BLOOMING WILD PROGRAM OF EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
19 SEPTEMBER - 15 NOVEMBER 2026
Come join us in celebrating the diversity and spectacular beauty of the wildflowers, fauna and landscapes in the Southern Forest & Valleys Region by exploring some of our spring events, markets, trails and activities.
OPEN FOR THE ENTIRE FESTIVAL
Kondil Wildflower Park Trails | Nannup
Step into the heart of nature at Kondil Wildflower Park, a breathtaking sanctuary where history and biodiversity bloom together. Explore your choice of three well-marked trails winding through native bushland with rich jarrah, marri, sheoak and balga...
Orchid Wildflower Trail | Quinninup
As you walk, you’ll notice the distinct change in undergrowth from the tall karri forest to the more open jarrah forest. Both forest types boast an impressive display of wildflowers in season.
Pemberton 4WD
Wildflower Tours
Join a 4WD Beach & Forest Eco Adventure Tour each spring as the wildflowers in the forests transform...
Understory Art & Nature Trail | Northcliffe
Open daily 9am-3pm, visit this unique art in nature experience - a 1.2km sculpture trail featuring the works of more than 50 renowned artists in a beautiful stand of old-growth forest that comes alive in wildflower season...
SEPTEMBER 2026
fortnightly market - starting on
Sunday 20 September
Manjimup Farmers Market | Manjimup
Come along to the Manjimup Farmers Market Collective open 8am-12pm at Manjimup Heritage Park on Sundays, each fortnight, starting 20 September. Stalls include fresh produce, artisan foods, locally made products. See the Manjimup Visitor Centre Facebook page for the latest information.
Sunday 20 September
Spring Pop-Up Market & Craft Fair | Quinninup
Come along, support local and enjoy a wonderful spring day in beautiful Quinninup.
Market open 10am-2pm
24 & 30 September
Earth Emotions - A Concert for Nature | Bridgetown & Pemberton
Earth Emotions’ combines a deeply moving program of music with spoken word to reveal a path from disconnection to connection with nature, instilling hope for a better future. The performance features incredible compositions performed by the Bowerbird Collective, with Simone Slattery on violin, Anthony Albrecht on cello and narration by environmental philosopher, Prof. Glenn Albrecht, making a return to his home state of WA.
26 September - 11 October
PAG Annual Spring Exhibition | Pemberton
The theme of this years Pemberton Arts Group Annual Spring Exhibition is Alchemy. Come see the wonderful variety of interpretations of the theme in both 2D and 3D artworks. Held at the Pemberton Sports Club, open daily 10am-4.30pm*
29 September & 8 October
Northcliffe Frog Walk
with Wendy
Bring your torches for a wander through the Northcliffe Forest Park to discover the frogs that inhabit the region and breed during spring!
OCTOBER 2026
2, 5 & 9 October
| Manjimup, Pemberton, Northcliffe & Walpole
Spring School Holiday Activities @ Shire of Manjimup Libraries
Come along to one of the FREE spring school holiday activities being held at the Shire of Manjimup libraries including Pemberton, Northcliffe and Walpole throughout this school holidays. RSVP essential.
Markets twice a month
starting Saturday 3 October
Walpole Community Markets | Walpole
Walpole Community Markets are back! Come along and support our wonderful local makers, growers, producers and community.
Market open 8am-1pm
DATE CHANGE:
9-11 October
Bugs and Blooms Weekend | Northcliffe
Join us for a weekend of macro photography and forest walks in the majestic forests and heathlands of Northcliffe! Spend the weekend searching for our fascinating peacock spiders & unique flora.
More Information
Soon
Bugs and Blooms Weekend
Flora Photography Workshop with Beth Baker
Join multi-award winning photographer, Beth Baker, in a photography workshop followed by a photoshoot.
More Information
Soon
Bugs and Blooms Weekend
Wildflower Phone Photography Workshop
Sophie Xiang will be presenting her popular wildflower phone photography workshop. Learn some tips to improve your flora phone photography from someone who is passionate about Australian wildflowers.
More information
22, 23 & 25 October 2026
Bee Film Festival | Northcliffe
As part of the inaugural Northcliffe Bee Festival weekend, Northcliffe's Bean Bag Cinema is holding a mini Bee themed film festival with something for everyone. All movie events are free - popcorn provided!
24 October 2026
The Northcliffe Bee Festival
Wander the markets, meet local beekeepers, discover pollinator friendly plants, enjoy bee-inspired art and food, and explore how you can make a difference in your own backyard. This is more than a festival-it’s a hive of inspiration, and your presence helps it thrive. Bee there!
on website
24 October 2026
The Northcliffe Bee Festival
Photo Competition Exhibition
Check out the buzz at the painted tree gallery and see a selection of our favourite Bee photo entries at the exhibition opening.
30 October 2026
Hooded Plover Conservation Workshop | Northcliffe
Hooded Plovers lay their eggs and raise their chicks right on the beach, and there are simple ways we can all help protect them. Come along and find out how you can help give these little beach-nesters a better chance.
NOVEMBER 2026
Saturday 22 November
Market Day | Northcliffe
Wander through the handmade creations, second hand treasures, food and fun at the annual Northcliffe spring markets held in historic Milltown precinct alongside the Northcliffe Workers Club. This years theme is
"Get Ready for Christmas"
Sunday 29 November
Southern Forest Arts
20th Anniversary Exhibition | Northcliffe
Celebrate 20 years since the launch of Southern Forest Arts key attractions: the Understory Art & Nature Trail and Painted Tree Gallery