About the Event
Spring comes alive across Western Australia’s Great Southern as the 2026 Bloom Festival returns for a month-long celebration of wildflowers, community, culture and country hospitality.
Set among the towns of Broomehill-Tambellup, Cranbrook, Gnowangerup, Jerramungup, Katanning, Kent, Kojonup, Woodanilling and beyond, Bloom invites visitors to slow down, explore and enjoy one of WA’s most beautiful seasons.
In 2026, there is 55+ events to choose from including: arts, crafts, displays, exhibitions, fauna and flora-themed activities, creative workshops, food events, markets, Noongar cultural events, open gardens, live music, heritage trails, guided flowers walks, tours, and hikes, the festival offers something for every age and interest.
The region is renowned for its spectacular spring landscapes, rich farming heritage, warm country towns and deep Noongar cultural connections.
Whether you are planning a day trip, a weekend escape or a longer journey through the Great Southern, Bloom Festival is the perfect reason to get out, connect with community and celebrate spring in full colour.
There’s something for everyone at Bloom Festival. Make sure you put this wildflower wonder on your itinerary to explore all the bloom best in the Great Southern.
The City of Albany is part of the 2026 Bloom program through events, The Botanical World of Mary Delany and The Spring Social.
The 2026 Great Southern Treasures Bloom Festival is supported by the State Government through Tourism Western Australia, Royalties for Regions and the following partners: Lotterywest, Great Southern Development Commission, Rio Tinto, Southern Ports, Road Safety Commission Western Australia, Regional Development Australia - Great Southern, CSBP, Warperup Creek wind Farm, Clever Octopus, and The Shire’s of Cranbrook, Gnowangerup, Katanning, Kojonup, Woodanilling, Broomehill-Tambellup, Kent and Jerramungup