Catalpa Adventure Festival
Schedule
Sun, 05 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm
UTC+08:00Location
Churchill Park, Rockingham, Wa | Rockingham, WA
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Catalpa Festival Celebrating 150 Years – Rockingham ForeshoreJoin us this Easter Sunday as we celebrate one of Western Australia’s most remarkable stories – the daring Catalpa rescue of 1876.
The Catalpa Festival brings the incredible story of the Irish prisoners who escaped Fremantle Prison to life through music, storytelling, history and culture. Set against the beautiful backdrop of the Rockingham Foreshore, this family-friendly event will feature Irish music, traditional dancing, historical reenactments, local musicians and special guest speakers sharing the story of the famous Catalpa escape.
Throughout the afternoon visitors can enjoy live performances, cultural displays, food vendors and a vibrant atmosphere celebrating Irish heritage and community spirit.
Event Highlights
☘️ Catalpa historical reenactment
☘️ Irish music and local performers
☘️ Traditional Irish dancing by Empower Dance
☘️ Live performance by the Jarrah Celts
☘️ Special guest speaker Mike Anthony Sheehy
☘️ Book launch – Fremantle to Freedom by Peter Murphy
☘️ Local musicians and entertainment
☘️ Food vendors and refreshments
Bring your family, bring your friends and experience an afternoon of history, culture and celebration as we remember the extraordinary Catalpa rescue and its place in Western Australian history.
📍 Location: Churchill Park, Rockingham
📅 Date: Easter Sunday 5th April
🕛 Time: 12pm – 6pm
Everyone is welcome – come along and be part of this unique community celebration.
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