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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

Australia Grand Prix

Type

  • Motor Sport

When

25/03/2010 (All day) - 28/03/2010 (All day)

Where

  • South Melbourne, Victoria, AU

Details

In Melbourne, there’s no missing the Australian Grand Prix, which takes over Albert Park for four days in March. You’ll hear the distinctive pitch of elite Formula One racing cars across the city. At the purpose-built track, watch the world’s fastest drivers vibrate past you at speeds of up to 300km an hour. See a showdown between Australia’s V8 Supercars or check out luxury models such as Ferrari, Porsche and Lotus at their rubber-burning best. Off-the-track, you can do a lap round the bars, dance out your adrenalin at a music festival or a post-race rock concert. In March, Melbourne also hosts a whole range of other exciting events. Which means you can go from the city’s racetrack to its runways, restaurants and flowerbeds.

During the Australian Grand Prix, leafy Albert Park is transformed into an international Formula One racing hub, with a sleek 5.3km circuit. Here, against the backdrop of Melbourne’s skyline, the world’s most revered racing car drivers showcase their cutting-edge cars and lightning-speed teamwork. Join F1 fans and fun followers for the opening Thursday race or see the world’s first twilight races, which kick off at 5pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. These high-octane events are the highlight of an already exciting racing schedule, especially the closing Formula One battle on the Sunday.

Along with Formula One, the Grand Prix also hosts six other first-class race categories. Watch Australia’s V8 Supercars go head-to-head, with Australia’s own Holden racing against Ford. Compare the racetrack finesse of the world’s most prestigious cars, including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Aston Martin, Porsche and Lotus. Enjoy seeing Formula 5000 cars on the Albert Park track or catch elegant Minis in memorable wide passing manoeuvres. Witness Aussie Racing Cars overtaking, slipstreaming and braking or see tomorrow’s racing stars hone their skills in the Formula Ford category.
Away from the cars, the carnival continues with an electrifying line-up of entertainment. Enjoy live bands and the bars of the Pit Straight area, Albert Park’s humming social headquarters. Stay in the fast lane at the Sidetracked music festival, featuring big Australian dance acts Sneaky Sound System and Potbelleez. Don’t miss the curtain-closing concert, which has brought rock legends such as The Who and Kiss to Melbourne.

The Australian Grand Prix is a must-see for racing enthusiasts, but during March, Melbourne celebrates many other aspects of its culture. Spend a fortnight wining and dining with celebrity chefs at the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival or see Australia’s hottest designers at the week-long Melbourne Fashion Festival. Wander richly-coloured autumn gardens and past vibrant flowers in the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show.

For speed, glamour and a superb city backdrop, you can’t beat the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne

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