tourism Major Events
2008 Imparja Camel Cup
date Saturday 12 July 2008
place
Blatherskite Park Show Grounds
The Imparja Camel Cup is an iconic event on the local and NT Tourism Calendar.
With over 35 years of great racing, the Cup is Australia’s longest running Camels racing event. The first Camel Race was run in 1970 in the dry Todd River Bed as a bet between two mates, Noel Fullerton and Keith Mooney-Smith, and was an added attraction at the Alice Springs Centenary Year Celebrations.
If you're looking for a fun event not just for your family and friends, the Imparja Camel Cup is it! Not only do you get a good laugh just by watching the races (guaranteed that no two races are the same) you will also be entertained by fun and interaction between races, with plenty of prizes to be won and lots of great local art, craft and food stalls.
The Camels are not as they seem: the dedicated ships of the desert destined to serve their master. These magnificent beasts can easily spit over three meters, have been known to bite, snarl and generally prefer to do thing at their own pace.
The riders are either heroes or crazy! Either way, all of these bridled passions make for dynamic viewing, with camels easily conquering the riders during the day!
The start of the race, with up to 15 camels, is confusing ... some off in good stride, others still grounded, some going backwards; it's a nightmare for riders and handlers, but spectacular for spectators - a camel in full stride needs the rider to hang on for dear life!
Come on down and join in the fun of Australia's Original and Premier Camel Race.
Contact Details:
Ph: (08) 8952 6796
2008 Assa Abloy Henley-On-todd Regatta
date Saturday 30 August 2008
place
Todd River Bed - North of CBD
The Henley-On-Todd Regatta, is the Territory’s longest running iconic event!
A complete lack of water for the boat races makes the Henley-On-Todd Regatta the world’s only and original waterless regatta!
Held in the centre of Australia in Alice Springs, it's the sort of event that can motivate the most mature, conservative business people into the roles of "Vikings" and "Pirates".
The day is full of events for visitors to join in. From the Young to the young at heart there is plenty of fun for all. Joining in the “rowing 8’s”, Oxford Tubs, or “Maxi Yacht” events is all part of this great iconic adventure.
Many join in the fun or just enjoy the hilarity from under the shade of gum trees on the edge of the dry Todd River bed, and help the three local Rotary Clubs to raise funds for charity. There is plenty of food and drink stall available on the day.
Check out the website for details on how you can compete in this greta event and have the chance to win $500 cold hard cash
Contact details for the event
Ph (08) 8952 6796
Masters Games 2008
dates Saturday 11 October to
Saturday 18 October 2008
place
Alice Springs
Alice Springs Town Council is a proud supporter of the Alice Springs Masters Games. The Alice Springs Masters Games, better known as ‘The Friendly Games’ will be held once again from 11 to 18 October 2008.
For full details on the event visit the Alice Springs Masters Games website.
In 2006 Alice Springs played host to over 4500 competitors with most of the 30 plus sports at or near capacity. Volunteer numbers reached an all time high with 650 registered volunteers coming from all over Australia to help make the 2006 Alice Springs Masters Games one to remember.
It’s time to get into those training regimes again as the 2008 Alice Springs Masters Games is well on its way!
The official Master Games website
Alice Springs Town Council Christmas Carnival
date Friday 12 December 2008
place
Todd Mall, Alice Springs
The Alice Springs Town Council Christmas Carnival is a free family friendly community event jammed packed with activities and live entertainment for people of all ages.
Enjoy the eclectic mix of buskers, magicians, balloon twisters and circus performers roving the mall, Storywall with its exhibition of local digital media and for the kids there is a special Universal Solar Garden with activities to keep them entertained for hours.
Listen to the sounds of Alice's local musicians whilst you shop amongst the exciting and numerous market stalls offering a variety of arts and crafts, fresh produce, plants, clothes, books, jewellery and global foods that will give that enhanced shopping experience for the last minute Christmas shopper.
Join us in celebrating the festive season in a colourful carnival atmosphere in the transformed Todd Mall, Friday December 12th from 5-9pm