Dewy mornings and earlier sunsets may be easing our region into the cooler season, but the Margaret River Region’s event scene shows no sign of slowing down.

April marks the beginning of Djeran, also called the Season of Adulthood by the traditional owners of Wadandi Boodja (Saltwater People’s Country). Surfing conditions are optimal, fresh eucalyptus perfumes the trails, and autumn leaves cover our region’s parks in golden hues.

Hero image by Lizzie Wilkie.

Great Gable at The River | 4 April

Margaret River

Western Australia’s Great Gable are back in the South West bringing their latest tour to The River. Small Fry, their latest record, shows the rest of the world what makes home so special.

Catch Great Gable's first headline shows in Australia in over 12 months. Image: supplied

School Holiday family fun | 12 – 27 April

Margaret River Region

Mermaid sip and paint
The region's exciting school holiday events promise fun for the whole family. Photo: supplied

Paint & Sip at The Ship Inn | 5 April

Busselton

Join Trish Waters for a creative afternoon as she guides you through painting ‘The Dreaming Lady’ while you enjoy a grazing board and bubbles. No experience is needed – just bring your creativity.

The event will also have raffles supporting breast cancer research. Photo: Ovis Creative

Ingrid Windram and Josh Windram Exhibition Opening | 5 April

Yallingup

Join Yallingup Galleries for the opening celebrations of mother and son artists, Ingrid Windram and Josh Windram with wine from Vallee du Venom. The exhibition runs until 13 April, showcasing the dynamic contrast between Ingrid’s masterful landscape paintings and Josh’s contemporary abstract works.

SummerSalt | 12 April

Busselton

SummerSalt is heading to Busselton bringing with them a glittering lineup of Aussie music. Catch Missy Higgins, John Butler, Fanning Dempsey National Park, The Waifs, The Whitlams, and Josh Pyke.

Get ready for the ultimate Australian live music experience. Photo: SummerSalt

Easter by the sea | 18 April

Bunker Bay

Head to Bunker Bay and revel in ilma Beach House’s first menu takeover celebrating the region’s finest fresh seafood. In collaboration with the finest seafood suppliers, skilled fishermen, and nature herself, Head Chef Vince Conjaerts, has crafted an unmissable menu.

Ilma Beach House
Diners can expect four-courses with Australian roots and Mediterranean finishes. Photo: supplied

Gracetown Bay Swim | 19 April

Gracetown

Held each year on Easter Saturday the Gracetown Bay Swim is a fantastic community event bringing together locals and holiday makers. The iconic event is a one kilometre course that begins and ends at Gracetown’s main beach.

Swim to win or go at your own pace over a 1km course. Photo: supplied

Cowaramup Easter Fair | 19 April

Cowaramup

Cowaramup’s Pioneer Park will be buzzing with the vibrant artisans of the region on Easter Saturday for the annual Easter Fair. Browse local crafters, artists and producers from Cowaramup and surrounding areas.

ANZAC Day Services | 25 April

Margaret River Region

Observe ANZAC Day at memorial services in the Margaret River Region on 25 April. Watch this space for more details closer to the date.

Women of the Southwest Gallery Exhibition | 26 April

Busselton

Join local photographer, somatic educator, and multimedia artist Dionne Doig’s for the opening of Women of the Southwest. Through evocative imagery, Dionne captures the raw, untamed beauty of women woven into incredible Wadandi landscapes, textures, and symbolic elements.

Barefaced Stories at The Barn | 26 April

Rosa Glen

Barefaced Stories and Creative Corner have joined forces to bring an epic night of true, unfiltered, unapologetically human stories. No scripts. No safety nets. Just real people, real stories, and real moments that prove truth is always stranger than fiction

South West locals will take the stage sharing their stories. Photo: supplied

Sip & Shuck at Flametree | 27 April

Dunsborough

Enjoy live tunes from Laine Wolfe while indulging in fresh Albany oysters from Get Pickled & Get Shucked and your favourite Flametree wine. Relax on their stunning deck or bring a picnic blanket on the lawn, no bookings necessary.

Flametree
Sip & Shuck is a free family-friendly event. Photo: supplied

FOR THE DIARY

Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival | 2-4 May

Margaret River Region

The Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival celebrates storytelling across multiple art forms and includes a dazzling array of novelists, journalists, creative thinkers, artists, performers and established and emerging storytellers from WA, interstate and overseas. Created and presented by Arts Margaret River, this not-to-be-missed event for anyone who loves arts, culture, books and the Margaret River Region.

Bryan Brown
Australian actor and author Bryan Brown was welcomed to the Margaret River Readers & Writers Festival stage in 2023. Photo: supplied

Western Australia Margaret River Pro | 17-27 May

Margaret River

Margaret River and world-class waves are basically synonyms, and the Margaret River Pro is the place to be blown away by the world’s most talented surf pros. Once again, this year’s event will be positioned as the mid-season decider – expect to see the world’s best surfers put everything on the line to advance to the second half of the world tour. Even better — spectating is free.

2024 competition winner and Margaret River's own Jack Robinson. Photo: Beatriz Ryder

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