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Echuca: Events Highlights
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Highlights: Major Events
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Travelling
Film Festival
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14 - 16 September
The Travelling Film Festival was established
in 1998 and has grown to consist of 9 venues
throughout the year which include Geelong, Frankston,
Echuca, Shepparton, Launceston, Devonport, Mount
Gambier. The festival consists of 8 films screened
over 3 consecutive days. Some have screened
at Melbourne International Film Festival, all
have received critical acclaim on the International
Festival circuit.
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Spring Racing
Carnival-Horse Racing
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1 - 19 November
The Spring Racing Carnival is a wonderful annual
event that has come to play a very important
part in the Victorian story. What started as
a makeshift race in the mid-nineteenth century
is now arguably the greatest racing carnival
in the world – and its impact on Victoria's
social and economic fabric is tremendous.
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Heritage
Steam Festival
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October (tba)
Enjoy this weekend of fun -recreating the atmosphere
of the bustling, boisterous Port of Echuca!
Experience magnificent steam engines, vintage
cars, tractors and horse-drawn wagons. Fun for
all with old fashioned family activities and
demonstrations! Marvel at the sail past of the
world's largest fleet of paddle steamers and
fireworks spectacular.
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Mildura Show
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October (tba)
Horticulture, livestock, equipment, produce
and the fun of the side shows, amusements and
food all combine to make this event great family
entertainment.
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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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