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Upcoming Events

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January 2027 - Saturday

Foreshore Fest
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Experience a summer afternoon and evening of live music on Albany’s foreshore, headlined by Hoodoo Gurus, with Spiderbait, Eskimo Joe, The Southern River Band and Carla Geneve.

Event:

Foreshore Fest 2027

Date:

Saturday 23 January 2027

Time:

2pm–11pm AWST

Venue:

ANZAC Peace Park, Albany

18 + event –

physical ID required

Southern Arts and Crafts Trail

12 September – 11 October 2026.

Various venues across Western Australia’s Great Southern.
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Celebrate spring in the Great Southern with wildflower experiences, open gardens, art, workshops, local food and community events. Plan your festival itinerary and enjoy a stay at Karribank in Porongurup.

greatsoutherntreasures.com.au/bloom/

The organiser's confirmed dates apply to the overall festival. Individual activities have their own times, locations, prices and booking requirements.

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Southern Arts and Crafts Trail

September - October

Southern Arts and Crafts Trail
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Over 70 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

Southern Arts and Crafts Trail

July

Christmas in July

Celebrate Christmas in the heart of the Porongurups with a festive winter dining experience at Karribank.

Join us on Saturday 25 July 2026 for a traditional Christmas feast featuring seasonal food, local wines, and the warm hospitality Karribank is known for.

Seats are limited and bookings are essential.

Southern Arts and Crafts Trail

May 3, 2025

Taste Great Southern - Register Today!
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Discover the incredible Porongurup wines at an evening showcase of the best labels in this unique sub-region. Lauded local winemakers invite you to join them for a premium wine tasting: Rob Diletti (Castle Rock Estate), Ben Cane (Duke's Vineyard), Gavin Berry (Mount Trio Vineyard), Laura Wishart (Shepherd's Hut Wines) and Sam Harma (IRONWOOD Estate Wines) will guide guests through different varieties from the makers’ own labels and explore what makes each drop so special.

Every wine is expertly paired with a seasonally-inspired tasting menu from our chefs in the newly established restaurant and cafe at the historic Karribank Country Retreat. This rare showcase happens in the heart of the Porongurup. Don't miss it!

fresh local food

August

Porongurup Centenary EveningCelebrate 100 years of the Porongurup National Park with an inspiring evening presentation at Karribank featuring Professor Kingsley Faulkner AM. Discover the region's rich history, from its original Aboriginal inhabitants to early European settlement and the establishment of the National Park.The presentation runs from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM, with complimentary tea and coffee provided. Guests can also enjoy dinner at Karribank Restaurant before the event.‍

Southern Arts and Crafts Trail

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.

Porongurup Festival

Porongurup Festival

January

Grapes and Gallops Festival

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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.

mtbarkerturfclub.com.au

grapes and gallops festival

Book Your Stay

Planning to attend Foreshore Fest 2027? Book your accommodation at Karribank and enjoy a comfortable place to stay during your visit to Albany.

Accommodation is booked separately from Foreshore Fest. Event tickets, transport, and any event packages are not included with your accommodation booking.

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