10 must-visit events around Australia in March
There’s so much to see and do in Australia in the month of March. If you’re stuck for ideas about how to keep entertained, here are 10 of the most exciting events happening across our country this month.
1. Virgin Australia Melbourne Fashion Festival, Victoria
March 1-19
This is your opportunity to rub shoulders with the beautiful people as the world’s fashion elite descend on Melbourne. You can grab tickets to runway shows, listen to panel discussions and forums, and nab some bargains at special shopping events.
2. Yarn Ramble, Tasmania
March 2-9
What do you get when you cross knitting with a pub crawl? Tasmania’s very own Yarn Ramble. Members of the local yarn community, like shops, studios and sheep studs, have come together to create a kind of treasure hunt. Ramblers get a
“passport” and visit as many of the stops as they want to over the week for workshops, sales, entertainment, activities, prizes and lots of yarny fun.
3. Australian International Airshow, Victoria
March 3-5
Do you feel the need? The need for speed? Some of the world’s most high tech military aircraft will be taking to the skies above Avalon Airport for the country’s most famous airshow. There will also be classic aircraft on display, acrobatic flying demonstrations, military reenactments and lots of happy aviation geeks to chat to.
4. Sculpture by the Sea, Western Australia
March 3-20
Perth’s beautiful Cottesloe Beach is home to the Western Australian edition of Sculpture by the Sea, now in its 13th year. Huge works from local and international artists are scattered around the foreshore, creating one of the largest free public events in the state. There are also free artist talks held on the beach every weekend during the festival.
5. The Riverbank Palais Long Lunch Series, South Australia
March 4-19
South Australia is renowned for its food and wine, and in March the chefs who have shaped the state’s culinary destiny will be popping up in a floating restaurant on Adelaide’s River Torrens. Menus will feature the best local produce and free-flowing wine, making for a delightful dining experience.
6. Taste of Sydney, New South Wales
March 9-12
Head to Sydney’s Centennial Park for four days of foodie fun. There will be more than 100 artisan producers serving up their tastiest wares, as well as cooking demonstrations, masterclasses, pop up bars, wine and cheese matching, and live music. Grab some friends and get ready to indulge.
7. CraftAlive Dubbo, New South Wales
March 10-12
Craft lovers, this is the festival for you. The Central West town of Dubbo becomes the centre of the craft world for three days with exhibitors from all over the country showcasing patchwork, scrapbooking, embroidery, jewellery and more. Buy supplies, take a workshop, watch a demonstration or just mingle with other crafty folk.
8. WOMADELAIDE 2017, South Australia
March 10-13
Now in its 21st year, WOMADELAIDE is one of the country’s favourite outdoor festivals celebrating music, arts and dance. Seven stages are set up in Adelaide’s Botanic Park with performances and workshops from incredible local and international acts, as well as DJs, visual arts, a Taste the World cooking program and The Planet Talks environmental discussions.
9. World Science Festival, Queensland
March 22-26
For the second year in a row Brisbane will host this innovative festival focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM). More than 120,000 visitors attended in 2016 to participate in hands on experiments, street fairs, talks, film screenings and more.
10. CMC Rocks, Queensland
March 24-26
The biggest stars in country music are coming to Queensland for the 10th anniversary of the CMC Rocks show. Major stars this year include the Dixie Chicks, Little Big Town and Lee Kernaghan, along with plenty of local talent. If you miss out on tickets to the big gig itself, a number of the acts are doing sideshows in the region.
Have you been to any of these events? Share your experience with us in the comments below.
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