Family friendly fun at New Junction
New Junction has been abuzz with activity in 2021, with the LoCale event space playing host to a series of Friday night events over the last few months.
The next event in the series is the iconic Shopping Cart Gymkhana, where local schools and community groups will decorate shopping carts and race them around a purpose- built obstacle course to the music of Cale Street's favourite comedy pirate band, Rumskull! Rescheduled following COVID-19 restrictions, the event will now be held on Friday, May 7.
Take your pick of eateries along Cale Street, settle in and enjoy the wackiest race you've ever seen. The event kicks off at 6pm. More information on the Facebook event.
See what else is coming up in the series:
Friday, May 14
5.50 - 6.30pm | Bush tucker and wellbeing
Some plants of the Australian bush are not only tasty food, but also contain amazing nutrients, antioxidants and other properties. Learn about accessible bushfood plants and their properties and uses. Book tickets here.
Friday, 21 May
5.50 - 6.30pm | Bush Tucker Talk and Tastings
Tantalize your taste buds with fruits, nuts and herbs and spices from Australia’s great bush supermarket. Places are limited, book here to secure your spot.
Friday, May 28
5.50 - 6.30pm | Aboriginal history and culture
Gain a fascinating insight in the traditional life of Aboriginal people in the South West of Western Australia. Places are limited, book here to secure your spot.
Friday, June 4
5.50 - 6.30pm | Bush tucker talk and tastings
Tantalize your taste buds with fruits, nuts and herbs and spices from Australia’s great bush supermarket. Places are limited, book here to secure your spot.
Friday, June 11 - series finale!
5.50 - 6.30pm | Bush tucker and wellbeing
Some plants of the Australian bush are not only tasty food, but also contain amazing nutrients, antioxidants and other properties. Learn about accessible bushfood plants and their properties and uses. Places are limited, book here to secure your spot.
Past events in the series were:
Art in the Park: Budding artists channeled their inner Frida Khalo, recreating a famous painting with a live model and an interactive set.
Cirquest fundraiser: after picking up dinner from one of the great local businesses along Cale Street, attendees kicked back and were entertained by the incredible performers from CirQuest Circus - some even picked up some new talents at the circus skills workshops! All donations received were given to the Lord Mayor’s Distress Relief Fund to benefit the areas damaged in the recent bushfires.
Cooking demo: Caroline Taylor, one of WA's most renowned and loved chefs, led this cooking demo using a range of ingredients from her favourite local suppliers. Attendees were treated to mouth-watering meals that are both sophisticated and easy to recreate at home.
Harmony Dance Day: a great turnout, including 10 News First Perth, for dance workshops led by the Midland Dance Studios including ballet, bellydance and hip hop.
Hills Billy Cart Grant Prix: big kids and little kids alike raced in the billy cart races, which were emceed by Mad Max star Steve Bisley.
Mixology and silent disco: local business Sin Gin led a cocktail workshop before attendees donned headphones and danced under the stars in an open-air silent disco.
