Events September 2009

Events March 2010

Fremantle Markets is not just a collection of exciting shops and stalls and entertainment. With everything from fresh and interesting foods, to fantastic crafts, gifts and the fun of buskers and artists, it's a cultural experience rich in history and tradition.

No tourist visit to Fremantle would be complete without checking out this important part of WA heritage.

Sir John Forest laid the foundation stone on Saturday 6 November 1897. Since this time, the Fremantle Markets have developed a unique and vibrant identity. With a wide ethnic base built over many years of immigration, the markets not only play an important role in perpetuating WA's heritage and tradition, but offer a fantastic atmosphere and dazzling display of cultural richness.

Over 150 stalls are housed in a grand old Victorian building of such remarkable character that it was listed by the National Trust and Heritage Council in 1980.The precinct, which includes the Sail & Anchor Hotel, the Norfolk Hotel, the Warders Cottages and Scots Church, is also listed on the Commonwealth Government's Heritage Commission Registrar of the National Estate.

 The Yard 

 WINTER TRADING HOURS (1 May - 30 September)

Open Public Holiday Mondays

Events June 2010

Local and organic produce, fresh milk, free range meat and eggs, fish, honey, baked goods, hot breakfast, flowers, plants, olive oil, and more.

Open from Sunday 20 June 2010.

Time: 8am - 12 Noon

Cost: Free

Time: Doors open 7.30pm

Cost: $10 or $5 for members. Pay at the door

A program of modern and mainstream jazz each Sunday afternoon. See the website for the program...

Time: 4pm - 7pm

Cost: $10 Member (Jazz Fremantle) $15 guest. Membership $20 single $30 double. 

Events July 2010

Fremantle Prison has secured the exclusive Australian rights to a dynamic photographic exhibition of inmates and staff from American and Canadian prisons. The exhibition Prisoners of Age features photographs taken by internationally renowned photographer Ron Levine of aging offenders in the North American correctional system. An accompanying documentary exploring Levine's groundbreaking project is screening as part of the exhibition. A hardcover publication is available for sale from the Prison Gift Shop. As part of the exhibition Fremantle Prison will host a free artist’s slide talk with Ron Levine in the Prison Gallery at 4pm on Saturday 31 July.

Limited parking outside Fremantle Prison, ample parking in Parry St carpark.

Time: 9am - 5pm Cost: Free entry

Events August 2010

Sensation and aesthetic dimensions of colour evoke a metaphysical and emotional response. Sensational presents a contemporary selection of painting and print media including new acquisitions which harness the subtle and spectacular experience of colour phenomena. Reflection, contrast and saturation are explored by artists John Coburn, Lesley Duxbury, Giles Hohnen, Jeremy Kirwan–Ward, Eveline Kotai, Brian McKay, Mary Moore, Michelle Sharpe, Helen Smith, Alex Spremberg, Paul Uhlman and Jurek Wybraniec.

Time: 10 - 5pm daily except Christmas Day and Good Friday

Cost: Free entry

Vera Möller , darkrooming

Vera Möller (VIC) creates an eerie and luminous installation in which over 3,000 components glow and oscillate. In what Möller has characterised as a ‘museum of fictional species’, strange, organic forms are withered and calcified, accentuating the alien qualities of nature. Informed by her studies in theology and microbiology, Möller’s fantastical work is simultaneously bathed in an atmosphere of decline while predicting the emergence of new aberrant life. Represented by Philip Bacon Galleries, Brisbane; Sophie Gannon Gallery, Melbourne; and Tim Olsen Gallery, Sydney

Mark Parfitt - Dream Bore

Inspired by the humble bore, Perth artist Mark Parfitt celebrates the life supply of more than 80,000 suburban backyards. His own bore made redundant, Parfitt seeks alternative uses for this Western Australian icon. Assuming the self-reliant mindset of so many ‘can-do’ homeowners, Parfitt converts his home-made bore into an underground garden. Dream Bore is a fond and humorous application of recycling and reinvention to this backyard staple. The garden is accompanied by his exploratory drawings and diagrams and an artists’ book by Jamie Macchiusi (WA) and Gemma Weston (WA). Parfitt is represented by Galerie Düsseldorf, Perth. Supported by the Janet Holmes à Court Artists’ Grant which is a NAVA initiative, mad e possible through the generous sponsorship of Mrs Janet Holmes à Court and through the support of the Visual Arts Board, Australia Council for the Arts

Nairn Scott, The Glomesh Project
Gold is the ultimate status symbol which resonates across history and all cultures. Valuable gold fob watches and lavish candelabra sit alongside gloriously cheap nick-nacks from the Two Dollar Shop. Meticulously printed on hand-gilded paper, Scott bestows an elegance on the enduring and the disposable, the real and fake. The playful interchange of Scott’s ‘pick-and-mix’ aesthetic exposes the folly of equating good taste with social status. Scott is represented by James Dorahy Project Space, Sydney
when	Saturday 24 July – Sunday 19 September 2010
times	10 - 5pm daily except Christmas Day and Good Friday
where	Fremantle Arts Centre, 1 Finnerty Street Fremantle
cost	Free entry to exhibitions.
contact	Fremantle Arts Centre. telephone: 9432 9555

Events September 2010

The Ever Popular Television Show! Live in Concert. Featuring Two Presenters plus the toys from the popular television show.
This show is full of active participation. Play School, which celebrates its 42nd birthday this year, has featured some of Australia’s leading actors as presenters over the years.

These popular Play School live shows are specially designed to delight pre-schoolers and parents alike.
Each show features 40 minutes of songs, games and stories with many of the well-loved toys plus along with two past or present presenters from the television series. The roars of approval heard whenever they appear on stage attest to the ongoing popularity of Big Ted, Little Ted, Jemima and Humpty

Please note no prams or strollers permitted in the auditorium.

Time: Thursday 2nd - 10am (sold out) & 11.30am, Tuesday 7th (sold out)

Cost: All Tickets $14.50. Adults at Children's prices. Infants under 12 months on the day of the concert are free

Beyond Garment is an inspiring and unique exhibition that investigates the boundaries of fashion beyond the 'frock' and will be a strong focal point of this years Perth Fashion Festival. It showcasses the exceptional talents of 20 Western Australian artists and designers working with millinery, bags, jewellery and ttextiles forms.

Cost: Free

Time: 9.30 - 5pm Daily (excluding Wednesday)

WAR/DANCE follows the courageous efforts of the students of Patongo, Northern Uganda, who overcome the terror of war and pour their hearts into winning Uganda's most famous music competition.

Sit back and relax with an evening of talent as our Year 12 music students invite you to share performances of their examination piece.

Time: 7pm

Cost: $10 adult and $8 child/student

Fashion Talks is your opportunity to get the grit behind the gloss of Australian fashion. In an industry that’s constantly changing, take a moment to reflect with some of our most celebrated designers – Tristan Blair, Romance Was Born and Morrison.
From renowned stalwarts of the industry, to local favourites hitting it big in the global marketplace, the designers talk candidly with host Meri Fatin about inspiration, business and their big break into this elusive and fast-paced field.

Perth-born Tristan Blair is a rising star in the fashion world, touted as Australia’s most directional contemporary shoe designer. Already garnering international acclaim, Tristan Blair summons opposing forces in his designs – nature and industry, man and woman – and proves himself as an exciting force in this unique field.

Time: Doors open 7pm for 8pm start

Cost: Adults- $20, Concession- $15 (Tickets available through Fremantle Arts Centre or at the door)

Perth, Western Australia will be awash with fashion fever as the annual Perth Fashion Festival comes to life for 2010.

The Harry Butler lecture series: "In the Wild West" - A program of lectures by WA Museum scientists and associates for International Year of Biodiversity.

Topic: Darwin's animals: Barnacles by Diana Jones, Executive Director Collection & Content Development
Charles Darwin formulates his ideas of evolution through his study of barnacles. In the 21st Century how do barnacles help in forensic medicine, dentistry and the space industry.

Annual community fun run. 5k or 10k events

Time: 8.00 am start at the Esplanade Reserve 10.00am Finishes at the Esplanade Reserve 9.30 am Awards presentations

Cost: To be advised. Runner's World 9227 7281 [tickets/entry]

The Fremantle Swan Dragon Boat Club WANTS YOU for Dragon Boat Paddling...

If you are :

•  Looking for an exciting competitive water based sport for males & females that caters for those aged over 12 years and above. Families welcome!
• Want a sport that builds upper body strength, stamina and general all round fitness
• Want a club with good social amenities, excellent management and has reasonable fees
• Want a sport that encourages interstate and overseas travel for competition

Then:

Come and have a trial paddle at our open day Sunday 12^th September from 10 a.m. Learn all about this exciting sport - see chinese lion dancers – watch the naming of two new boats – enjoy a sausage sizzle.

Dragon Boat Racing - The Fastest Growing Sport in the World

The Association of Maria Santissima del Tindari will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the feast and procession in Fremantle. The statute of the Black Madonna will be carried through Fremantle to the Esplanade Reserve. After the procession will return to the Basilica for a Benediction.

Time: From 2pm

Cost: Free

Following its success in previous years, this program sees a return of the Fremantle Symphony Orchestra's Young Conductors Program, where they partnered a young conductor with another of greater experience. In this concert they welcome Alan Lourens as chief conductor and mentor to emerging conductor Jon Tooby.
Rarely the stuff of community orchestras, Richard Strauss’ orchestral works offer some of the most demanding and rewarding music in the symphonic repertoire. Together with WASO’s principal cellist Rod McGrath we’ll present Strauss’ elaborate orchestral fantasy Don Quixote.
The program also includes Stravinsky’s Symphonies for Winds and Britten’s Simple Symphony.

Time: 3pm

Cost: Tickets to FSO June, September and December concerts (all 3): * Adults: $48 * Students / concession: $36 , For Season tickets Contact Michael Hodgkins – michael@fremantleorchestra.com.au or phone 0418 933 870 [tickets/entry] 

The Sun Princess is one of the biggest cruise liner ever to visit Fremantle. It’s about 20 storeys high (cleared Sydney Harbour Bridge by just 4m) and is 86m longer than Subiaco Oval.

Time: ETA varies on each date, 6-9 am; ETD 4 -5 pm. Arrival and departure times Port Authority Shipping info line 9430 3567   

Fashion Talks is your opportunity to get the grit behind the gloss of Australian fashion. In an industry that’s constantly changing, take a moment to reflect with some of our most celebrated designers – Tristan Blair, Romance Was Born and Morrison.
From renowned stalwarts of the industry, to local favourites hitting it big in the global marketplace, the designers talk candidly with host Meri Fatin about inspiration, business and their big break into this elusive and fast-paced field.

Flamboyant colour, embellished details and bold patterns are the affections of Sydney label Romance Was Born. Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales combined their talents 8 years ago to launch their label which defies popular culture with
irreverent collections and a tongue-in-cheek attitude towards conventions. Come and meet the duo behind the label that has a huge following among fashionistas and A-listers alike

Time: Doors open at 7pm for 8pm start

Cost: Adults $20, Concession $15

Empowering mothers to break the cycle of poverty. Carpets for Communities is a practical approach to reducing child labour and vulnerability to child trafficking in Poi Pet, Cambodia. We empower mothers to send their children to school through the production and sale of one-of-a-kind, hand-hooked carpets.

Allow us to whisk you away on a magical rug adventure at Notre Dame University before heading out to enjoy the rest of your evening in Fremantle. We promise you a wonderful way to start your weekend, including an introduction to the organisation, a presentation on Cambodia, guest speakers, a short film, a raffle, and other entertainment. Refreshments and drinks included.... And many beautiful carpets in different colours, shapes and sizes to admire.

Time: 7pm - 8:30pm

Cost: There is no entry fee to this spectacular event, but we welcome donations and encourage you to consider purchasing a beautiful rug or two.

Please invite your family and friends

The theme for this year's World Maritime Day is Year of the Seafarer. Celebrate Maritime Day is being organised by Fremantle Ports, the Company of Master Mariners of Australia and the Nautical Institute.
Another free, fun and active day for all ages to celebrate the maritime industry and the port as well as provide people with information about maritime education and careers.

Time: 10am - 4pm

Cost: Free

Cruise ship in port. The Dawn Princess is a Sun class US-based cruise ship built in 1997 in Italy operated by Princess Cruises. The ship features eight restaurants, four swimming pools, five Jacuzzis, seven lounges and bars, and two children centres.

Time: Arrival and departure times Port Authority Shipping info line 9430 3567

Family open Day with Special Guests – Elaine Forrestal and Mark Greenwood, together with other West Australian writers and illustrators who will be available to sign copies of their books purchased at the Centre

A chance to view the exhibitions of:

Ned Kelly and the Green Sash - Mark Greenwood and Frané Lessac
Free Session 1: 12:00 noon - 12.30pm
Free Session 2: 2.00pm - 2.30pm
Meet Mark Greenwood-
A chance to hear Mark discuss his latest picture book, illustrated by Frané Lessac. Mark will talk about his research into Ned Kelly's boyhood and how he and Frané created the book.
Suitable: Young people aged 8+ and adults

Miss Llewellyn-Jones Goes to Town – Elaine Forrestal and Moira Court
Free Session: 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Join author Elaine Forrestal as she reads her story about the quirky Miss Llewellyn-Jones and her teddy, and introduces Moira's marvellous illustrations.
Suitable: Children (aged 4 - 6) and their families

Time: 11.00am - 4.00pm

Cost: Free entry

Four hands – four feet – one organ! Dominic and Stewart vie for space in an arrangement of Saint-Saëns’s children’s classic: Carnival of the Animals. The concert opens with a Clementi Sonata, using both organs independently at either end of the Basilica. Scintillating solo works by Bach and Guilmant contrast with the duo version of Mozart’s Fantasia in F Minor, originally composed for mechanical clock. A performing partnership not to be missed!
Julia Moody – narrator
Stewart Smith – organ
Dominic Perissinotto – organ

Time: 2.30pm

Cost: Standard $30.00, Concession Pensioners, Senior Cardholders, Full-time & Part-time Students, Unemployed $25.00, Students Under 18 years $15.00, Children Under 5 FREE , BOCS [tickets/entry]

Fashion Talks is your opportunity to get the grit behind the gloss of Australian fashion. In an industry that’s constantly changing, take a moment to reflect with some of our most celebrated designers – Tristan Blair, Romance Was Born and Morrison.
From renowned stalwarts of the industry, to local favourites hitting it big in the global marketplace, the designers talk candidly with host Meri Fatin about inspiration, business and their big break into this elusive and fast-paced field.

Morrison's Richard Poulsen and Kylie Radford head the widely respected brand, production team and retail outlets that have grown from their Fremantle headquarters. With a strong design philosophy centered on femininity, nature, passion and love, an organic marriage of fashion and lifestyle permeate Morrison’s collections each season.

Time: Doors open 7pm for 8pm start

Cost: Adults $20, Concession $15

The lecture series will cover the stories of our State's maritime endeavours contained within the galleries.

Topic: The Blue Eyed Aborigine. A lecture presentation by Rosemary Hayes

Join visiting author Rosemary Hayes as she discusses the background to her new novel "The Blue Eyed Aborigine" which not only describes factual events (the shipwreck, mutiny and massacre) but also imagines the unknown - the lives, relationships and discoveries of the two young Dutchmen as they attempt to settle in a country so different from their native Holland.

Time: 6pm

Cost: $12 per person

Named a State icon in 2004, the Perth Royal Show is a unique event in Western Australia attracting hundreds of thousands of people over eight exciting days. Fresh, healthy food, shearing and wool spinning, pat a pig, taste blueberries, send a morse code, find out what a Quondong and feed baby goats at the Baby Animal Nursery. There are new rides and showbags as well as all the old favourites including wood chopping, show jumping, sheep shearing, sheep dog trials, dog obedience, district displays, amazing wedding cakes and creative crafts.

Disabled access is available to 95 per cent of the facilities on the show grounds, although some of the older buildings do not have lifts or ramps. Disabled patrons can park in ACROD parking bays outside the grounds. Cross walks with attendants are provided to ensure disabled parons can cross the roads safely. Additional toilets are available for the disabled, with change room facilities.

Children Catered For The Perth Royal Show offers children numerous things to do including rides, showbags, face painting and entertainment auch as fireworks and much much more. You can pat a pig, feed lambs and kid goats, learn about animal care, climb the climbing wall and eat all kinds of glorious food.

Time: More details closer to the date

Cost: More details closer to the date

Getting to the Show

PUBLIC TRANSPORT is the easiest way to get to the Show. Catch the bus or train to the Claremont Showground. Bus numbers 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 98/99, (Circle route) 102, 103, and 107 all stop near the Showground. Catch the Fremantle line train that stops at the Showground.

For more information about public transport visit http://www.transperth.wa.gov.au or call Transperth InfoLine on 13 62 13

Events October 2010

Half Marathon of 21 kms/5kms

Time: 7am start

Cost: See entry form for further details

“Lively and entertaining” The West
“A bloody brilliant show…bloody funny” Fremantle Herald

Mount Barker’s most famous sons, Jim and Phil Krakouer took the Australian football world by storm in the early 1980s. Their unique and anarchic brand of football, dubbed “black magic”, captured the imagination of the nation. This is the story of the challenges they faced in their rise to the top of their game; their skill, daring and resilience both on and off the sporting field, and the controversy and adversity that has met them throughout their lives.

In the 70’s no one could touch the Krakouers. Debuting into professional football with the ‘blue blooded’ Claremont, the boys propelled the Tigers to their first Grand Final in decades. In Melbourne they reached new heights with the mighty Kangaroos until injury and personal dramas undid their careers. But this is more than a tale of football prowess. This is about two ‘Brother boys’ who fought with and for each other against racial vilification, gambling addiction, an unforgiving legal system and personal tragedy.

Don’t miss out on this special return season, before our critically acclaimed and hugely entertaining production heads on a regional WA tour in 2010 and a national tour in 2011 supported by Country Arts!

The Harry Butler lecture series: "In the Wild West" - A program of lectures by WA Museum scientists and associates for International Year of Biodiversity
Topic: The rise of super predatory sharks by Dr Mikael Siversson, Curator of Paleontology, Earth & Planetary Sciences.
Step back into the Age of Dinosaurs and explore the rise of lamniform sharks as super predators

Time: 6pm

Starting with the mod/punk-rock band the Jam (1976-1982), Weller then went on to branch out musically to a more soulful style with the Style Council (1983-1989). In 1991 he re-established himself as a successful solo artist, and continues to remain a respected singer, lyricist and guitarist, a fact reaffirmed by his recent awarding of the 2009 BRIT award for Best Male Solo Artist.
Showcasing his album Wake up the Nation , his 10th solo record

Time: Gates open at 6.00pm

Cost: $89.90+ bf (2% credit charges apply online. Various credit charges up to 2% may be charged at outlet , from www.heatseeker.com.au.

The Blessing of the Fleet was first introduced to Fremantle by Italian migrant fishermen in 1948, it’s become an important annual event for the port, combining culture and history in a day of fun.

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.

Molfetta - on the south-east coast of Italy- is a sea port facing the Adriatic Sea. It has a large population of fishermen and is a very busy port. The people of Molfetta are very devoted to their patroness, Our Lady of Martyrs. The history of the devotion goes back to the twelfth century when Molfetta was a receiving depot or hospital where many wounded crusaders were brought from the holy war being fought in Palestine by the Christian crusaders. They brought with them paintings of the Madonna and child and told of the protection crusaders received on the battlefield when carrying the pictures.

On September 8th, 1948 the first Festival and procession was held with the help of the religious and civil authorities. At that time an icon was carried in procession because the statue had not been acquired. The Statue of Our Lady of Martyrs was crafted locally by Con Samson of Subiaco, and was paraded through the streets of Fremantle to the Fishing Boat Harbour, for the first time in 1950, and then taken out to sea aboard the fishing boat "Invincible" and the Fishing Fleet was blessed by Fr P. Abramo O.M.I. In 1952 the people of Capo d'Orlando, a town on the north-east coast of Sicily, gave the tiny statue of the Madonna of Capo d'Orlando to their fellow Sicilians in Fremantle. They were able to have the added protection of their own Patroness, especially as many miracles had been attributed to her. In 1954 the Madonna di Capo d'Orlando joined the Madonna dei Martiri in procession. Whilst the Madonna dei Martiri is carried by the men, the Madonna di Capo d'Orlando is carried by young women.

The Fremantle Festival is unique because the two statues which are carried in the procession are representative of the two towns from which the majority of our fishermen migrated. These two statues are housed in the Marian Chapel in the Basilica of St Patrick in Fremantle.

Time: 2 -5 pm

Cost: Free

One of the most beloved stories of all times. Toad of Toad Hall examines the comic and often manic escapades of the rascally Toad and his friends

Time: 7.30pm

Cost: $15 adult & $12 child/student

The one-off musical showcase not to be missed. A  traditional and contemporary spectacular.

Events November 2010

Electric light was brought to the port city in 1905 and a festival held to celebrate the event. From that time the Fremantle Festival has built on the tradition of celebrating all the things that make Fremantle the unique and inclusive melting pot has become today.

Full details of all the following events will be confirmed shortly:-

Walk Week 2009 has been a resounding success. Across WA 225 schools, 37 workplaces and 74 community organisations successfully held a walking event.

Walk Week is held the first week of November each year since 2001, and encourages Western Australians to be active by walking for transport, health, recreation and the environment. It's a week of state-wide activities and events promoting walking, including Walk to School Wednesday, workplace walking challenges and community walks. 

Walk Week aims to highlight the many benefits of walking at a personal, community, workplace and environmental level. The main message of Walk Week is to replace your short car trips with a Walk There Today.

Time: TBA

Cost: TBA

Cruise ship in port.

Time: Arrival and departure times Port Authority Shipping info line 9430 3567

The Harry Butler lecture series: "In the Wild West" - A program of lectures by WA Museum scientists and associates for International Year of Biodiversity

Topic: We're for fish by Dr Moya Smith, Senior Curator Anthropology
Aboriginal peoples depended heavily on fish caught in stone-wall traps in WA. What relevance do archaeological records and traditional ecological knowledge shared by West Kimberley elders have for Biodiversity

Time: 6pm

The annual Fremantle Children's Fiesta is a much loved community event that continues to grow from its humble beginnings in 1979.

This year the event will be held on Sunday November 7 at Samson Park (an area bordered by McKenzie Street and Sellinger and McCombe Avenues, Samson).

Through performances, workshops and hands-on, fun-filled activities the event educates, inspires and entertains children and their families.

More than 4000 smiling faces were welcomed to last year's fiesta held in the unique bushland setting of Samson Park and the City hopes to have just as many people involved this September.

The theme for this year's Fremantle Children's Fiesta will be biodiversity. It will be a good opportunity to learn about the importance of protecting, conserving and improving the different plants, animals and micro-organisms, and the overall ecosystems of which they are a part.

Samson Park is a fitting location for this event as it is the last parcel of remnant bushland of its kind in the Fremantle area. Amazingly the park supports over 50 different species of birds, 80 kinds of ants, more than 700 species of insects, bugs and spiders and in excess of 80 native plants, trees and shrubs.

Don't miss this fun-filled day of activities in which you will have the added bonus of learning how to encourage and preserve biodiversity in your backyard. See you there!

The City of Fremantle pays tribute to Remembrance Day at the Monument Hill Memorial Reserve. The Memorial service is held to commemorate the end of the hostilities for the Great War (World War I), the signing of the armistice, which occurred on 11 November 1918 - the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. This is a full service including a wreath laying ceremony.

Time: 10.45am onwards

Cost: Free

Fireworks, a thrilling finale to 2010, will feature the premiere of a new work by Brenton Broadstock, composed for 3 trumpets, 3 trombones, field drum and organ, commissioned especially for the 10th Anniversary Season. The performers will also shine in Dupré’s magnificent Poème Héroïque, as well as an inspiring arrangement of Händel’s Royal Fireworks Music. Join us for a concert of beloved favourites and emerging classics to round off the year.
Brass and Percussion Ensemble led by WASO Principal Trumpet David Elton, Dominic Perissinotto - organ 

Time: 2.30pm

Cost: Standard $30.00, Concession Pensioners, Senior Cardholders, Full-time & Part-time Students, Unemployed $25.00, Students Under 18 years $15.00, Children Under 5 FREE , BOCS [tickets/entry]

Perth 2011 is seeking hundreds of volunteers to assist during this regatta in every area imaginable – meeting and greeting athletes and officials, accreditation staff, measuring staff, race management, recording results, driving boats, loaning boats, manning gates, looking after hospitality or general hands... the opportunities are endless!  This regatta will be held off Fremantle between the 16 - 21 November, 2010 on the same waters as the World Championships.

We are expecting a strong local field, complemented by some quality international athletes who will be keen to test out the famous waters off Fremantle. Entries for the Perth International Regatta open on Wednesday 16th June.

 The regatta will be the perfect opportunity for competitors to try out many of the same courses and venues that will be in action for the World Championships. 

We are looking forward to some exciting sailing!

Once a year, the residents of Lilly Street emerge from their kitchens with their best, most "traditional" lasagnes. An annual event for the reisdents of Lilly Street South Fremantle.

Time: Judging at around 12.30pm

Events December 2010

Cruise ship in port. The Dawn Princess is a Sun class US-based cruise ship built in 1997 in Italy operated by Princess Cruises. The ship features eight restaurants, four swimming pools, five Jacuzzis, seven lounges and bars, and two children centres.

Time: Arrival and departure times Port Authority Shipping info line 9430 3567

The event is the Fremantle Ports Swim-Thru, which is held at South Beach in December each year by the Fremantle Masters Swimming Club.
This year the proposed swim will be bigger and better. The course will be a mile long (1,600m) north along South Beach to the Fremantle Sailing Club groyne, returning to the South Beach kiosk.
With the support of all our sponsors, the swim should attract 350 - 450 swimmers, including a number of overseas competitors.

Categories
Open Water Swim.
400m Novice Open Water Swim Event.
South Beach Foreshore.

Musical director David Pye returns to conduct the final Fremantle Symphony Orchestra concert for 2010.

A varied and romantic program opens with Humperdinck’s exquisite Overture from Hansel and Gretel. Perth pianist Roland Brand makes his debut with the FSO in the grandest of concertos – Brahms’ Piano Concerto No 1. Continuing the tradition of presenting works by Australian composers, we’ll present the world premiere of the Adagio movement of Robert Wise’s Symphony. Rounding out the program is arguably Schubert’s most popular symphony - his Symphony No 5.

Time: 3pm

Cost: Tickets to FSO June, September and December concerts (all 3): * Adults: $48 * Students / concession: $36 , For Season tickets Contact Michael Hodgkins – michael@fremantleorchestra.com.au or phone 0418 933 870 [tickets/entry]

Cricket fever will explode into Perth in December 2010 Western Australia’s capital city Perth, will become a cricket Mecca as it hosts the Third Ashes Test match. Surrounding the excitement of what could be the deciding test match of the game’s most watched series, will be a plethora of cricket and social activities.

Perth is set to host the all-important third test of the 2010 Ashes Series that will see a show-down between Australia and England at the WACA. A festival of cricket will surround the event as Perth comes alive with fever. Western Australians are lovers of cricket and with the arrival of thousands of visitors from abroad, the atmosphere in Perth is expected to be exhilarating.

Tickets on sale in July please see the Ticketmaster website for more information

Fremantle is a great base for your stay in Perth for the Ashes Test.

Classic International Cruises. With a handsome profile and a traditional walk around promenade deck, Athena is a medium to small sized cruise ship by today’s standards carrying about 550 passengers and offering a wide selection of well appointed public lounges and comfortable cabin accommodation spanning eight passenger decks serviced by two lifts

Time: Arrival and departure times Port Authority Shipping info line 9430 3567

Events January 2011

250,000 people line the foreshore of the Swan River for our country's largest annual community celebration on Australia Day.

The day will begin with the Lord Mayor welcoming our newest citizens and acknowledging the achievements of our community leaders at the City of Perth Citizenship and Australia Day Awards Ceremony. Throughout the day family entertainment will be spread across Langley Park, Supreme Court Gardens, Esplanade Reserve, Sir James Mitchell Park, Barrack Square and on Perth Water.

On 26 January 2011 the hardest decision for families to make is how to fit everything in. The day culminates with the spectacular 30 minute Skyworks pyrotechnic display over Perth water

Events December 2011

The 2011 ISAF Sailing World Championships will bring together the ten Olympic sailing events and is provisionally scheduled for December 2011. The championships are expected to attract well over a thousand of the world’s best sailors to Perth and be the principle qualification regatta for the 2012 Olympic Sailing Competition.

ISAF President Göran Petersson said: “Perth is a fantastic and proven sailing venue which will provide Olympic sailing with an exceptional and unique arena. ISAF is looking forward to working with the management team at the Western Australia 2011 Organizing Committee.”

For Accommodation options and tourism information during this time please see the Fremantle Visitor Centre website www.fremantlewa.com.au or contact us the details on info4@fremantlewa.com.au  Free Booking Service for accommodation and tours listed on our site.