Edition 15 - 29 January 2010

The stampede has begun! The completed cows are starting to come back into our top secret cow corral (thanks Cowara Transport!) and they are having a final polish and preen in preparation for their photo shoots next week with Olivier Marill, our photographer. Here at the CowParade Margaret River offices we are so excited to see all our artists' hard work coming to fruition, and the results are spectacular. And don't you worry - in less than a month all the cows will be on display for everyone to see!

In order to help set the moooo-d from now on we will be showcasing some of our artists and the inspiration behind their bovine beauties in each edition to motivate you to get out and see the herd! To ensure that you have plenty of time to see all the cows make sure you book in to stay at one of our Official Hotel Partners, Seashells Yallingup and Margarets Beach Resort - they've got some great CowParade Margaret River special offers for you.

Enjoy the Moo News!

>From the CowTeam in Margaret River

Artists

Margaret River artist Jenny Sanderson had her work cut out for her when she took on a cow for the Margaret River Hotel - it was "...a unique challenge in fiberglass medium & bubbling beer! As a local artist it excites me to have fun with art with the opportunity of reaching a global audience 'on the back of a cow'!"

"Cow-n-tree Moosic must be spoken with a country drawl! Its moo-d is mellow and melodious, a moo-ving musical country expression" is what artist Susan Sowerby says about her bovine beauty. Make sure you get down to Howling Wolves to see what all the song and dance is about.

Jane Holland's cow is a bit wet behind the ears because "Jetty Cow got left behind during the 'Busselton Jetty Swim'. Lonely and lost, she spent a year living under the Jetty." Be sure to see what washed up at Busselton Jetty.

"Is this the end of The Divine Bovine? Meat, milk and leather vs. methane gas... Who's really killing who?" Local artist Heusso gets philosophical and a tad controversial with his piece which you can check out at Margaret River Home Hardware and Timber.

Check out the making of Len Zuks', Professor Bovinicus on her journey to become the academic of the herd. "Bovinicus represents what continually needs to be done - learning. The accumulation of knowledge both enlightens and keeps at bay, the dark ages." She will be enlightening the Augusta Business Community and visitors with her words of wisdom.

Sponsored by The West Australian, Maureen Elphick's Wow Cow will be attempting to blend in at the Naturaliste Reptile Park - although it will be hard to miss. "WOW is loud and proud. Confident and stylish in her own flamboyant way. No gentle grazing for my girl!"

Seashells Yallingup

A three hour drive south of Perth, in the heart of the Margaret River wine region, lies the four and a half star Seashells Resort Yallingup. Set in beautiful extensive gardens by the sea at Yallingup Beach and adjacent to the magnificently restored, heritage-listed Caves House, the property offers a choice of studio spa rooms or 1 and 2 bedroom fully self-contained apartments with kitchen and laundry and a spacious lounge and dining area. Facilities include a fully licensed restaurant and bar in the adjacent Caves House, meeting, conference and wedding facilities, guest lounge, BBQs, walk trail through the gardens to Yallingup Beach, tour desk and free parking. Please CLICK HERE to view the Seashells Resort Yallingup CowParade specials.

Margarets Beach Resort

Listen to the waves as you step outside your door, the soothing sound of the ocean does wonders for your soul, not to mention the benefits of a good night's sleep after a day of fresh sea air. Nestled on the coast, Margarets Beach Resort is located at the foot of the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge at the beautiful Gnarabup Beach.
The resort offers a range of four star self-contained accommodation options from stylish studio's through to the large 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom "Beachhouse", which sleeps up to eight people. Margarets Beach Resort also provides a wide range of internal activities for guests including outdoor swimming pool, children's playground, BBQ facilities and its own onsite restaurant - Gnarabar. Please CLICK HERE to view the Margarets Beach Resort CowParade specials.

Events

All our sponsors are eagerly anticipating the arrival of their cows at the end of February - some of them are even going so far as to hold a party to welcome their cows! Saturday 27th February will be the first official day that all the cows are out on display, so what better way to celebrate than to get out and support some of our sponsors events on that day.

Get a sneak peak of a cow at Simmo's Icecreamery in Dunsborough when they welcome their cow Moo Bath Time on Friday 26th February at 6pm. Meet the artist, Shirley McMurray, and enjoy some local food, wine and, of course, ice cream. Contact Simmo's for more information on 08 9755 3745.

RadioWest will be broadcasting live from the Margaret River Visitor Centre between 10am and 2pm on Saturday 27th . Tune in on 756 AM or head into town and check it out. Make sure you pick up your CowParade Event Programme and a FREE Cow Trail Map so that you can explore all the places where our cows like to hang out.

Moss Brothers would like to invite you to join them for the unveiling of their CowParade cow, Karta Warra (Crazy Cow), followed by a BBQ and winetasting - 10.30am to 3pm. The cow has been painted by local Aboriginal artist Vivian Webb and will be unveiled in a traditional Aboriginal Smoke ceremony, with dancing and a corroboree. The event will also feature children's activities, a BBQ and a chance to taste wines with the Moss Family on the grounds. There will also be an art exhibition and the launch of the Cow Parade Moss Brothers Semillon Sorbet. Tickets are $18 for adults and include a BBQ lunch and a glass of wine. Wine will be available to taste and purchase on the day. Children under 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. For more information call (08) 9755 6270 or email admin@mossbrothers.com.au

Greening the Moo is a free family event presented by CowParade sponsor Landcorp, to be held at Reuther Park, Cnr Walcliffe Road and Bussell Hwy, Margaret River on Saturday 27th February from 10.00am-2.00pm. Come and celebrate our world - Junkadelic percussion band performances and drumming workshops, free children's art and craft activity marquee, presentations by permaculture expert Dr Ross Mars, displays from local environmental groups, samples from local organic producers - plus much more!

Moo-re Information

Don't miss out on your chance to win your CowParade accommodation with one of our Hotel Partners and two tickets to the VIP Event Launch on 21st February at Colonial Brewery. All you need to do is become our Facebook cow's, MissArt Mooveau, friend before 31st January! It couldn't be easier!

CowParade Margaret River Facts:

It will take at least 2 to 3 days to see all the cows - so stay longer or visit us again!
There will be three 'pointer' cows in Perth, herding visitors to Margaret River
30 of our bovine's have the word 'cow' in their name
The word 'moo' pops up 16 times in our cow names

CowParade Sponsors

CowParade Partners

Cattle Driver

Colonial Brewery

Grand Champion Prize Cow

Augusta Margaret River Shire Council | Busselton Shire Council

Stockyard Cow

Margaret River Region Wine Festival | Curtin University of Technology, Margaret River Campus
Augusta Business Community

Jackaroo

Dairy Hand