What’s happening in June?

No winter plans yet? The Rocky Road Festival at The Margaret River Chocolate Company is back with a stacked lineup of limited-edition flavours, decadent desserts and all things chocolate. Round up your sweetest mates and dive into a month-long celebration of rocky road creations guaranteed to keep your sugar cravings satisfied this winter.

Nothing warms you up like having a laugh with your friends, the kind that brings tears to your eyes. There’ll be something for everyone at this year’s Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow at Margaret River HEART – Nala Bardip Mia. Experience the fun of Australia’s largest comedy festival in your own backyard.

Chef Melissa Palinkas, one of WA’s most respected chefs and former owner of Young George, takes up residency at Willespie Estate this June, bringing fire-cooked lunches to the heart of Margaret River. Choose between a Long Table Lunch on Saturdays and Braizen, fire-led share plates on Sundays.

Water Mirror is a breathtaking fusion of Taiko percussion, dance, acrobatics, and cutting-edge projection and lighting design. Head to Margaret River HEART – Nala Bardip Mia for an experience like never before.

When the nights turn cold enough to deserve it, it’s time for the Night of the Panther. This year, Margaret River Brewhouse celebrate the first pour of their barrel-aged imperial stout with their barrel-aged imperial stout a long table feast built around open fire cooking, heavy winter pours, and dark beer worship.

No matter if your compositions are already topping the charts or if you’re just starting out, the Creative Songwriting Workshop at Saltwater Busselton is designed for all levels. Presented by acclaimed West Australian singer-songwriter Carus Thompson.

Or enjoy the songwriting by some seriously experienced pros instead! Alt-rock legends The Superjesus are set to bring their seminal sophomore album ‘Jet Age’ across the country for a special 25-year anniversary tour. Catch them live at The River Hotel.

Battle of the Bands, live performances, pop-up vendors and kids activities set the scene for a memorable Blues Fest at Origins Market. Celebrating the blue theme, it’s all in support of  Busselton Hospice Care Inc.’s “Go Blue for June” campaign.

What’s even the point of winter if there is no truffle involved? Supper Club has got you covered, with a delicious exploration of truffle in all its forms. Their one-night-only Truffle Dinner features rich, comforting dishes that make one of winter’s most indulgent ingredients truly shine.

Something for Kate frontman Paul Dempsey is taking his Shotgun Karaoke Vol. II album on a regional tour. Fans of his stripped-back and spontaneous approach won’t dare to miss his show at The River Hotel.

There are so many reasons to love winter in the Margaret River Region, and Cabin Fever might just top the list. With almost 40 events from Busselton to Margaret River, they’re bringing all the fire, food and fun across 10 wintry days in July. Celebrating their 10th anniversary this year, they’re bringing all the fire, food and fun across 10 wintry days that will leave you fuller than a late-night fridge raid.

Australia’s answer to the Cannes Film Festival, CinefestOZ, is a shimmering festival not to be missed. Think world premieres with red-carpet events and after parties, intimate in-conversation lunches, and the screenings of the finalists for the prestigious CinefestOZ Film Prize. And if that’s not enough, the festival includes IndigifestOZ, the Cinesnaps Student Competition, the CinefestOZ Short Film Awards, plus free community screenings.