January
Grapes and Gallops Festival
Mount Barker Wine Producers and the Mount Barker Turf Club combine to create an exciting day of horse racing and world-class wine tasting, food and fun.
grapesandgallops.com
Grapes and Gallops
February to April
Taste Great Southern Festival
Numerous events are held across the Great Southern Region with local and visiting chefs and personalities. Choose from long table lunches, progressive tastings, degustation delights and impressive Mount Barker Graze three days of wine matched with gourmet food delights.
tastegreatsouthern.com.au
March
Porongurup Festival :
Offers fine local wine, spirits and beer, live music and the hilarious “Porongurup Stomp” where couples crush grapes with their bare feet in cut off barrels.
March/April
Art In The Porongurup
Set at Karribank in our park area at the back of the property, this sculptural exhibition pays homage to the artists interpretation with a back drop of the stunning Porongurup.
September to October
Southern Arts And Crafts Trail
Over sixty venues including galleries, studios, wineries, community halls and retail outlets showcase work from more than 300 artists and craft persons during the 16 days of the award-winning cultural tourism attraction.
artsouthwa.com.au/southern-art-and-craft-trail
September 1 – October 30
Mount Barker “Celebration of Wildflowers”
Banksia Farm 9.30am-4.30 pm
facebook.com/banksiafarm
Stirling Range Retreat 9am wildflower bus tour,
Twin Creeks Reserve 9.00am-5.00pm.
Plant and Bird Guide available from Porongurup Shop (small donation) Ph 9853 1110
October
Mount Barker Wildflower Photo Competition and Exhibition
8 days of amazing wildflower photos with award winners on display at the Plantagenet District Hall.
Ph 9851 1653
Qantas Wine Show of WA
Qantas Wine Show of Western Australia, Mount Barker
This is WA’s most prestigious industry Wine Show. This week long event attracts over 1000 wine entries from across WA. An expert panel of judges determine the awards. Public events include Awards Dinner and Top 50 tasting in Perth.
wineshowwa.com.au
October to May
Mount Barker Speedway
Action packed thrills and spills. Speedway sedan, formula100, 500 and visiting divisions.
Contact the visitor Centre for race dates
November to April
Mount Barker Races
Country racing at its best, you can bet on a great day out.
mtbarkerturfclub.com.au