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Special Events - Australian Capital
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| Although we do our best to confirm market information published on this site, at times dates and venues change at short notice. To avoid disappointment it is advisable to check these details with the organizer before traveling. | |
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AUSTRALIAN MARKETS & FAIRS MAGAZINE ISSUE #97 - Spring Issue - OUT NOW IN YOUR NEWSAGENT
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| DECEMBER |
Christmas at the Old Bus Depot Markets Held at Old Bus Depot Market, Kingston. Saturdays and Sundays 3 & 4; 10 & 11; 17 & 18; and Christmas Eve, Saturday Dec 24th Christmas shopping at the Old Bus Depot Markets is the best fun in town with a fantastic festive atmosphere, full of music and colourful characters. It is a place where one can find unique gifts that are beautifully handcrafted, personalised homewares, gift certificates, scrumptious Christmas fare, gifts for the table and the tree, garlic plaits, live Christmas trees, art, soaps and stocking stuffers. Phone: (02) 6295 3331 (Tues-Thurs) Visit: www.obdm.com.au |
| 5th - 8th January |
SUMMERNATS CAR FESTIVAL Exhibition Park. Experience four days of high octane entertainment with national and international car enthusiasts! Head to the Street Machine Summernats Car Festival to see the best street machines, hot rods, sport compacts and special interest vehicles. Witness burnout and driving competitions, bands, stunt spectaculars, fireworks and more. There are also up to 170 retail and trade exhibitors with everything from high performance equipment to collectible art and paraphernalia. Celebrate the street machine lifestyle and witness automotive ingenuity in a high energy atmosphere. Sunday is a great day for kids with cheaper admission. Phone: (02) 6241 8111. Web: www.summernats.com.au |
| 15th January |
Portobello Road Look for that something unique at Portobello Road at the Old Bus Depot Markets. Discover collectables, small antiques, crystal and china. Choose from retro decorative arts, books, maps, linen and lace. Find a piece of antique jewellery or any other number of curios. Antique and collectables dealers come from around the region to offer the old and the unique! Visit www.obdm.com.au |
| 26th January |
AUSTRALIA DAY
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| 1st - 29th February | SUMMERSIDE
FESTIVAL |
| 10th - 12th February |
NATIONAL MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL Presented on three stages in Garema Place, Petrie Plaza and Akuna St, Canberra. The 2011 National Multicultural Festival was a magnificent success with record numbers attending and participating in the three-day event in Civic. Over 240,000 people attended over the three days. E. multiculturalfestival@act.gov.au W. www.multiculturalfestival.com.au |
| 12th - 15th February |
JANE AUSTEN FESTIVAL AUSTRALIA St Johns Church, Constitution Ave, Reid, Canberra. Stallholders are welcome to apply to have a stall at the Country Fayre on Saturday 14th April. Phone: 0409 817 623 Email: janeaustenfestival@gmail.com Website: www.janeaustenfestival.com.au |
| 17th - 19th February |
Canberra Food and Wine Expo See the best exhibitors, demonstrations, and the Coles Cooking Stage with celebrity chefs! With over 100 Exhibitors, this event will have all the ingredients to tantalise your taste buds. From gourmet food to exquisite wines, there will be something for everyone to indulge. Sit back and enjoy learning from one of our celebrity chefs or cruise the event and discover the latest sensational ideas that will make you next dinner party one to be remembered. 31 Constitution Ave, Canberra. Phone: (07) 5538 7118 |
| 24th - 26th February 2012 |
ROYAL CANBERRA SHOW Exhibition Park in Canberra. 3 huge pavilions: *Leisure & Lifestyle *Craft *Harvest Hall *Plus over 200 outdoor sites! 126,000 people attend over 3 days! Book your site today. Phone: (02) 6241 5888 or (02) 6241 2478 Email: showcase@rncas.org.au Web: www.rncas.org.au |
| 26th February |
FLIX IN THE STIX Australian National Botanic Gardens. Flix in the Stix® is an outdoor touring production combining award winning short films with a legend of the Australian music landscape (soon to be announced) performing live under the stars. Set in picturesque venues around regional NSW, Flix is a cultural event unlike any other. So, gather together your family and friends, pack a picnic. Phone: (02) 5310 6657 Web: www.flixinthestix.com.au |
| 26th February |
Carnivale Multicultural
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| 2nd - 18h March |
Canberra Festival The Canberra Festival celebrates Canberra's city, its culture and its people with 17 days of events and activities throughout the ACT region. The Festival celebrates the 99th Birthday as the countdown to the Centenary of Canberra in 2013 continues! Highlights of the Canberra Festival include Celebrate in the Park, Symphony in the Park, the Balloon Spectacular, Lights! Canberra! Action! and more than 50 community events with activities that celebrate Canberra's identity and lifestyle. |
| 10th March |
The Queanbeyan Charity Rodeo An annual event which will be held in March at the Queanbeyan Showground. There will be all major Rodeo events, Bull Rides, Saddle Bronc Rides, Bare Back, Ladies Barrel Race and more. Entertainment for the kids, with the side show, food and a comedy clown. We are also expecting Australian/ International Champions. Gates open at 2pm Rodeo starts at 4pm. Phone: (02) 6299 2290 |
| 12th March 2013 | Centenary
of Canberra On 12th March 2013 Canberra will celebrate 100 years since its naming as the National Capital of Australia. The Centenary of Canberra will create lasting legacies in many forms, to take our city confidently into the next century. For all the updates on Canberra's 100th Birthday celebrations, please visit http://www.canberra100.com.au/ |
WEBSITES Australian Olive Expo - www.australianoliveexpo.com Australian Science Festival - www.sciencefestival.com.au Craft & Quilt Fair - www.craftfair.com.au Markets & Fairs - www.marketsandfairs.com.au National Gospel Happening - www.nationalgospelhappening.org Old Bus Depot Market - obdm.com.au Timber & Working with Wood Show - www.workingwithwood.com |
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