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Events: Looking Ahead
ADELAIDE FESTIVAL OF IDEAS
5-8 July
Held in July of every second year, the Adelaide Festival of Ideas is an
intellectual celebration. In 2007, the theme is 'Which Way to the
Future?' Some of the world's most eminent and provocative speakers
present lectures, public conversations and panel discussions
exploring new ideas and themes in greater depth than mainstream
media is capable of doing. The Adelaide Festival of Ideas
encourages a global democracy of ideas and is a call to action for
society.
For
more information click here.
ROYAL ADELAIDE SHOW
7-15 September
Roll up for all the colour, fun and excitement of this iconic Adelaide
event. Scare yourself silly on the roller coaster, marvel at the
fireworks or make friends with a piglet at the Farmyard Nursery.
There’s live music and entertainment, old favourites like dressage
and wood chopping to enjoy in the main arena, plus a whole hall
full of showbags to delight the kids.
For more information
click here.
OYSTERFEST
28-30 September
Ceduna shows off its country hospitality during this fabulous festival.
If you go for the fine fresh seafood, you’ll want to stay for the
music, dance and parties. Kicking off with a colourful opening
celebration on Saturday morning, the Oysterfest celebrations don’t
let up until the final evening of festivities. Adults will love
the array of concerts and gourmet treats, while kids are well
catered for with story telling, hands-on workshops and
competitions.
For more information click here.
TASTING AUSTRALIA
13-20 October
Sample and savour the best of Australia's food, wine and hospitality.
Tasting Australia offers eight days of the best in eating and
drinking, blended with spicy discussion and cooking classes with
many of the world's leading culinary masters. It's the most
significant event of its kind, showcasing the very best the nation
has to offer in food, wine, beer, gastronomic discussion and
hospitality.
For more information
click here.
PANASONIC WORLD SOLAR CHALLENGE
21-28 October
The World Solar Challenge is the race to the future, the ‘brain-sport’
of our time, and the fascinating story of how competitors journey
3,000km powered by nothing more than the sun. Teams and
individuals from corporations and universities all over the world
come here to design and drive their solar cars through the desert
from Darwin to Adelaide. The event celebrates achievement, courage
and the practical application of scientific knowledge in pursuit
of a safer, smarter, greener world. It’s also fun to watch.
For more information click here.
ADELAIDE INTERNATIONAL GUITAR
FESTIVAL
23 November- 2 December
Immerse yourself in the world's most celebrated instrument - the guitar.
Blues, jazz, classical, experimental, blues and roots, Spanish,
Brazilian, African and more. For ten spine tingling days, Adelaide
will resonate to the sounds of guitar legends from around the
world.
For more
information click here.
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