21.03.2024

Still undecided about your Easter long weekend plans?

No worries – navigating your event itinerary just got a whole lot easier!

We’ve taken care of all the legwork, leaving you free to indulge in that tempting giant chocolate Easter bunny.

Read on for some of the best events happening in the Margaret River Region over the Easter long weekend.

Photo: Lenton Brae

Friday 29 March

Easter Egg Hunt Tour | Forage Safaris

Start your Easter weekend making memories with the whole family at an Easter Egg Hunt Tour by Forage Safaris. The tours are relaxed and give you ample time to forage and shop, to take home a bit of the South West with you.

Easter Egg Hunt
Meet the animals, hunt for Easter eggs and enjoy a delicious paddock to plate farm brunch with Forage Safaris. Photo: Supplied

Easter Yoga Retreat | Fair Harvest

Come together at Fair Harvest with fellow yoga enthusiasts for a laid-back and enjoyable long weekend. Celebrate community, nurture wellness and wind down in a wonder filled environment at the Easter Yoga Retreat with Ann Dragon.

Ian Daniell Art Studio & Gallery Opening Celebration

Your Good Friday just got a whole lot better. Local artist and Open Studios favourite Ian Daniell is throwing a party to celebrate the opening of his brand new Art Studio & Gallery in Cowaramup. DJ Simmo will be spinning vinyl and locally produced wines, beers and soft drinks are all complimentary on the night. Wildflora Foods’ brand new Open Kitchen right next door to the Gallery are celebrating their opening as well and provide delicious sweet and savoury treats.

Ian Daniell
Ian Daniell's mesmerising life-sized ocean inspired art is moving into its very own gallery. Photo: Stuart McMillan

Saturday 30 March

Smokin' Saturday | Walsh & Sons

Farm House Phil is back on the grill to bring you some classic finger lickin’ goodness this Easter – enjoy a smokin’ Saturday feast of ribs and sides and your favourite Walsh & Sons drops.

Phat Phriday at Walsh and Sons
Enjoy a feast this Easter, at Walsh & Sons. Photo: Walsh & Sons

Gracetown Bay Swim

What a way to earn your Easter eggs! The annual Gracetown Bay Swim is an exciting, inclusive and fun Easter institution loved by locals and visitors alike. You can swim to win, go at your own pace or even wear flippers – the most important thing is to have fun.

Gracetown Bay Swim
Swim to win or just for fun at the Gracetown Bay Swim this Easter. Photo: Supplied

Live music | Caves House Hotel

Enjoy the long weekend vibes with your mates, a cold drink and some laidback live music. Live Music @ Caves House has got you covered on Saturday and Sunday.

Shmoné | Settlers Tavern

Smooth saxophone loops injected with a full-band electric vibe: Shmoné has teamed up and you’ll love to see the result at Settlers Tavern. Playing both Saturday and Sunday night from 9pm.

Shmone
Saturday night boogie or Sunday sesh? Photo: Supplied

The Busselton and South West Heritage Festival | Busselton Cultural Precinct

Opening Night Easter Exhibition | Yallingup Galleries

Featuring artists Larry Mitchell, Maki Horanai, and Shannah Mitchell, the Easter Exhibition at Yallingup Galleries promises a unique artistic journey. Join the opening night on Saturday from 5pm.

Maki Horanai
Get enchanted by symbolism and elegance at Yallingup Galleries' Easter Exhibition. Photo: Supplied

Lebarde | Margaret River HEART

BrunurB Lebarde is a storyteller, poet, musician, clown and philosopher, putting the bard’s profession into the spotlight in the most entertaining manner at Margaret River HEART – Nala Bardip Mia. Get your tickets and get ready for Lebarde – Resist, a show like no other.

BrunurB Lebarde
Stimulating and awaking your heart’s consciousness and your inner child is Lebarde’s mission. Photo: Supplied

Carus plays Paul Kelly | The River

Two Australian songwriting legends in one show – Carus plays Paul Kelly at The River Hotel, Margaret River. You don’t want to miss this night of musical treasures.

Easter fun at Origins Market

Sunday 31 March

Last Sunday Sounds | Skigh Wines

Experience the finale of the Skigh Sunday Sounds – gather your friends, pack a picnic, and savor exquisite wines while being serenaded by captivating live music against a beautiful garden backdrop.

Four women standing around a table outside, the women to the left is pouring wine into their glasses
Gather your friends for the last Skigh Sunday Sounds of the season. Photo: Skigh Wines

Easter egg hunt | Origins Market

Is it even Easter without a good old Easter egg hunt? We’ve received the hot tip the Easter bunny will visit Origins market with heaps of goodies for the kiddos to find, on Easter Sunday.

Easter Groove & Graze | Lenton Brae

When all the chocolate eggs are safe in the basket, bring your friends and family for Easter Groove at Lenton Brae, an afternoon filled with quality wine, live music and mouthwatering bites.

Lenton Brae
Spend Easter Sunday at Lenton Brae’s recently rejuvenated cellar door. Photo: Lenton Brae

Monday 1 April

Easter Facepainting | Origins Market

Take the kids to Origins Market for some Easter Facepainting, offered every morning over the weekend. Enjoy your morning coffee while your little ones turn into little bunnies or colourful Easter eggs.

Easter face painting
There will be kids facepainting every day over the Easter weekend, at Origins Market. Photo: Supplie