WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Mullewa Muster and Rodeo, June 3
Get set for an epic day of mustering and music at the Mullewa Muster and Rodeo, held at the Mullewa Recreation Grounds, one hour’s drive north-east of Geraldton. Events include the Australian Bushmen’s Campdraft and Rodeo, the Beaut Ute Competition and, of course, the Country Music Concert, which this year features The Wolfe Brothers; singer/songwriter Travis Collins; country rock’n’roll singer Monty Cotton; and Indigenous musician Fred Ryan. Buy tickets online at: mullewamuster.com.au
Truffle Kerfuffle, June 23-25
Deep within the forests of Manjimup lies a prized delicacy: the black truffle. Each year, foodies and foragers descend on Fonty’s Pool Caravan Park in Manjimup to partake in a three-day festival celebrating the harvest of this sought-after “black gold”. Activities include: long table feasts featuring delicious meals crafted with truffles; fireside cooking sessions, demonstrations and masterclasses hosted by renowned chefs including Colin Fassnidge, Analiese Gregory and Jake Kellie; truffle hunts in orchards, and much more. Be sure to stock up on artisan goodies and fresh produce