Hallmark events
From colourful racing carnivals to Grand Slam tennis, there's always something exciting happening in Victoria. With food and wine events, jazz, and comedy shows, surfing tournaments, and flower and garden displays – Victoria celebrates with major festvals and special events throughout the year.
Click on the links below and be part of the action.
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See this spectacular crescendo of 22 weeks of fiery competition in the 2008 Australian Football League Finals Series.
Where: Various venues
When: 5–27 September 2008
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Frock up for six weeks of Spring Carnival action as world champion thoroughbreds descend on Melbourne for a first class racing season.
Where: Various venues
When: 1 October – 19 November 2008
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See the world's best riders in three Grand Prix classes compete in this exciting three-day event on Phillip Island.
Where: Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
When: 3–5 October 2008
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See the cream of Australian and international theatre, dance, visual arts, opera and music over 17 days.
Where: Various venues
When: 9–25 October 2008
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Catch high profiled Australian performers and international guests for world class performances of all styles of jazz and blues.
Where: Various venues
When: 30 October – 3 November 2008
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A unique event showcasing the entire world of horses - competition, education, exhibition and entertainment!
Where: Melbourne Showgrounds
When: 20–23 November 2008
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Head to this picturesque coastal town for a fun festival featuring more than 200 performances over three days.
Where: Various venues, Queenscliff
When: 28–30 November 2008
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More than 160,000 passionate cricket fans attend the historic Melbourne Cricket Ground to support Australia in the biggest Test Match in the world.
Where: MCG
When: 26–30 December 2008
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The cream of international tennis and their legion of fans congregates at Melbourne Park for the first Grand Slam of the year.
Where: Melbourne Park
When: 19 January – 1 February 2009
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Hundreds of planes from air forces and industry across the world gather to celebrate man's triumph over gravity.
Where: Avalon Airport
When: 10–15 March 2009
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Dazzle your tastebuds at more than 140 events held across the state as the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival returns in 2009.
Where: Various venues
When: 7–23 March 2009
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Each year Melbourne comes alive to the roar of engines, hosting the first round of the FIA World Championship.
Where: Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit
When: 26–29 March 2009
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Each year the world's top ranked surfers carve up the waves at Victoria's world famous Bells Beach break.
Where: Bells Beach
When: March 2009
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The spectacular Melbourne International Flower and Garden show boasts more than 10,000 cut flowers and 300 exhibitors.
Where: Carlton Gardens
When: April 2009
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Laugh 'til it hurts as the world's premier funny people do their thing and make Melbourne the funniest place on earth.
Where: Various venues
When: March – April 2009
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The fun and excitement of steeplechasing comes to the seaside town of Warrnambool during Australia's premier regional racing carnival.
Where: Warrnambool Racing Club
When: late April 2009
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