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  • Homebrew Competition

    Esperance Home-Brewers will have the opportunity to put their skills to the test at the HOME Hardware Homebrew Competition.  Prizes will be awarded in five categories: Stout, Lager, Ale, Ginger Beer and Open.  Entrants must state which style o...
  • Bay Choppers Show & Shine

    The Go… Use recycled or construct new chopper frames to construct your very own Whopper Chopper Entrants must commit to building a chopper and register at  admin@festivalofthewind.org.auThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots...
  • 2008 Committee Members

    Chairperson Frank D’Emden Vice Chairperson Annabelle Bushell Secretary Harriot Mair Treasurer Phil D'Emden Festival Coordinator &Committee Member Penny Tilley ...
  • Talking, Walking History

    Ever wondered what happened to the old post office or why the port was built where it is? Why did people first settle in Esperance?All that fascinating knowledge and much, much more is right at your finger tips at the Festival of the Wind Talking, Wal...
  • Museum Mermaids

    Ever wondered what happened to the voluptuous and opulent mermaids cut for 2005 Festival of the Wind? They are back...with attitude! Prepare to see them as you have never seen them before in their natural (well almost) habitat...can you guess where ...
  • Esperance Art Trail

    Esperance is undoubtedly guilty- why else would a larger amount of artists be living here in Esperance than any other places around Australia per capita. It's  beautiful landscape and relaxing atmosphere is so conducive to creativity and inspirat...
  • Children's Events

    Children and Youth of all ages will have an exciting program of events for the 2009 Festival of the Wind including: Workshops (All ages) Kite Making Drumming Dancing Henna Tattooist (13 - Adult) Circus Challenge (3 - 16) Fairy and Wizar...
  • Kite Kinetics - Michael Alvares

    Michael Alvares will fill the skies with color during the Festival of the Wind 2009. People of all ages will delight in the kite making process and flying. Alvares is known world wide for his multi cellular box kite, decorated by students all over Aus...
  • Blue Shaddy and Xave Brown Live in Concert

    Friday night promises to provide an energizing mix of original Western Australian Music - we are pleased to welcome Xave Brown and Blue Shaddy. The Soundshell will be pumping with great music and dancing, a fantastic opportunity to catch up with frien...
  • Kepwari Kinship

    The Lake Warden (Kepwari) wetlands, lying at Esperance’s doorstep, are of international significance, forming important habitat for migratory birds species that fly the East Asian – Australasian flyway.  The wetlands also hold local cultural ...
  • Coastal Jam - Festival Day Out!

    Mark Saturday 7th March 2009 on your calendar now! Get set for Coastal Jam. There will be something for everyone down at the Museum Park Precinct. Food - buy some local produce, find out about the slow food movement and try s...
  • Take a Seat

    Community feedback gathered at the Think Tank & Brainstorm Session held in preparation of the Festival of the Wind 2009 was dominated by the request for more public art in Esperance.  In response to this, the Festival Committee proposed tha...
  • Food

    The festival of the Wind will bring you a showcase of food that is produced Locally Sustainably Seasonally Organically We hope to include fresh fruit & vegetables, seafood, cheeses, wine and other gourmet products.You will be able to purchas...
  • Film Festival

    Aussie Stories on the Big Screen For the very first time, the Festival of the Wind 2009 programme will involve a Film Festival. There has been a strong desire amongst the local community, to participate in the viewing of not just the regular, common, ...
  • Town Banners

    Reconnecting Community with Environment Carrying on from the great response we had from the successful Town Banners Painting Project earlier this year during the Wetlands Festival, the Esperance Regional Forum has generously offered to once again fund...
  • Flotsam and Jetsam

    Beachcomber Art Exhibition Art cast ashore. The Flotsam and Jetsam exhibition attracted 69 entrants and has had tremendous interest from visitors and locals. The feedback from visitors to the exhibition has been overwhelmingly positive.  The ...
  • Festival Event Listing

    Event Name Date Time Duration Location Ticket Price Festival Build Up Secko Keita SKQ drumming workshop 27th Feb 3.00pm 4.00pm Esperance Civic Center $20 Secko Keita SKQ ...
  • Transendance

    A dance fever will permeate throughout Esperance infecting locals with diverse cultural understanding and knowledge. Varying dance styles will be showcased demonstrating the skills and knowledge associated with dance through workshops and performance. ...

Events - To lookout for at the festival

March 07, 2013

Writers Workshop

February 26, 2013

Nautical History of Esperance Theatre Production

Saturday 16th March 2pm at the Museum Foreshore The Festival of the Wind brings to life the story of "Black Jack Anderson - Australia's Most Notorious Pirate" with the efforts of the students from… Find out more
February 20, 2013

Land Yacht Racing

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th March, Pink Lake, 10am onwards UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS. LAND YACHTS WILL BE ON DISPLAY AT THE MUSEUM PARK ON SATURDAY 16TH… Find out more
February 01, 2013

Wetland Mosaic

Friday 15th March at Esperance Community Arts Esperance Community Arts invites local artists to participate in creating a mosaic of art works, depicting the Woody Lake Nature Reserve. The project is… Find out more
January 25, 2013

Hold On To Your Feathers

Sunday 17th March between 10 am - 2pm at Woody Lake Nature Reserve CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER. CONTACT ; The Esperance Bird Observers Group on 0427 198 437; OR the South Coast NRM office on 9076 2200. Find out more
January 23, 2013

Performance Poetry

Saturday 16th & Sunday 17th March Esperance Community Arts is proud to bring to town Perth Poet, Jackson. Jackson is a professional writer and performance poet affiliated with the FAWWA, The Society… Find out more
January 23, 2013

History of Esperance

Saturday 16th March, Esperance Museum 10am - 4pm For a gold coin donation, come and experience the History of Esperance as pieced together and presented by the Museum and Esperance Historical… Find out more
January 23, 2013

Nautical But Nice

Saturday 16th March from 10am - 4pm at the Museum Foreshore The Nautical But Nice activity day will be a haven of creativity for the kids! Activites include; bike decoration and parade, sandcastle… Find out more
January 18, 2013

On The Streets

15th, 16th & 17th March Post Office Square, Musuem Village, Boulevarde On the Streets will feature local teenage musicians and drama students busking and performing street theatre. Poets, choirs,… Find out more
January 17, 2013

Scitech

Saturday 16th March from 10am - 4pm at the Museum Foreshore Scitech Roadshow is joining the Festival on Saturday 16th March 2013 between 10am - 4pm at the Museum foreshore. Scitech presents an… Find out more
December 12, 2012

Kite Kinetics - Michael Alvares

Saturday 16th March from 10am - 4pm at the Museum Foreshore Horizon Power proudly presents Kite Kinetics. Kite Kinetics will create a visual spectacle in the Esperance skies over the Festival… Find out more
November 09, 2012

Flicker Fest

 Friday 15th March from 6.15pm @ the Soundshell Flickerfest is the screening of the best Australian short films in a unique and relaxed summer environment. The event takes place outdoors at the Sound… Find out more
November 09, 2012

Beer Appreciation & Judging

Sunday 17th March 2pm at Innerspace, Cannery Arts Centre Do you do a good HOMEBREW? If so, The Home Brew Competition is on again and the FOTW is looking for you. Watch the Home Brew Demo Home Timber… Find out more
November 09, 2012

Sounds @ the Shell - Saturday 16th March 4pm

Dan Sultan Headlines Award-winning singer-song writer Dan Sultan will play a blend of country-soul and rock and roll. Artist information: www.dansultan.com The main suppoer act is Gold Coast… Find out more
November 09, 2012

Cliffs Junk Art Exhibition and Auction

Exhibition 16th Feb - 17th March at Cannery Arts Centre 1pm - 4pm Auction Sunday 17th March at Cannery Arts Centre from 3pm The Cliffs Junk Art Exhibition and Auction is an opportunity for anyone… Find out more

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