Time to Roam Magazine Issue 12 - December/January 2015 | Page 66

March 6-9 Port Fairy Folk Festival Some 20 venues present 130 acts and 500 artists across music genres including roots, celtic, folk, country, bluegrass, blues, jazz and rock. This fishing village is transformed into a vibrant cultural celebration. Portfairyfolkfestival.com WA January 3-4 Southbound Festival, Busselton WA’s only major music and camping festival, bringing together overseas talent with home-grown artists. Southboundfestival.com.au January 15-18 Lancelin Ocean Classic Longest running windsurfing event in Australia attracting world-class competitors from more than 18 countries as well as spectators to the picturesque crayfishing town of Lancelin. Lancelinoceanclassic.com.au January 18 Grapes and Gallops Festival, Mount Barker Where equines meets wine. Get dressed up and find a hat, come and try a glass of the winning international riesling with local oysters and watch the horses race. Grapesandgallops.com January 24-26 Western Australian Circus Festival, Karridale Performers come from all over the world and perform every circus act you’ve ever heard of. There’s even the Circus Olympics. Lunacircus.com March 14-15 Mandurah Crab Fest Celebrate Mandurah’s vibrant coastal lifestyle across the vibrant foreshores, Mandjar Square, arts and cultural precincts, and the beautiful Peel-Harvey Estuary. Crab-inspired dishes, and cooking displays and demonstrations. Mandurahcrabfest.tv ACT January 1-4 Summernats Car Festival, Canberra Experience high octane entertainment and see the best street machines, hot rods, sport compacts and special interest vehicles. Witness burnout and driving competitions, top bands, stunt spectaculars and the street machine lifestyle. Summernats.com.au January 26 Australia Day in the Park, Canberra It’s all happening in Commonwealth Park with loads of fun for the whole family. Hang in the park with a children’s concert and other free live entertainment, then down to watch the National Flag Raising and Citizenship Ceremony. AustraliaDay.org.au/act Until January 31 Happy and Glorious, Old Parliament House An exhibition celebrating the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s first visit to Australia in 1954. Explore the significance of the royal visit for Australia and Canberra by taking a walk in the royal footsteps through Old Parliament House to view the replica crown jewels. Moadoph.gov.au February 13-15 National Multicultural Festival, Canberra Eat, drink, laugh and dance your way around the world. Celebrate difference, share traditions and see performances from all parts of the world. multiculturalfestival.com.au March 7-15 Canberra Balloon Spectacular Each morning from 6 o’clock pilots begin inflating balloons on the lawns of Old Parliament House against the distinctive backdrop of Canberra’s landmark buildings and attractions. Events.act.gov.au/balloons NT January 24 Australia Day Breakfast, Tennant Creek Ring in Australia Day with a hefty outback breakfast at Tennant Creek followed by Aussie sports like thong throwing and raft racing out on Tingkkarli. Info: travelnt.com February 8-13 Imparja Cup Cricket Carnival, Alice Springs Howzat? Get yourself to Alice Springs to see all-Indigenous teams challenge for the annual Imparja Cup, in the 20/20, 40 overs and Super 8s formats. Ntcricket.com.au February 19 Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin Mark the anniversary of the day World War II came to Australia, and honour those who lost their lives and those who fought to defend the border at the Cenotaph in Bicentennial Park. The sounding of the WWII air raid siren will be at 9.58am, the same time it sounded years ago as waves of Japanese bombers flew over the city. Frontlineaustralia.com.au TIME TO ROAM AUSTRALIA SUBSCRIBE NOW Yes, I would like to subscribe to Time to Roam Australia magazine Please send me Six bi-monthly editions for $42.50 inc GST (delivery within Australia) Please charge my: Visa Mastercard Total amount $ Name Address State Postcode Cardholders Name: Telephone Card No. My cheque/money order for $ is enclosed payable to Time to Roam Australia Pty Ltd. Expiry: / CVC To receive T2R’s monthly email news letter please provide your email: Signature Email Also order through email [email protected] and pay via EFT. Account: Time to Roam Australia PTY LTD BSB: 0622 00 Account: 1034 0230 Or send a cheque/money order to: Time to Roam Australia PO Box 999 Lismore NSW 2480 66 timetoroam.com.au For back issues call or email [email protected] | Ph 02 9695 7749