Caravan World – May 2019

What’s

happening

around the

country in

the coming

months?

192 caravanworld.com.au

QLD

BIRDSVILLE BIG RED BASH

July 16-18

Billed as the most remote music festival in

Australia, this three-day event for music lovers

of all kinds is held at the base of the

magnificent 20m-tall Big Red Dune, 35km west

of Birdsville on the eastern edge of the Simpson

Desert. Camp on-site and you can even bring

your dog. See Midnight Oil, The Living End,

Kasey Chambers and many more.

http://www.thediamantina.com.au

NOOSA ALIVE

July 19-28

Experience 10 days of arts and culture, with a

diverse program of music, theatre, dance, film,

food, forms, literature, visual arts and

workshops, with more than 75 free and ticketed

events. Download the app for easy browsing of

all activities throughout the festival.

http://www.noosaalive.com.au

WINTON CAMEL RACES

July 27

Winton embraces the Western Queensland

Camel Festival, which kicks off with the

Bedourie Camel Race on July 19-21, with eight

races of elite camels and cameleers. There will

also be motorbike events, music, drinks and

food available.

http://www.bouliacamelraces.com.au

CHILDERS FESTIVAL

July 27-28

The festival transforms the Bruce Highway into

a gigantic food, market and entertainment hub,

with five stages set among heritage-listed

buildings and the tree-lined streets of Childers.

http://www.childersfestival.com.au

NSW/ACT

TIMBERTOWN ANNUAL STEAM

FA I R

July 7-8

Step back in time to an era where vehicles were

powered by steam and travel was a long, slow

meander. Check out steamboats on the lake at

Timbertown along with steam vehicles, traction

engines and other engines on land. See rare

trades in action with various demonstrations,

check out the damper camp, and have a boogie

to live music. Caravan and camping spots

available on site.

http://www.timbertown.com.au

LISMORE OUTDOOR LEISURE

SHOW

July 12-14

Peruse hundreds of products and services, with

more than 200 exhibitors displaying 4WDs,

touring and camping accessories, camper

trailers and other RVs, boats, destinations and

more. This is the event’s 21st birthday, so expect

a few celebrations!

http://www.outdoorleisureshow.com.au

STROUD INTERNATIONAL BRICK

AND ROLLING PIN THROWING

CONTEST

July 13

It’s a random event, but also a knockout of

sorts! Locals from the four towns of Stroud – in

England, Canada, the US, and NSW – compete

in brick and rolling pin throwing events amid

parades and carnival festivities celebrating the

Wild West.

http://www.stroudbrickthrowing.com.au

WINTER ORCHID SHOW

July 13-14

Head to Berry on the NSW South Coast to

expand your collection or simply enjoy the

beautiful display of flowering orchids from

growers throughout the region. Some members

have been growing orchids for many years and

are experienced growers with very large

collections while others are new at the ‘craft’.

http://www.shoalhavenorchidsociety.com

VIC

TEA COSY COMPETITION

July 13-21

Warratina Lavender Farm will exhibit handmade

knitted and crocheted tea cosies (just like the

ones your grandma used to have), which have

been crafted by local artisans, with proceeds

going to the Cancer Council. Admire the

handiwork and enjoy a cuppa.

http://www.warratinalavender.com.au/calendar.php

MILDURA WRITERS FESTIVAL

July 18-21

Book in to hear great Aussie writers lead

workshops, lectures and discussion forums and

late night discussions around wood while

enjoying the region’s magnificent food and

wine. This year celebrity chef Maggie Beer will

be in attendance.

http://www.artsmildura.com.au

WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL

July 25-28

The cream of Australian Blues will head to

Echuca-Moama for a weekend of jam sessions

in the clubs, restaurants and streets. Soak up

the atmosphere of more than 60 performers

from all over the country and enjoy a range of

free events.

http://www.winterblues.com.au

MURRINDINDI BEANIE FESTIVAL

VICTORIA

July 28-29

In the mood to celebrate ‘fibre art’? Alexandra

is the place to be! With knitted, crocheted and

mixed medium beanies for sale and on display,

this local charity event has a wonderful

community feel. Plus there’s food, craft and

local produce available at market stalls.

http://www.facebook.com/

MurrindindiBeanieFestivalVictoria

TAS

HUON VALLEY MID-WINTER

FESTIVAL

July 12-14

Witness the age-old tradition of wassailing at

Willie Smith’s Apple Shed where nasties are

scared from apple trees to ensure a good crop!

This is one experience definitely not to be

missed. Visitors can also enjoy craft ciders,

cheeses, food and entertainment plus the

annual sculpture competition.

http://www.huonvalleymidwinterfest.com.au