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Events Calendar With sumptuous wine, beer and food, stunning coastlines and magnificent beaches, an entrenched art and cultural scene all wrapped up with a breathtaking Mediterranean climate and a huge choice of accommodation, the Margaret River region is the perfect place for events. Whether you like adventure sports, surfing, wine and food, art, culture and festivals there's guaranteed to be something on the Margaret River events calendar to suit you. Ingrained in the Margaret River lifestyle is the intense desire to celebrate and share the wonderful experiences there is on offer. Experience everything from Farmers Markets, sunset movies in a vineyard and quirky community celebrations through to internationally recognised concerts, festivals and sporting events. There are many events held throughout the year, and the following is a brief guide to some of the major events held in the Margaret River region for 2012. New events are programmed regularly and to find out more about what's on visit www.margaretriver.com. There's something for everyone! Summer 2012 - Sun & Song The smell of salt and sunscreen welcome the arrival of summer in the region, and outdoor concerts and events provide a captivating backdrop to blue skies and balmy nights. JanUaRy Southbound Festival, 7th to 8th, Sir Stuart Bovell Park Busselton. A music, camping and arts festival. Festival of Busselton, 14th to 21st, Busselton. Yallingup Surfilm Festival, 20th to 22nd, Clancy's Fish Pub Dunsborough. Celebrating the region's surf culture with film, art, music, wine and food. Lunar Circus, 21st to 23rd, Karridale. Lunar Circus returns to Margaret River with three days of fun and madness. Taj Small Fries, 27th to 29th, Yallingup. FEbRUaRy Sundowner Free Family Concerts, Every Sunday, Cowaramup. Busselton Half Ironman, 4th, Signal Park Busselton. Be Active Busselton Jetty Swim, 4th & 5th, Busselton Jetty. Leeuwin Concert Series, 11th & 12th, Leeuwin Estate Winery, Margaret River. The iconic concert series of the Margaret River Region boasts international acts each year and is a highlight of the social calendar. This year's event features soprano Marina Prior, tenor David Hobson and the Perth Symphony Orchestra plus James Morrison's Motown Show. Geographe Bay Race Week, 17th to 24th, Busselton. WA's largest yachting regatta. South West Craft Beer Festival, 25th & 26th, 3 Oceans Palandri Winery, Margaret River. South West craft breweries will come together for a celebration of the region's produce, music and of course beer! Busselton Beach Volleyball Tour, 25th & 26th, Busselton Foreshore. information & bookings +61 8 9780 5911 or margaretriver.com | 7 Seasonal Events