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Starting in Northam, WA’s greatest river race is back in 2021 from the 13-15 August. The powerboats, the paddlers, the festivals and all the excitement of the river! The NORTHAM BILYA FESTIVAL is not just the two day epic race over 124km, it also includes a whole selection of shorter races to suit all levels of experience or ability. https://www.avondescent.com.au/

To enable York Visitor Centre team members to participate in training sessions, the Centre will be closed this Friday 30th July 2021 from 9.30am-12.30pm. For information regarding where to Stay, Play or Eat whilst in York, Your journey can start here!

The township of York and its haunted past will be featured in an upcoming play by the Black Swan State Theatre Company at the Heath Ledger Theatre.

Will you brighten the day of a visitor by sharing your smile and knowledge once a week?  Then become a Visitor Centre Volunteer! Volunteers are needed from across the York community in the York Visitor Centre during busy festival and tourism seasons.

The National Trust of Western Australia is pleased to announce the historic York Courthouse Complex has been leased to a small team of passionate art lovers, who plan to open the space as a gallery of Western Australian Art.

***PET TEET PARK IS CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO FLOODING AS OF 22 JULY 2021 *** Pet Teet Park is the only Canola for Tourism field in the York area open to the public to walk through. If you see Canola flowering on farming properties throughout the Shire, please remember to: - Stay Out of Crops - Park Vehicles Safely - Respect Private Properties

York was inundated with young people and their families over the recent WA day long weekend, with the return of YORKids – A Winter Adventure to the event calendar.

Mother's Day is the opportunity to focus on mum and York is ready to welcome her. Browse through Gift ideas and options available from some of our unique York based businesses.

See ‘Remembering Them’ Exhibition about WW1 poets in the Shire Library from Thursday 15 to Thursday 29 April 2021

Please be advised of the following road closures and CBD parking options for the York Motorcycle Festival.

York rolled out the welcome mat to guests from Toodyay, Goomalling, Northam, Chittering and Beverley Visitor Centres when the York Visitor Centre hosted a tourism familiarisation (famil) last Thursday.

Experience York's Easter Collectors Trail and pick up a one off piece or special something from one of the many shops and market stalls on offer!

From 13 March until 2 May 2021 Gallery 152 will be showing a new exhibition titled “Of flora and fauna” highlighting what Australia’s native flora and fauna has to offer. The three featured artists Jason McDonald, Annie Kavanagh and Myra Mitchell present their approach to showcase Australia's native flora and fauna through photography and paintings

The Avon Valley offers a plethora of events over the coming weeks, so pack up the car and take a road trip across the beautiful Avon Valley.

Good news for the fans of the York Festival - it will return on Saturday, 6 March 2021, and Sunday, 7 March 2021, with the March Mini-Fest! The weekend will be jam-packed with activities for the whole family to get you excited for the main York Festival later this year (25 September to 10 October 2021).

Photo: Greg Davis. Step back in time and explore the Magnificent York Town Hall. Join us on 1 March 2021 at 10am for our York Town Hall Guided Tour. Bespoke Town Hall Tours can also be conducted by prior arrangement. Group Bookings - min. 10 persons max. 25 per tour. Available 7 days a week $7adults/ $6 concession. Accompanying group guides and companion card holders Free of Charge. For further details and bookings phone 9641 1301.

Call out to all Artists, Crafters and Artisans in the Wheatbelt June 26/27th 2021 Are you interested in showcasing and selling your Art or wares. Why not book a stall or maybe share one with a friend or community group. This is a superb opportunity to sell your Art and Crafts at a 2 day even in the fabulous town of York at the Town Hall. Work shop spaces available for half day hire. For bookings and further information please contact "York Events on Avon Inc" : Michelle 0417949803

Give it your best shot in any of the following three categories: Open Colour, Creative Photography, Monochromatic Photography. An optional theme is offered for the photograph in one of the above categories best exemplifying York. Entries close: March 5, 2021.

The Premier’s five day lockdown announcement for the Perth, Peel and Great Southern Sunday 31 January is a timely reminder for us all to remain vigilant and aware of our COVID responsibilities as individuals, tourism operators and community members.

From Tuesday 12 January the Residency Museum will be closed until further notice for remedial works to strengthen the building and chimneys against earthquakes and other natural hazards.

Be active, have fun, and learn together by taking part in the York Play Trail, starting from the Town Hall down to the Avon River.

Enjoy all York has to offer these School Holidays!

The Shire of York unveiled three new trail brochures to coincide with peak season visitation. The trails explore York’s art & cultural interests, rich flora and fauna, as well as York’s proud history as a heritage town.