks, Beverage Barn, exhibitions and displays, trade stalls, food Vans and so much more.
Bunbury Fringe Festival. Image: City of Bunbury
Bunbury's biggest festival featuring art, music, circus, dance and more is back! The Bunbury Fringe Festival program launches on Friday November 8 with an exclusive party at The Ruby Lounge. Want to join us? Become a Friend of Fringe and score an invite plus discounts on tickets, free drinks and more during the festival!
South West Multicultural Festival
Welcome to a celebration of community, inclusion & diversity The LiveLighter South West Multicultural Festival, presented by the Bunbury Multicultural Group, is a free public event in the heart of Bunbury. The festival includes cultural demonstrations, interactive workshops, food, market and information stalls, an exciting evening of dance, song and music and our beautiful flag parade.
Harvey Harvest Festival, Harvey Region
Experience the atmosphere of Italy in the picturesque gardens of Snell's Park at the Harvey Harvest Festival with a feast for the senses. Enjoy homegrown music and live entertainment, kids activities and cultural performances. Sample a taste of Harvey with bespoke food and beverage experiences that reveal the authentic people, place and fresh produce of the Harvey Region.
Donnybrook Apple Festival
Celebrate the apple in all its delicious and diverse glory at the Donnybrook Apple Festival. Set in the picturesque town of Donnybrook, known for its bountiful orchards, the festival is a day of family fun with market stalls, art, food vans, rides, epic events and local tipples at the beer, wine and cider tent. The annual Parade is always a headline event and expect it to be bigger and better than ever with its vintage and classic cars, bikes and the iconic apple float.
Collie River Mountain Bike Marathon. Image: Ride Collie
We love riding - We love Collie - We love getting people here to join in the fun! Yep, Collie is a great place if you love the outdoors - there is so much to do and see! At Ride Collie we're particularly fond of showing off our brilliant home town by getting people here to ride bicycles. Why not come and join us one day?
Late September – Early November every year
Bunbury in spring is a delightful time of year. The weather starts to warm up, little ducklings chirp from the riverside and wildflowers peek their sunny heads out of the ground. As the season unfolds from September to November, you can expect pleasant weather and blue skies as you set off to explore Bunbury in bloom.
