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Darwin Festivals and Events 2012

Starts on Sunday, 1 April 2012 and ends on Monday, 31 December 2012

 

  • Mindil Beach Markets   -   at Mindil Beach  -   every Thursday and Sunday  -  26 April till 27 October
  • Parap Markets   -  at Parap  -  every Saturday from 9:00am till 2:00pm throughout the year
  • Nightcliff Markets   -   at Nightcliff shopping centre   -   every Sunday morning throughout the year
  • Rapid Creek Markets   -   at Rapid Creek shopping centre   -   every Sunday morning throughout the year

 

  • Nightcliff Seabreeze Festival   -   at Nightcliff   -   Sat 5 May till Sun 13 May
  • Freds Pass Rural Show   -   at Humpty Doo   -   Fri 18 May till Sun 20 May
  • Greek Glenti Festival   -   The Esplanade   -   Sat 9 June  and  Sun 10 June
  •  V8's   -   Hidden Valley Motorsports Complex   -   Thur 14 June till Sun 17 June
  • Royal Darwin Show   -    Winnellie  -   Thur 28 July till Sat 30 July 
  • Darwin Cup Carnival   -   at Fannie Bay   -   starts 9 June culminating with the Darwin Cup on Mon 6 August
  • Santos Opening Concert   -   Darwin City   -   10 August
  • Darwin Festival   -   various venues through out Darwin   -   Thu 9  August till Sun 26 August
  • Cyprus Food and Wine Festival   -   at Marrara   -   Sat 8 September

 

"Fats Thommo will be at Aurora Shady Glen Tourist Park from mid May"

Starts on Friday, 11 May 2012 and ends on Friday, 1 June 2012

For more information, see http://ozemusic.com/Fatsthommoshow/HOME.html

Greek Glenti, 9-10 June

The Greek Glenti - Culture Festival
Starts on Saturday, 9 June 2012 and ends on Sunday, 10 June 2012

 The Greek Glenti - Food, wine, dance and music lure thousands to the biggest ethnic celebration in the Northern Territory at the historical Bicentennial Park.

V8 Supercars @Hidden Valley 15 - 17 June 2012

V8 SuperCars - Hidden Valley Darwin
Starts on Friday, 15 June 2012 and ends on Sunday, 17 June 2012

V8 Supercars @Hidden Valley  - It is fantastic to see the passion and enthusiasm of everyone involved in the Hidden Valley V8 Supercars. The feeling of ownership amongst Territory locals is evident, and it’s not difficult to see why. The winning formula of beautiful Dry Season weather and the revered Hidden Valley race track inevitably results in exuberant atmosphere and perfect race conditions.

Darwin Cup and Carnival 7 July - 6 August

Darwin Cup Carnival
Starts on Saturday, 7 July 2012 and ends on Monday, 6 August 2012

Darwin Cup and Carnival  - Share in the excitement of Darwin’s premier horse racing calendar.

The Darwin Cup Carnival officially kicks off on Saturday 7 July 2012 and culminates in the running of the Darwin Cup on Monday 6  August 2012. The program also features Ladies Day, where the ladies can show off their finery and enjoy a sumptuous luncheon and a glass of bubbly.

The picturesque Fannie Bay Racecourse track is one of only a few dirt tracks in operation on the circuit, and the Darwin Cup Day witnesses 20,000 people bursting the rails.

Dress up, dress casual or come in fancy dress, this is a racing carnival not to be missed.

Darwin Beer Can Regatta 15 July

Darwin Beer Can Regatta
Sunday, 15 July 2012

Darwin Beer Can Regatta  - Head to Mindle Beach for this legendary race where "boaties" pit their skills against each other in doubious watercraft built from used beercans and soft drink cans.  Anything Goes!

The Royal Darwin Show - 26 to 28 July

The Royal Darwin Show
Starts on Thursday, 26 July 2012 and ends on Saturday, 28 July 2012

The Royal Darwin Show - Set on 22 hectares of landscaped tropical ground 12km from the heart of the city, the 61st Annual Darwin Show - a must see expo and a great venue, this fantastic dry season.

Darwin Festival - August 2011

Starts on Thursday, 9 August 2012 and ends on Thursday, 30 August 2012

 The Darwin Festival - August 2012. AUSSIE hip hop heavyweights The Herd are among a group of four acts who have been named to perform at the Darwin Festival.
Also, Opera Australia's Oz Opera, the Sydney Dance Company and Strut & Fret Production House will also bring performances to the annual extravaganza.

Darwin Boat Show - September 2012

Darwin Boat Show - September 2012
Starts on Saturday, 1 September 2012 and ends on Monday, 3 September 2012

Darwin Boat Show - With a huge range of boats and accessories for all boating pursuits, fishing and camping gear, 4WD, camper trailers, gadgets, and so much more, where to buy, how to finance and insure, what and how to do and where to go…. the 2011 Darwin Boat and Outdoor Show is your chance to explore and compare, and will be a great day out for the whole family discovering more about the Top End Outdoor Lifestyle.

The Arafura Games 11- 18 May 2013

The Arafura Games 11- 18 May 2013
Starts on Saturday, 11 May 2013 and ends on Saturday, 18 May 2013

The Arafura Games - are a week long multi-sport competition held every two years in Darwin. The Games are a major sporting event hosted and managed by the Northern Territory Government. In 1991, the first Games were known as the Arafura Sporting Festival. Twenty years later, the Arafura Games will be held from Saturday 7th May to Saturday 14th May 2011.

The Arafura Games targets developing athletes across the Asia Pacific region and beyond. In 2011, the Games will consist of 20 sports and for the third time, incorporate the Oceania Paralympic Championships. Having athletes with a disability compete in the same program as able-bodied athletes, is a unique and exciting feature of the Arafura Games.

With sporting events being held at varoius sporting venues around Darwin, the Mararra Sporting Complex will continue to remain the central point of the Arafura Games. With the Arafura Games growing in reputation, it is anticipated that over 30 countries will participate in the next Games.