Uniting the region’s top picks for drinks and food at the iconic Busselton Foreshore, The Cabin presented by Shelter Brewing Co is the place to be from July 12-14. Expect non-stop live music, kid-friendly activities, long table feasts, feisty cheese toastie battles, and much more. Big kids can enjoy wine, beer and delicious bites, while the little ones are entertained with face painting and art workshops.
The Cabin, a pop up event space right outside Shelter Brewing Co on the Busselton Foreshore, will host a non-stop lineup of beloved West Australian music talent, bringing their delicious vocals and melodies to keep you warm and entertained all weekend long.
If you prefer to avoid the hassle of event logistics and enjoy having everything in one place, come find Shelter in The Cabin with us this July. Plus, if you’re looking to experience some of this year’s Cabin Fever events without stretching your budget, be sure to check out the free events listed below that you won’t want to miss out on.
FREE EVENTS
Food Truck Frenzy:
Friday 12 July, 6 – 8.30pm
Your favourite South West food vans all roll up on the Busselton Foreshore for one hell of a Food Truck Frenzy. Kicking off the weekend at The Cabin with a one stop shop of bites and beverages to settle those rumbling bellies, with the best savoury and sweet fare on wheels. Shelter Brewing’s pop up bar will be open to grab a drink as well as tunes provided by Lightning Jack Duo in the cosy confines of The Cabin. Food trucks to be announced!
Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony with Zac Webb:
Saturday 13 July, 12 – 12.30pm
The Undalup Association represents the Noongar people of the South West and we’re honoured to have them kick off Cabin Fever for us with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony. Join Noongar cultural custodian and local Wadandi knowledge holder, Zac Webb, whilst honouring the land Cabin Fever stands upon. Zac will share some of the tell-tale signs of Makuru, one of the six seasons in the Noongar calendar and perform a Smoking Ceremony to cleanse the site and welcome all to the festival.
This is a free, family-friendly event suitable for all ages. We highly encourage all Cabin Fever attendees to join us for this occasion.
Non-stop live music in The Cabin, presented by Shelter Brewing Co:
Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 July, 12 – 5pm
The Busselton Foreshore will come alive all weekend with Shelter Brewing’s pop up bar and non-stop entertainment. Sunny Day, Spici Water, Stem Steller and Daisy Park and more will be there to keep the vibes high with incredible tunes.
TICKETED EVENTS
The Ultimate Winter Long Lunch:
Friday 12 July, 12 – 4pm
An exciting many-hands collab lunch championing local produce with four renowned chefs preparing a course each. Be wined and dined by Evan Hayter of de’sendent, Luke Foyle of Juanita’s Bar Subiaco and Chase Weber, culinary director of Sesh Mafia, plus a last chef to be announced. Each a master of their preferred cuisines and will be preparing a course each championing local produce, matched to stunning local beverages. Your ticket includes a four-course meal, a welcome drink, plus 4 matched beverages.
We all know what getting to and from the South West after a few drinks is like. For this occasion, make sure you’ve got a desi driver who will get you back home safe at the end of the day. Don’t have one? Get ahold of bus tickets for only $25 return when purchasing tickets to this event, and choose your pick-up location from up to six different options across the South West.
Cheese Toastie Battle:
Sunday 14 July, 6 – 8.30pm
The greatest battle to storm the South West is back. The Cabin Fever crowd feeder returns to The Cabin as the best of the best battle it out to be crowned victor. Five legendary chefs means you’ll get to taste five toastie master creations, plus a drink included with your ticket upon arrival. Who will win? That is up to you, the people! A World Cheese War like you’ve never witnessed before. Contestants to be announced.
