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Albany: Events Highlights
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Highlights: Major Events
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Taste of
Great Southern
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13 January
One of North Queensland's most colourful events,
the Australian-Italian Festival, will celebrate
twelve years of feasting and family fun. This
award-winning event is a tribute to the Italian
heritage and culture; visitors are invited to
join in the exuberant atmosphere that will permeate
the town. Eat, drink, and celebrate with the
best in authentic Italian cuisine and an extensive
range of Italian wines and beer on offer.
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The Leeuwin
- The Tall Ship experience
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Summer
A celebration of food, wine, art and family.
Experience this great event throughout the Great
Southern.
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Albany Markets
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15 February
Locally produces craft and gifts for everyone.
Pottery, woodwork, flowers, jewellery, gemstones,
cottage craft and delicious jams, garden plants
and lots more!
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Porongurup
Wine Festival
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4 March
Come and enjoy this great Wine Festival at Jingalla
Winery. Wonderful Porongurup wines from the
region. Progressive dinner-Great Grape Stomp
and Festival cook off. Music by vintage vibes-Arts
& Crafts and activities for children and a great
day out for all the family.
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Paperartzi
Art Event
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23 February - 15 March
This event is all about paper art. Exhibit innovative
2D and 3D contemporary works in which paper
is the key ingredient. Music, drama and performance
art are also part of the program.
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Albany Weekender
2008 Classic Motor Event
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1 - 3 June
This event provides many motor sports enthusiasts
an opportunity to participate, or be a spectator
and be involved in a wonderful weekend of motorsports.
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Public Holidays
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New Year's Day
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Jan
1
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Australia Day
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Jan 28
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Good Friday
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Mar 21
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Easter Monday
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Mar 24
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Anzac Day
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Apr 25
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Queen's Birthday
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Jun 11
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Labour Day
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Oct 1
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Christmas Day
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Dec 25
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Boxing Day
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Dec 26
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