Tourism Central Australia - Alice Springs, Barkly Region, Uluru Tours & Travel Information

MARCH 2010

13 March 2010 St Patrick's Day & Tennant Creek Cup Race Day
P1800 500 879
F 08 8962 2022
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One of the Territory's authentic bush race days, plenty of atmosphere and a chance to meet and mix with the locals.

One Night Stand
P 08 8952 5800
F 08 8953 0295
W www.alicesprings.nt.gov.au
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The Triple J's One Night Stand concert series is designed to bring the full live band expereince to young people in regional areas. A popular concert that the Alice Springs Town Council and Triple J are thrilled to be able to bring a top class entertainement event to Traeger Park for the Alice Springs residents. The event will run from 4pm - 9.30pm and gates open at 3pm at Traeger Park, the event is FREE open age, drug & alcohol free event.
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APRIL 2010

2nd to 5th of April 2010
Aileron Bush Weekend
P 08 8952 5800
F 08 8953 0295
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A weekend full of action and fun for everyone! Come and see the Cowboys and Cowgirls as they put themselves against the Territory beasts for that illusive eight seconds. This extreme rough stock rodeo has plenty of excitement!  Camping is available from Friday night to Monday morning.

10, 17, 24, April 1, 3 May 2010
XXXX Gold Alice Springs Cup Carnival
T (08) 8952 4977
F (08) 8953 0426
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Don’t miss the XXXX Gold Alice Springs Cup Carnival, to be held in Alice Springs in April and May. Five days of top racing action, fashion and fun await you in the Red Centre, culminating with the $75,000 XXXX Gold Alice Springs Cup on Monday, May 3. Come racing in the Alice – you’ll love it!

10th-18th April 2010
National Trust Heritage Week
P 08 8952 5800
F 08 8953 0295
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A week long celebration of local Heriatge in Alice Springs. All Heritage bulidings over town are open to the public, activities included re-enactments of historical events, displays and demonstrations of old time skills, guided tours and much more.

MAY 2010

3 May 2010
Bangtail Muster
P 08 8952 5800
F 08 8953 0295
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Annual parade of floats down the Todd Mall starts at 11am and finishes at Anzac Hill Oval. This years theme will be in celebration of the modern work horse - the work Ute.

May - Date To Be Confirmed
May Day Motorsports Madness Weekend
P 1800 500 879
F 08 8962 2022
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Start your motor, get set GO! The action will be high speed Sat 1st Tennant Creek Speedway season's opening night. Gates open 6.30pm racing 7.30pm. Don't miss the Outback Desert Drags Tennant Creek Airport Sunday the 2nd, commences at 10am.

JUNE 2010

17th-20th June 2010
Brunette Downs Races
(ABC Amateur Race Club)
P 1800 500 879
F 08 8962 2022
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Campdraft, cutting, rodeo – all on Brunette Down Station. 150kms North of the Barkly Homestead. Visitors Welcome.

25th-28th June 2010
Alice Springs Beanie Festival
P (08) 8952 2615
F (08) 8955 5662
W www.beaniefest.org
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A festival to celebrate the joy and delight of the beanie. Over 5000 beanies and their makers arrive from around the globe to participate in the exhibitions, workshops, Indigenous art demonstrations, tours, entertainment, sharing, colour, inspiration and warmth. All welcome to be part. Check website for further details.

JULY 2010

2nd-3rd July 2010
Alice Springs Show
P (08) 8952 1651
F (08) 8955 5887
W www.alice-springs.com.au
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The Central Australian Show has been presenting in Alice Springs since 1960. Cattle, Chooks, Fireworks, Cakes, Crafts and displays. The Alice Springs Show is a true unique rural show. The CASS office is located at Blatherskite Park just off the South Stuart Highway, office hours are 8.30am - 2.30pm. Show opening hours 8.30am- 9pm.

9th July 2010
Tennant and Districts Show
P 1800 500 879
F 08 8962 2022
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With all the side shows rides, competitions and displays you’re used to seeing in a regional show, the Tennant Creek Show is a fun day out.

10th July 2010
Lions Alice Springs Camel Cup
P (08) 8952 6796
F (08) 8952 6731
W www.camelcup.com.au
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If you are looking for a fun event in the heart of Australia the Lions Alice Springs Camel Cup is it! Not only do you get a good laugh just by watching the camel races you will also be entertained by fun and interaction between races, with the Kids Kamel Kapers, Rickshaw Races and much more. There are plenty of great local art, craft and food stalls available.

AUGUST 2010

August 2010
Harts Range Bush Sports Weekend
P 08 8952 5800
F 08 8953 0295
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Situated 200km Northeast of Alice Springs, the Harts Range Annual Races are a traditional bush sports weekend. This great family outback event offers an action packed weekend, including a gymkhana, horse races, bull riding and Saddle Bronc. As the sunsets, the popular ute competition kicks off followed by a black tie ball. Camping facilities, showers and toilets are available, a small fee applies.

August 2010
Old Timers Fete
P 08 8952 5800
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The Largest annual fete held in Alice Springs, the old timers fete is a fun filled day for the whole family! with entertainment, craft stalls, preseves and cakes, food stalls and oodles of Bric-a-Brac. Gates Open 11am.

14th August 2010
Alice Springs Rodeo
P 08 8952 5800
F 03 5278 9527
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See the skills of the country's top professional cowboys. The Alice Springs Rodeo begins early Saturday evening. Watch bare-back bull riding, steer wrestling and team roping plus many other events throughout the evening. Buses will be running every half hour from the post office to Blatherskite park and back, starting from 5pm.

21st August 2010
ASSA Abloy Henley-On-Todd Regatta
P (08) 8952 6769
F (08) 8952 6731
W www.henleyontodd.com.au
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The ASSA Abloy Henley -On-Todd Regatta, an annual local event that has four essential ingredients: a dry river bed, bottomless boats, plenty of human horse power and a delight in the ridiculous. It’s the only dry river bed boat race in the world! Come on down and join the fun for a chance to win!

26th-31st August 2010
National Road Transport Hall of Fame Reunion
P 08 8952 7161
F 08 8952 9895
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W www.roadtransporthall.com
The National Road Transport Hall of Fame’s Reunion is on the last full weekend in August. For further details contact Jakob on (08) 8952 7161.

Late August - Date to be confirmed
Desert Harmony Art & Cultural Festival
P 1800 500 879
F 08 8962 2022
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Tennant Creek celebrates its cultural diversity through dance performance, a street parade, markets, music & Art.

21st - 22nd August 2010
Wearable Arts Acqiusition Awards
P 08 8953 6112
F 08 8953 6110
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W www.alicedesertfestival.com.au
Alice Desert Festival presents this eagerly anticipated arts event! Araluen stage comes to life with innovative and magicalcreations from talented local artists. For bookings please call 08 8951 11 22.

SEPTEMBER 2010

10th - 19th September 2010
Alice Desert Festival
P (08) 8953 6111
F (08) 8953 6110
W www.alicedesertfestival.com.au
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The Alice Desert Festival showcases the arts and culture of Central Australia. An exciting, culturally diverse menu of events including art, performance, writing, food and music.

10 - 11 September 2010
Desert Mob
P (08) 8951 1120
W www.alicedesertfestival.com.au
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11th September 2010
Desert Mob Market Place
P (08) 8951 1120
W www.araluenartscentre.nt.gov.au
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4 - 5 September 2010
Old Man Emu's 40th Birthday Bash
P 08 8953 7170
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John Williamson has just confirmed that he will celebrate his 40th year in showbiz with an outdoor concert, including guest performers at Ooraminna Homestead, just outside of Alice Springs.

OCTOBER 2010

4th - 61st to 3rd October 2010
Barkly Gold Rush Campdraft
T 1800 500 879
F 08 8962 2022
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Events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with the Rodeo on Saturday Night.

9th to 16th October 2009
Alice Springs Masters Games
P 1800 658 951
F 08 8951 5144
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Thousands of mature aged sports people will take part in over 35 sports in the 2010 Alice Springs Masters Games.

NOVEMBER 2010

November 2010
Artists of the Barkly Marketplace
Nyinkka Nyunyu Art & Cutlure Centre
P 08 8962 2799
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Don't miss this opportunity to pick up some affordable art on sale from Artists of the Barkly Region.

DECEMBER 2010

4th December 2010
Wrapt in Christmas
P 08 8952 4417
Christmas market will be held at Central Craft, Araluen Cultural Precinct, Larapinta Drive. Unique locally made gifts, look no further for your Christmas shopping, there is something for everyone. Markets held between 10am and 2pm.

10th December 2010
Alice Springs Town Council Christmas Carnival
P 08 8952 5800
Turn your festive season up a notch with the Alice Springs Town Council Christmas Carnival. A free family friendly community event jam packed with activities, market stalls and live entertainment. Enjoy the eclectic mix of buskers, magicians, balloon twisters and circus performers roving the mall. Catch the sounds of Alice's local musicians whilst you shop amongst the exciting and numerous market stalls offering a variety of arts and crafts, fresh produce, plants, clothes, books, jewellery and global foods that will give that enhanced shopping experience for the last minute Christmas shopper. There is somthing to suit every taste and every budget!

17th December 2010
Yeperenye Shopping Centre Christmas Markets
P 08 8952 5177
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W www.yeperenye.com.au
Christmas markets at yeperenye shopping centre. In it's second year the markets capture the spirit of Christmas. With retailers open late and over 20 individual stallholders scattered throughout the centre. Evening includes market stalls, entertainment, give aways and lots more for more information call Nicole 08 8952 5177.