A late run of rainy weather across the city has kept big crowds away from opening day of the Perth Royal Show and forced a beer festival to cancel the last two days of its long weekend event at Elizabeth Quay.
Thousands of foodies were expected to soak up the atmosphere of the WA Beer & Beef Festival on Sunday but organisers were forced to abandon the event, just 24 hours after its opening day.
The festival said the remainder of the long weekend's events planned for Sunday and Monday would be held next weekend instead.
"Regretfully we are cancelling the festival for Sunday 24th and Monday 25th September," a spokesperson said.
"The weather forecast has not been kind and is suggesting significant rain throughout both days with the threat of thunderstorms.
"As much as we would like to be able to open, it is not going to be safe or enjoyable for anyone."
Festival organisers confirmed all ticket holders could use their tickets for any day next weekend - which will run from Friday through to Sunday, including AFL Grand Final day.
Weather wreaks havoc for Royal Show
The cancellation comes after another wet and wild forecast from the Bureau of Meteorology, with around 25 millimetres of rain expected to hit the Perth metropolitan area late on Sunday evening.
The Bureau also predicted winds up to 30km/h and a possible thunderstorm.
For those planning on heading to the Perth Royal Show this week, the outlook continues to look grim.
Temperatures are expected to peak at just 21 degrees, with rainfall predicted for the next four days.
Perth 7-day forecast:
Sunday: 17, rain, storm likely. Rain 15 - 25mm.
Monday: 8 - 18, showers. Rain 8 - 15mm
Tuesday: 7 - 9, shower or two. Rain: 0 - 1mm.
Wednesday: 7 - 18, possible shower. Rain: 0 - 0.4mm.
Thursday: 8 - 18, possible shower. Rain: 0 - 1mm.
Friday: 8 - 20, partly cloudy.
Saturday: 8 - 21, partly cloudy.
