What's on in Melbourne
From the fashionable and colourful Melbourne Cup and Spring racing carnivals to the Grand Slam Tennis, something exciting is happening in Victoria almost every day during the next few months. With food and wine events, jazz and comedy shows, surfing tournaments, flower shows and garden displays – Victoria celebrates with major festivals and special events throughout the spring and summer months.
Here are just some of those special events that may convince you that this is the perfect time to visit Victoria and utilise a Bargain Wheels Rental Melbourne City vehicle to transport yourself between the venues during your stay.
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AFL-VFL FOOTBALL :
See this spectacular crescendo of the 22 weeks season of fiery competition in the 2008 Australian Football League Final at the famous MCG oval.
When 5-27 September
Where The MCG and Telstra Dome
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SPRING RACING CARNIVAL featuring the MELBOURNE CUP CARNIVAL:
Dress up for six weeks of the Spring Racing Carnivals action as world champion thoroughbreds descend on Melbourne for a first class racing season.
When: 1st October-19th November 2008
Where: Various Venues
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GMC AUSTRALIAN MOTORCYCLE GRAND PRIX
See the world’s best riders in three Grand Prix classes compete in this exciting three-day event on the picturesque Phillip Island circuit.
Where Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit
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MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL
See the cream of Australian and International theatre, dance, visual arts, opera and music over a fabulous 17 day period perform and amaze you.
Where: Various venues
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WANGARATTA FESTIVAL OF JAZZ
Catch high profiled Australian performers and International guest artists perform world class jazz music including all styles of jazz and blues. A must visit event for jazz music lovers-not to be missed event!
Where: Various Venues in the Wangaratta Area
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EQUITANA ASIA PACIFIC
A unique event showcasing the entire world of horses - competition, education, exhibition and entertainment!
Where: Melbourne Showground’s, Ascot Vale
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QUEENSCLIFF MUSIC FESTIVAL
Head to this picturesque coastal town for a fun festival featuring more than 200 performances over three days.
Where: Various venues, Queenscliff
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MELBOURNE BOXING DAY CRICKET TEST MATCH
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
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIP
The cream of international tennis and their legion of fans congregate at Melbourne Park for the first Grand Slam of the year.
Where: Melbourne Park
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AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW
Hundreds of planes from air forces and industry across the world gather to celebrate man's triumph over gravity.
Where: Avalon Airport
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THE MELBOURNE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
Dazzle your taste buds at more than 140 events held across the state as the Melbourne Food and Wine Festival returns in 2009.
Where: Various venues
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FORMULA 1™ AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
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
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RIP CURL SURFING
Each year the world's top ranked surfers carve up the waves at Victoria's world famous Bells Beach break.
Where: Bells Beach
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WARRNAMBOOL MAY RACING CARNIVAL
The fun and excitement of steeplechase racing comes to the bustling seaside town of Warrnambool during Australia's premier regional racing carnival.
Where: Warrnambool Racing Club
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