Your Guide To What’s On In Margaret River This Month
Planning a trip down south? Or just keeping your local social calendar full? The Margaret River region is buzzing this month, with events across the Margaret River city centre, Buesslton, Dunsborough, Yallingup, and Cowaramup, and we’ve got your essential guide. We're talking must-try long lunches, new cellar door experiences, artisan markets, and all the best events to fill your days.
Get the group chat ready—here's your complete guide to what’s on in Margaret River this month.
Bubbles & Blooms At Howard Park Wines
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Howard Park Wines’ Bubbles & Blooms is back on Saturday 6 December, taking over the shady winery lawns in Cowaramup with local florists, food vendors, live music and plenty of sparkling flowing from the Jeté range and Champagne Franck Bonville. If you’re keen to go a little deeper, book into the intimate ‘Sparkling from Near and Far’ masterclass to sip your way through standout bubbles, including the award-winning Jeté Rosé.
The Details:
When: Saturday 6 December 2025
Where: Howard Park Wines, 543 Miamup Rd, Cowaramup (Margaret River Region)
IRONMAN Western Australia
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IRONMAN Western Australia is taking over Busselton on Sunday 7 December, with thousands of athletes lining up for both the 70.3 and full-distance races. With sunny skies forecast, expect a hectic swim under the Busselton Jetty before athletes hit one of the flattest bike and run courses on the circuit. Even if you’re not racing, it’s worth heading down to the foreshore for the all-day buzz, big crowd energy and those goosebump-inducing “You are an IRONMAN” finish-line moments—having tackled the Busselton Ironman last year, I can confirm it’s not one to miss.
The Details:
When: Sunday 7 December 2025
Where: Busselton Foreshore & surrounds, Busselton, WA
Vino Paradiso At Cherubino’s Masseria
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Vino Paradiso is back for summer, this time as a run of laidback Sunday sunset sessions at Cherubino’s Masseria from December through January, with DJs on the decks, spritzes and wines flowing, and snacks rolling out all arvo under those iconic yellow umbrellas. With a rotating local DJ lineup, walk-ins welcome and plenty of room to lounge on the lawn, it’s primed for long, lazy afternoons in the sun.
The Details:
When: Sundays, 7 December 2025 – 18 January 2026
Where: Masseria Restaurant & Bar, Cherubino, WA
Manjimup Cherry Harmony Festival
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Manjimup’s Cherry Harmony Festival takes over the town to celebrate the end of cherry season, with the streets buzzing from morning ’til night. Expect live music, street entertainment, art and photography, plus cherry-loaded foodie fun—think cooking demos, wine tastings, farm tours, long lunches and plenty of fresh local cherries to take home.
The Details:
When: Saturday 13 December 2025
Where: Manjimup, Southern Forests region, WA
Christmas Eve at Miss Chow’s Margaret River
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Spend Christmas Eve among the vines at Miss Chow’s Margaret River with a long, lazy à la carte lunch of shared plates, festive favourites and regional wines, all served up with that signature warm hospitality. Whether you’re gathering the fam or rounding up your mates, it’s the perfect spot to start the celebrations early in a dreamy vineyard setting.
The Details:
When: 24 December 2025, From 11:30am till 4pm
Where: Miss Chow’s Margaret River, 687 Ellen Brook Road, Cowaramup WA
Christmas Day Lunch at Pullman Bunker Bay Resort
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Is there a better way to celebrate Christmas Day than in full five-star style at Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, with a lavish buffet overlooking turquoise Bunker Bay. Think Shark Bay seafood, Champagne-glazed ham, roast turkey, slow-braised pork belly and all the trimmings, followed by pavlovas, a chocolate fountain, Christmas pud and local cheeses—basically, zero cooking and maximum coastal bliss.
The Details:
When: Thursday, 25 December 2025 From 12:30pm
Where: Other Side of the Moon Restaurant, 42 Bunker Bay Rd, Naturaliste WA 6281, Australia
Boxing Day at Miss Chow’s Margaret River
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Keep the holiday vibes rolling with Boxing Day lunch or dinner among the vines at Miss Chow’s Margaret River, where you can kick back over an all-day à la carte menu, chilled drinks and warm hospitality while they handle the cooking. Whether it’s a long lazy lunch, afternoon spritz or balmy evening feast with the fam, this vineyard spot has you covered.
The Details:
When: Thursday 26 December 2025, 11:30am–9pm
Where: Miss Chow’s Margaret River, 687 Ellen Brook Road, Cowaramup WA
Aravina Estate Annual Summer Festival
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Soak up peak South West summer at Aravina’s Annual Summer Festival, where lush vineyards, sea breezes and live tunes set the scene for long, lazy afternoons. Across the festive break the estate comes alive with a rotating lineup of local musicians, gourmet food pop-ups, Aravina wines and 6Waves beers—perfect for rolling in after the beach and settling in for sunshine, snacks and good company.
The Details:
When: 27 December 2025 - 11 January 2026
Where: 61 Thornton Road, Yallingup WA
Festival of Busselton
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The Festival of Busselton is a long-running summer favourite, serving up a packed program of free, family-friendly events and entertainment across Busselton and surrounds from New Year’s Eve through January. Expect everything from live music and kids’ activities to community celebrations by the beach—the full program is up online so you can plan your holiday around it.
The Details:
When: 31 December 2025 - 19 January 2026
Where: Busselton Foreshore
NYE at the Pav
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Ring in 2026 at Busselton Pavilion’s NYE Party @ The Pav, with late-night drinks, big crowd energy and dancefloor vibes just a short stroll from the foreshore. Grab your mates, snag a spot and settle in from 9pm for a huge send-off to 2025.
The Details:
When: Wednesday 31 December 2025 Doors open 11 am, Party from 9 pm
Where: Busselton Pavilion, Busselton, WA
New Year’s Eve Dinner at Pullman Bunker Bay Resort
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Welcome 2026 by the coast at Pullman Bunker Bay Resort, with a New Year’s Eve dinner at Other Side of the Moon featuring a three-course menu built around Margaret River produce and a glass of Prosecco on arrival. Whether it’s a quiet dinner for two or a small group catch-up, it’s an easy, relaxed way to roll into the new year—and if you’re staying the night, you’ll wake up with Bunker Bay on your doorstep.
The Details:
When: 31 December 2025
Where: Pullman Bunker Bay Resort
New Year’s Eve at Miss Chow’s
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Line your stomach in style before the countdown with a Chef’s Tasting Menu lunch at Miss Chow’s Margaret River, featuring South West-driven dishes, easygoing daytime drinks and a cruisy finish to 2025 out in Cowaramup.
The Details:
When: 31 December 2025 From 11am till 3pm
Where: 687 Ellen Brook Road, Cowaramup WA
New Year’s Eve at Beerfarm, Metricup
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Beerfarm’s Are We There Yet? is back, turning the Metricup paddocks into a late-night NYE session with live bands, DJ sets and cold brews flowing from 7pm through to 1am. It’s a 21+ night under the stars with good tunes, good food and a big, laidback South West crowd to roll into 2026 with.
The Details:
When: Tuesday, 31 December 2025 From 7pm till 1am
Where: Beerfarm, 177 Gale Rd, Metricup