Time for a Show

Why not take the family along to experience the excitement of Perth's oldest and favourite family outing? Besides the array of children's activities on offer there is plenty to keep the young at heart amused. Take a wander through the pavilions and check out the various demonstrations, competitions and displays including the Perth Royal Wine and Perth Royal Beer Show.

Perth's biggest community event attracts 400,000 visitors from the city and the country every year. With a rich history spanning 170 years, the Show is an iconic social and cultural event that showcases WA agriculture, small business and entertainment.

Visit: www.perthroyalshow.com.au for more information.

Celebrate Spring for a Month

This year Spring in the Valley fans will be treated to an exciting re-vamp of the Swan Valley's annual festival. In its new month-long format, the event will attract an even broader mix of people to the already popular festival that attracts over 60,000 people to the Swan Valley each year.

Showcasing the region's very best food and wine as well as family activities, the new format allows everyone the opportunity and time to come and enjoy the Swan Valley and experience what it has to offer. This year's program is expected to include art exhibitions, concerts, food and wine tasting, cooking classes, family friendly events, and much more.

Visit: www.swanvalley.com.au for more information.

Showtime in Kelmscott

Presented by the Kelmscott Agricultural Society and in its 112 th year, the Show is traditionally an exciting time for families to gather and enjoy an evening out. With a wide variety of food stalls providing a choice of cuisine from around the globe, as well as rides, sideshow stalls, competitions and show bags, the Show provides fun and enjoyment for everyone.

With two full days of exciting entertainment, don't forget to stay for Mazzega's Mitre 10 Fireworks Display on both the Friday and Saturday nights – it's definitely one of the show highlights!

Visit: www.kelmscottshow.com.au for more information.

Food and Wine in the Southwest

Visit the southwest for WA's newest Wine & Food Festival at the heart of the Geographe Wine Region in Bunbury. Attend wine appreciation seminars celebrating the region's recent award-winning wines or watch the Restaurant Challenge at the Cooking Stage where local restaurants will compete with their own regional signature dish. Between tasting fine wine and enjoying fabulous food, visitors to this year's festival will have many reasons to stay for the day or a longer weekend break.

An ideal daylong outing for families and friends, be sure to relax and enjoy the good food and wine in the relaxed atmosphere and picturesque surrounds of the Geographe region.

Visit: www.cmsevents.com.au for more information.

The Cherry Season Starts here

Take the family down south for the weekend and celebrate the start of the cherry season at the Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival. Be entertained by local singers, dancers and performers including a variety of local bands while enjoying the culinary delights of the Manjimup region. During the Festival there will also be wood chopping, wine tasting, food stalls and of course the finals of the cherry pip spitting competition.

Visit: www.cherryfestival.com.au for more information.

Celebrate spring for a month

Western Australia's annual international tennis tournament is in its 23 rd year in 2011; tennis fans have been spoilt year after year with world number one ranked players serving it up right here in Perth. Held at the Burswood Entertainment Complex, the 2011 Hyundai Hopman Cup is one of the years most prestigious and entertaining events.

Visit: www.hopmancup.com for more information.

Try Freo on Australia Day

As an alternative to the foreshore sky show why not come down to Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour for a family-friendly Australia Day celebration? Circus and street performers will entertain the family in the afternoon before the crackers light up the sky in the evening. Grab a bite to eat at the sausage sizzle or at one of the numerous eateries around the Harbour and sit back and soak up the fun and festive atmosphere!

Visit: www.fremantle.wa.gov.au for more information.