August has ARRIVED!

30 July

The eighth month, the last month of winter and the first month of Djilba 🪷

Did you know that the word August, also means “respected, impressive.”? Now we all do!

Check out the best of the best to enjoy your month of August in Perth and surrounds…..

EVENTS

10 Nights in Port: A fantastic Winter Art Festival in Walyalup/Fremantle, full of wild performances, mysterious and marvellous installations, music and so much more.

Perth’s premier jazz venue, The Ellington is hosting the Perth International Women’s Jazz Festival from 21-24 August. See musicians from all over the world display their sensational jazz chops.

Looking for a laugh? WA Comedy Week will be serving the giggles 18-23rd August.

FAMILY FUN

Avon Descent: 🛶 Now in its 52nd year, the Avon Descent is a white-water race from Northam to Perth. The race itself is great to watch and this year there has been plenty of rain to make those rapids rush! Alongside the race are three Family Festivals in Northam, the Swan Valley and at the finish line in Bayswater. Check out the full program for all the kid friendly activities!

DRINKS FOR THE ADULTS

Have you checked out FERMENT, the new pour-your-own bar at The Wembley Hotel? Craft beer, wine and even a couple of premixed cocktails on 32 taps for you to try, mix and enjoy!!

FOODIE NEWS

The whole month of August in Perth is all about the FOOD! Over 100 restaurants and bars are participating in Plateful Perth - events to try new menus and drinks, pairing and education. It’s huge and you should see the full program to see what makes your mouth water

Messina Gelato have opened a new home in Vic Park! It’s a retro wonderland slinging 35+ flavours.

NEW ART

Local artist Tessa Dorotich* has been busy giving the Northbridge streetscape a glow up. Check out the north end of William Street for her new additions to the street-seats, reflecting the local culture. In the Northbridge Plaza, corner of James and Lake Street, Steve Buckles has renewed the wall with a giant Chinese dragon.

*SIDE NOTE! Tessa Dorotich is part of team behind FOUND - an epic street art exhibition happening in October. Tickets go on sale August 10th.

MARKETS A GO-GO

Starting from Saturday 2 August, the Canning Vale Markets will start their Winter Night Markets from 5-9pm every Saturday. Over 100 stalls and heaps of food and family fun on offer.