It’s that time of the year when giant pink bunnies roam the streets and Perth turns into a crazy kaleidoscope of festivities. The first Fringe World Festival came to Perth a few years ago and it’s always brought with it an air of fun and frivolity.
The main hub of activity is centred in Northbridge and comes to life in the evenings. The tell tale sign of events, shows and restaurants participating in the festival is evidenced by the bright pink bunting flags that are strewn up everywhere. They help add to the carnival like atmosphere and add pops of colour to the streets.
This year we wandered around The Pleasure Garden in Russell Square Park where there were pop up bars, food trucks, side shows and other events being held. As the sun began to set, it was beautifully lit and fun to explore.
We weren’t actually that hungry but we couldn’t resist the smell of the food and were drawn to large grills of barbecued goodness. There were big slabs of steak, grilled veggies, chicken and pasta. I was torn about what to get but my husband and I ended up going with the steak and spaghetti meatballs.
The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and was soft to chew, although a bit more seasoning would have helped. I had 3 giant, delicious meatballs to dig into and the pasta with garlic was absolutely divine!
With our stomachs full of delicious food, we wandered around the gardens to see if any shows piqued our interest. We ended up going to Get Lost Maze, which is a mini maze with interactive characters inside. It was kooky, weird and a lot of fun!
If you haven’t been to any Fringe events yet, I highly recommend it! There are so many different events and shows that there’s bound to be something for everyone. It ends this week so be quick!
