1985
Leeuwin Estate hosts inaugural outdoor concert with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
1985
First professional surfing competition is held – the Margaret River Thriller.
1996
Last lighthouse keeper leaves Cape Naturaliste Lighthouse.
1999
Cape to Cape walk trail opens.
2000s
Drug-Aware Margaret River Pro surfing competition held annually in March.
2011
Bushfire devastates Margaret River, destroying 39 homes and damaging 29 others.