- Shore Leave Festival, supported by the WA Government, is returning in 2025
- Celebration of Geraldton and the Mid West region's seafood, adventures and culture
- Annual multi-day event welcomed 26,000 attendees last year and generated nearly $1.3 million for the region
The Mid West region's signature event, Shore Leave Festival, will return in 2025 with a celebration of the region's unique seafood, adventures and culture.
Last year, 26,000 people attended the Geraldton event, and similar numbers are expected again when it runs from 23-27 April 2025.
Over a thousand visitors are expected to travel from outside the region, providing a boost for local businesses with last year's event generating nearly $1.3 million for the local economy.
The festival's most iconic event, the Abrolhos Long Table Lunch on East Wallabi Island, will be back with two sittings in 2025 due to demand, while the Midwest Paddock to Plate event will again return to Yanget Farm for a night of dining under the stars.
The Helm will return as the main hub of the festival, offering a variety of food and beverage vendors, live music, family-friendly craft workshops and sunset views from its vantage point on Geraldton's foreshore.
A wide range of additional free and ticketed events round out the festival's offering, catering to all ages and bringing vibrancy to the local Geraldton community.
Shore Leave is presented by Tourism Geraldton Mid West and supported by the Western Australian Government.
More information about the Shore Leave Festival 2025 is available at www.shoreleavefestival.com.au
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
"As the region's signature event, the Shore Leave Festival brings people from all over to Geraldton and our Mid West to share both the cultural and culinary diversity it celebrates.
"Regional businesses and operators rely on these types of events that drive visitation and create vibrancy, so we're proud to be bringing it back again in 2025.
"It's events like these, held right across our State, that set WA up for the long term by diversifying our economy and backing local jobs."
As stated by Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:
"The annual Shore Leave Festival does a fantastic job of highlighting the world-class seafood our Mid West region is renowned for, through a wide range of free and paid events that ensure the whole family can get involved.
"This festival aligns with our events strategy, which promises something for everyone whenever they visit Western Australia, while bringing communities together and driving visitors to regional WA.
"Importantly, the increased visitation provides a boost for local businesses in the region, helping to diversify our economy and support local jobs."
As stated by Geraldton MLA Lara Dalton:
"Festivals like Shore Leave offer an amazing insight into all the Mid West has to offer and we're so excited it's returning again in 2025.
"These events are great for our local community in celebrating local produce and culture and attracting visitors to our region, which helps support our local businesses."
