Cabin Fever means fiery fun and games in Margaret River

I cannot think of a wine region in Australia that loves a festival as much as Margaret River in Western Australia. 

Cabin Fever Festival returns for its ninth edition of fire-focused fun from July 18-27 in Margaret River and Busselton for a showcase of food, music, and events - over 40 in all. 

Returning events include Blazing Brews at Beerfarm, Wine's a Drag at Bungalow Neighbourhood Social, the Cheese Toastie Battle, and the always-rowdy Shelter the Storm at Shelter Brewing Co.

There's also a range of new experiences including a Lo-Fi Wine Fair featuring bites from Dahl Daddys and wine from lo-fi, small-batch winemakers Amato Vino, Si Vintners, Rosa Glen Farm and Dirt Temple. 

Hot eatery de'sendent teams up with LS Merchants for some fine food and wine, while Fervor and Si Vintners join forces for Flint and Folklore in the Si Barrel Hall. There will also be Yum Yum Cha with new kid on the block Miss Chows. 

Hair of the Truffle Dog will see an early morning truffle hunt with Margaret River Truffle Farm paired with a 'champagne' breakfast with Skigh Wine, while Lunch on Fire at Howard Park will showcase Argentinian fare, fire pits and wine. 

Three Margaret River chef heavyweights: Brendan Pratt (Busselton Pavilion), Mal Chow(Chows Table) and Rob Webster (Normal Van) come together for Cape to Plate.

“One of the most exciting things about Cabin Fever is how it sparks unexpected, incredible collaborations, that people not only love to attend, but the venues, producers and chefs love working together to deliver," says festival director Erin Molloy.

“People have come to rely on the festival to deliver an experience like no other in the region during the winter months, with the region coming alive as a winter wonderland of fire pits, feasts, and fun.”

Making a return in 2025 is The Cabin presented by Shelter Brewing Co. This free, family-friendly festival hub will light up the Busselton Foreshore from July 18-20. 

Tickets are now on sale at www.cabinfeverfest.com.au

Image: Lauren Trickett 

Discover Margaret River's favourite winter festival

 

Margaret River is a delight to visit at any time of the year but there is plenty to entice wine and food lovers to the fifth annual Cabin Fever winter festival. 

Cabin Fever will boast a line-up of over 35 events taking place across the Margaret River region between July 16-25. The 2021 program and tickets will be available from April 14. 

 
Among the key drawcards will be Perth French bistro Le Rebelle venturing to the South West of Western Australia to create a feast with Dunsborough’s Yarri for a Bordeaux versus Margaret River wine tasting, with guests sampling hero wines from both regions.
 
The return of the Cheese Toastie Battle at The Common will see a new line-up of chefs battling it out to be crowned the Cheese Toastie Champion. 

Blazing Brews at Beerfarm is also back with fire, live music and a range of food and beverage offerings.
 
Chow’s Table and Wildhop Brewery will team up for a carnivore’s delight with East Meats West, showcasing both eastern and western cuisine styles. 

Shelter Brewing Co. will embrace their seafront location with a sea shanty event while chef 

Chef Ben Jacob’s newest venture Lagoon Yallingup will team up with Fremantle’s Manuka Woodfired Kitchen to create a four-course dinner with matched wines at Lagoon’s ocean-side venue.
 
Gourmets who are eager to secure tickets to the event and get a host of great deals from Cabin Fever venues (such as wine discounts, free wine flights and more) can sign up to become a “Friend of Cabin Fever” for just $20 and will gain access to pre-sale tickets on April 12. 

FInd out more on Friends of Cabin Fever here:
www.cabinfeverfest.com.au/introducing-friends-of-the-festival/