As you travel around Rainbow Coast and Albany in Western Australia, you'll discover an array of nationally and globally recognised annual events that are worth observing. Here are just a few of the events that take place in this beautiful and diverse region.

1. Albany Agricultural Show: The Albany Agricultural Show is one of the oldest and biggest in Western Australia and has been running since 1894. Held at the Albany Showgrounds, the event attracts spectators from all over the region, who come to enjoy the arrays of events, stalls, and competitions. Expect livestock, agricultural displays, trade displays, and, of course, the traditional sideshow alley packed with carnival rides and amusement games.

2. Southern MTB Festival: Hosted by the Albany Mountain Bike Club and Sothern Peaks Cycling, the Southern MTB Festival in Albany is a premier mountain biking event that brings riders from all over the state. Spectators can watch competitive mountain biking events such as downhill, enduro, and cross country, and enjoy the live entertainment, delicious food, and craft beer available all weekend.

3. Taste Great Southern: Taste Great Southern is a ten-day festival of food, wine, and culture, taking place all over the Lower Great Southern region. Gastronomes from all over the world gather to sample the best food, wine, and produce the region has to offer and enjoy world-class chefs, dining experiences, and demonstrations. The event also includes cocktail evenings, food and wine markets, and handcrafted beer tastings.

4. Albany Classic Motor Event: Every year on the first weekend of June, the Albany Classic Motor Event brings back the roaring 20s, ‘30s, and 40s with non-stop motorsport racing in the city's streets. The event features classic cars and motorcycles, vintage racers, touring cars, and everything in between in an event that is not to be missed.

5. Denmark Arts Festival: The Denmark Arts Festival is a ten-day event that showcases the best art and culture from around the Lower Great Southern region, with a packed program of music, theatre, dance, film, and visual arts. The festival also features markets, workshops, and, of course, the famous street parade, which is a spectacle of colour, music, and performance.

6. Albany Boatshed Markets: The Albany Boatshed Markets is a weekly event that takes place every Sunday in Albany throughout the year. This vibrant market offers fresh produce, artisanal bakeries, boutique horticulture, and handcrafted furniture, and many more - making it the perfect event for anyone who loves great food and shopping.

7. Festival Of The Voice: The Festival of the Voice is a uniquely designed and international singing festival that takes place in the heart of Albany's culture. The event offers theatre shows, children's workshops, music lectures, and many more that bring together people from all around the world to clarify the importance of singing and its unique ability to bring life and emotions to different types of people.

these are just some of the nationally and internationally renowned events that can be observed annually in and around the Rainbow Coast and Albany region in Western Australia. Each event showcases a different aspect of the region's rich community, culture, history, and talent, representing the diversity and creativity of the region. Plan your trip now and make sure you attend as many of these events as possible to make your experience unforgettable.