Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre
25 September 2019
Highland Gathering and the Perth Kilt Run
Sunday 6 October, 8.30am - 4pm
Kilts, haggis, and all things Scottish are on show for this popular annual festival.
The only fun run that’s done in a kilt, this unique charity event consists of a 2.5km or 5km run, followed by a medieval festival. Be prepared for a visual spectacle of bagpipes, kilts, lots of Braveheart references, and everything Scottish in between.
Did we also mention a meet and greet with Scottish dogs?
Ready to get your run on? Register here, with proceeds going to charity. Adults are $10, while Youth are $5. Children 12 and under are free. Kilts are also available as an optional purchase when registering.
So come on down to Minnawarra Park in Armadale on Sunday 6 October for a day you’ll never forget. For more information visit the Armadale Highland Gathering and Perth Kilt Run website.
Make Smoking History Kelmscott Show
Friday 18 October 4 - 10pm, and Saturday 19 October 9am - 9pm
Want to avoid the hectic hustle and bustle of the Perth Royal Show? The Kelmscott Show is a fantastic family friendly alternative, plus it’s local and cheaper too! Leaving you with more to spend on the many rides available, and of course – show bags!
Highlights on the Friday night include the log chop competition from 6 to 8pm, along with fireworks and a motorbike show. Get settled in on Saturday for animal exhibitions, Kelmscott Idol finals, and the scenic River Markets. For the first time ever, the fireworks will be returning for Saturday night too!
Be sure to visit the Perth Hills Armadale marquee to sample local honey from Marshall’s Honey, a visit from the koalas from Cohunu Koala Park and sign up to our tourism e-newsletter to get your hands on a show bag full of local offers.
The Kelmscott Show can be found at Rushton Park in Kelmscott. Adults are $16, Children are $10, Family is $40. Under 5 years are free.
Halloween Night Sky Tour
October 31, 8 - 9.45pm
Bust out your finest family costumes and head on over to the Perth Observatory for a spooky star tour of the night skies.
You’ll experience a unique combination of fear, education and wonder as you’re taken on a grand tour of the Southern Hemispheres sky, with a heap of things to spot such as nebulas, planets, dying stars and enormous star clusters.
Of course, there’ll be prizes for best dressed. Book online on the Perth Observatory website. Adults are $50, Children are $25, Concession is $35. The Perth Observatory can be found at 337 Walnut Road, Pickering Brook.
Jarrahdale Log Chop and Serpentine Jarrahdale Lions Country Fair
Sunday 6 October, 10am - 4.30pm
WA’s biggest wood chop with country fair is nearly here. With over 70 stalls and situated among the beautiful backdrop of Jarrahdale, you can’t ask for much more. Except you can because entry is also free.
The kids will love the pony and camel rides (and you probably will as well), and the log chop always impresses at this unique community fair.
Also impressive is the licensed bar, and you’ll no doubt find something that catches the eye amongst all the local produce. The Jarrahdale Log Chop & Serpentine Jarrahdale Lions Country Fair can be found at Jarrahdale Oval on Nettleton Road.
Friday Night Bites
4 October and 1 November, 5 - 8.30pm
Friday nights are officially your day off from cooking as the food vans roll into the Perth Hills for Friday night feasts.
Stationed in Harrisdale at Sheaf Park, there’s plenty of activities for the kids and of course, dogs are welcome too.
Pack a picnic rug, browse around the international cuisine (with different options every edition!), along with live entertainment to bop around to. Friday Night Bites can be found at Sheaf Park in Harrisdale.
LiveLighter Perth Hills Festival
Saturday 12 October, 9am - 4.30pm
With roots dating back to 1984, the previously known Karragullen Festival has become a highlight event in the Spring into Armadale calendar. Showcasing the best displays of local produce the Perth Hills has to offer, prepare to be dazzled at this year’s event.
The one day festival packs a lot of punch, with live cooking demonstrations and samples from celebrity chefs and loads of free activities for kids, like fruit kebab making, free rides and an animal farm. Local orchardists offer knowledge and advice to grow your own fruit trees, with the opportunity to purchase your own to take home with you. To get the full Perth Hills orchard experience, we highly recommend jumping on one of three orchard tours to visit surrounding avocado, persimmon and stone fruit orchards.
The Livelighter Perth Hills Festival will be hosted on the Old Station Road Karragullen Pavilion and Oval. Entry prices for Adults are $10, while Kids and Concession are $5. Under 12’s are free.
Seeking more family fun? Head to www.perthhillsarmadale.com.au to view the full Spring into Armadale event calendar, or collect your guide from the Perth Hills Armadale Visitor Centre on 40 Jull Street.
