Bunbury is a two-hour drive south of Perth and a great place to spend a weekend in! They have swap meets, markets, farmers market and a whole lot of other events.
This list is some of these events that are on during July 2018.
1. The Bunbury Markets
When: Every 1st and 3rd Saturday from 8 am -1 pm (except August), with the next one being on 21st July
Where: 1 Cobblestone Drive, Bunbury
More information:
www.thebunburymarkets.com.au/home
Here they have gourmet produce, growers and Artisan stalls using products sourced from the South West.

Image: Their Facebook page
2. Screen Printing CourseWhen: 14th July, 10 am to 2 pm
Where: Stirling Street Arts Centre, Cnr of Charles and Stirling Streets, Bunbury
More information:
stirlingstreetarts.com.au/events/shp-screenprinting/
This is a photographic silkscreen class and this will teach you how to make your own silk screening on tee shirts and other mediums.
3. The Mayor's Annual Variety PerformanceWhen: 20th July, 7 pm to 9 pm
Where: Bunbury Regional Entertainment Centre, 2 Blair St, Bunbury
More information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/177342256452993/
The Philharmonic South West will accompany the WA Opera Company with the South West's finest talent. Some of the music featured will be from The Phantom of the Opera and Les Miserables.
4. Bunbury Undercover Markets
When: 21st July, and every 3rd Sunday, from 6 am to 12 noon
Where: Blair Street undercover car park, Near Centrepoint Shopping Centre, Bunbury
More information:
www.ourlocalmarkets.com.au/markets/bunbury-undercover-markets
They are run by the Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade. They have fruit and vegetables, crafts, jewellery, pot plants, bric a brac and lots more.
5. Drag for Life
When: 14th July, at 8 pm
Where: Eaton Boomers, Glen Huon Reserve, Eaton
More information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/640055833014113/
There will be Perth's Top Drag Queens at this Eaton event for one night only. The event is to raise money to help fight against cancer, and will feature games, prizes and fun!
6. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
When: 22nd July, from 4 pm to 7 pm
Where: Vat 2, 2-4 Jetty Road, Bunbury
More information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/265239410710436/
Ladies - come and indulge yourself in this very feminine themed fiesta! There will be all different types of stalls and it will be in aid of the South West Women's Refuge.
7. Dirty Dancing Movie Fundraiser
When: 22nd July, from 1.30 pm
Where: Supadance Studio, Zaknic Place, Bunbury
More information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/216265869189570/
Show your support for the Cancer Council by getting involved with the Supadance Relay Team's Dirty Dancing movie fundraiser. Book now and help support this worthy cause.
8. Love Your Sister
When: 29th July, from 9 am to 12 noon
Where: 29 Castlereagh Vis, Millbridge
More information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/843671432508833/
This event will coincide with the Bridge run in Sydney. It will be a day to wear rainbow colours and raise fund to help fight cancer.
9. Chill: Pop up Studios
When: 29th July, at 10 am
Where: Stirling Street Arts Centre, Cnr of Charles and Stirling Streets, Bunbury
More information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2108464709170739/
This is a pop-up art studio and sale event, where you can watch as the artists do their paintings.
10. Bunbury Neighbourhood Soup
When: 31st July, 5.30 pm to 7.30 pm
Where: Rose Hotel, 27 Wellington Street, Bunbury
More information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2086725301607895/
Bunbury Neighbourhood Soup is a dinner that celebrates and supports creative projects in Bunbury. You will get soup, bread for $10, and hear various presentations.
Why not spend a weekend in Bunbury and attend one of these events - there is a huge choice of accommodation and many things happening during July,2018.
You can check out the accommodation choices here, or go to one of the commercial booking websites.