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Updated October 2008

Alice Springs Cup Carnival (2009 dates to be advised)
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 October 2008

Fred's Pass Rural Show (2009 dates to be advised)
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 October 2008

Harts Range Bush Sports Weekend (2009 dates to be advised)
Postcode Location: 0870
Closest Capital City: 200km NE of Alice Springs

Address: Harts Range (Plenty Highway) via Alice Springs
Contact: Phone (08) 8956 9779 (Liz Bird)

The event: 2009 will see the 62nd Annual Harts Range Bush Sports Weekend held on the Plenty Highway, north east of Alice Springs.

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Updated October 2008

Barkly Campdraft and Rodeo (2009 dates to be advised)
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 Campdraft and Rodeo is an annual family event held in October. The activities during the day will include bull riding, bronco riding and barrel racing.

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Updated October 2008

Alice Springs Masters Games (tba October 2010)
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 23rd Masters Games in October 2010. 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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