Kendenup Town Hall

30/08/2026

Would you like to get involved with the Quenda Festival?
For the creative types, you could decorate a Quenda for the Quenda Art Hunt. With Adult and children's cash prizes it could be a fun school holiday activity. Finished Quendas will be displayed at Sally's Cottage Garden, The Bakers Folly, Kendenup Hall and voted on at the Festival. Kendenup Progress Association page or 0458 274 655 for more details.
(First release will be Saturday 5th September)
If you're coming down for the markets and would like to assist the Wild Gravel Cycling & Running Event cyclists when they race down Hassell Ave and stop at the pit stop, contact
Olivia North Shire of Plantagenet 9892 1111
If your business or club would be interested in a Down South Markets WA market stall, it's going to be a big one, contact Wendy [email protected] or Alan on 0499 000 175
Any other queries contact Dave Kendenup Town Hall 0458 274 655

29/08/2026

We're so excited, and thank all the artists for getting together for our first ArtSouth WA and the Southern Art & Craft Trail exhibition. Opening night will be 25th September 6pm to 7pm. Drop by and meet the artists, they're a great bunch.

Southern Art & Craft Trail 2026 Venue 17 is KENDENUP TOWN HALL ART SPACE

An exciting new art space in Kendenup. Don’t miss this one! Artists include Joanna Wharton, Rob Olver, Genevieve Milnes, Janene Freeman, Sue Harrold, Wendy Fitzgerald, Ljiljana Mladenovic, Kimberly Rose-Jones, Jess Burcham, Heather Lindburg, Colleen Currey and more.

From Albany head north on Albany Hwy. Turn right onto Beverly rd. Turn left onto Hassell Ave. The hall is on the left.
Open days 10am to 2pm (please check guide for open days)

Thank you to our wonderful sponsors for 2026 👏

The City of Albany WA Government Lotterywest Regional Arts WA
Museum of the Great Southern Gneiss Design
Regional Development Australia Great Southern WA
Shire of Plantagenet
Southerly Magazine

23/08/2026

We're having a stall at the September 12th Down South Markets WA at the Kendenup Town Hall. Its a good opportunity to see our latest acquisition, a vintage pianola!
Ask us about what's happening at the hall and what our plans are.
We can tell you about the ArtSouth WA and the Southern Art & Craft Trail exhibition in September and October.
For the creative types we'll have cutouts for the Quenda Art Hunt during the Quenda Festival
A limited number of tote bags made from the old stage curtains will be for sale and other goodies.
If you'd like to have stall at the markets, it's only $20. Contact Wendy [email protected] to book a stall.

17/08/2026

Spring clean Markets! Trash and treasure, handmade goods etc. Why not get together with some friends and take a stall at the September 12th Down South Markets WA?
Sell your unwanted or crafty items in one place, have some fun and make some extra cash.
Stalls are only $20
Insurance has previously been a problem for casual stall holders, but not anymore.
With the Kendenup Community & Men's Shed Inc. taking on the Markets and the insurance policy of the Kendenup Town Hall means all members of the hall are covered by insurance.
Not a member of the hall? Membership is free, just email us at [email protected] for your membership application.
If you're a member, book a stall at the markets with Wendy [email protected] and quote your hall member number. Not sure of your number? [email protected]
Any queries, comment below and we'll follow up.

27/07/2026

WELCOME KENDENUP TOWN HALL ART SPACE

We are opening a new art space in the Town Hall at Kendenup. Don't miss this one!

Artists include Joanna Wharton, Rob Olver, Genevieve Milnes, Janene Freeman, Susan Harrold, Wendy Fitzgerald, Ljiljana Mladenovic, Kimberly Rose-Jones, Jess Burcham, Heather Lindburg, Colleen Currey and more.

We are exhibiting Photography, Painting, Sculptures, Drawing, Ceramics and Jewellery.
Our opening night: Friday September 25th from 6pm - 7pm
Opening Hours: Every day 10am to 2pm

25/07/2026

If you'd like to be involved in making this a huge event for Kendenup, either stall holders, volunteers to welcome visitors or help at events.
Isabelle Draffehn 0448368552 Shire of Plantagenet
Wendy (stall holders) 0407775515 Down South Markets WA
Alan (stall holders) 0499000175 Kendenup Community & Men's Shed Inc.
Dave 0458 274 655 Kendenup Town Hall
Wild Gravel Cycling & Running Event

19/07/2026

Do you remember this from last year? Bigger, better, and re named The Quenda Festival, on October 24th. With something for everybody, vintage car display, live music, international cyclists racing down Hassell Ave, face painting, Down South Markets WA, open gardens with The Bakers Folly and Sally's Cottage Garden Mountain Bike workshop, Cycling Without Age trishaw rides, art activities with Lavender Bee and heaps more. Supported by Shire of Plantagenet
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12/07/2026

Bigger and better than the Wild Gravel race markets last year.
Live music.
Market Stalls
Food Stalls
Community Stalls.
Gum boot toss.
Quenda treasure hunt with Cash prizes
Cycling Without Age Plantagenet, trishaw rides
Veterans and Classic Car Club of WA, car display.
Keep Australia Beautiful
Crafts with Margarite from Lavendar Bee
Regional Men’s Health – Free Health Checks
Cycling Activities with Albany Mountain Bike Club: skills session for children, obstacle course, small jumps and activity zone
More open Gardens and Kendenup history talks.
And more to come!
If you'd like to be involved in making this a huge event for Kendenup, stall holders or volunteers.
Isabelle Draffehn 0448368552 Shire of Plantagenet
Wendy (stall holders) 0407775515 Down South Markets WA
Alan (stall holders) 0499000175 Kendenup Community & Men's Shed Inc.
Dave 0458 274 655 Kendenup Town Hall