Bridgetown Blues festival was on this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 11th to 13th November 2016
Neighbour over the road asked if I was going
I told him no, as I was not into blues music, and that I had heard it was somewhat expensive at about $250 per person for the three day event.
He explained the situation to me, and I take this opportunity to pass this advice on
On the Saturday they block the main road off, and there are stalls for food, knick knacks, etc There are also four, free venues on that blocked off road, (three on the main drag, and one on a side road), where you can listen to the blues music.
I will assume this is so that people like me, can decide if they actually like this sort of music
I went on Saturday for about four hours, unfortunately although this type of music does not hold very much appeal to me, (but never say never).
Knowing that we are all different, if others wish to find out if they like blues music, this may be a place to visit
I shall go again next year, for perhaps a longer stint on Saturday, and take a small collapsible seat, to sit, watch, and listen, to the world go by
Also there is a free camp at Greenbushes, about 16 kilometres away. Greenbushes ask for a donation for the upkeep of the camp, and ask you to spend a bit of money in their town/hamlet
Just a heads up for those interested, the 2017 event is on this coming weekend, 10 to 12 November
A neighbour has just mentioned to me that, the caravan park was full the weekend just gone, and assumes it is already booked out for the festival weekend
I may or may not be going this year, as I will be having some stitches on my back, on the afternoon of the 9th
For anyone touring in the area of Bridgetown, in the South West of WA, I can recommend the following
The town of Greenbushes about 16 kilometres away, which has a free camp site behind the oval The campsite has flushing toilets, and water They ask that you spend some money in the town, or donate something to the donation tin, at the service station
On Saturday Bridgetown closes the main road off from about 4am to midnight They put up stalls on the main road, some with food There are plenty of public toilets in that area There are at least four walk up venues, which are free of charge, but have no seating
If you get in early on Saturday, the car park east of the main road area is fairly flat, but no camping allowed in that car park
