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Special Events - Western Australia 2010
AUSTRALIAN MARKETS & FAIRS MAGAZINE ISSUE #93 - September/October/November - OUT NOW IN YOUR NEWSAGENT
18th September		Kalgoorlie-Boulder Race Round XXXX Gold Kalgoorlie Cup - Saturday 18th September
25th September		Olde York Fair - Saturday 25th September - Market. Saturday 8pm - Variety Concert, Sunday 26th - Murials Wedding. Get a team together for the Prettiest, Biggest or Wedding from Hell, Running of the Brides - prizes. Join the parade of Vintage Cars to the York Cup. Monday 27th Art and Music in the park. Phone Yvonne (08)9641 1541
2nd October		Garnduwa Festival - The Garnduwa Festival has beed held each year since 1992 and has become the pre-eminent Indigenous festival of its type in WA if not Australia. Upwards of 5000 people attend over the 5 day period. As part of the Garnduwa Festival, the remote communities football and athletics championship attracts up to 20 teams from remote communities throughout the Kimberley, Pilbara and Northern Territory. The football championships which run over 5 days consists of 2 divisions, one which is for participants from major communities and towns and the other for teams from smaller remote communities. In conjunction with football there will be an athletics competition which will be open to males and females of all ages. There will be sprints, relays and long distance events. The competition will provide athletics opportunities for those who would not normally have the opprtunity to participate in such events. Garnduwa's philosophy is to maximise the Indigenous population's participation in meaningful and healthy lifestyle activities across the sport and recreation spectrum of programs.
14th October		Gascoyne River Dash The river dash is now run as a dry river dash for buggies, motor bikes, 4WD's and off road machines. It is an annual event and attracts entries both locally and statewide. It is a gruelling race which tests both the driver/s and vehicles stamina.
24th October		Secret Harbour Spring Market Fair - Sunday 24th October 2010 - 10am - 5pm “Showcasing healthy, organic living and lifestyle” The SMF will be held at the Secret Harbour Oval on Maratea Pde, Secret Harbour from 10am to 5pm. In our 9th year, we continue steady growth. Feedback from our April Autumn Market Fair indicated that this type of event is required and valued by the community. The majority of stall holders and exhibitors have already registered to be included in our SMF. Previous years have shown an attendance of approximately 3,000 – 4,000 people, so this is a fantastic opportunity to sell or promote your products and services to our local community. A focus area for the event is on providing the opportunity for local groups, clubs and schools to participate in displays, demos and stalls. Our fresh produce and organic/Eco living section was a great hit at the Autumn Market Fair. We plan to extend that at the SMF, including ideas on sustainable living, carbon footprint information, and how to live a clean, healthy lifestyle. Wine Tasting from local and regional growers in a separate, seated area will be available. We plan to conclude the SMF with a Twilight Concert performance from a famous Aussie band, like Mental As Anything (TBC). The performance will be from 5.30pm – 7.30pm.We plan to advertise in Rockingham and Mandurah local newspapers, on radio and in the Whisper magazine. With pending funding from Healthways and Lotterywest, we can ensure the great success of SMF. Being a family fun day, we will provide entertainment all day long, supplied by the local schools & dance groups, along with carnival rides, sideshow alley and a wide variety of food outlets. Fresh fruit and veg will be available for purchase on the day, along with organic breads, plants and a large variety of organic and eco products. The Secret Harbour Spring Market Fair would not be the event that it is without the valued support of businesses like yours. This is a fantastic opportunity to be apart of a unique event that would love to ‘showcase the best local products and lifestyle’. We appreciate your consideration in supporting the SMF and look forward to your response. If you are interested in being involved as an exhibitor/stallholder please register your interest before the 1st June. Applications will be sent out soon. If you are a food vendor or amusement ride operator please contact Julie Glover via email on email: shwhisper@hotmail.com or phone on (08) 9524 8845.
28th - 30th October		Designbuild Perth Designbuild Perth Perth will become a biennial exhibition for Western Australia's building and construction industry. Visitors to Designbuild Perth have come to expect the most innovative products,informative features and an environment conducive to doing business. Perth Convention Exhibition Centre, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
27th November		Broome Mango Festival - The annual Broome Mango festival has been run by the Lions Club since 1986, showcasing the regions yummiest commodity. Many events are held throughout the 3 days, with the highlight for most probably just testing yourself to see how many you can eat and in how many different forms.
April 9, 2011		Nullarbor Muster On the middle weekend of the April school holidays, the local pastoralists and many visitors get together and have an action packed weekend. The accommodation is under a blanket of stars, full ablution facilities are available to wash away the dust at the end of the day. Camp fires are allowed. The event is fully catered for with the food being very reasonably priced. The bar is open during the afternoons and evenings. The program consists of novelty events for everyone, gymkhana events and barrell racing commences early Saturday with bull riding during the evening. The skeet shoot goes all day with arm wrestling and children's races providing entertainment during the lunch break. Sunday morning things wind down with a ute muster. There are excellent prizes to be won for all the events. Free transport is provided for horses from Kalgoorlie; a 370 km journey east along the Trans Australian Railway line to Rawlinna. Phone:: (08) 9022 6435 or) (08 9022 6494 or web: www.nullarbormuster.org
24th April 2011		Mt Magnet Races - Mount Magnet Race Club hosts two meetings each year, usually during April and October. Held at the Mount Magnet Race Course on Watson Street, these involve a full day of activities and entertainment. The Race Club runs a fully licensed bar on the day and there are events including luncheons, fashion parades and bands. After the races are over two-up is played at the race course. Please contact Debbie Dowden on (08) 9963 5361 or email debandash@bigpond.com
30th April 2011		Exmouth Whaleshark Festival The festival is jam- packed with entertainment displays, workshops, boating and car shows, celebrities, exhibits, photographic and art competitions showcasing the magnificent Whalesharks, also some extreme sports displays, wakeboarding, kiteboarding and freestyle motorcross riders.
WEBSITES Perth Winter Festival Treasured Craft Creat. Perth Centre Derby Tourism Perth Boat Show Newdgate Field Day Markets & Fairs Mag Bull & Barrel Fair Soundwave Fest Sunshine Festival		SOME W.A WEBSITES www.perthwinterartsfestival.com www.treasuredcraftcreations.com.au www.perthcentre.com.au www.derbytourism.com.au www.perthboatshow.com.au www.nfday.org.au www.marketsandfairs.com.au www.bullandbarrel.net.au www.bazaarmarketing.com.au www.sunshinefestival.com.au
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