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Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival

Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Nine To Try: Must-Book Events at Margaret River’s Cabin Fever Festival
Photo: Courtesy of Cabin Fever / Lauren Trickett Photography
Nights by the fire, truffle hunting, farm-to-table dinners from top chefs, and exceptional drops. These Cabin Fever events are worth braving the winter cold for.

· Updated on 22 May 2026 · Published on 22 May 2026

Cabin fever, that feeling of restlessness and irritability from being cooped up inside, is practically synonymous with midwinter.

In Margaret River, there’s a fix for that feeling: the annual Cabin Fever festival.

This year is the festival’s 10th anniversary, and it’s celebrating the milestone with its most expansive program to date, featuring more than 40 events over 10 days, from July 17 to 26.

Expect the revival of the fan-favourite Blazing Brews party at Beerfarm, an epic “bingo rave” in Busselton, and retro fast food from local stalwart Normal Van. And across opening weekend, The Cabin on Busselton Foreshore is free to visit for family-friendly pop-ups, live entertainment and kids’ activities.

Tickets are moving quickly – a couple of major events are already sold out – but there’s still time to lock in these nine. 

Winter plans sorted.

The Jungle Giants at Shelter Brewing Co 

Australian indie-pop royalty the Jungle Giants are adding a little south-west side quest to the tour for their fifth studio album, Experiencing Feelings of Joy, before heading to Perth the following night. The Brisbane-based four-piece will open Cabin Fever with a gig at Shelter Brewing Co, supported by rising Aussie acts the Tullamarines and Tear Drive.

Friday July 17, 7pm

$89.95

Fast Food Fancy Express Edition at Normal Van

Normal Van is bringing back the snacks and desserts you forgot you loved for Fast Food Fancy: Express Edition. Top Perth chef Blaze Young (Nieuw Ruin, Edward & Ida’s, Foxtrot Unicorn) will partner with Normal Van’s Rob Webster to prepare zhooshed up versions of nostalgic faves – including a trifle trolley. There’ll also be retro cocktails and pours from Normal Van co-owner Jess Waldron’s other venture, Jingalup Wines.

Friday July 17, 6pm

$95

Hair of the Truffle Dog at Margaret River Truffle Farm

Truffles might be an acquired taste for many of us, but spending a morning with dogs is something we can all get around. Start the morning at Margaret River Truffle Farm, following the truffle-hunting dogs as they sniff out the good stuff, before heading back to the firepit for a truffle-forward breakfast paired with drops from Skigh Wines. 

Saturday July 19, 7am

$220

De’cadent at De’sendent 

If you’re in town towards the end of the festival, you won’t want to miss the chance to check out Evan Hayter’s destination diner, De’sendent. For Cabin Fever, he’s teaming up with Brian Cole of Ritz Carlton’s Hearth for an intimate dinner service built around the best local winter produce, with alcoholic and non-alcoholic pairings available.

Thursday July 23 & Friday July 24, 6pm

Starting from $200

Bingo Loco at Shelter Brewing Co

This is not your ordinary bingo night. Bingo Loco is completely over the top in the best way possible, with dance-offs, confetti cannons and big prizes. You can expect plenty of party energy and probably the wildest game of bingo you’ll ever play at Shelter Brewing Co.

Friday July 24, 6pm

$55

Red Hot at Swings & Roundabouts

The team at Swings & Roundabouts is inviting you on a hot date. Experience bold reds from the cellar door, flame-cooked canapés, and live soul, funk and disco from 10-piece band Dr Soul. For an additional $10, add on an intimate candlelit wine-tasting experience led by winemaker Jodie Barton. That’s romance, folks!

Friday July 24, 6pm

From $85

Street Eats at Chow’s Table

Mal Chow is bringing the heat and transforming Chow’s Table into a proper Malaysian pasar malam, with endless stations of Chinese Malay street food. There will also be a dance floor to keep the atmosphere lively. After all, it wouldn’t be a night market without a bit of entertainment. 

Saturday July 25, 6.30pm

$130

Polarity at Vasse Felix

It’s opposite day at Vasse Felix. The award-winning kitchen has thrown out the usual rules of food and wine, inviting guests to an experimental five-course meal focusing on contrast, harmony and the unexpected, alongside a line-up of surprising wine pairings. 

Saturday July 25, 6pm

$195

The Ruby Reserve at Howard Park Wines

Howard Park Wines is celebrating its 40th anniversary with guided tastings of its rare museum collection led by sommelier Cyndal Petty. Expect the origin stories of each aged red, alongside cheese and charcuterie from Gourmet Food Merchant in Cowaramup. There will also be an opportunity to purchase limited-release bottles.

Saturday July 25 & Sunday 26 July, 2pm

$80

 

Cabin Fever runs from July 17 to 26. The full program is available online.

cabinfeverfest.com.au 

@cabinfever_au

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