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Events: Looking Ahead
WOMADELAIDE
7-9 March 2008
This is one of Australia’s best loved, most respected music festivals –
and definitely one of its coolest. Over three late summer days and
nights, groove to global beats in the splendour of Botanic Park.
Discover new music as artists from around the globe come together
on six stages to discuss, teach and share their art. Explore the
crafts on display at the WOMAD Global Village, indulge in
delicious food or kick back on the lawn and soak in the party
atmosphere.
For more information
click here.
BIRD IN HAND CONCERT SERIES
9 March 2008
Come experience the inaugural Bird in Hand Concert Series in the
Adelaide Hills, featuring Australian songstress, Pot-Pourri, who
will give an enchanting performance under the setting sun with
highlights from Figaro to Phantom, Les Miserables, Carmen, Andrea
Bocelli, Josh Groban and much more. For $120 per head receive
admission, enjoy a gourmet selection from Lucia’s Fine Foods
served with selected Bird in Hand Wines from 6.30pm, followed by
cheese platters and chocolates during interval, prime concert
seating and a meeting with the artists after the show. For $50 per
head, receive admission, and feel free to set up a rug or deck
chairs on the lawns. A selection of Adelaide Hills produce
prepared by Bullock’s café will be available for purchase upon
booking. Bird in Hand wines will be available for purchase,
strictly no BYO. Gates open from 6pm, concert commences at 8pm.
Bookings essential.
For more information click here.
CRUSH - ADELAIDE HILLS WINE FESTIVAL
9 March 2008
This is the flagship food and wine event designed to celebrate and
showcase the best wine and food in the Adelaide Hills. Sip your
way around the Adelaide Hills savouring the Hills’ benchmark
Sauvignon Blanc, crisp sparkling wines, Chardonnay and Pinot noir
in addition to enticing Riesling, Pinot Gris, Shiraz and Cabernet
Sauvignon varieties. The Adelaide Hills is home to a wonderful
array of unique artisan food producers and you will find many
regional products featured on Crush menus with tempting dishes
from well-known Adelaide foodies.
For more information click here.
SKYCITY ADELAIDE CUP
10 March 2008
Put on your best frock, grab a glass of champagne, check out the
form guide and prepare yourself for action-packed fun at the
races. The SKYCITY Adelaide Cup is the pinnacle of racing in South
Australia, attracting racing enthusiasts and partygoers from
around Australia. Fashion parades, entertainers, DJ’s and
celebrity guests are just some of the sights you’ll see on Cup Day.
For more information click here.
OAKBANK EASTER RACING
CARNIVAL
22-24 March
There’s a simple reason why this country racing carnival is the biggest
of its type in the world: it’s so much fun. Every year on Easter
Monday, thousands of locals and visitors pack their cars with
picnics and make the pilgrimage to Oakbank, in the beautiful
Adelaide Hills. Get there early and enjoy a champagne breakfast,
then spend the day watching the races, indulging your childish
side at the sideshows and on the rides, wining, dining and
generally enjoying yourself with your friends.
For more
information click here.
SWATCH FIVB BEACH VOLLEY WORLD TOUR
25 - 30 March
Adelaide's most popular beach destination, Glenelg Beach will play
host to the Adelaide Australia Open where a 3000-seat stadium will
be constructed on Moseley Square with outside courts along the
Glenelg foreshore. Not only is the Adelaide Australia Open a
SWATCH FIVB Beach Volley World Tour event it is also a
qualification event for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games and with
the likes of Olympians Natalie Cook, Andrew Schacht and Josh Slack
competing as well as representatives from over 25 countries, the
Adelaide Australia Open will be an event not to be missed.
For more information
click here.
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