Balingup Events

   Balingup Small Farm Field Day  -  April

The Balingup Small Farm Field Day is the most popular event held in our community, with over 10,000 people enjoying the day on the town oval.  Over 300 stalls, plus information and demonstration booths give everyone an opportunity to learn how to live the 'good life' away from the city.  Guided small farm and "tree-change" tours are conducted for a small extra fee.  Practical demonstrations include a Blacksmith, a Farrier, fence building, and greenwood turning on a pole lathe.  Early in April the town comes alive with the annual scarecrow competition (leading up to the Field Day).
For more information see the Small Farm Field Day site.

Download: the 2010 Programme to check out
some of the activities that took place.

Telling Tales In Balingup - July

Telling Tales in Balingup is an exciting new event in Balingup for children. This story telling festival is full of fun and activities for children ranging from around 4 to 12 years of age.
Some of the activities include readings with WA authors and illustrators at different venues, art exhibitions of children's drawings, workshops on how to write and illustrate a book, bookbinding and more.   Children are encouraged to come dressed as a character from their favourite book. Many recognisable characters from well known stories wander the streets of Balingup, including the Pied Piper who leads the children to the different venues around town. Adults can of course accompany the children and enjoy a coffee in the cafés or browse the many interesting retail outlets. 

   Festival of Country Gardens -   2010 dates:
Autumn Delights:  Frid 30 April, Sat 1  &Sun 2 May
Prelude:   Friday 8 to Sunday 10 October
Main Festival:   Wed 3 to Sun 7 November

The Festival of Country Gardens is a twice-yearly event taking place in the Blackwood River Valley and Manjimup area over several days in both spring and autumn. The main Festival event is held in November and there is a Preview weekend in October. A smaller Festival, called "Autumn Delights", is held over the first weekend of May.

Each year different themes are chosen and for 2009 the themes are both water wise gardens and fire wise gardens and show how gardens can be productive while still being water wise. The themes are an ongoing part of the Festivals and will be highlighted through the 30 gardens open for viewing and through talks and other activities.
For more information see the Country Gardens site.

   Medieval Carnivale - 28 & 29 August 2010

Held on the 4th weekend in August.
The Carnivale represents a celebration of the richness of our vital, diverse and active community.  There is a street parade, jousting, jesters, music, stalls and lots of entertainment and merriment.  Both town residents and visitors come dressed appropriately and join in the spirit of the day.  Beginning in 1996, the Carnivale has become a 2 day event (Sat-Sun) and is held in the grounds of the Balingup Community Centre. A small entrance fee applies.
For more information see the Medieval Carnivale site.

  Art Unleashed - 26th-28th November

Original art works will be exhibited and available for sale during this weekend of entertainment in Balingup.
Prominent artists and local identities have been asked to produce a 9' x 5' painting on the theme "Spring Flowers" in
an inspiring fundraising exhibition. You will be given the chance to bid on your choice at a Gala opening night on Friday 26th at 6pm - 8pm or bid by silent auction during the weekend.
Come and join the light hearted spirit of this event.

 Jalbrook Balingup Concert - last Saturday each November

This award winning annual concert has gained the reputation as one of the premier events in the South West.  Held on the last Saturday of each November this night of concert magic in a stunning setting is a must on all social calendars.  The natural amphitheatre on the night becomes a fairyland with special lighting and sound effects to enhance this night of "concert magic under the stars".

February
Brookhampton Estate Annual Outdoor Concert (2nd w/end Feb)
Donnybrook Food and Wine Festival
Nannup Music Festival (long w/e Feb-Mar)

March
Music Festival - Nannup (long w/e Feb - Mar)
Donnybrook Apple Festival (bi-annual)

April
Small Farm Field Day - Balingup
Blackwood River Chamber Festival - Bridgetown

May
Festival of Country Gardens - Balingup, Bridgetown & Nannup

July
Telling Tales in Balingup 

August
Annual Wattle Walk - Greenbushes
Medieval Carnivale - Balingup (28 &29th August 2010)
Flower & Garden Festival - Nannup

September
Blackwood Classic Power Boat Race - Bridgetown
Harvey Dickson's Country Music - Boyup Brook

October
Bull & Barrel Festival - Dardanup
Blackwood Valley & WA Boutique Wine Show (3rd w/end each Oct)
Harvey Dickson's Rodeo - Boyup Brook
Spring Picnic - Golden Valley Tree Park - Balingup
Australian Open Gardens
Festival of Country Gardens  Prelude
Blackwood Marathon - Bridgetown, Boyup Brook (last w/end Oct)

November
Taste of the Blackwood-boutique wines and gourmet food - Bridgetown 
Festival of Country Gardens Main Festival
Bridgetown Blues Festival - Bridgetown (2nd weekend each Nov)
Solahart Marathon - Donnybrook (2nd last Sat in Nov)
Regional Rose Festival - Nannup
Jalbrook Classic Concert - Balingup (last Saturday each Nov)
Art Unleashed - Balingup (26th-28th Nov 2010)