Events for May 2017
There's never been a better time to get out and explore some of the great festivals and events this country has to offer, so check out our May event guide and get inspired!
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Get along to AgFest in Carrick, Tas, for all things farm and home.
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QUEENSLAND
Music in the Mulga
Apr 18-21
Wandilla Station celebrates for four days with live acts, walk-up concerts open to showgoers, a charity auction, yabby races and a celebrity cook off.
Wandilla Station, Eulo, www.musicinthemulga.com.au
Julia Creek Campdraft
May 19-21
Witness remarkable horsemanship displays firsthand throughout this exciting family-friendly weekend, with on-site camping available.
Julia Creek, tourism@mckinlay.qld.gov.au
NEW SOUTH WALES/ACT
Great Nundle Dog Race
May 7
Celebrate a day of canines with novelty dog races, a doggy derby and the best dressed dog, finishing with the Great Nundle Dog Race starring working dogs throughout the region.
Nundle, www.nundle.com.au
Tallong Apple Day Festival
May 7
Sample local apple produce, apple cider and enjoy crafts from more than 50 market stalls, and enjoy a fiercely contested pie-eating, apple bake-off and fleece-to-garment competitions.
Tallong, www.tallong.com.au
VICTORIA
Clunes Booktown Festival
Apr 30-May 1
Browse thousands of rare, new and second-hand books at more than 50 bookshops and stalls with writers’ talks, the Children's Booktown precinct, street theatre, brass bands, wine and food.
Clunes, www.clunesbooktown.com.au
Run the Gap
May 21
Amble or pound the 6km Fyans Creek trail, hit a stride in the 12km run with a lap across the wall at the stunning Lake Bellfield or test yourself to the max in the 21km trail run.
Halls Gap, www. runthegap.com.au
TASMANIA
AgFest
May 4-6
Some 700 exhibitors showcase all things for the farm and home from machinery, automotive, livestock to jewellery, with pioneering agricultural industrial displays, draught horses and free rides.
Carrick, www.agfest.com.au
Mother’s Day Classic
May 14
Celebrate Mothers’ Day with a fun run and walk to raise funds for breast cancer research. The Ulverstone event offers a 4.3km walk/run but you can come along as support and join in the fun.
Ulverstone, www.mothersdayclassic.com.au
SOUTH AUSTRALIA
JDRF One Ride
May 5-7
Take in the spectacular Barossa Valley as you and your mates cycle to improve the lives of those living with type 1 diabetes on one of four managed routes ranging between 35-160km.
Barossa Valley, www.ride.jdrf.org.au
Tasting Australia
Apr 30-May 7
Follow the journey of South Australia’s produce from paddock to plate, in a week-long celebration of local food and food identities at a variety of food-based events.
Adelaide, www.tastingaustralia.com.au
WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Perth Comedy Festival
Apr 26-May 21
Catch all the laughs as the emerging and established local and international comedians descend upon Perth for three weeks of mayhem, with a Gala Event at the iconic Regal Theatre May 3.
Various venues around Perth, www.perthcomedyfestival.com
Moondyne Festival
May 7
Toodyay harks back to the pioneer years to celebrate the infamous escapades of Moondyne Joe with stalls, exhibitions, games and rides in period costume.
Toodyay, www.moondynefestival.com.au
NORTHERN TERRITORY
Freds Pass Rural Show
May 13-14
Enjoy a country music concert, livestock and equestrian displays and competitions, arts and crafts, a polocrosse carnival, a woodchop exhibition, a fireworks spectacular and the Grand Parade.
Freds Pass, www.fredspassruralshow.com.au
Mataranka Never Never Festival
May 20-21
Enjoy the pulse-racing action of a rodeo and sporting activities before kicking back to a campfire dinner and music workshops, under the stars poetry and bush yarns, the Family Fun Day.
Mataranka, search Mataranka Never Never Festival on Facebook.
Check out the full events listing in issue #112 of Camper Trailer Australia magazine. Subscribe today for all the latest camper trailer news, reviews and travel inspiration.
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