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Australia Day Breakfast and Activities Tennant Creek

Take part and help celebrate Australia’s very own special day. On 26 January the nation celebrates what's great about being Australian with official and formal functions as well as fun activities with family and friends. The 'Golden Heart' town of Tennant Creek celebrates all day long. Kicking off early the official flag raising and the National Anthem paves the way to an outback 'Aussie breakfast'. Afterwards, head out to nearby Tingkkarli / Lake Mary Ann for very Australian activities like e...

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Brunette Downs Campdraft, Rodeo and Gymkhana

View amazing skills between man and horse, and experience the true outback. The Brunette Downs Campdraft, Rodeo and Campdraft attracts jackaroos, jillaroos and novice’s from all around the area, to attend this entertaining and fun weekend. Activities during the day range from barrel races to flag races, calf scruffing to station buckjumping, teams relay campdrafting to individual campdrafting. The rodeo offers both a rookies bull ride and an open bull ride for the more experience rider. Full c...

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Brunette Downs Races

In 2010 the ABC Amateur Race Club, Australia's best kept outback secret, celebrates 100 years. The races are held in June every year, on Brunette Downs, situated on the Barkly Tablelands, 350 kilometres north-east of Tennant Creek. This is the biggest event on the Barkly Tablelands social calendar and attracts visitors from all around Australia. You’ll enjoy four days of country hospitality featuring campdrafting, bronco branding, rodeo, gymkhana and novelty races such as the ‘Best of the Bar...

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CWA Tennant Creek Art Exhibition

The Tennant Creek Country Women’s Association (CWA) Art Award was at one time the longest running art competition in the Northern Territory. The inaugural Art Award was held in 1977. This year sees the introduction of the CWA Photographic Competition where amateur photographers can compete for a small prize purse. The public are invited to view the entries and participate in the Viewers Choice Award on opening night. The highlight of the five-day display will be the exhibition of the full Tenn...

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Desert Harmony Arts and Cultural Festival

Join in the celebrations of a town’s cultural diversity. The Desert Harmony Art and Cultural Festival in Tennant Creek is an annual event that is growing with interest from both the local community and visitors. Many visitors time their stay in Tennant Creek to coincide with this festival. The town celebrates its cultural diversity through dance, performance, a street parade and markets, and music and art, with a rich tapestry of events breathing new life into the community and reflecting the...

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Mobfest Tanami

This year’s Mobfest is gearing up to be bigger than 2009’s, and will again gather far flung students together for daily workshops and evening concerts. They invite you, the public, to come to the final night concert and enjoy the celebration of the creativity, culture and achievement of the Music Outback Foundation’s ongoing programs. The concert will be staged al fresco in the courtyard of the Ti Tree School, so come along and experience the amazing and wonderful talents of the Central Desert...

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Saint Patrick`s Day Races

Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day at a traditional outback race course. The Tennant Creek Saint Patrick’s Day Races is a fun-filled day, with a five-card race program, TAB and bookie facilities. There is the running of the traditional Chief Minister’s Gift Race, with live entertainment continuing after the last race. A leprechaun will be there to look after the children with plenty of fun activities throughout the day. There will be food, drinks and bar outlets.

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Tennant and Districts Show

Share the excitement of an outback show. With all the side show rides, competitions and displays you're used to seeing in a regional show, the Tennant Creek Show is a fun day out for all the family. There's always something to see and learn with the displays and plenty to do and buy, including the always popular sides show alley games, show bags and food. The cattle and dog sections continue to attract much intersest from all over Australian and there's always new attractions for the kids too.

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Tennant Creek Cup

Join in the fun of traditional outback horse racing. The Tennant Creek Cup is a traditional bush race meeting with a five card program. There is a TAB and on course bookmakers, a fully catered licensed bar, 'Fashion of the Field' event and live entertainment. This is a great family outing with lots of activities and fun for the kids.

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