Coming Events 2010 Perth and Western Australia.
Western Australia TimePerth has many coming events and hosts many music acts, sporting events, festivals and a whole host of different and fascinating activities andthings to see and do all year round.You will see them all here. West Coast Blues 'N' Roots Festival 2010Artists appearing at the festival.Crowded House, John Butler Trio, Buddy Guy, Jeff Beck, Jimmy Barnes, Newton Faulkner, Gogol Bordello, John Mayall, Taj Mahal, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Swell Season, Angus and Julia Stone, Lisa Mitchell @ Fremantle Park 28 Mar 2010 Nannup Music Festival, Nannup 26th Feb - 1st MarchThis lovely music festival is set in the beautiful Jarra forest by the Blackwood River and celebrates absolutely fabulous folk music, poetry, dance and street theatre, The event attracts over 200 local and international artists who will perform over 6 venues. The Nannup Music Festival is a really special event. Karri Cup Mountain Bike Challenge, Northcliffe 27th Feb - 1st MarchSaid to be one of WA's largest and longest running mountain bike events and it and is held in Karri forest near Northcliffe in the South West. Riders can choose between the 100km endurance challenge or the equally challenging, but no less scenic, 50km ride. The ride caters for riders of all levels of experience and ability and has categories for both solo and team riders. Karri Cup Mountain Bike Challenge MarchMargaret River CowParade 1st March - 30th June Margaret River100 rather talented artists will convert life sized fibreglass cows into 'moo'ving' pieces of art for this world famous event. The cows will be located at iconic attractions and local businesses throughout the Margaret River region. Margaret River Cow Parade Sculpture by the Sea 4th - 23rd March Cottesloe BeachThe sculpture by the sea is a large, free to the public annual sculpture exhibition set on Perth's beautiful Cottesloe Beach.The event features over 60 local, national and internationally acclaimed artists. Channel 7 Crab Fest Mandurah 6th - 7th MarchThe event is held on the Mandurah foreshore, this 2 day happing features live cooking demonstrations,family style entertainment, local produce, a concert, and much more, culminating with a fireworks spectacular on Mandjar Bay.Mandurah Crab Fest Drug Aware Margaret River Pro Surf Event 5th - 21 March Surfers PointThe big surf at Margs has attracted the worlds best surfers for many a year and has done so again. his WQS 6 - star prime rated men's and women's events held at Surfers Point is one of the greatest pro events found anywhere in the world. You will be able to dance the night away at the Pro's Mass Music Arts Surf Style Festival each night. Margaret River Surf Comp Gamex Fishing Tournament 20th - 27th March, Exmouth.Make sure you don't miss Western Australia's premier game fishing event. Gamex has a 30 year history of fishing excellence and plenty of big ones are caught. Included are a rigging night, social evenings, educational sessions, presentation nightand scientific studies for sustainability in game fishing for the future. All happens over 6 days.Exmouth Game Fishing Club Go on, get up to Exmouth and try your hand at some game fishing. Dare you to! FotoFreo 20th March - 18 April, FremantleFotoFreo is a festival of photography showcasing the work of leading Australian and international photographers; and pursuing a critical discussion of the work exhibited and issues relating to photography practice today. AprilMargaret River Wine Festival 8 - 12 April, Margaret River Head down to this excellent festival and graze your way through over 50 of the areas best wineries and eateries at the vintage festival at Leeuwin Estate, sample the fresh local produce from Busselton to Augusta. Enjoy the vibes of the vintage street festival and discover Australia's finest wine region. Margaret River Wine Festival Quit Forest Rally 16th - 18th April, Busselton & NannupHead off to Busselton's Barnard Park to witness Australia's best off road rally drivers at the at the Quit forest rally the second round of the Australian rally championship. Transforming Nannup into the service park as the rally action thrills spectators on the nearby gravel stages. WA Forest Rally
The Kimberley wet season is now here and ready for you
In the North West the wet season is with us, most if not all days are clear and warm to hot and the roads and tracks are mostly open as we speak but it is best to enquire locally when there.
The best time to enjoy the Kimberly is now, before the main tourist season starts after the "wet". Accommodation now is plentiful and a bit cheaper so if you are
coming from afar to see Perth or Western Australia Then you may need accommodation and this is a great place
To find your accommodation for any Perth events and Western Australian happenings You will find a list of Perth hotels to choose from.
The North West and The Kimberley can be as
laid back as this
This photo is from the El Questro Station resort web site near Kunnunurra in the North West.
A great place El Questro Resort. for an adventure holiday.

Coming events in April Part 2An ideal coming event for you is theFremantle Street Arts Festival 3rd - 5th April, Fremantle.Experience the skill and outrageous behaviour of the world's best Buskers.Watch them perform street theatre acts in vibrant port city of Fremantle.
Quit Forest Rally 16th - 18th April, Busselton & NannupHead off to Busselton's Barnard Park to witness Australia's best off road rally drivers at the Quit forest rally the second round of the Australian rally championship.Transforming Nannup into the service park as the rally actionthrills spectators on the nearby gravel stages. Go to WA Forest Rally for more information.Red Bull Air Race 17th - 18th April, Swan River Perth Using the fastest, most agile and lightweight racing planes, pilots navigate a low-level aerial track made up of air filled pylons, flying at speeds reaching 370 km/h (230Mph) while withstanding forces up to 12G, Get some tickets and enjoy premium event experience. Head off to Red Bull Air Race for more info and tickets. These magnificent men in their flying machines is a keenly anticipated event each year here in Perth. So, get down to the Swan River foreshore early to ensure you get a good spot to see all the action. Busselton Festival of Triathlon 30th April - 2nd May, BusseltonBusselton has triathlon fever that inspires thousands. Be a part of this festival that features a children's triathlon, family entertainment and the challenging Half Ironman which isa qualifying event for Ironman Australia. Coming events in MayArgyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster 14th - 30th, May KununurraHelp to celebrate the Ord Valley Muster's 10th birthday with over two weeks of music, dance, art, craft and indigenous cultural treats. The community spirit leaves just as large an impression as the awesome landscape. To find out more on the Kimberley and the North West
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there is a whole new world up there for you to experience. Coming events in JuneLeonora Golden Gift 5th - 7th June, LeonoraA small outback town + elite athletes, $50.000 up for grabs, a bitumen street come race track, dirt track horse racing, fireworks, market stalls, bands and kids street entertainment all weekend. The Leonora Golden Gift is a unique outback experience and great entertainment for everybody.Leonora Golden Gift Weekend Albany Motor Classic 5th - 7th June, AlbanyAlbany revs up over the long weekend as classic and vintage cars partake in a historic celebration of motor sport that includes a a Classic Motor Event, annual hill climb and round the houses timed trials. These older cars tell us what it was like in the old days as they show of all their fine lines and the classic styles of yesteryear. The racing versions still go hard and provide plenty of entertainment for all ages. Get down to Albany and check them out at this historic annual event.Albany Car Classic Australia v England Rugby Test Coming events in JulyRevelation Perth International Film Festival 8th - 17th July, Astor Theatre, Mt LawleyAustralia's most unique film event. The Revelation Perth International Film Festival, features over 100 signature works that explore style, content and form over ten days in July.Revelation Perth International Film Festival Coming events in AugustAvon Descent 7th - 8th August, NorthamThe Avon Descent is Western Australia's own unique sporting event. This white water race is notbettered by any like event in the world.The event attracts participants from across Australia and overseas. Competitors challenge the river in a variety of craft, in an exciting two day time trial over 134 kms from Northam to Perth and is spectacular viewing at the various rapids encountered by the boats. To find out more go toavon descent where you will find all you need to know.
If you happen to decide to drive up to Kununurra for the Ord Valley Muster or just plan on driving up, here is some
tips for safe outback driving
for you. It can be a little scary on the dirt roads (rough, but it is safe) so just make sure you know what to do in case of an emergency. Here they are again
Your safe driving tips in rough country
You will love the Kimberley just as I do.

Australia's No 1 Surf lifesaving Carnival is coming to Scarborough Beach again this year (2009). Make sure you get there to support the girls and boys who do so much to make our lives safer.
The Australian Safari is coming again in 2010
Here is an upcoming WA event not to be missed.Australia’s toughest motor sport challenge, the Australasian Safari, will start in the Perth again next year, 2010 with a new course, new vehicle and competitor categories, as well as heavily discounted Early bird entry fees. Expressions of interest will be called soon for the 2010 event, as are Early Bird Entry Fees, which provide huge discounts for those competitors who are quick off the mark.The week-long endurance event for cars, motorbikes and quad bikes will start in the Western Australian capital for the first time on August 1, with another innovative route that will build on the outstanding success of the 2008 event. The course for the 2009 Safari was applauded as one of the best in the event’s long history, and according to event director, Justin Hunt, things will only get better in 2010. The anticipated record field will face a gruelling 3700 competitive kilometres across the rugged Western Australia outback during the seven day event. Just getting to the finish line will be a significant achievement. Competitors from all over the World will ensure that the competition is hot and a spot on the podium is much sought after by all competitors. Victory in each of the three key competition categories – car, motorbike and quad bike - will rightly be savoured, and the winners revered. There is a total of approximately 4300kms of the roughest country in Australia to be traveled by the competitors
This video will give you a birds eye view of the Safari.
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