September 2024
Proudly Sponsored by the Chittering Tourist Association
Calendar Of Events
The Chittering Valley will blossom in September, with the return of the
2023 Chittering SpringFest!
Only a 1 hour drive from Perth CBD, the region has so much to offer and this year's programme includes family friendly activities, local history, great food and local produce, stargazing, wildflowers, art and craft and entertainment.
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Download the complete 2023 programme or view the calendar of events below.
Muchea Tree Farm Open Day
Sat 2 September 9am-4pm
Activities include:
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Plant Propagating Workshop with Sally & Natalie. 9.30 am or 12.30pm. $15pp. Max 12 people. Please BYO secateurs.
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Adults Art Workshop with Morris Jacobs. Sessions available throughout the day. $15pp. Paints and materials included.
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Floristry Workshops with Raeh Flowers. 10am, 11.30am & 1.30pm. BYO Vase/Vessel $30pp or Buy a Vase/Vessel $45pp
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Kids Art Activities run by Eco Gecko's Marnie Giroud & Friends. $15pp. Materials included.
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Wholesale Nursery Tour. 11am.
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Coffee and Italian food available.
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Venue: Muchea Tree Farm,
92 Archibald Street,
Muchea
Cost: Free entry. Various activities have a cost.
Contact: muchtree@nw.com.au
Chittering Landcare Wildflower Show
Fri 8 - Sat 9 September 10am-4pm
Sun 10 September 10am-2pm
Celebrating 32 Years! Landcare’s Wildflower show is a must see!
Speak to knowledgeable people, identify wildflowers and weeds and appreciate displays of local wildflower specimens.
A range of food and refreshments will be available for purchase.
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Venue: Wannamal Hall
2619 Bindoo Moora Road,
Wannamal
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Contact:
chitteringlandcare@iinet.net.au www.chitteringlandcare.org.au
Bindoon Library - Craft Workshop for Adults
Fri 8 September 10.30am
Create a range of paper craft flowers using a mixture of upcycled and new materials.
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Venue: Bindoon Library
Shire of Chittering
Administration Centre
6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon
Cost: Free entry.
Bookings essential as spaces are limited
Contact:
Local Goat - Living The Dream
Sat 9 September 2pm-3pm
Sun 24 September 2pm-3pm
Sat 30 September 2pm-3pm
Gerald and Julie Drummond both grew up in suburban Perth, on the farm tour you will hear their story of how they came to live off-grid, on 148 acres in Gingin.
The Drummonds live in a straw-bale house built by Gerald, which is serviced by a stand-alone solar power system and rainwater tanks. Two-thirds of the property is set aside as banksia woodland.
Now they milk a small herd of dairy goats to make award-winning cheeses and gelato.
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The tour includes a gelato on arrival, an information session on the property and goats, cheese tastings and a cheese of your choice to take home. (Please bring an esky/cool bag to take your cheese home.)
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Venue: 867 Coonabidgee Road, Coonabidgee
Cost: $20.00
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Contact:
Open Mic Night by B.E.A.T
Sat 9 September 7pm
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Read, play, sing or just sit back and listen.
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At Bindoon Entertainment, Arts and Theatre (B.E.A.T) everyone is welcome!
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Venue: Bindoon Hall
6180 Great Northern Highway,
Bindoon
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Contact: Renay 0400 378 273
Springtime Stargazing Adventure
Sat 9 September 6.30pm
Picnic from 5.30pm
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Come on a family space adventure under the beautiful dark skies of Chittering.
Find the constellations and take a closer look at Mars and the rings of Saturn through large telescopes.
We’ll look for far-off galaxies and giant star clusters and play space games with the kids!
14K Brewery will be offering Fire Cider and Cordial tastings.
Northern Valleys Locavore Store will have Hot Soup and rolls available for purchase (in addition to their pre-ordered picnics and children’s plates).
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Venue: Lower Chittering Hall
23 Chittering Valley Road, Lower Chittering
Cost: $35 Adult, $20 Child
(4 & under Free),
$95 Family (2A&2C)
Picnic $59 or Child Plate $10
Contact:
startracksevents@beammeupmedia.com.au
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Photo: Michael Goh
Holy Trinity Church
Sunday Communion Service
Sun 10 September 9.30am
All welcome to our Anglican Church communion service followed by morning tea.
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Venue: Holy Trinity Church
5675 Great Northern Highway, Chittering
Cost: Free entry
Contact: Warden 0428 914 624
Enderslea Farm
Historic Tour & Wattle Tree Talk
Sun 10 September 1pm-3pm
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Owner, Diane Pope opens her gates for a tour of one of the earliest homestead complexes in the Shire. She's joined by Historian, Writer and Researcher, Anthea Harris, who will share information on Australia's floral emblem, the Wattle.
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Visitors are encouraged to wear suitable enclosed shoes for a farm property, and are welcome to BYO a picnic or order one from Northern Valleys Locavore Store
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Venue: Enderslea Farm
681 Blue Plains Road, Chittering
Cost: By Donation
Contact: Diane 0448 441 899
Edmund Rice College
Open Day
Sat 16 September 10am-2pm
A Year 7 to 12, co-educational College for day and residential students. Tour the Farm and College grounds, meet some of the Teaching Team, view the residential facilities and see a selection of Academic and Vocational based courses ‘in action’ during a relaxed and fun filled day.
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Venue: Bindoon-Dewar Pool Road, Bindoon
Cost: Free entry
Contact: admin@erc.wa.edu.au
Country Women's Association
(CWA)
Sat 16 - Sun 17 September
9am-3pm
The CWA craft display and pop-up shop showcases original, beautifully handcrafted items by members.
Peruse, shop and enjoy the homemade Devonshire teas the CWA are renowned for!
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Venue: Bindoon Hall
6180 Great Northern Highway
Bindoon
Cost: Free entry
Devonshire teas & refreshments available for a small charge
Contact: chitteringbindooncwa@outlook.com.au
Holy Trinity Church & Pioneer
Cemetery
Sat 16 - Sun 17 September
10am-3pm
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Enjoy the wildflower display, explore the Pioneer Cemetery and the graveyard stories of early pioneers.
Treat yourself to Devonshire Teas.
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Venue: Holy Trinity Church
5675 Great Northern Highway, Chittering
Cost: Devonshire Tea $5
Contact: Warden 0428 914 624
The Chittering Arts Society Exhibition
Sat 16 - Sun 17 September
10am-4pm
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The annual Spring Festival Art, Photography and Sculpture Exhibition showcases creative and talented Artists and Artisans.
Cast your vote for the 'People's Choice' award, browse the pop-up shop and enter the continuous raffle.
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Venue: Chinkabee Complex
6169 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon
Cost: Free entry
Contact: Find us on Facebook – Chittering Arts Society or 0427 702 324
Bindoon Arts & Crafts
Quilts in Spring
& Gift Shop
Sat 16 - Sun 17 September
10am-3pm
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Visitors can expect to see dozens of colourful quilts at the much loved annual Quilt Display, along with many handmade gifts art & craft supplies, quality buttons, a fabric de-stash and plants.
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Venue: Brockman Centre
3 Teatree Rd, Bindoon
Cost: Free entry
Contact: Helen 0409 443 001
Historic Vehicle Day
Sun 17 September 9am-3pm
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Family friendly event with a large display of vehicles, market stalls, kids’ activities, demonstrations and food & drink vendors.
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Free bus operating to and from Bindoon Oval to the Bindoon Museum and Holy Trinity Church.
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Venue: Bindoon Oval
6182 Great Northern Highway
Bindoon
Cost: Gold Coin Donation
Contact: bindoonhistorical@gmail.com
Arancini Masterclass with Concetta Sultan
Sun 17 September 11am-3pm
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In this Arancini Masterclass, you’ll learn to make classic Sicilian arancini like an expert, as Concetta guides you through the traditional process and techniques passed down from her mother.
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Venue: Northern Valleys Locavore Store
29 Binda Place, Bindoon
Cost: $115 Click here to book
Contact: Tamieka 0419 902 904
Wootra Asparagus Farm Tour
Sat 23 - Sun 24 September
11am & 2pm both days
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A walk and talk in the Asparagus patch with Peter and Colleen
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Venue: 164 Wells Glover Road, Bindoon
Cost: Free Entry.
Bookings not required
Contact: Colleen 0407 481 352
Holy Trinity
Church
Morning Prayers
Sun 24 September 9.30am
All welcome to our Anglican Church service followed by morning tea.
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Venue: Holy Trinity Church
5675 Great Northern Highway, Chittering
Cost: Free Entry
Contact: Warden 0428 914 624
Bindoon Belles
Teddy Bear's Picnic
Sun 24 September 11am
If you go down in the woods today, you're sure of a big surprise!
Pack your teddy bears and picnic blankets and participate in fun activities including rhyme time.
BYO Picnic or order one from Northern Valleys Locavore Store
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Venue: Clune Park
34 Gray Road, Bindoon
Cost: Free
Contact: bindoonbelles@outlook.com
Bindoon Library
Craft Workshop for Children
Wed 27 September 10.30am
Create a range of paper craft flowers using a mixture of upcycled and new materials.
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Venue: Bindoon Library
Shire of Chittering Administration Centre
6177 Great Northern Highway, Bindoon
Cost: Free Entry.
Bookings essential as spaces are limited
Contact: library@chittering.wa.gov.au
Muchea Tree Farm Art Exhibition
Sat 2 September 9am-4pm
Muchea Tree Farm presents their first Art Exhibition showcasing local artists including Stacy Stanly, Jackie Clementson, Marnie Giroud, Morris Jacobs, Tammie West and more. Gold coin donation to take part in the public choice awards: 1st prize $150 and 2nd prize $100.
Walk from the Muchea Tree Farm down the road to Muchea Hall.
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Venue: Muchea Hall
48 Archibald Street, Muchea
Cost: Free Entry.
Gold coin for public choice award.
Contact: muchtree@nw.com.au
Image: mural at Muchea Tree Farm by Morris Jacobs