Perthlocation-guides.com - location guide to Perth featuring Perth Festivals information, annual festival listing for Perth, Western Australia (WA), Australia - Last updated 31/12/2008.
About Perth Festivals
(Perth, Western Australia, WA, Australia)
Perth is known for its friendly and fun-loving locals, who enjoys its impressive selection of annual festivals, outdoor entertainment and parades. Popular festivals in Perth include the following events.
Annual Perth Festivals
January: Perth Cup, horse racing held at the beginning of the month
February: Perth International Arts Festival, cultural event with concerts, dancing and film screenings
February: Heineken Classic, many international golf championship
April: Claisebrook Carnival, carnival parades which take place at Claisebrook Cove on the eastern side of Perth
June: West Week, with celebrations based around the history Western Australia, with many family activities and cultural events
September: Perth Show, taking place at the end of the month, with agricultural stalls and demonstrations
October: Perth Gay Pride March, lasting a whole month from the beginning of October, with many gay and lesbian celebrations
October: Midland Folk Festival, with a host of family fun over two days
December: Shakespeare in the Park, outdoor theatrical event held at Perth's King's Park
Perth is known for its friendly and fun-loving locals, who enjoys its impressive selection of annual festivals, outdoor entertainment and parades. Popular festivals in Perth include the following events.