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Royal Adelaide Show Adelaide Showgrounds, Goodwood 7-15 September 2007 The Royal Adelaide Show is South Australia's biggest annual event run by the Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society of South Australia. Experiences run the whole gamut from carnival rides, exhibitions and attractions to exquisite handicraft, cookery and wide variety of champion livestock and animals. It is at the Show that rural South Australia and City business alike can showcase their best produce, wares and services. The Royal Adelaide Show is the 'people's event' and truly offers something for everyone, such as food and wine tastings; entertainment with bands, dancing, comedy acrobatic; exhibitions and displays; fashion parades; competitions; animals (livestock and pets); farmyard nursery and animal petting area.
Fore further information please vist http://www.adelaideshowground.com.au/showground/home-page.jsp Bay to Birdwood - Classic Cars Rally
Australasian Masters Games 5-14 October 2007 The Australasian Masters Games return to Adelaide in 2007 now incorporating the Australasian Masters Games. That's right! Australia's largest multisport festival just got bigger, taking it to the international stage. The Games are a biennial multisport festival providing an opportunity for people over the age of 30 years to participate in the sport(s) of their choice regardless of background or ability. Adelaide will again attract over 10,000 participants, who will take part in more than 50 team and individual sports over the ten day period. While the competition is important one of the key attractions of the Games is the social interaction and spirit of camaraderie experienced by participants. for further information please visit http://www.australasionmasters.com/ Tasting Australia 13-20 October 2007 Tasting Australia is a festival celebrating the very best Australia has to offer in food, wine and beer. It's one of the most significant events of its kind in the world. Held every two years in Adelaide, Tasting Australia offers a number of events designed for the nation's food and hospitality industry, local and international media and the public. Take your tastebuds on tour as South Australia hosts some of the world's top chefs in some of our most stunning locations. Immerse yourself in eight days of culinary splendour as things heat up in commercial kitchens, restaurants, wineries and a few not-so-familiar venues across South Australia. And the best part of all - you're invited! for further information please visit http://www.tasting-australia.com.au/  Credit Union Christmas Pageant 10 November 2007 - Sat:9.45am to 11.30am Established in 1933, the Credit Union Christmas pageant has grown into one of the largest pageants of its kind in the world, boasting 57 festive and fairytale floats, 15 bands, 15 walking sets and more than 1600 costumed characters. Over 2000 people are in the parade with another 700 behind the scenes. More than 320,000 people line the 3.35 kilometre route through the heart of Adelaide. 2007 marks the pageant's 75th anniversary; Hats off to 75 years of magic. Come along, celebrate and participate. Credit Union Christmas Pageant 2007Primarily King William StreetAdelaideSA 5000Telephone: 08 8244 6277Classic Adelaide - Road Rally Car Event
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10 February 2008  In its 24th year, the day provides a spectacular collection of over 700 British cars, motorcycles and commercial vehicles displayed in a picnic atmosphere at the Uraidla Oval. Other activities include trade displays, stalls, crafts displays and a children’s zoo. Catering is available, and public admission is from 11 am. More information | |||
Adelaide Fringe 22 February - 16 March 2008 Adelaide Fringe is Australia's largest arts festival. Originating in 1960 as a movement of artists who performed and operated outside the main Adelaide Festival of Arts program, but during the festival time frame, the Fringe has grown over the years to become one of South Australia's most loved events. Adelaide Fringe is renowned for fresh ideas, risk, imagination, spontaneity and fun. It is the largest arts event in Australia and only rivalled by the Edinburgh Fringe on a worldwide scale. Artists from across the globe participate alongside home-grown talent, in all artforms. For independent artists, it's an inspirational environment. For audiences, it's an atmosphere that encourages taking a chance on something new. for further information please visit http://www.adelaidefringe.com.au/ | |||
Clipsal 500 Adelaide - Touring Car Racing Event The Clipsal 500 is the first event on the Shell Championship Series for V8 Supercars and is conducted over two very fast 250 km legs over a Saturday and a Sunday in There are also displays from The Defence forces, featuring a sensational Air Display, plus military bands and static ground displays. | |||
Womadelaide - International Music Festival WOMAD stands for the World of Music, Arts & Dance. The magical ambience of WOMADelaide is indescribably lush; thousands of people of all ages bliss out as they enjoy the sounds of the planet while catching up with friends in the sunshine, lazing under the trees, shopping, eating, drinking and having fun with their family (kids under 12 are admitted free). Come for a night, all day and night, or for the whole 3 days - it's up to you!
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| Adelaide Cup Carnival - Horse Racing Event to be held on 10 March 2008 Each year Adelaide comes alive with race fever for the Smoke Free Adelaide Cup Carnival. Staged at the Morphettville Racecourse. The carnival attracts both local and interstate visitors and racing identities, and also offers great food and fashion, and a tremendous atmosphere. The carnival reaches its peak on Monday May 21st with the running of the Smoke - Free Adelaide Cup, run on a locally recognised public holiday. | |||
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North Adelaide Heritage Group
Various locations in North Adelaide
For more information please E-mail
us, or fax or call us on
08 82721355 (phone/fax within Australia).
International: +61 8 82721355.
Office only : 109 Glen Osmond Road, Eastwood.
South Australia 5063 Australia
This RAA supported event is the largest motoring event in the Southern Hemisphere. The event is run over two weeks and culminates in the fabulous Bay to Birdwood run departing from Adelaide's seaside and culminating at The National motor museum at Birdwood. Around 2000 vintage and veteran vehicles participate in this event which celebrates the history and culture of the motor vehicle in South Australia
This event is run in the style and tradition of the Monte-Carlo Rally and the Mille Miglia in Italy. Adelaide attracts entries nationally and from around the world of pre 1970 sports cars. This event offers a unique opportunity to participate or view priceless vehicles travelling on Adelaide streets and country roads.
