4WD Touring Australia — October 2017

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TOURING CALENDAR

WHAT’S ON AROUND THE COUNTRY

OCTOBER 4 – NOVEMBER 4

CATHY ANDERSON

SA: MINALTON SHOW

The Minalton Oval in the Southern Yorke

Peninsula comes alive with rides, shearing

demonstrations, horse action, gardening, cooking

and art competitions, animal and trade exhibits,

magic shows and activities.

The annual Freestyle Motocross Championships

will also be held.

http://www.sypminlatonshow.wixsite.com

4 October

VIC: THE DOGPRO SUPREME AUSTRALIAN

DOG TRIAL CHAMPIONSHIP

Held in Seymour, this is the pinnacle of

Australian sheep dog trials, drawing the very

best working dogs and competitors from around

Australia.

Competition starts at 8am daily, entry is free

and refreshments are available.

http://www.vwsda.org

14-22 October

VIC: BRIGHT SPRING FESTIVAL

An explosion of spring colour, this festival held

at Bright features a massive fireworks display,

markets, open gardens and garage sales.

There will also be food stalls, fairground rides,

live music and entertainment.

http://www.brightspringfestival.com.au

21 October - 7 November

SA: CENTENARY OF THE OPENING OF THE

TRANS-AUSTRALIAN RAILWAY

This celebration commemorates the 1917

opening of the railway between Port Augusta and

Kalgoorlie in WA.

You can ride the Pichi Richi Railway, see a

display of historic standard gauge trains and

vintage cars and enjoy live entertainment.

http://www.facebook.com/TAR-100-Port-Augusta

22 October

QLD: WARWICK GOLD CUP CAMPDRAFT

AND RODEO NATIONAL FINALS

Premier campdrafting skills will be on display

during one of Australia’s largest campdrafting

events, followed by the rodeo featuring some of

Australia’s top cowboys.

Live music and plenty of food and drink options

will be on offer.

http://www.warwickshowandrodeo.com.au

23-29 October

VIC: BRIGHT SPRING FESTIVAL

TAS: LONGFORD SHOW

Equestrian events, woodchopping, dog shows,

sheep, fleece and art displays and more.

Animal nursery, rides, games and sideshow

alley for the kids.

http://www.longfordshow.com.au

21 October

NSW: URANA VINTAGE RALLY
Held in the Riverina region, the two-day rally
features stalls, displays and an exhibition of
vintage and classic trucks, cars, motorcycles and
engines.
Events include the vintage tractor trek, twilight
tractor pull, fete and a show ‘n’ shine.
http://www.nsw.gov.au/newsandevents

21-22 October

NT: OKTOBERFEST

Come along for some thigh-slapping, loud

yodelling, German dancing merriment, along

with beer stein strong arm and best dressed

competitions.

There will be Bratwurst, Weisswurst,

Nürnberger, Sauerkraut, Apfelstrudel and plenty of

other mouth-watering fare at the all ages event.

http://www.skycitydarwin.com.au

13-15 October TAS: SHEFFIELD TASMANIA MEDIEVAL

FESTIVAL

See jousting, sword combat, archery and canon

displays as well as a working trebuchet machine.

There will also be belly dancing, face painting,

pony rides, market stalls and food available.

http://www.facebook.com/Tasmania-medieval-

festival

14-15 October

QLD: CRUSH FESTIVAL 2017

Held throughout the northern Bundaberg region,

this 10-day festival focuses on art projects and

pop-up performances, workshops, outdoor music,

exhibitions, a film festival and children’s activities.

The best culinary delights of the region will also

be on offer at various events.

http://www.crushfestivalqld.com.au

6-15 October 6-7 October

TAS: BURNIE SHOW

This two-day regional show features a large

industrial hall display as well as commercial fields

and traditional rural show events.

Sideshow alley, animal displays, rides and lots

of food and refreshments.

(03) 6431 5882