Lotterywest Avon Descent Festivals

Join us for the Lotterywest Avon Descent Festivals! These exciting events are perfect for all ages, offering a fantastic opportunity for family and friends to enjoy the outdoors and connect with the local community.


Event Highlights


𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗺 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝘆𝗮 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹

🗓️ Friday, 8 August 2025

🕤 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm

📍 Bernard Park, Minson Ave, Northam



𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹

🗓️ Sunday, 10 August 2025

🕤 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

📍 Lilac Hill Park, 850 W Swan Rd, Caversham



𝗘𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗮𝘆𝘀𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗵 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹

🗓️ Sunday, 10 August 2025

🕤 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

📍 Riverside Gardens, Milne Street, Bayswater

Experience the thrill of Western Australia's unique paddle and powerboat sporting event, the Avon Descent, first held in 1973. Competitors will challenge the Avon and Swan Rivers in a two-day adventure over 124 kilometers, starting in Northam on Saturday 9 August.

Don't miss out on the fun! Come and be part of the family-friendly atmosphere created by the Shire of Northam, City of Swan, and City of Bayswater.

Lotterywest has been a major community supporter of the Avon Descent Festivals since 2004.