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competitors 'crush it' at the Darwin Lions' Beer
Can Regatta; rock out at QLD's Big Red Bash;
cute faces at WA's Kununurra Agricultural
Show; 'hump day' at Alice Springs Camel CupDEVONPORT JAZZ
July 25-28
Enjoy traditional, contemporary, swing, Latin
and be-bop styles of jazz performed by local
and interstate artists, with education, food,
visual art, dance and film incorporated into the
program. Venues include the Devonport
Entertainment Centre, art galleries, cafes,
restaurants, pubs, churches and community
halls.
http://www.devonportjazz.com
FESTIVAL OF VOICES
Jun 28-July 14
Pack a suitcase and a song as thousands of
singers, choristers and music lovers harmonise
in concert halls, theatres and public spaces
across the state. This year the event turns 15
and will feature a performance from pop singer
and Eurovision contestant Dami Im.
http://www.festivalofvoices.com
SA
GUITARS IN BARS
July 1-31
Shake the winter blues and head indoors for
some sweet strumming as hundreds of artists
perform in more than 150 venues across the
state in a series of free and ticketed events. Just
the ticket for a chilly afternoon or two.
http://www.adelaideguitarfestival.com.au
CARLTON DRAUGHT HOTELIER’S
RACE DAY
July 3
Fancy a flutter? Enjoy a fun mid-week race day
at Murray Bridge. The local racing club also
offers a variety of social race day marquee
packages, perfect for entertaining friends
and family.
http://www.racingmurraybridge.com
PORT AUGUSTA CUP
July 7
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Flinders Ranges
at this exciting race day. The cup attracts
thousands of racegoers from far and wide for a
day of competition, fashion and entertainment.
It’s the only sand-based TAB track in South
Australia, and so offers visitors a unique
racing experience.
http://www.paracing.org.au
WA
DERBY BOAB FESTIVAL
July 5-21
WA’s longest-running town festival offers plenty
of excitement with a float parade and mardi
gras, mud football, a film festival, long table
dinner, ball and the Boab quest in Derby. And
don’t forget the Mary Island Fishing Club
Mud Crab Races, Derby Cup Race Day and
Indigenous Mowanjum Festival.
http://www.derbyboabfestival.org.auBROOME INTERNATIONAL
AIRPORT MARATHON
July 7
If you’re feeling like you want to give your
legs a stretch, this could be the event foryou
Held on Cable Beach at low tide, the festiva
will host the 10.5km Matso’s Dash, the 21.1km
Broome half marathon or the full 42.2km
Broome International Airport Marathon.
http://www.broomemarathon.com.auKUNUNURRA AGRICULTURAL
SHOW
July 12-13
Enjoy entertainment, circus workshops,
equestrian events and fireworks, plus
country show favourites including market
stalls, cattle, dog shows, sideshow alley and
agricultural displays.
http://www.kas.org.auNT
DARWIN LIONS’ BEER CAN
REGATTA
July 14
Cheer on would-be shipwrights floundering
at Mindil Beach in Darwin in their can, bottle,
and carton creations in an effort to reduce
litter and raise funds for Lions’ Club projects.Hang around after for the classic Mindil Beach
Markets for a bite to eat and watch the sunset.
http://www.beercanregatta.org.auKATHERINE AND DISTRICT SHOW
July 19-20
Enjoy a weekend of rural entertainment, with a
campdraft and rodeo, cooking classes,
sideshows, plenty of horse and cattle events,
and a range of hilarious hare-brained novelty
events in the outback town of Katherine.
http://www.katherineshow.org.auALICE SPRINGS CAMEL CUP
July 20
Camels compete in nine races on a dusty
outback track in this legendary event at Pioneer
Park. There’ll be belly dancers, rickshaw races,
‘Kids Kamel Kapers’ hobby camel races, rides,
Mr and Miss Camel Cup challenges, stalls and
bars to add to the fun.
http://www.camelcup.com.auROYAL DARWIN SHOW
July 25-27
Check out the Brahman cattle, goats, pigs, dogs
and ducks then watch the famous annual pigs
race. Visitors will also enjoy horticultural
delights, arts and craft, spear-throwing,
equestrian events, vintage cars and beaut utes
to name just a few of the events over the
action-packed three days.
http://www.darwinshow.com.auu.
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