Events in Perth during 2012

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January

Australia Day Skyworks (January 26th) - This impressive event in Perth takes place in King’s Park and the Swan River Bank featuring laser shows, activities and spectacular colourful fireworks.
Perth International Arts Festival (January - February) - An assorted event in Perth lasting over two weeks containing music, dance and drama.

July

Stewart Park Festival (mid July) - A three day musical spectacle featuring entertainment, crafts and art stalls as well a delicious food fair.

February

Perth Festival (February - March) - An old and diverse multi cultural art event in Perth featuring drama, dance and contemporary music.

August

Balingup Carnival and Medieval Fair - A costumed majestic pageant transposing the town back to Medieval times, strolling players, knights of the realm jousting, beautiful maidens, kings and Queens all having a magnificent time.
Garlic Festival - The fairgrounds in Perth play host to local sellers of garlic and garlic related products.

March

Rottnest Festival (mid March) - An exciting fun packed weekend event in Perth for all the family which takes place on Rottnest Island.

September

Perth Royal Show - An enjoyable day out for all the family which includes fascinating demonstrations, interesting exhibitions and shows in the fields of agricultural, technology and horticultural.

April

Festival of the Maples (last Saturday in April) - Perth city plays host to stall sellers offering Maple products such as syrup, candy and other maple related products and treats to celebrate the coming of Spring.
Perth Museum Spring Art Show (all month) - A showcase exhibition of beautiful art work in a variety of fields by local talent.
Carnival (early June) - Claisebrook Cave plays host to this fun carnival.

October

Swan View District Agricultural and Arts Show (2nd Saturday in October) - A fun family day out at this agricultural show that displays sheep dog trials and a variety of activities.
Lilac Hill Park - An international cricket festival in Perth taking place every summer at Cavesham in Perth.
Artrage Festival (early October) – It is a creative exhibition of art and theatre over a three week period in Perth.

May

Moon Rise Rock Festival - A spectacular music festival in Perth held over two nights at the Derby Racecourse under the stars and moonlight.

November

Freemantle Festival (End of November) - The longest running festival in Australia incorporates a diverse array of music and dance, comedy, craft/art work exhibitions and entertainers.

June

West Week (early June) - Commemorating Western Australia by concerts, sports events, historical re-enactments and crafts and arts shows.
Burswood Food & Wine Festival (mid June) - For those who love both food and wine, this is a good opportunity to discover this exhibition.

December

RAC Channel Seven Christmas Pageant – It is a seasonal festive event in Perth for all the family with an appearance from Santa Claus of course.  A procession of floats featuring Christmas themes, costumes, dances and much Christmas cheer!