Events for October 2017
Garden & stars festivals, sheep shearing, folk and art - take a look at what's happening around the country this month.
QUEENSLAND
CONSCIOUS LIFE FESTIVAL
Oct 28-29
Location: Sunshine Coast
Discover the latest in alternative therapies, fitness, self-development, and eco-friendly, sustainable and organic products, with workshops, seminars, live music and healthy refreshments on offer.
Website: www.consciouslifefestival.com.au
BUSKERS BY THE CREEK
Oct 14-15
Location: Currumbin
More than 200 performers will showcase various talents through the old-fashioned art of busking riverside at the pretty Winders Park.
Website: www.buskersbythecreek.com.au
GYMPIE DISTRICT GOLD RUSH FESTIVAL
Oct 17
Location: Gympie
Celebrating the discovery of gold in Gympie in 1867, the area’s heritage is on display over the week with an array of activities and entertainment including market stalls and food.
Website: www.goldrush.org.au
NSW/ACT
STARFEST
Sep 29-Oct 1
Location: Coonabarabran
Siding Spring Observatory opens its doors to the public, with access to telescopes, instruments, astronomers and engineers. Enjoy lectures, science demonstrations, displays and a market.
Contact details: peter.verwayen@anu.edu.au
Website: www.starfest.org.au
LEURA GARDENS FESTIVAL
Sep 30-Oct 8
Location: Leura
Wander among carefully cultivated cool climate exotics popular to the region like azaleas, rhododendrons, dogwoods and camellias plus annuals and bulbs with 13 gardens open for viewing.
Contact details: leuragardensfestival@fastmail.com.au
Website: www.leuragardensfestival.com.au
VICTORIA
SHEEP SHEARING COMPETITION
Oct 15
Location: Moriac
The region’s fastest battle the world’s best in the seniors’ shearer, open and female classes in this event catered by the Mount Moriac Hotel, with the gold coin entry fee collected for Good Friday Appeal.
Contact details: (03) 5266 1372
Website: www.mountmoriachotel.com
HORSHAM SPRING GARDEN FESTIVAL
Oct 14-15
Location: Horsham Botanical Gardens
Get the good soil from professional horticulturists on optimising the changing seasons, enjoy floral arrangements and learn about emerging plant species, with bouncing castles for the kids.
Website: www.grampianspoint.com.au/events/horsham-spring-garden-festival
TASMANIA
BLOOMIN’ TULIPS FESTIVAL
Oct 14
Location: Wynyard
A day of live music, entertainment, food, drinks, and a local art and craft market, culminating with fireworks over the Inglis River, all with a spectacular backdrop of the tulip fields on Table Cape.
Webaite: www.bloomintulips.com.au
FLINDERS ISLAND AGRICULTURAL SHOW
Oct 20
Locaion: Whitemark
A traditional agricultural and pastoral event for the whole family with sheep, cattle and wool displays, equestrian and wood chopping competitions, and plenty of produce and food.
Contact details: 0439 673 401, dilgermail@bigpond.com.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
RENMARK ROSE FESTIVAL
Oct 20-29
Location: Renmark
Slow down, enjoy a cuppa and smell the roses in full bloom with activities, displays and demonstrations including a car meet at the cultivated
27-acre Ruston’s Rose Garden.
Contact details: (08) 8595 1228
Website: www.renmarkroses.com
FLEURIEU FOLK FESTIVAL
Oct 27-29
Location: Willunga
Enjoy folk performances encompassing traditional, acoustic, Celtic, blues, roots and bluegrass styles plus workshops, sessions, dancers, and kids’ entertainment, plus local food, wine and market stalls.
Contact details: (08) 8327 2797
Website: www.fleurieufolkfestival.com.au
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
FREMANTLE FESTIVAL
Oct 27-31
Location: Fremantle
Enjoy vibrant arts with the locals, with free and ticketed shows and community events including the Wardarnji Festival, Norfolk Lanes Youth Festival, Children’s Fiesta and the Fremantle Street Parade.
Website: www.fremantlestory.com.au
ROTTNEST ISLAND CARNIVALE
Oct 28
Location: Rottnest Island
Enjoy free entertainment island-wide with an outdoor cinema, performances and a Halloween-themed food village with trials of island activities and tours, and special offers on local cuisine.
Website: www.rottnestisland.com/whats-on/event-calendar/2017-rottnest-carnivale
NOTHERN TERRITORY
BARKLY MUSTER GOLD RUSH CAMPDRAFT
Sep 29-Oct 2
Location: Tennant Creek
Muster the troops for a real outback bush experience with horsemen, rough riders and cowboys test their might in a weekend of country fun, with daredevil events, live music and onsite camping.
Contact details: (08) 8964 4503
Website: www.campdraftcentral.com.au
ARNHEMLAND BIRD WEEK
Sep 26-Oct 11
Location: Maningrida
Get you twitter fix at Arnhemland Barramundi Nature Lodge on a tour where bird leaders provide visitors the chance to view endemic, rare and endangered bird species and visit a range of habitats.
Contact details: (08) 8983 1544
Website: www.arnhemlandbirds.com.au
ARTBACK NT’S MALANDARI FESTIVAL
Sep 22-Oct 21
Location: Borroloola
Celebrate the history and culture of the Top End and Gulf with performances from Yanyuwa, Mara, Garrwa, Gurdanji and Wandangula peoples.
Contact details: (08) 8975 8677
Website: www.artbacknt.com.au
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