Australia 2012 Events Calendar
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From sporting events like the Australian Open to food and wine festivals such as F.O.O.D. Week, there are always exciting events going on in Australia. Get a taste for the happenings in 2012 with this events calendar.
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Mardi Gras 2012
Feb. 12 - March 4
Sydney Mardi Gras is an event that hopes to inspire the world to love each other by celebrating the power and beauty of diversity. It raises the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex communities. Events include a parade, drag races, parties, performances and a film festival. Learn more.2
Melbourne Food & Wine Festival
March 2-21
Food and wine lovers gather each year to indulge in more than 300 events that fill Melbourne’s restaurants and rooftops as well as spilling into spectacular regional Victoria. Events include tastings, presentations by chefs from around the world, special chef-hosted dinners and cooking classes. Learn more.3
Canberra Festival Balloon Spectacular
March 10-18
The Spectacular is held on the lawns in front of Old Parliament House where up to 40 balloons will inflate at sunrise each morning (weather permitting), and after a gentle lift off, fly over the lake and city. Balloons come from all over Australia and overseas. Individuals can pay to ride in some of the balloons. The events also includes entertainment from local bands as well as food from vendors. Learn more.4
Australian Grand Prix
March 15-18
Get ready to experience the action in Melbourne as the 2012 Formula 1 cars blast onto the Albert Park circuit. Feed off the electric atmosphere around the track and join a crowd of thousands to watch the world’s premier drivers. Learn more.5
Margaret River Wine Festival
April 13-16
The annual Margaret River Wine Festival is an abundance of wine, food, music and art experiences.Discover one of Australia’s favorite wine regions - forage for local produce and savor up to 300 wines at the Vintage Festival. Learn more.6
F.O.O.D. Week
April 13-22
The shires of Orange, Cabonne and Blayney are known as 'The Food Basket' of NSW and each year F.O.O.D. Week (Food Of Orange District) supports local produce and 'fine food' with an annual event held over 10 days. During F.O.O.D Week you can visit farms, markets, kitchens, restaurants, cafes, wineries, attend special celebration dinners, workshops and events and sample fine wines, orchard fruits, beef, lamb, venison, vegetables and more. Learn more.7
Tasting Australia
April 26 - May 3
Tasting Australia is a biennial festival that provides the perfect opportunity for food and drink professionals, the world’s food, drink and travel media and the public to enjoy the best that the nation, and particularly South Australia, has to offer in terms of produce, food products, wine and beer, hospitality and tourism. Learn more.8
