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OzAsia Festival

17/09/2010 (All day) - 02/10/2010 (All day)

Adelaide Festival Centre’s annual OzAsia Festival celebrates the richness and diversity of our Australian and Asian culture and presents works from Australians who identify with an Asian heritage, collaborative work between Australian and Asian artists and a diversity of contemporary and traditional cultural experiences from Asia. It is the only event of its kind in Australia. Each year, the two week event features cross-cultural theatre, dance and music performances, visual arts exhibitions, films, food events, workshops and the Moon Lantern Festival - a free family event on the banks the River Torrens where visitors can enjoy multicultural performances, sample a variety of Asian cuisine and goods at the market stalls, try out different workshops and see the spectacular lantern parade light up Elder Park at dusk. Visitors can immerse themselves in Asian culture at the OzAsia Festival. Full program available from April 2010.

Floriade Night Festival

22/09/2010 (All day) - 26/09/2010 (All day)

NightFest returns to Floriade with style in 2010! Experience an array of live entertainment and great activities set amongst spectacularly lit garden beds. See breathtaking views of the park and our city at night from the top of the giant ferris wheel. Shop for something special at the bustling night markets. Enjoy a cocktail from the stylish Glow Bar or grab a bite to eat from one of the many food and drink outlets onsite. There will also be a special dedicated kids' area and plenty more to enchant visitors of all ages. Keep an eye on the website for further details and ticketing information closer to the event.

American Car Nationals Incorporating Canberra Chrysler Day

26/09/2010 (All day)

The American Car Nationals is a static display of American Classic Cars of yesteryear. The event is held annually at the Queanbeyan Showground on the last Sunday in September. The origin of the American Car Nationals goes back to 1991 when a group of enterprising members of the American Car Club of Australia Inc. had the vision of an annual event where enthusiasts of American cars could meet to discuss their hobby and display their dream machines. In subsequent years the numbers have grown to more than 260 superbly presented American vehicles in 40 judging categories and Canberra Chrysler Day is now a regular and important feature of the Nationals, to include Australian Chryslers. The American Car Club of Australia Inc. has close links with the Shannon's Insurance Group who will again be the major sponsor of the event. Local businesses in the ACT and Queanbeyan have also been most supportive.

Supercheap Auto Bathurst - v8 Supercar Championship Series

07/10/2010 (All day) - 10/10/2010 (All day)

This is one of the greatest events in the history of Australian Motorsport. It’s not just a race, it’s a pilgrimage, a legendary event that should be experienced by all. October 8 to 11 is when Mount Panorama comes alive with the spectacular V8 Supercar Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000. Experience the event in a variety of styles including home stay, on-site camping or Tent City, or even a Bed and Breakfast. The race can be viewed from the heights of the Grandstands or chose your own viewing position with general admission. So call your mates, get organised and prepare yourself for one of the most amazing experiences forever. Tickets on sale through Ticketek and kids 12 and under go free.

Calendar

The Margaret River Wine Festival

Type

  • Wine Tasting

When

08/04/2010 (All day) - 12/04/2010 (All day)

Where

  • Margaret River,

Details

Food, wine and natural beauty are always in abundance in the Margaret River, where the vineyards meet surf beaches, karri trees and underground caves. During the five-day Margaret River Wine Festival in April, art, music and all manner of vibrant celebrations join the mix. Listen to cabaret at a wine auction, vaudeville at a vineyard concert or jazz in an intimate supper club. Roll down the hill in a wine barrel at a street party or go black-tie for a gala ball. Taste the region’s renowned fresh produce at degustation dinners, cocktail parties and picnics or learn to prepare it yourself in a cooking class. Bid for local artworks or browse them in a fair amidst the towering karri forest.

From Perth, it’s a four hour drive or 80 minute scenic helicopter flight to Margaret River. Once here you’ll find festival fun on offer from Busselton to Augusta. The events range from casual to chic, but all showcase the region’s outstanding food, wine, scenery and hospitality.

Join the locals at the Vintage Vibe Street Fiesta, a rollicking party along Margaret River’s main street. Grab a table at one of the restaurants, cafes, bars or hotels and cheer for the downhill wine barrel cart race. At the Margaret River Visitor Centre, chat with wine producers from around the region or taste-test their offerings. In the evening, slip into the supper club for laid-back lounge rhythms and a superb wine selection.

For those who like glamour, the Margaret River Wine Festival has many elegant soirees. Dress up and bid for an artwork or bottle of collectable wine at the Cabernet Cabaret. It’s an opulent night out, complete with a glittering stage show, hand-crafted canapés and award-winning local wines. Dance off your indulgence at the annual Vignerons Ball, held at the picturesque Augusta Hotel overlooking the Blackwood River. Or trade festival tales with other hedonists over a three course degustation lunch with matching wines.

It’s a more relaxed day out at the Vintage Festival, held in the forest-fringed amphitheatre of one of the main wineries. Listen to live music, check out the work of local artists and wander stalls from over 40 wineries and 20 food producers across the region. Sample the signature dishes of acclaimed local chefs as you relax beneath shady, stately karri trees. During the festival, the same venue hosts a popular jazz concert. Relax on the grass as Australian jazz musicians such as James Morrison play smouldering classics from Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin.

Sample some of the region’s famous blends – including sauvignon blanc, semillon, cabernet sauvignon and pinot noir - in a wine masterclass. Feast on local gourmet goodies, such as berries, cheeses, olives, crayfish and fudge at a picnic on the lawn. Graze on canapés with a vineyard vaudeville show, play pétanque with the locals or taste gourmet pizza on a winery tour.

This autumn make sure you enjoy the fruits of the region together with the local ambience of the Margaret River Wine Festival.

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