EVENTS
Valentines day (14th Feb 2012)
Why not treat your loved one to a waterfront romantic dinner at one of the many restaurants at the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour? Be sure to book ahead.
Araluen’s Fremantle Chilli Festival (10th – 11th Mar 2012)
Araluen’s Fremantle Chilli Festival takes place annually in March as a celebration of all things chilli! Featuring a diverse range of stallholders, Masters of Menu cooking demonstrations, live music and more, this is a wonderful celebration of the culinary and cultural aspects of the humble chilli. For more information, please visit the Araluen website.
Blues and Roots Festival (1st April 2012)
The iconic 9th Annual West Coast Blues n Roots festival back at Fremantle Park on Sunday 1st April. The line up includes legendary artist Crosby, Stills & Nash, The Pogues, The Specials, My Morning Jacket, Buddy Guy, Keb Mo and Steve Earle For all the information, visit the website at westcoastbluesnroots.com.au
Heritage Festival (23rd April – 26th April, 2012)
Celebrating Fremantle’s diverse cultural and social, natural and built heritage with the annual Heritage Festival. For more information, visit www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/Festivals/Heritage_Festival
Hidden treasures – winter music sessions (27th May – 6th Jun, 2012)
Fremantle’s new Winter Music Series Hidden Treasures will light a spark in your winter night this year with music, yarns, and shenanigans along High Street on Thursday nights throughout July. For more information, visit www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/Festivals/Hidden_Treasures_–_Winter_Music_Sessions
Fremantle street arts festival (18 Nov – 4 Dec 2012)
Fremantle’s City’s streets will come alive with a wide range of festivities over the Easter long weekend. The festival features free events, family-friendly and evening shows from some of the world’s best street artists from the US, Canada, UK, Argentina, New Zealand and Japan. For more information, visit www.fremantle.wa.gov.au/Festivals/Fremantle_Street_Arts_Festival
Click here for all the highlights (PDF)
Blessing of the fleet (late October, 2012)
The Blessing of the Fishing Fleet is a well-established religious and civic tradition in the City of Fremantle. It is a reminder of the religious traditions of the Italian people, especially those from Molfetta and Capo d’Orlando. Enjoy the parade from St Patrick’s Basilica to the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and return and celebration at the Esplanade Reserve.
Seafood Festival (late October, 2012)
New to 2012 and in conjunction with the Blessing of the Fleet, the Seafood Festival will showcase a variety selection of fresh local seafood for the whole family to enjoy.
Harbour Christmas Lights (1 November 2012 – 6 January, 2013)
Enjoy the end-of-year festive season evenings with the beautiful Christmas light displayed along Mews Road and the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour.
Click here to view a location map of the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour
