The top 10 things to do this week
Kick back and enjoy a massive weekend of fun in Bunbury - here’s our Top 10 list:
1. Chefs’ Long Table Lunch
The popular community fundraising event is back for another year of delectable food and wine from South West producers.
The lunch will take place on the Pat Usher Foreshore on Sunday from 12pm to 5pm.
Tickets are available by visiting www.chefslongtablelunch.com.au.
2. Fringe Festival
Bunbury Fringe Festival is bringing the CBD alive with a colourful series of entertaining acts, workshops, exhibitions and inclusive parties until Saturday.
An outdoor garden hub features live and local music, pop-up performances and food trucks.
A comedy club and sustainability trail adds fun to important topics.
For more information and tickets, visit www.bunburyfringe.com.
3. Multicultural Festival
Bunbury’s cultural melting pot will be celebrated and showcased at the LiveLighter South West Multicultural Festival on Saturday from 3pm to 9pm.
The event will feature performances, workshops, learning experiences and market stalls at Bicentennial Square and the Graham Bricknell Memorial Music Shell.
4. Beer and Cider Festival
Discover new beer and cider flavours or sample a few favourites while kicking back to cruisy tunes and delicious bites from food trucks at the Bunbury Beer and Cider Festival this weekend.
Live By the Bay on Saturday from 4pm to 9pm is a great night out with live music, drinks, table tennis and jenga.
There will be a Sunday session from 12pm to 6pm.
RSVPs are necessary and can be done by visiting http://bit.ly/2IHxfd3.
5. Family movie night
Pixar favourite Ratatouille will play on the Pat Usher Foreshore for families to enjoy at the Rotary Club of Bunbury Leschenault Free Family Movie Night on Friday from 6pm.
Bring blankets, bean bags, low chairs.
Purchase a sausage sizzle and soft drink, as well as ice cream and coffee from the vans. Free popcorn will also be available.
Registration is required for this event at www.eventbrite.com.au.
6. Sustainability trail
Get out and discover some of the places in Bunbury that will help you live a sustainable life.
Meet at Maker and Co at 10am on Saturday to work through five different stops until 2pm.
Bring a reusable coffee cup and a packed lunch to enjoy a day out with like-minded people.
7. Live music lunches
Head to the Bunbury Regional Art Galleries on Friday for free live music from 12pm to 2pm while enjoying lunch.
The event features local artists and a coffee van to kick back and relax.
8. Afternoon pacing
Enjoy the sunshine on a Saturday afternoon at the Bunbury Trotting Club for yet another fantastic race day at the Manea Classic.
With full bar, canteen, restaurant and TAB facilities, it is a great day out for the whole family.
For more information, contact the club on 9721 2768.
9. Meet the author
West Australian author Bob Primrose will be at Bunbury Library on Thursday from 10.30am to talk about his times in the WA Police Force and growing up during war.
His memoir Frontline Policing and in the Busy is a light-hearted account of the extremes of the outback.
10. Movies
Settle in at Grand Cinemas Bunbury for Game Night and Winchester from Thursday.
Action comedy Game Night stars Jason Bateman and Rachel McAdams whose murder mystery party takes a surprising turn.
Winchester is the latest haunted house flick telling the tale of a widow and her evil-spirited mansion.
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