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Updated November 2010

Alice Springs Cup Carnival (tba April/May 2012)
Postcode Location: 0870
Closest Capital City: Alice Springs

Address: Pioneer Park Racecourse, Alice Springs NT 0870
Contact: Phone (08) 8952 4977 Fax (08) 8953 0426

The Alice Springs Cup Carnival is a program of four unique race days over a three-week period.
A highlight is Young Guns Day, where revellers mix and mingle in the party marquee with live music, games and loads of prizes. On Ladies Day the fairer sex can show off their finery, while lunching in The Pavilion overlooking the magnificent MacDonnell Ranges.
Family Fun Day is all the fun of the fair for the kids with merry-go-rounds, jumping castles, face painting and prizes.
The Alice Springs Cup Day features the AUD75,000.00 Alice Springs Cup and is a lively and colourful day full of fun, food, fashion with live racing action broadcasted Australia-wide on Sky Channel.
Cup Weekend also hosts the popular Carbine Club Luncheon, and the spectacular Red Centre Yearling Sale and Gala Black Tie Ball, both held at the Alice Springs Convention Centre.

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Updated November 2011

Fred's Pass Rural Show (tba May 2012)
Postcode Location: 0820
Closest Capital City: 32km SW of Darwin

Address: Fred's Pass Rural Show Office, PO Box 2544, PALMERSTON, NT 0820
Contact: Phone (08) 8983 1626 Fax (08) 8983 3784

The event: Noonamah Horse and Pony Club features a continuing program of equestrian events throughout the show.
The Darwin Dressage Club hosts a range of Dressage events ( usually held on the day prior to the first official open day of the Show).
The Equestrian Federal Association Hack, Rider and Handler classes feature impeccably presented horses and riders. The Darwin Show Horse Society runs these events, as well as the Australian Stock Horse classes.
The NT Harness Club sponsors harness Classes (horse drawn vehicles). These immaculately presented horses and carriages are well worth seeing doing their workouts.
Show Jumping is a real crowd pleaser and The Darwin Show Jump Club always has plenty of events on the program.
Western Performance features colourful displays of disciplined horsemanship as well as Led-In classes. The Northern Territory Quarter Horse Association runs these events.

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Updated November 2011

Harts Range Bush Sports Weekend (tba July/ August 2012)
Postcode Location: 0870
Closest Capital City: 200km NE of Alice Springs

Address: Harts Range (Plenty Highway) via Alice Springs
(PO Box 2967, Alice Springs NT 0871)
Contact: Phone (08) 8956 9958

The event: 2011 will see the 64th Annual Harts Range Bush Sports Weekend held on the Plenty Highway, north east of Alice Springs. Visit their website for more information.

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Updated November 2010

Alice Springs Masters Games (13 to 20 October 2012)
Postcode Location: 0870
Closest Capital City: 1500km S of Darwin

Address: PO Box 1095 Alice Springs, NT 0871
Contact: Phone 1800 658 951 or (08) 8951 6440 Fax: 08 8951 6430

The event: Alice Springs, home of the first ever Masters Games in Australia (and second in the world) will hold their 24th Masters Games in October 2012. This event is held biennually and entrants need to be over 30 years of age. Visit their website for further information.

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Updated November 2011

Barkly Goldrush (Campdraft and Rodeo) (tba September/October 2012)
Postcode Location: 0860
Closest Capital City: 990km S of Darwin/508km N of Alice Springs

Address: Tennant Creek, NT
Contact: Phone (08) 8962 0000 (Tennant Creek Town Council)

The event: The Barkly Goldrush Campdraft Challenge is an annual family event held in October each year at Tennant Creek. Activities during the day and night include bull and bronco riding, barrel racing, the stockman's challenge and an assortment of campdraft events. Full bar, catering and camping facilities are available. Dance the night away with live entertainment on Friday night.

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Updated July 2011

Brunette Downs Campdraft and Rodeo (tba 2012)
Postcode Location: 0860
Closest Capital City: 990km S of Darwin/508km N of Alice Springs

Address: Tennant Creek, NT
Contact: Phone (08) 89644796

The event: This event is held on the Brunette Downs property, situated on the Barkley Tablelands. Located 135kms north of the Barkly Homestead, the Races are the biggest event on the Barkly Tablelands Social Calendar and attracts visitors from all around Australia.

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Updated July 2011

Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge (tba 2012)
Postcode Location: 4824
Closest Capital City: 1700kms NW of Brisbane (1700kms SE of Darwin)

Address: Cloncurry Showgrounds, King Street, (PO Box 427) Cloncurry Qld 4824
Contact: Phone 0428 263 596 or 0409 422 811

The event: The Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge has been described as the "Melbourne Cup of the Bush" and attracts competitors from all over Australia. Listed on the Q150 List of Things To Do, this event is full of family fun.

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