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The region's distinctively Mediterranean climate provides a palette of colours and flavours during autumn. Vintage heralds the end of another growing period and a new season of wines; whilst numerous events celebrate the local culture and heritage. Autumn 2012 - Vines & Surf apRIL MaRCh Augusta River Festival, 3rd & 4th, Colourpatch Foreshore, Augusta. A family event with entertainment, water and land based activities topped off with spectacular fireworks over the stunning Blackwood River. Dunsborough Arts Festival, 4th, Dunsborough Foreshore Sandalford Margaret River Concert, 3rd or 4th (TBC), Sandalford Wines, Margaret River. Telstra Drug Aware Pro, 19th to 25th, Surfers Point, Margaret River. WA's premier surfing event attracts world class surfers from around the world to compete in some of the best surf in Australia. Quit Forest Rally, 30th March – 1st April, Busselton. May Arts Margaret River's Readers & Writers Festival, 29th April to 6th May, Margaret River Cultural Centre. An inspirational literary event offering workshops, dinners and meet-the-author opportunities. Ironman 70.3 Busselton, 3rd to 5th, Busselton. Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow, 31st, Margaret River Cultural Centre. Laugh out loud with big local names, newcomers and overseas guests. Margaret River Wine Region Festival, 13th to 16th, Throughout the region. Soak in the sun and enjoy some of the finest wine, food and art that the region has on offer. With a full programme of events it's a gourmands dream. Delirium 24hr Cycle Race, 21st and 22nd, Cowaramup. Get the legs pumping with a 24 hour race to complete the most laps as a team or solo rider. Illuminate, 21st April, Cape Leeuwin and Cape Naturaliste Lighthouses. Enjoy the Lighthouses of the Cape to Cape as they illuminate for charity. Entry is free and family entertainment includes treasure hunts, fire twirling, live music and more! Arts Margaret River's Readers & Writers Festival, 29th April to 6th May, Margaret River Cultural Centre. With both a comprehensive adult program 'Words Uncorked' and a fun, educational children's program 'Behind the Label' this festival has something for everyone. Regular Events - Through the Seasons Whale Migration June – December naTURE'S TIMELInE Wine Vintage February - April Wildflower Season September – November yEaR ROUnD EVEnTS Movies in the Vineyard, 17 Dec 2011 to 21 Apr 2012, Cape Mentelle Margaret River. Enjoy an outdoor movie experience, matched with great wine and food in the grounds of Cape Mentelle Winery. Town Square Markets, Select Sundays, Town Square Margaret River. Margaret River Farmer's Markets, 2nd & 4th Saturday of the month, Corner Tunbridge & Farrelly Streets Margaret River. Vasse Markets, 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, Vasse Community Hall Vasse. Dunsborough Markets, 2nd & 5th Saturday of the month, Naturaliste Community Centre, Dunsborough. Wildflower Tours Margaret River, Sept to Oct, Lake and Mammoth Caves Join a wildflower tour to experience some of the region's 2,500 wildflower and 150 orchid species. Arts Margaret River Volunteer Cinema, Margaret River Cultural Centre Movies are screened at various times throughout the year, including 1pm Friday matinees during school holidays. 8 | EVENTS CALENDAR Events