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Lotterywest Avon Descent Festivals
Over the entire Weekend from 9th to 11th August!
The Lotterywest Avon Descent Festivals, are a series of spectacular events held annually on the second weekend in August alongside the Avon Descent. They are a perfect opportunity for family and friends to get outdoors and experience the gathering of local community and the excitement of the festivals.
Together the Shire Northam, Shire of Toodyay, City of Swan and the City of Bayswater aim to create a family-friendly atmosphere to connect the local communities along the Avon and Swan Rivers.
First held in 1973, the Avon Descent is Western Australia's unique paddle and powerboat sporting event. Avon Descent competitors challenge the Avon and Swan Rivers in a variety of paddle and power craft in an exciting two-day challenge over 124 gruelling kilometres.
Lotterywest has been a major community supporter of the Avon Descent Festivals since 2004.
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9th August 2024
Northam Bilya Festival | Avon Descent Start Line
Date: Friday 9 August 2024
Time: 5:00pm – 9:00pm
Location: Bilya Koort Boodja Centre Garden, Avon Mall, Minson Avenue, Northam
Supported by Lotterywest
Come to Northam’s Bilya Festival! Enjoy a spectacular community street parade and experience the wonders of urban farming, celebrating the 2024 Avon Descent. Offering the most exciting amusements, food stalls, and live entertainment that you’ll find in the Avon Valley this year! Come and celebrate the evening in style with the Shire of Northam.
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10th August 2024
Toodyay International Food Fest | Second Day of Competition
Date: Saturday, 10 August 2024
Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Stirling and Duidgee Parks, Toodyay
Supported by Lotterywest
The Shire of Toodyay’s International Food Fest will warm you up with international cuisine from all corners of the globe. Just an hour’s drive from the CBD, come and soak up the international music, entertainment acts and activities for the kids to enjoy.
Combine the thrill of the Avon Descent with delicious international cuisine.
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11th August 2024
City of Swan Avon Descent Festival | Start Line of Last Day's Competition
Date: Sunday, 11 August 2024
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Lilac Hill Park, Caversham
Supported by Lotterywest
This year’s City of Swan Avon Descent Festival is the perfect opportunity to get outdoors and experience the excitement of the race, which passes through the Swan Valley vineyard region, Upper Swan Bridge and Bells Rapids. At the Festival, spectator’s can sample delicious gourmet food and wine from local growers as you wander through pop-up artisan markets.
The Avon Descent Festival is proudly presented by the City of Swan and Perth Airport, supported by Plastic Free Riverpark program and supported by Lotterywest and VCMPerth Events.
City of Bayswater Finish Line Festival | Finish Line
Nothing beats an exciting finish!
Date: Sunday, 11 August 2024
Time: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Location: Riverside Gardens, Milne Street, Bayswater
Supported by Lotterywest
Join support crews and spectators in welcoming competitors over the finish line of the Avon Descent. Enjoy a sensational day of free entertainment, children’s activities, food and markets, while celebrating the Derbal Yerrigan (Swan River) and its cultural and spiritual significance to the Noongar people.
Nothing beats an exciting finish!
2024 Avon Descent starting in...
Location | Where is everything?
Map of where all the Festivals are happening...
Fri 9th August 2024 | Start
Sat 10th August 2024 | Second Day
Sun 11th August 2024 | Last Day/Finish
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Cobbler Pool Campsite
Cobbler Pool Campsite is Day 1 Finish Line & Day 2 Start Line.
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2024 Avon Descent
Starting Line!
Northam Bilya Festival
Fri 9 July 2024 | 5pm-9pm
Bilya Koort Boodja Centre Garden, Northam
Second Day of Competition
Toodyay International Food Fest
Sat 10 July 2024 | 10am-4pm
Stirling & Duidgee Parks, Toodyay
Last Day!
City of Swan Avon Descent Festival
Sun 11 July 2024 | 10am-3pm
Lilac Hill Park, Caversham
City of Bayswater Finish Line Festival
Sun 11 July 2024 | 11am-5pm
Riverside Gardens, Milne Street, Bayswater
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