With Compliments, Swan Valley Visitor Centre
Located: Corner Meadow and Swan Street, Guildford
Post: PO Box 196 Midland WA 6936
OPEN 7 DAYS 9am to 4pm
Please do not hesitate to contact the Centre to advise of events to be added to this listing.
Tel: (08) 9379 9400 Fax: (08) 9379 9477 Email: visitorcentre@swan.wa.gov.au
DISCLAIMER: Information provided in this listing was correct at time of upload.
The Centre takes no responsibility for any changes to details provided that occur.
Ongoing Weekly Events
Friday/Saturday/Sunday & Public Holidays (except Christmas Day )
Malaga Markets
Cnr Beach Road & Alexander Drive MALAGA,
9am to 6pm (Traders) 9am to 9pm (Food Hall)
www.malagamarkets.com.au
9244 3177
Saturday/Sunday
Duckstein Brewery LIve music every weekend
9720 West Swan Rd Henley Brook 9296 0620 www.duckstein.com.au
Saturday
Soul Food No Jazz over months of July and August except 5th July
RiverBank Estate Winery, Caversham.
1– 4pm
9377 1805
Saturday & Sunday lunch, Sunday breakfast. Bookings essential.
Sunday
Midland Farmers Markets
Old Great Northern Highway
From 7am until 3pm, located behind Midland Town Hall
9576 1234 / 9572 1541
Thursday
Lilac Hill Fine Arts Group
Meet every Thursday in North Pavilion, Lilac Hill, West Swan Rd Caversham
9am to 3pm. Art will be displayed on Thursdays. Artists in residence. See listings section for exhibitions.
9377 7563 or 0419 199 831 / 9274 7119 or 0447 731 093
Friday
Duckstein Brewery
Friday Nights Bring the kids
Cater 4Kids Entertainment will set up quiet activities for children to enjoy before and after meals between 5.30 and 8.30. Free service
9720 West Swan Rd Henley Rd 9296 0620 www.duckstein.com.au
Ongoing
THE RIVER RETREAT
Didge After Dark (Ongoing)
Includes 3 course BBQ dinner, including bushtucker, beer wine and soft drink. Story telling, indigenous dancing. Adult $80. Child $55 (10-16). Child $45 (6-9yrs) Child $10 (5).
Min 15
Ripping yarns on the Riverbank
Story telling around the campfire, billy tea, etc. Approx 1 hour. $12 p/person, $10 child.
Outback Show Celebrates Australia's heritage on the stage.
Adults $20. Child $10. Family $55. 10.30am Sat and Sun. Minimum numbers apply. Show also available other times on request. Note: All shows MUST be pre booked.
9296 1007
Old Guildford Gaol Tour
Guildford Heritage Precinct Meadow Street Guildford $2 p/person.
Sun 2- 4pm.
Phone Visitors Centre to confirm opening hours as the Gaol is staffed by volunteers.
9379 9400
Guildford Heritage Markets
The Guildford Heritage Markets are held once a month on the 3rd Sunday in the historical Guildford Town Hall. Come along and see a wide selection of hand made craft for sale and have a chat with the people who have created each individual piece. You will find hand crafted china painting, jewellery, childrens clothes, turned woodwork, funki fungi, natural beauty products, bird houses, lavender products plus a wide variety of other crafts. Spoil yourself with a fresh made cup cake or a sausage sizzle. Open from 9am to 3pm and entry is free. A relaxed atmosphere awaits you with stalls inside and outside the hall so why not set aside an hour or two and join us. We'd love to see you!
Guildford Town Hall, Cnr James & Meadow Streets, Guildford.
Ph: 08 9274 2926 or 0419 981 931. email: roeyeth@hotmail.com
Kalamunda Village Market
The First Saturday of the Month
Town Square Barber St Kalamunda
9257 2266
August 2008
2 Aug - 29 Sept
Yates Springtime at Araluen
Araluen Botanic Park, Roleystone
9496 1171
8 - 23 Aug
The Stillborn Lover 7.30pm - 11pm
Garrick Theatre 16 Meadow St Guildford
9379 9400
8 Aug - 7 Sep
Road Works
Mundaring Arts Centre, 7190 Great Eastern Highway Mundaring
9295 3991
8 Aug - 7 Sept
Environmental Art Awards Exhibition (entries from local primary school children)
Mundaring Arts Centre 9295 3991
10 Aug -11 Sep
Whiteman Park Pottery Primitive 10am - 4pm Free
The Village Beechboro Rd Whiteman Park
9249 4380
14 Aug - 31 Aug
Print (Ed) City of Swan Print Media Exhibition
Wed & Fri 11am-3pm, Thurs 4pm-8pm, Sat & Sun 9am-3pm
Midland Town Hall
17 Aug - 14 Sep
Malini Parker's solo exhibition Regeneration
Old Bakery on 8th Gallery & Cafe
Phone: 93703308
23 Aug
Youth Art Exhibition
Hub of the Hills 8 Craig Street Mundaring Free
9295 1508
23 Aug
Red & Red Dinner
Jane Brook Winery 229 Toodyay Rd, Middle Swan.
9274 1432
24 Aug
Jimmy Barnes Out of the Blue Tour
El Caballo Resort, Gt Eastern Hwy Wooroloo.
9573 3777
24 Aug
125th Anniversary of Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, 91 James St Guildford
9379 1118 or 9379 0770
24 Aug
York Arts & Crafts Festival
9am - 3pm York Town Hall
9641 1177
29 & 30 Aug
Winter Arts Festival
Garrick Theatre - Love, Lust & Revenge
www.bocsticketing.com.au or Swan Valley Visitor Centre 9379 9400
29 Aug - 22 Sep
Ocean & Earth Pottery and Paintings by Anne Fowler 9.30 - 3pm Free
Guildford Village Potters 22 Meadow St Guildford
9279 9859
31 Aug
The Hills Choir Winter Concert 2.30pm - 4.30pm
Uniting Church Stoneville Rd Mundaring
9295 1328
31 Aug
Hyper 2008 Festival
Midland Gate Shopping Centre Multistorey Carpark
$10 pre-sale $15 at the door
www.heatseeker.com.au
September 2008
5 - 7 Sep
Targa West Rally
Various venues around Chittering, Toodyay and Kalamunda
9324 4566 or www.targawest.com.au
6 Sep
Winter Arts Festival
Midland Town Hall - Swinging Rhythms 7.30pm
wwwbocsticketing.com.au or Swan Valley Visitor Centre 9379 9400
6 Sep
Kalamunda Village Markets 8.30am - 3pm Free
Town Square Barber St Kalamunda
9257 2266
6 Sept
WA Wildflower and Protea Arrangements
Waldecks on Vine
506 Great Northern Hwy
9274 2339
7 Sept
Fathers Day Lunch
Muscats Restaurant at The Vines Resort
9297 3000
9 Sept
David Wells - An Evening of Enlightenment
Belvoir Ampitheatre
Enquiries contact JVG Events on 0448 116 474
10 Sep
Rural Place Info Expo
Gidgegannup Hall
Enquiries contact Trish McCourt 92679218
12 Sep - 12 Oct
Corpus: body 10am - 4pm Free
Mundaring Arts Centre 7190 Great Eastern Hwy, Mundaring
9295 3991
13 - 14 Sep
Kalamunda Lapidary Club Exhibition 9.30am - 4pm
KLC Clubrooms Kostera Oval Recreation Rd Kalamunda
9291 6554
13 Sep
Buddy Holly Tribute Concert
Swan Valley Oasis Resort
10250 West Swan Road Henley Brook
9296 5577
14 Sep
The Toodyay Music Fest 2008
9574 5786
14 Sep
Mundaring Sunday Markets 9am - 3pm Free
Nichol St Mundaring
0428 460 179
14 Sep - 9 Oct
Whiteman Park Pottery Bush Leanings Free
The Village Beechboro Rd Whiteman Park
9249 4380
18 Sep - 21 Sep
Chittering Wildflower & Wine Show
Bindoon Hall
9576 1100
19 Sep
Jump WA Horse of the Year
State Equestrian Centre Brigadoon
20 Sep
Winter Arts Festival
Celebration! A Broadway Musical in Cabaret - Midland Town Hall 7.30pm
www.bocsticketing.com.au or Swan Valley Visitor Centre 9379 9400
20 Sep
WA Symphonic Wind Ensemble Family Concert 7.30 - 10pm
Morley Sport & Recreation Centre Wellington Rd Morley
0417 976 394
21 Sep
Friends of Thomas the Tank Engine at Whiteman Park 9.30am - 4.30pm
Whiteman Park Lord St Whiteman
9209 6000
21 Sep
Trek the Trail
Mundaring's Annual Leisure walking and cycling event Free
Sculpture Park Jacoby St Mundaring
9290 6666
21 Sep
Swan Valley Wine Show
Public Showcase Tasting in the Moondyne Room at Houghton's Winery
0419 869 616
23 Sep
Rural Place Info Expo
Caversham Hall
Enquiries contact Trish McCourt 9267 9218
26 Sep
Great Australian Marsupial Nightstalk 6.30pm - 9.30pm Free
Black Swan Island, End of Tidewater Ave, Ascot
9477 7222
26 Sep - 20 Oct
Five Contemporary on Glaze Painters
Guildford Village Potters 22 Meadow St Guildford
9279 9859
27 Sep - 12 Oct
Nearer to Nature Spring School Holiday Activity Program
Various Department of Environment & Conservation venues
9295 2244
29 Sep - 10 Oct
October School Holiday Program Fun for Kids 9am - 6pm Free
Whiteman Park Lord St Whiteman
9209 6000
October 2008
October
Brooker Swan Valley Horse Trials
Brookleigh Estate Upper Swan
9296 0007 www.swanriverhorsetrials.org.au
3 - 18 Oct
How about that! A Comedy 7.30 - 11pm
Garrick Theatre 16 Meadow St Guildford
9379 9400
4 Oct
Kalamunda Village Markets 8.30am - 3pm Free
Town Square Barber St Kalamunda
9257 2266
4 - 10 Oct
11th Australian Transplant Games Free
Various venues in Perth's Eastern Region
9477 7222
5 Oct
Kalamunda Antique Models and Collectables Fair 11am - 5pm
Agricultural Hall 148 Canning Rd Kalamunda
9277 7595
5 Oct
Walk the Zig Zag 8.30am - 1pm Free
Zig Zag Scenic Drive, Gooseberry Hill
9257 9999
6 -11 Oct
City of Bayswater Art Awards & Exhibition 8.30am- 5.30pm Free
Noranda Palms Shopping Centre Benara Rd Noranda
9272 0612
11 & 12 Oct
Spring in the Valley 10am - 6pm
Various venues Swan Valley Further information will be available in August
9379 9400 www.swanvalley.com.au
11 & 12 Oct
Spring in the Valley at Elmar's 11am - 5pm Free
Elmar's in the Valley 8731 West Swan Rd Henley Brook
9296 6354
11 & 12 Oct
Spring in the Valley - Abbasalutely & Strictly Business
Oakover Wines 14 Yukich Close Middle Swan
Book early to avoid missing out
94841133
11& 12 Oct
Spring in the Valley - Jazz & Salsa Concerts
Upper Reach Winery 77 Memorial Ave Baskerville
Book early to avoid missing out
9296 0078
12 Oct
Mundaring Sunday Markets 9am - 3pm Free
Nichol St Mundaring
0428 460 179
12 Oct
Open Studies and Gardens 10am - 5pm
Kalamunda Agricultural Hall 148 Canning Rd Kalamunda
9257 9999
13 - 19 Oct
Australian National Polocrosse Championships
State Equestrian Centre Brigadoon
WA Polocrosse Association 9888 6050
14 Oct
Rural Place Info Expo
Bullsbrook Sportman's Club
Enquiries contact Trish McCourt 9267 9218
17 Oct - 16 Nov
Mine Own Executioner 10am - 4pm
Mundaring Arts Centre 7190 Great Eastern Hwy, Mundaring
9295 3991
17 - 26 Oct
City of Swan Art Awards
www.swanvalley.com.au
0424 023 871
18 Oct
Bindoon Show - Gates open 10am
For more information phone 9571 0660
18 - 19 Oct
Brooker Swan River Horse Trials
Brookleigh Equestrian Estate, 1235 Gt Northern Hwy Upper Swan
www.swanriverhorsetrials.org.au
19 Oct
Children's Week Family Funsafe Day 10am - 2pm Free
Whiteman Park Lord St Whiteman
9209 6000
20-24 Oct
Town of Bassendean Celebrating Seniors Week Free
Various venues
9377 8000
23 Oct
City of Bayswater Charity Golf Day 10am - 9pm
Maylands Peninsula Public Golf Course, Swanbank Rd Maylands
9272 0612
24 Oct - 17 Nov
Splash 2 9.30 - 3pm Free
Guildford Village Potters 22 Meadow St Guildford
9279 9859
25 Oct
Gidgegannup Agricultural Show 9am - 7pm
Gidgegannup Showgrounds Toodyay Rd Gidgegannup
9574 7028
25 Oct
Guildford Primary School 175th Anniversary Celebrations 9am - 5pm
Guildford Primary School Cnr Helena and Johnson St Guildford
9377 3255
25-26 Oct
Oktoberfest 11am - 5pm Free Bring the whole family
Elmar's in the Valley 8731 West Swan Road Henley Brook
9296 6354
November 2008
1 Nov
Kalamunda Village Markets 8.30 - 3pm Free
Town Square Barber St Kalamunda
9257 2266
1 - 2 Nov
Darlington Arts Festival 10am - 8pm Free
Darlington Hall and Oval, Pine Terrace and Owen Rd, Darlington
www.darlingtonvillage.org
1 Nov
Sustainable Gardens Demonstration /Irrigation Display 9am-10am Free
Aviary Gardens Armadale Rd Rivervale
9477 7222 or www.belmont.wa.gov.au
1 Nov
Red Hill Open Day 10am - 1pm
Red Hill Waste Management Facility
Red Hill Waste Managemen Facility Toodyay Rd Red Hill
9424 2222
4 Nov
Melbourne Cup Day at Ascot Racecourse 10am - 5.30pm
Ascot Racecourse Grandstand Rd Ascot
9277 0777
4 Nov
Melbourne Cup Lunch - Pretty in Pink
The Vines Cafe, The Vines Resort
9297 3000
4 Nov
Melbourne Cup Day Extravaganza
Oasis Resort, West Swan Rd Henlely Brook
9296 5577 or bocs ticketing 9484 1133
8 Nov
The Ten Tenors Symphony at Sandalford
The Ten Tenors performing their new show Nostalgia under the stars at Sandalford 'Winery.
Special guest Glenn Shorrock
Reserved Seating and General Admission tickets 136100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
8 Nov
Belmont City Fair
Free Community Event
Faulkner Park, Cnr Wright St and Abernethy Rd Cloverdale
9477 7222
8-9 Nov
Gooseberry Hill Arts Crafts Group 11am- 5pm Free
Community Hall Ledger Rd Gooseberry Hill
9572 3228
9 Nov
The Harpers, The Anzacs Lest We Forget
A Presentation and Tour At Woodbridge
2pm-3.30pm Bookings essential
9321 6088
9 Nov
A Day on the Green - 'The Hoodoo Gurus'
Sandalford Winery
www.ticketmaster.com.au
9 Nov
The Hills are Alive Follow the Bickley Wine Trail 10am - 5pm Free
Various venues Bickley and Carmel Valleys
9293 8339
9 Nov
Mundaring Sunday Markets 9am - 3pm Free
Nichol St Mundaring
0428 460 179
9 Nov
The Maurice Brockwell Memorial Classic Car Run 10am - 3pm Free
Whiteman Park Lord St Whiteman Park
9209 6000
9 Nov
Extreme Sports Comp 11.15am - 9.30pm
Skate, BMX, Scooter and Blading Competition for all primary school ages
Belmont Skate Park Cnr Abernethy and Alexander Rd, Cloverdale
9477 7222
9 Nov
Ascot Kayak Club Pairs Enduro Race
Barratt Road Footbridge Barratt Road Middle Swan
0412 076 173 or www.ascot.canoe.org.au
9 Nov - 31 Dec
Whiteman Park Pottery - Christmas Collectables 10am - 4pm Free
The Village Beechboro Rd Whiteman Park
9249 4380
11 Nov
The Harpers, The ANZACS, Lest We Forget
The social history of two of the soldiers who died at Gallipolli
Woodbridge House Ford St Woodbridge
9321 6088
15 Nov
An Evening on the Green
John Mellencamp with Special Guests Sheryl Crow & Toby
Dinner & Show Packages 9374 9302
Reserved Seating and General Admission Tickets 136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
15 Nov
Swan View Agricultural Show 9am - 5pm
Brown Park Salisbury Rd Swan View
9294 1855
19 Nov - 1 Dec
Discovery 2008 9.30am - 3pm Free
Guildford Village Potters 22 Meadow St Guildford
9279 9859
21 Nov
City of Bayswater Jazz Community Concert 7.30pm - 9.30pm Free
Maylands Peninsula Public Golf Course Swanbank Rd Maylands
9272 0612
21 Nov - 24 Dec
Christmas Exhibition 10am - 4pm Free
Mundaring Arts Centre 7190 Great Eastern Hwy Mundaring
9295 3991
22 & 23 Nov
Ascot Kayak Club 24 Hour Marathon Relay
Ascot Kayak Club end of Fauntleroy Avenue Ascot
0412 101 949 www.ascot.canoe.org.au
28 Nov - 13 Dec
Amigos 7.30 - 11pm
Garrick Theatre 16 Meadows St Guildford
9379 9400
29 - 30 Nov
Christmas Exhibition & Sale 10am - 5pm
Springdale Art Group
The Springdale Homestead 11 Enid Rd Kalamunda
9277 5788
December 2008
3 Dec
Christmas Cheer Ceramics Exhibition 9.30am - 3pm
Guildford Village Potters 22 Meadow St Guildford
9279 9859
6 Dec
Kalamunda Village Markets 8.30 - 3pm Free
Town Square Barber St Kalamunda
9257 2266
6 & 7 Dec
Bassendean Festival Sat 5pm - 9.30pm Sun 10am - 4pm Free
Town Centre Bassendean Old Perth Rd Bassendean
9377 8000
7 Dec
WA Symphonic Wind Ensemble Family Concert 2.30 - 5pm
Morley Sport and Recreation Centre Wellington Rd Morley
0417 976 394
7 Dec
Cricket Australia Chairmans X I v New Zealand
Lilac Hill
12 Dec
Carols in the Park 6pm - 9pm
Includes a visit from Santa and low level fireworks display Free
Faulkner Park Cnr Wright St and Abernethy Rd Cloverdale
9477 7222
13 Dec
Tranby Christmas Carols
Tranby House Johnson Rd Maylands
9272 2630
13 Dec
Elton John Tribute Show
Swan Valley Oasis Resort
10250 West Swan Road Henley Brook
9296 5577
14 Dec
Mundaring Christmas Markets 9am - 3pm Free
Mundaring Visitor Centre 7225 Gt Eastern Highway Mundaring
9295 0202
14 Dec
Mundaring Sunday Markets 9am - 3pm Free
Nichol St Mundaring
0428 460 179
17 Dec
Kids Christmas Party Santa Live Kids Music Games Bouncy Castle
Elmar's in the Valley 8731 West Swan Rd Henley Brook
9296 6354
19 Dec
City of Bayswater Carols by Candlelight 7.30 - 9.30
Front Lawn City of Bayswater Civic Centre 61 Broun Ave Morley
9272 0612
20 Dec
An Evening on the Green
Multi Grammy Award Winner Alicia Keys
Sandalford Winery
136 100 or www.ticketmaster.com.au
21 Dec
Carols in the Valley - Free
Sandalford Winery
