Canberra Tourism

Calendar of major events 1995

As at 28 September 1995 (Inquiries)

SEPTEMBER

16 Sept-15 Oct: Advance Bank Floriade Floriade is Canberra's annual celebration of spring. Situated in Commonwealth Park, over 800 000 bulbs and annuals provide an unrivalled spectacle of colour. Many exciting activities occur throughout the month as part of this picturesque festival. Contact: 257 3776
30 Sept-2 Oct: Harley Owners Group State Rally Contact: 280 6939

OCTOBER

6-21 Oct National Festival of Australian Theatre: This festival is unique in its presentation of Australian performer, entertainers and playwright's. Canberra Theatre Centre. Contact: 243 5711
8 Oct Canberra Cup Horse Race: Canberra Race Course. Contact: 241 3888
20-22 Oct Home Improvement Leisure Show: Exhibition Park in Canberra. Contact 02 436 3266
27-29 Oct Oktoberfest: Dance to traditional German music and sample some of the fabulous food and drinks Germany is famous for. Contact: 295 9853
28 Oct Pacific Power - Commonwealth Bank Cycle Classic: The finish of Australia's premier road cycling race focuses world cycling attention on Canberra. The field bristles with Olympic and World Championship riders from Australia and overseas. Contact: 02 540 1699

NOVEMBER

1-5 Nov 7th Annual Australian Craft Show: National Convention Centre. Contact 041 427 6120
13-24 Nov National Wine Show of Australia 1995: Exhibition Park. Contact: 241 2478
17-19 Nov 1995 Canberra International Car Rally: Contact: 299 4100
25 Nov - Feb '96 The Vision of Kings: Art and Experience in India: National Gallery of Australia. Contact: 240 6411

DECEMBER

9 Dec-24 Mar '96 Arabesque - The Mythology of Orientalism: National Gallery of Australia. Contact: 240 6411
29-31 Dec Street Machine 'Summernats': An exciting program for the Street Machine enthusiast. Exhibition Park in Canberra. Contact: 241 8111

The details of this calendar were prepared from the information available at the time of issue and no responsibility can be accepted by Canberra Tourism for any variation which may subsequently occur. For further information pleased contact Canberra Tourism.