Shire-supported events this month
It’s October and the beginning of Kambarang - the Wadandi season of birth and awakening. As the days become warmer and drier, it’s the perfect time to connect, celebrate, and enjoy everything our region has to offer.
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is delighted to support a range of events to help you do just that - from major festivals to smaller community initiatives.
Rolling into town from 15 to 18 October is the iconic Cape to Cape MTB. Starting at Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse and finishing four days - and 200km - later at Cape Naturaliste, this bucket-list mountain bike event takes ridersfrom the workd along breathtaking trails, past vineyards, through national parks and forests, across farmland and into brewery finishes. Kids can get in on the action too, with the return of Cape Kids on 14 October.
There are also plenty of opportunities to connect with your local community. The Augusta Community Development Association is bringing Arts Margaret River’s popular Young@HEART music program to Centennial Hall, while in Rosa Brook, don’t miss the Food Truck event on 2 October - the first event in the Rosa Brook Revival - Poetry in Motion project. In Gnarabup, Mind-Ed is hosting a relaxed coastal walk followed by a free coffee, plus families can bounce, slide and splash their way through the Rec Centre’s Inflatable Fun Day on 6 October.
You can also build new skills with workshops from our partners at Mind-Ed and the Margaret River Business Network, or learn more about our Young Mentors Program or Community Foundations.
Later in the month, immerse yourself in the heritage and history of our beautiful region at the free South West Heritage Festival. Taking over Nala Bardip Mia - Margaret River HEART on 31 October, this year’s ‘Underground’ theme takes you beneath the surface through a full day of fascinating talks, conversations and local stories.
We’re proud to support these diverse events through our grants programs and community partnerships to celebrate the place we call home and the people who make it so special.
Check out the full list of events below.
October events
2 October – Rosa Brook Food Truck Night
The first event in the Rosa Brook Revival project, bringing the community together through poetry, music and creativity.
5 October – Young@HEART at Augusta Centennial Hall
Arts Margaret River’s popular live music program is coming to Augusta, with Graeme Dickenson and Robbie Bruce performing.
6 October – Inflatable Fun Day
Bounce, slide and splash your way through the Rec Centre’s next Inflatable Fun Day, with sessions for younger and older kids.
7 October – Walk, Talk, Connect – Coffee & Coastal Walk
Join Mind-Ed for a relaxed coastal walk followed by a complimentary coffee. Come on your own or bring a friend – everyone is welcome.
14 October – Cape Kids
Cape Kids is back, giving mountain bike-loving kids the chance to be part of the iconic Cape to Cape MTB.
14 October – Young Mentors Program Information Session
Are you over 50 and interested in joining the free 2026 Young Mentors Program? Find out how the program works and learn how you can build your digital skills alongside a local high school student.
15 to 18 October – Cape to Cape MTB
Australia’s biggest and most popular mountain bike race – and it’s right here in Augusta Margaret River.
22 October – ASK Workshop: Assessing Suicide in Kids
Mind-Ed presents this online workshop for people who work with 5 to 14-year-olds, focused on identifying and supporting young people who may be at risk.
22 October – Brand Story and Content Creation Workshop
Margaret River Business Network and local creative strategist Sophie Mathewson from Hey Liminal will help local businesses strengthen their brand and plan content that works.
23 October – Community Foundation Information Session and Workshop
Join an open community discussion exploring how communities across Australia are creating permanent local foundations to support local priorities, now and into the future.
26 October – Book Chat Club for Teens
A relaxed book club at Margaret River Library for teens who love reading. There’s no set book, with different genres and formats explored each month.
31 October – South West Heritage Festival 2026
Immerse yourself in the heritage and history of our beautiful Southwest at this free one-day festival, with this year’s ‘Underground’ theme taking you beneath the surface.