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Darwin 2008 Calendar of Events and Festivals

The Darwin 2008 Calendar of Events and Festivals will have something to interest everyone.

Historical Note

Charles Robert Darwin was born in the town of Shrewsbury, England on February 12th 1809

Darwin's 200th Birthday will occur on February 12, 2009; it will also be the 150th Anniversary of the publication of his famous book, On The Origin of Species.

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Darwin Time and Date

Regular weekly events

Chinese New Year 7 February - 21 February 2008

Open Days

Take advantage of the opportunity to see some special places.

Annual Festivals & Shows

  • Australia Day
    Saturday 26 January 2008
    A full wekend of activities
    check the website for details.
  • Sea Breeze Festival
    3 -10 May 2008
    Nightcliff Jetty & cliff tops
  • Fred's Pass Rural Show
    Humpty Doo
    16/05/08-18/05/08
  • The Darwin Eisteddfod
    Darwin Entertainment Centre
    Ph 8984 3466
  • Adelaide River Show,
    races, rodeo & country music talent quest
    7 -8 June 2008
  • Greek Glenti
    7 - 8 June 2008
  • Sunset Ball
    Trailer Boat Club
    7 June 2008
  • Darwin Latin Dance Festival
    Darwin Entertainment Centre
    June 20 - 22 2008
  • Darwin Fringe Festival
    25/06/08 - 15/07/08
  • Beer Can Regatta
    Mindil Beach
    13/07/08
  • Dragonfly Craft Fair
    15 June 2008
  • Royal Darwin Agricultural Show
    Darwin Showgrounds
    July 24 - 26th 2008
  • Darwin International Guitar Festival
  • Darwin Turf Club Gala Ball
    2 August 2008
  • Darwin Aboriginal Art Fair
    06/08/08 - 08/08/08 (Free)
  • Darwin Festival
    14th -31st August 2008.
  • NT Indigenous Music Awards
    30 August 2008
  • Darwin Open Garden Scheme
    Enjoy the best NT gardens
    2008 gardens here....

Christmas Festivals 2008

  • Christmas Craft Fair
    16 November 2008
  • Darwin Christmas Tree Lighting
    28 November 2008
  • Carols By Candlelight
    7 December 2008
  • New Years Eve on the Wharf
    31 December 2008

Sports & Racing

  • Darwin to Ambon Yacht Race
    26 July (Saturday) 2008
  • Darwin Cup Carnival
    Fannie Bay Racecourse Darwin
    5/07/08 - 4/08/08
  • V8 Supercars
    Hidden Valley Motor Sports Complex Darwin
    04/07/2008 -6/07/08
  • AFL Western Bulldaogs Games
    AFL Premiership Round 12
    TIO Stadium Darwin

Conferences and Conventions

Fishing Competitions

  • Aurora Kakadu Klash
    3-5 April
    PH 08 8979 0166
  • Boorroloola Easter Classic
    Easter
    PH 08 8975 9800
  • Timber Creek Classic
    Easter
    PH 08 8975 0722
  • Barra Nationals
    Banyan Farm, Daly River
    26 April- 3 May
    Palmerston Game Fishing Club
    PH 0414 565 953
  • Big Horse Creek Barra Classic
    Victoria River,Timber Creek
    3-5 May
    PH 8972 1142
  • NT Barra Classic
    Daly River
    11-18 May
    PH 8941 3585
  • Wilsons Reel Women Barra Classic
    May 16 & May 17 2008
    Briefing on at Dundee Lodge on Thursday 15th at 7pm
    Fishing the Finniss River, approx 10 klm south of Dundee Boat Ramp.
    Teams of 2 to 4 women, with or without a Skipper. (lures only)
    Accommodation available - Air con Rooms or camping facilities.
    Contact Emma via fishing@anglerschoice.com.au
  • Fishing and Crabbing Competition
    7-8 June
    PH 08 8978 2509
  • 14th Dundee Social & Recreation Club Annual Comp
    25-26 July
    PH 08 8978 2509
  • Bynoe Harbour Camp Out & Fishing Comp.
    Dundee Social & Recreation Club
    PH 8978 2509
  • Dundee Beach Easter Family Competition
    Easter
    Dundee Social & Recreation Club
    PH 8978 2509
  • Saltwater Fly Fishing Challenge
    8 - 10 September
    Crab Claw Island
    Darwin Flyrodders Inc.
    PH 8931 1650
  • 21st Annual Billfish Tournament
    3-11 November
    PH 08 8987 6368






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