APRIL 2013
don'tmiss
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APR 4–7
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Oracles of the Bush,
Tenterfield
Tenterfield hosts an entertaining
cultural program of Australian
bush poetry, music and art. Put
your writing and/or performance
skills to the test in the Looming
Legend Bush Poetry Competition,
which is open to non-professional
poets and offers cash prizes.
www.oraclesofthebush.com
13
18
APR 12–21
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APR 19–20
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09
08
10
Orange F.O.O.D Week
Savour the Orange district's fresh produce and meet local foodies
and winemakers at more than 60 events over 10 days. Highlights
include the Night Market, 100-Mile Dinner and Forage through
the vineyards. Take the dedicated F.O.O.D Train from Sydney and
make a weekend of it. www.orangefoodweek.com.au
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11
14
APR 26
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20
21
Grafton Agricultural Show
This two-day family-friendly
event features sideshows, rides,
food stalls, exhibitions, farm
displays, equestrian events,
trotting and the Grafton Show Girl
Quest. www.visitnsw.com
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The Beatles No. 1s, Burnie
Beatlemania comes to Tassie when The Beatle
Boys, a world-renowned Australian tribute
band, performs every number-one Beatles
song from 1962 to 1970 in a sensational twohour concert. www.burniearts.net
07
12
until APR 21
Melbourne
International
Comedy Festival
Popular Australian
comedians and special
international guests dish
out great-value laughs
at this festival featuring
stand-up comedy,
cabaret, theatre, street
performance, film and
visual arts.
www.comedyfestival.com.au
17
22
APR 19–21
Southern Highlands Classic Jazz and Ragtime Festival
Clubbe Hall in Mittagong reverberates with rhythmic jazz classics
and jaunty, toe-tapping ragtime tunes performed by local and
interstate musicians. www.southern-highlands.com.au
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APR 25–30
28 APR 20–21 29
Ironfest, Lithgow
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The ultimate annual arts festival with a 'metal edge' brings together
artists, designers, blacksmiths and a variety of performers to celebrate
working and playing with metal. Enjoy historical re-enactments, artmaking demonstrations and workshops. www.ironfest.net
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Kangaroo Island FEASTival
Be wined and dined on Kangaroo Island at
more than 15 events showcasing the island's
food, wine, wilderness and lifestyle. See
MasterChef Australia's George Calombaris
create dishes using local produce and join
Maggie Beer for a historical banquet.
www.tourkangarooisland.com.au/
kifeastival
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