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Ballarat
May
05 Ballarat Memorial Concert Band
Featuring musical performances from the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band, the Ballarat Light Opera Company, the Mini Monas, Quintessential Wind and other local guest artists. 7:00pm - 8:30pm, Wendouree Performing Arts Centre. $15 Adults, $10 Concession/Student, $40 Family (2 Adults & 2 Children) Tickets (03) 5338 0980.
June
03 Australia Pro Arte Chamber Orchestra
A popular program of major highlights of the chamber orchestra repertoire.
Cairns
May
18-27 Reef and Rainforest Carnivale
The celebration of life in the tropics is happening again with the annual Reef and Rainforest Carnivale in Port Douglas.
25-26 Dimbulah Lions Festival
The festival starts with a procession down Main Street, followed by the crowning of the Festival Queen. Food, drinks, bar, dancing, trade displays, stalls, rides, band and entertainment; ending with fireworks!
18-27 Reef and Rainforest Carnivale
The celebration of life in the tropics is happening again with the annual Reef and Rainforest Carnivale in Port Douglas.
25-26 Dimbulah Lions Festival
The festival starts with a procession down Main Street, followed by the crowning of the Festival Queen. Food, drinks, bar, dancing, trade displays, stalls, rides, band and entertainment; ending with fireworks!
Coffs Coast
May
20 Advocate Centenary Race Day and Food & Wine Fair
With the same fantastic atmosphere and entertaiment all race days offer.With a special treat of a Food & Wine Fair. Children can enjoy a jumping castle and free face painting. A great day out for the whole family at Coffs Harbour Racing Club Ph. Chris Barr on (02) 6650 2931
20 Advocate Centenary Race Day and Food & Wine Fair
With the same fantastic atmosphere and entertaiment all race days offer.With a special treat of a Food & Wine Fair. Children can enjoy a jumping castle and free face painting. A great day out for the whole family at Coffs Harbour Racing Club Ph. Chris Barr on (02) 6650 2931
June
03 Emerald Beach Fair
This annual fair in the coastal community of Emerald Beach is a fun day of markets, food, displays, games, photography and baking competitions, a pooch fashion parade, treasure hunts, thong tossing & kite flying competitions, drills and demonstrations by the Sandy Beach Fire Service and live music by local band Juice Factory. The day kicks off at 9am with a cross-country fun run / walk. For general information contact Simone Howe on (02) 6648 4084
Denarau Island
May
15 Pre BFTE Golf Tournament Denarau Island
21 Fiji Triathlon World Championships Denarau Island
15 Pre BFTE Golf Tournament Denarau Island
21 Fiji Triathlon World Championships Denarau Island
June
02-16 South Pacific Bowling Carnival
The Suva Lawn Bowling Club is located on the Suva foreshore, across from Albert Park. For details email lalr8@anz.com
02-16 South Pacific Bowling Carnival
The Suva Lawn Bowling Club is located on the Suva foreshore, across from Albert Park. For details email lalr8@anz.com
Kirra Beach
May
27 2007 Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show
Australia's largest on-water presentation of boats with 3km of marina walkways, open exhibits and pavilions.
16-20 Think Mobile Blues on Broadbeach
The 2006 Think Mobile Blues on Broadbeach Music Festival was the greatest by far receiving accolades from festival goers, local businesses and performers alike, and 2007 is set to be even hotter. With a program packed with leading Australian blues acts and studded with international guests is expected to again meet everyone's high expectations.
June
1-11 Wintersun Festival
Held throughout Tweed Heads and Coolangatta
Phone (07) 5536 9509 or visit www.wintersun.org.au
1-11 Wintersun Festival
Held throughout Tweed Heads and Coolangatta
Phone (07) 5536 9509 or visit www.wintersun.org.au
Pokolbin Hill
May
19-20 Lovedale Long Lunch 2007
The Lovedale Long Lunch is a progressive lunch where visitors wine and dine their way around the seven participating wineries over the weekend enjoying a glass of wine, gourmet food, fabulous music and art.
1-31 Treasures of the Orient
Visitors to Hunter valley Gardens throughout May will be provided with an insight into a number of exotic and fascinating Asian Cultures including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese. Entry Fees Apply. Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Rd, Pokolbin. Contact: Hunter Valley Gardens 02 4998 4000
19-20 Lovedale Long Lunch 2007
The Lovedale Long Lunch is a progressive lunch where visitors wine and dine their way around the seven participating wineries over the weekend enjoying a glass of wine, gourmet food, fabulous music and art.
1-31 Treasures of the Orient
Visitors to Hunter valley Gardens throughout May will be provided with an insight into a number of exotic and fascinating Asian Cultures including Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese. Entry Fees Apply. Hunter Valley Gardens, Broke Rd, Pokolbin. Contact: Hunter Valley Gardens 02 4998 4000
June
16 Golden Oldies Rugby Festival
Celebrate Rugby, Mates, Food and Wine in the fabulous Hunter Valley. The festival will be a truly memorable experience with the attractions of the Lovedale area surrounding the purpose built rugby fields nestled amongst the vineyards.
Teams - $50.00, Individual - $5.00 (part teams, small groups, individuals welcome - all will get a game)
16 Golden Oldies Rugby Festival
Celebrate Rugby, Mates, Food and Wine in the fabulous Hunter Valley. The festival will be a truly memorable experience with the attractions of the Lovedale area surrounding the purpose built rugby fields nestled amongst the vineyards.
Teams - $50.00, Individual - $5.00 (part teams, small groups, individuals welcome - all will get a game)
Lakes Entrance
May
Indoor Market
291 - 295 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
Everyday 9.00am - 5.00pm
1-11 Shakespeare on the River - Stratford
Festival is a diverse community celebration of theatre, music, visual arts and folkloric skills presented by the Stratford on Avon Shakespeare Association. The Festival begins in the first week in May every year with over twenty events over the next ten days. The region contains many points of scenic beauty including the Gippsland Lakes, Ninety mile beach and numerous National Parks.
Indoor Market
291 - 295 Esplanade, Lakes Entrance
Everyday 9.00am - 5.00pm
1-11 Shakespeare on the River - Stratford
Festival is a diverse community celebration of theatre, music, visual arts and folkloric skills presented by the Stratford on Avon Shakespeare Association. The Festival begins in the first week in May every year with over twenty events over the next ten days. The region contains many points of scenic beauty including the Gippsland Lakes, Ninety mile beach and numerous National Parks.
Perth
May
12 Verissima May Fair
A family day of music, arts, crafts, stalls, natural therapies and food among the gardens of Verissima House.
19 WA Symphonic Wind Ensemble Family Concert
The Morley Sport and Recreation Centre on Wellington Road plays host to a performance of popular concert band and swing music combined with a wine and cheese themed night.
12 Verissima May Fair
A family day of music, arts, crafts, stalls, natural therapies and food among the gardens of Verissima House.
19 WA Symphonic Wind Ensemble Family Concert
The Morley Sport and Recreation Centre on Wellington Road plays host to a performance of popular concert band and swing music combined with a wine and cheese themed night.
June
02-04 WA Wine and Food Festival
The annual WA Wine & Food Festival stages a colourful showcase of the finest wine and culinary fare Western Australia has to offer and has grown to be the most renowned celebration of wine and food in the state. Its success is built on the three fundamental elements of enjoyment - wine, food and entertainment
02-04 WA Wine and Food Festival
The annual WA Wine & Food Festival stages a colourful showcase of the finest wine and culinary fare Western Australia has to offer and has grown to be the most renowned celebration of wine and food in the state. Its success is built on the three fundamental elements of enjoyment - wine, food and entertainment
Port Macquarie
May
05 Paddy's Market
Uniting Church, corner Oxley Highway and Sherwood Road.
05 Paddy's Market
Uniting Church, corner Oxley Highway and Sherwood Road.
June
02-03 The Fourth Annual Mid Coast Home Show
On display under the one roof will be a huge variety of exhibits displaying home-orientated products representing every aspect of home building and renovation. Port Macquarie Sports Stadium. Hibbard Drive. Ph. 02 4962 2808.
02-03 The Fourth Annual Mid Coast Home Show
On display under the one roof will be a huge variety of exhibits displaying home-orientated products representing every aspect of home building and renovation. Port Macquarie Sports Stadium. Hibbard Drive. Ph. 02 4962 2808.
Port Stephens
May
13 Mother's Day Luncheon at Port Stephens winery
A special Mother's Day menu and live entertainment designed to please all mums.
13 Mother's Day Luncheon at Port Stephens winery
A special Mother's Day menu and live entertainment designed to please all mums.
June
01 Launch of the Whale Watching Season
This Nelson Bay launch is held at a very special time for taking advantage of the northern migration of whales and Showcasing of our beautiful waterways. The launch is also a great opportunity for developing a greater awareness of Whales and their habitat. Ph (02) 49844751
01 Launch of the Whale Watching Season
This Nelson Bay launch is held at a very special time for taking advantage of the northern migration of whales and Showcasing of our beautiful waterways. The launch is also a great opportunity for developing a greater awareness of Whales and their habitat. Ph (02) 49844751
Rotorua
May
10-19 IWSF World Water Ski Racing Championship
If you're into horsepower, water skiing and adrenalin the 2007 World Water Ski Racing Championship is a must to watch.
10-19 IWSF World Water Ski Racing Championship
If you're into horsepower, water skiing and adrenalin the 2007 World Water Ski Racing Championship is a must to watch.
June
09-30 Ko Tawa - Māori Ancestors of New ZealandThe priceless Gilbert Mair Collection held by Auckland War Memorial Museum includes tāonga of national importance. Ko Tawa exhibits a selection of 28 tāonga selected from Mair's collection of 247 tāonga, each with a unique story to tell, intimately linking today's descendants to ancestral landscapes as remembered, treasured and then presented by their nineteenth century elders. Rotorua Museum.
09-30 Ko Tawa - Māori Ancestors of New ZealandThe priceless Gilbert Mair Collection held by Auckland War Memorial Museum includes tāonga of national importance. Ko Tawa exhibits a selection of 28 tāonga selected from Mair's collection of 247 tāonga, each with a unique story to tell, intimately linking today's descendants to ancestral landscapes as remembered, treasured and then presented by their nineteenth century elders. Rotorua Museum.
Seven Mile Beach
May
03-05 Agfest
Held a Quercus Rural Youth Park, Agfest is Tasmania's premier agricultural event. Featuring over 700 exhibitors, this event is sure to have something for everyone.
03-05 Agfest
Held a Quercus Rural Youth Park, Agfest is Tasmania's premier agricultural event. Featuring over 700 exhibitors, this event is sure to have something for everyone.
June
15 - 24 Antarctic Midwinter Festival
Celebrate the winter solstice - the shortest day and longest night of the Antarctic year. Events include open days, exhibitions, lectures and demonstrations all over the City of Hobart. This year's program includes new events and offers something for everyone.
15 - 24 Antarctic Midwinter Festival
Celebrate the winter solstice - the shortest day and longest night of the Antarctic year. Events include open days, exhibitions, lectures and demonstrations all over the City of Hobart. This year's program includes new events and offers something for everyone.
Golden Beach
May
02 Moonwalking
Moonwalking is a free program open to all residents and visitors to Caloundra City. Journey along sections of Caloundra's beautiful coastline and waterways by moonlight and experience the beauty of the city under a full moon and star studded sky. For further information phone (07) 5420 8200.
02 Moonwalking
Moonwalking is a free program open to all residents and visitors to Caloundra City. Journey along sections of Caloundra's beautiful coastline and waterways by moonlight and experience the beauty of the city under a full moon and star studded sky. For further information phone (07) 5420 8200.
June
05 Fairy and Wizard Fun Workshop
Kids can come dressed as your favourite Fairy or Wizard and experience the magic, tales, drama and surprises when you join our Fairy Mary in a morning of story time adventures, fun lessons, socialisation skills, coordination and imaginative expression. Face glitter and just the right amount of fairy dust complete these 45-minute workshops for Fairies and Wizards, and anyone between. 10:30, entry $10 kids, parents free. Bookings (07) 5491 4240
05 Fairy and Wizard Fun Workshop
Kids can come dressed as your favourite Fairy or Wizard and experience the magic, tales, drama and surprises when you join our Fairy Mary in a morning of story time adventures, fun lessons, socialisation skills, coordination and imaginative expression. Face glitter and just the right amount of fairy dust complete these 45-minute workshops for Fairies and Wizards, and anyone between. 10:30, entry $10 kids, parents free. Bookings (07) 5491 4240
Sydney
May
06 Kings Cross Food & Wine Festival
Celebrating diversity and quality of food and wine complimented by a diverse program of entertainment - including jazz, classical and world music plus dance.
28 Writers' Festival
More than 60 international authors and an ever-expanding contingent of Australian authors, all on their way to Sydney in May.
06 Kings Cross Food & Wine Festival
Celebrating diversity and quality of food and wine complimented by a diverse program of entertainment - including jazz, classical and world music plus dance.
28 Writers' Festival
More than 60 international authors and an ever-expanding contingent of Australian authors, all on their way to Sydney in May.
June
03 Piazza Italia
To celebrate Sydney's original Little Italy, Stanley Street, East Sydney becomes Piazza Italia. There'll be a range of market stalls, exhibitions, music, entertainment and al fresco dining at some of the best Italian restaurants in Sydney, this is a festival not to be missed.
03 Piazza Italia
To celebrate Sydney's original Little Italy, Stanley Street, East Sydney becomes Piazza Italia. There'll be a range of market stalls, exhibitions, music, entertainment and al fresco dining at some of the best Italian restaurants in Sydney, this is a festival not to be missed.
