South West Events & Markets

Balingup Small Farm Field Day

Balingup Small Farm Field Day

The events calendar for the South West region of Western Australia is always packed with a wide variety of days or weekend long festival and events. To visit the events, book a Forage Safaris Full Day Tour which will include your transportation, event and further tours. For more information please contact us now!

Save it in the diary:-

1 - 30 June 2026: The Rocky Road Festival - who doesn’t love rocky road, and the Margaret River Chocolate Factory has six limited editions to taste, buy and enjoy this winter as well as a special tasting event in their Swan River premises.

17 - 26 July 2026: Cabin Fever - winter is heating up down south with 10 days of Cabin Fever Winter festival events. Spread across the Margaret River Region, feast on a great selection of events.

7 - 16 August 2026: Nannup Garden Festival - explore around beautiful Nannup through open gardens, tours and country markets.

29 August - 6 September 2026: CinefestOZ - Australia’s premier destination film festival in Busselton.

12 - 27 September 2026: Margaret River Open Studios - an award winning event, meet the artists that open their studios and showcase their unique talents.

27 September 2026: Dejamoo - an udderly wonderful country show in Cowaramup. Arrive in your cow onesie to fit in!

18 - 27 July 2026: Cabin Fever - keep the winter fires burning with a wide range of exciting food, drink, feasts and dancing events.

15 - 18 October 2026: Cape to Cape MTB - let the good times keep rolling with this exciting 4 day MTB event across the Margaret River region.

30 & 31 October 2026: Busselton Show - experience the fun of a country fair, with show animals, displays, side show alley and plenty of fun.

7 November 2026: Pemberton Avocado Festival - a smashing event in the heart of beautiful Pemberton including cooking demonstrations and food stalls.

19 - 22 November 2026: Pair’d Margaret River - a celebration of world class wine, food and music in the heart of Margaret River.

5 & 6 December 2026: Ironman Western Australia and Asia Pacific: The race that dreams are made of - if you an athlete, supporter or volunteer, this weekend is an exciting, action paced weekend for everyone to be a part of. Line the streets of Busselton or along the Tuart Forest to watch and support this wonderful event.

For more events please see Margaret River Events

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Cabin Fever event Margaret River winter 2026

Winter down south is a wonderful time to be exploring the region, and experiencing warm tastings and soul filled food. Cabin Fever When winter arrives in the Margaret River region, the crisp, rain-kissed air and roaring open fires set the stage for an unforgettable seasonal escape. Far from hibernating, the region bursts into life during the Cabin Fever Festival, a ten-day celebration that embraces the cooler months with bold flavours and vibrant energy. It is a time to pull on your favourite beanie and lean into unique winter experiences, from tracking the elusive "black gold" on crisp morning truffle hunts to indulging in intimate, fireside wine tastings at world-class cellar doors. Whether you are sampling rich, museum-release cabernets, watching the theatrical fury of a cheese toastie battle, or enjoying a slow banquet in a barrel hall, winter in Margaret River proves that when the weather turns wild, the South West simply pours out its best hospitality. And after the fun of the event, enjoy a specialised tour with Forage Safaris to round up your stay #downsouth

Pair'd Event Margaret River, dining in the forest

Looking Ahead: Pair’d Margaret River Region 🍷

While we are currently enjoying the harvest, we already have our eyes on November for the return of Pair’d Margaret River Region (Nov 19–22, 2026). This "wine-first" festival is a dreamlike celebration that pairs our world-class vintages with Michelin-starred chefs and live music. From the chic Pair'd Beach Club at Meelup to "Nature’s Table" long lunches under the towering Karri trees, it’s an unforgettable way to see the region.

If you're planning a trip for late 2026, this is the weekend to be here—just be sure to book your tour with us early, as it’s the busiest weekend on the calendar!