What’s Happening in May?

Runners fill the Cape to Cape track for one of the most gruelling – and rewarding – races in the annual running calendar. The Margaret River Ultra Marathon is a stunning 80km route that winds from Hamelin Bay through to the Wilyabrup cliffs, passing through coastal vistas and the cool shade of Boranup Forest. Runners can tackle the challenge solo or in a team , or if your super power lies in cheering people on, simply settle in to help the athletes keep on keeping on.

The Busselton Festival of Triathlon is Celebrating 20 years in 2021, and is a favourite event for Western Australia’s fittest to battle out to the finish line. The serious competitors will be aiming for the headline event – the SunSmart IRONMAN 70.3 – but there plenty of fun for spectators with food vendors and live entertainment, as well as the family friendly SunSmart Kids Triathlon and the Funman Teams Triathlon.

Margaret River is a global name thanks to a number of reasons, including the world class surf conditions. It’s no wonder then that The Margaret River Pro sees some of the best in the game descend onto Margaret River’s coast to compete over twelve days. Be sure to secure your spot for all the free spectator action down at Surfers Point, as it’s a popular event that is part of the World Surf League (WSL) World Championship Tour (WCT).

Colonial Brewing Co. have teamed up with Harry Fisher, Fire to Fork’s resident campfire cook and outback chef for an afternoon of foodie fun and good brews. Head on down for a free fire pit cooking demonstration , followed by a delicious suckling pig lunch. There’s even a limited edition beer on tap for the day: Fred’s XPA.

While all eyes are on the surf pro, grommets can get down to the skate park for the Healthy Habitz Youth Festival. Thanks to Surfing WA and Healthway, activities include a 3 on 3 Basketball competition, Three Point Frenzy, an 8m climbing wall, rollerskating, indoor art and craft activities, Pimp Your Board spray art, Daily DJ’s and the Margs Park Series Skate Competition on Friday. With giveaways and prize money for the competitions, it’s bound to have the grown up’s upset they can’t join in!

Treat mum to a morning of bliss at Bettenays this Mother’s Day. Enjoy free flowing sparkling wine next to the glistening lake, while noshing on brunchy delights from Tapalicious catering. Children are welcome to join in all the fun, of course!

There have been a few silver linings of the past year of inactivity, and one of them is certainly that artists are itching to get out and on the stage again. Ross Noble is one of the most exciting comedians to have graced the stage of the new Margaret Rivers HEART to date.

What could be a better combo? Writers and readers in a wine region.  The Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival is here with an events schedule to get excited about. Author talks, Q & A’s, panel discussions, and workshops are all bookable alongside a heap of free and family friendly entertainment. Some hot events have already sold out, so get in quick before there are more “sold out” labels on the ticketing website.

Ross Nobel only just whet your comedy appetite? Well, luckily there is plenty more to come with the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow hitting town just before the end of the month. A night of laughter is guaranteed, with a line up filled with variety, no matter what hits your funny bone.

Head down to Augusta this June long weekend and celebrate the start of the whale season with the Augusta Whalesong Festival. There is plenty for the whole family throughout the weekend, from feasting through to live music, the magic of dance and bush tucker,  kite displays, the annual blessing of the fleet and market stalls.

Unleash your credit cards as Cabin Fever’s program has now been released and tickets are flying quickly. Get cracking and book your seat at one or more the experiences on offer. From the famed cheese toastie battle, through to blazing brews at Beerfarm and countless chef collabs, it’s worth saving space in your tummy for all of the deliciousness.