Events Calendar 2008

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





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