Event: Sculpture by the Sea
Location: Cottesloe Beach, Perth, SA Details: Over 60 local, interstate and international artists will transform Perth's most popular beach into a stunning sculpture park overlooking the Indian Ocean. With something for everyone, gorgeous sunsets and a great ambience, this year's show is one of Perth's not to be missed events.
Event: WOMADelaide
Location: Adelaide Botanic Park, Adelaide, SA Details:WOMADelaide celebrates different cultures from around the planet. For three days, international and national artists entertain the crowd and art projects and children's programs are guaranteed to keep you busy
Event: : Tiwi Art Footy Sale
Location: Tiwi Design Art Centre, Nguiu, Bathurst Island Details: Buy and view some unique Tiwi Art at the art sale on Bathurst Island. The art sale coincides with the Tiwi Islands Football Grand Final, which attracts thousands of people as Tiwi Islanders are well know for their AFL skills. Many players elect to play barefoot and the game is fast and skillful. The normal requirement for a visitor permit is waived for this day.
Event: Melbourne Comedy Festival
Location: Melbourne, VIC Details:Prepare to laugh yourself silly at the greatest comedy caper in the Southern Hemisphere. There are plenty of performances from top comedians and even an extensive free program. There is something to satisfy everyone at the funniest festival in the world
Event: Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show
Location: Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens, Melbourne, VIC Details:The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show is returning for another show of creativity and passion from Australia's top floral and landscape designers. The Southern Hemisphere's biggest annual flower and garden show and great food & entertainment for the whole family, it is certainly a must-see.
Event: National Folk Festival
Location: Canberra, ACT Details: Canberra puts on a great show with live music ranging from folk, blues, jazz, swing, country and rock’n’roll. There is also comedy, theatre and plenty of gourmet food and wine.
Event: The Man from Snowy River Bush Festival
Location: Corryong, VIC Details: Traditional Australian bush skills are celebrated with The Man from Snowy River Challenge, as well as bull riding, dog jumping, a street parade, live music and an outdoor re-enactment of the famous poem
Event: Dirt & Dust Festival
Location: Julia Creek, QLD Details: Starting as a triathlon, this event has grown to include country music, talent quests, bull riding, amateur boxing, a street parade, tobacco rolling and a best butt competition.
Event: Red Bull Air Race
Location: Perth, WA Details: Brave pilots navigate an aerial race track on Perth’s Swan River flying at speeds of up to 370km/h and withstanding up to 10g worth of force.
Event: Boggabri Drovers Campfire Weekend
Location: Boggabri, NSW Details: Since 2006, RVs have flocked to Boggabri’s showground to experience the friendliest in country hospitality and the best in campfire cooking.
Event: Canberra International Music Festival
Location: Canberra, ACT Details: Hear fantastic international and national music throughout various venues in Canberra, including embassy buildings. Events are both free and ticketed.
Event: Argyle Diamonds Ord Valley Muster
Location: The Kimberley, WA Details: Enjoy concerts, dance performances, talent quests, art exhibitions, markets, a triathlon, a rodeo, plus much more. May 14-30.
Event: Lovedale Long Lunch
Location: Hunter Valley, NSW Details: An indulgent weekend of wine, gourmet food, and live music as seven wineries take part in the progressive-type lunch.
Event: Hunter Valley Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show
Location: Maitland Showground, NSW Details: See the latest RVs, camping, boating and 4WD equipment all in the one place. With plenty of exhibitors, displays and more, you won’t get bored here.
Adults: $15. Pensioners/Seniors Card: $11. Kids under 16 free.
Event: Albion Park Camp Kitchen Challenge
Location: Albion Park, NSW Details: A cooking competition opened to outdoor, BBQ and bush cooks of all kind – novice or experienced. There will also be demonstrations, markets, poet’s breakfast and live music.
Event: Goomeri Pumpkin Festival
Location: Goomeri, QLD Details: Wacky events include the Giant Australian Pumpkin Roll, the best decorated and giant pumpkin competition, and the pumpkin pull. This year they’re even adding pumpkin power shotput to the bill.
Event: Queensland Caravan, Camping & Touring Holiday Show
Location: Brisbane, QLD Details: Over 300 exhibitors at the RNA Showgrounds will display camper trailers, motorhomes, caravans, travel accessories and holiday information.
Event: Barunga Sports and Culture Festival
Location: Barunga, NT Details: The Jawoyn people welcome visitors to come celebrate Jawoyn culture and Aboriginal Australia. There are workshops, bush medicine walks, bush tucker tastings and Dreamtime story telling and more.
Event: Blue Water Country Music Festival
Location: Port Stephens, NSW Details: Concerts, buskers, bush poets and bootscootin’ line dancing are held in various venues over the area. There are even country music cruises along the Port Stephens waterways.
Event: Rutherglen Winery Walkabout
Location: Rutherglen, VIC Details: There’s wine tastings, local produce markets, barrel racing and live music at participating wineries. Hop on and off a shuttle bus to different venues.
Event: The Antarctic Midwinter Festival
Location: Hobart, TAS Details: A film festival, photo exhibitions, igloo building, husky picnic, tours, and a lantern parade have been past festival highlights.
Event: Mary Poppins Festival
Location: Maryborough, QLD Details: Street theatre, music, artists and traditional family fun set in Maryborough's magnificent historical Portside precinct. Try your luck in the Great Nanny Challenge or the Chimney Sweep Challenge.
Event: Lismore 4WD Show
Location: Lismore, NSW Details: View hundreds of the very latest in RVs, camping, boating and 4WDs. Plus, an amazing range of daily entertainment for the whole family.
Event: Lions Camel Cup
Location: Alice Springs, NT Details: Camel races, Fashions on the Field, stalls, rides, and belly dancers with proceeds going to local charities.
Event: Echuca-Moama Winter Blues Festival
Location: Echuca-Moama, VIC Details: Echuca’s main street and historic port precinct play host to blues music over the weekend.
Event: Winton Camel Races
Location: Winton, QLD Details: From camel races to motorbike barrel races, a Poddy Calf ride, Mutton Busting, Wild Cow Milking and Tag the Camel.
Event: Lightning Ridge Opal Festival
Location: Lightning Ridge, NSW Details: On display will be an amazing range of opal, unique handcrafted jewelry, beads and other gemstones. There will also be entertainment, novelty events and parties.
Event: Mid-North Coast Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show
Location: Wauchope Showground, NSW Details: See all the latest in RVing, camping, 4WDs, fishing and boating in one area. Includes exhibitors, demonstrations and more.
Adults: $15 Pensioners/Seniors Card: $11 Kids under 16 free
Event: Ned Kelly Weekend
Location: Beechworth, VIC Details: Beechworth celebrates its connections with Ned Kelly with re-enactments, theatre, art, music, displays, and market stalls.
Event: Hervey Bay Whale Festival
Location: Hervey Bay, QLD Details: This festival celebrates the whale watching season with the ‘blessing of the fleet’, a street parade, music, market stalls, roving performers, fireworks, and a carnival.
Event: Darwin Lions Clubs Beer Can Regatta
Location: Darwin, NT Details: Boats built from beer or soft drink cans take to Darwin’s Mindil Beach. Funds raised are donated to various charities.
Event: Barossa Gourmet Weekend
Location: Barossa Valley, SA Details: More than 20 wineries offer wine tastings, food and live music. Take the shuttle bus to enjoy what’s on offer at participating wineries.
Event: Henley on Todd Regatta
Location: Alice Springs, NT Details: Competitors take on 140m of dry river bed in bottomless ‘boats’ to raise funds for charity.
Event: Birdsville Races
Location: Birdsville, QLD Details: Birdsville enjoys an influx of visitors for their famous outback horse races, Fashions on the Field and Fred Brophy's Boxing Troupe are among the extra events.
Event: Alice Desert Festival
Location: Alice Springs, NT Details: Central Australia’s culture and its people are celebrated with Aboriginal art, music and food.
Event: Penrith Caravan, Camping and Holiday Expo
Location: Penrith, NSW Details: A free event with more than 150 exhibitors displaying RVs, tents, equipment, accessories and holiday destinations to discover.
Event: Floriade
Location: Canberra, ACT Details: The largest flower festival in Oz celebrates spring with garden bed displays, workshops, night markets, roving performers, and wine and food stalls.
Event: Canberra Nara Candle Festival
Location: Canberra, ACT Details: Thousands of lit candles snake their way along Nara Park’s dry riverbed as Canberra celebrates its sister ties with Nara, Japan. On display are martial arts, kite flying, giant calligraphy, Japanese motorcycles, origami and lantern workshops, and karaoke competitions.
Event: Mildura Country Music Festival
Location: Mildura, VIC Details: Jam-packed with free entertainment, the annual event proudly supports independent artists.
.jpg)
