Celebrate West Australia’s best colonial festival is on the first Sunday in May every year.
The town of Toodyay will step back in time yet again to celebrate the life and times of the iconic Moondyne Joe, the iconic Western Australian Bushranger by hosting the Moondyne Festival Toodyay. Bringing the infamous Avon Valley bushranger Moondyne Joe and his escapades to life.
The highlight of the day was the re-enactment of Moondyne Joe’s various escapades and his mock trials. The opening ceremony is at 10 am, Locals and guests dress in 19th-century costumes for a colourful procession down the main street, headed by the Police Pipe Band which will be followed by a fun, colourful, energetic and noisy parade with street actors, stilt walkers, town crier blacksmith, wood chopping and much more.
Cheer on ‘Joe’s Gang’ and the floozies, coppers, swaggies and town criers as Joe is tried by a kangaroo court convicted by a corrupt judge and escapes with the assistance of local inhabitants who love Joe. As well as the street entertainment, the main street will be filled with food, craft & variety stalls, displays, performances and demonstrations.
Flea Market, dancers, acrobats and dancers entertain you along the way as you explore the festival. The festival has something for everyone to have a fantastic day out.
