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Major Events August 2008 SALA Festival – Adelaide Adelaide, South Australia1 Aug - 17 Aug A two week festival showcasing South Australia’s visual artists; their talent, diversity and creativity, with over 400 exhibitions, open studios, workshops, artist talks and screenings across the state. Make sure you experience SALA. SALA Festival – Port Augusta Port Augusta, South Australia1 Aug - 17 Aug Port Augusta Cultural Center is in the spotlight during the two week festival showcasing South Australia’s visual artists. Make sure you experience SALA. SALA Festival – Clare Valley Clare Valley, South Australia1 Aug - 17 Aug The Clare Valley will come alive with local art, including hundreds of school children launching their kites during the two week festival showcasing South Australia’s visual artists. Make sure you experience SALA. SALA Festival - Barossa Region Barossa Region, South Australia1 Aug - 17 Aug In the Barossa Valley galleries and wineries will bring local art and fine food together along the SALA Festival degustation trail during the two week festival showcasing South Australia’s visual artists. Make sure you experience SALA. Eyre Peninsula Field Days Cleve, South Australia12 Aug - 14 Aug A major event in Australia, the Eyre Peninsula Field Days host a diverse array of product displays, farmers market, ArtiCulture and celebrity guests over three days in Cleve. September - October 2008 Master of Mac Park & SA Championship Road Races Mt Gambier, South Australia19 Sept - 21 Sept Two races to decide the Master of Mac Park for Modern, Historic and Side-car racers, and includes a round of the SA Championships, held at McNamara Park near Mount Gambier. Riverland Renaissance Festival Berri, South Australia26 Sept - 19 Oct Showcasing regional wine and food, the Riverland Renaissance Festival also promotes the Murray River, and includes a diverse and attractive range of events. Fiesta! 2008 Fleurieu Peninsula, South Australia28 Sept - 31 Oct A taste for all palates when producers of food and wine open their doors for a series of region-wide events focusing on the fresh tastes of the Fleurieu Peninsula. Ceduna Oysterfest 2008 Ceduna, South Australia2 Oct - 5 Oct The West Coast (SA) town of Ceduna hosts Australia's largest oyster festival, featuring live music, dance, competitions, crafts, displays, sideshows, wine and the wonderful fresh oysters from Smoky Bay and Denial Bay. Rotary International District 9520 Conference Mt Gambier, South Australia17 Oct - 19 Oct The Limestone Coast is an ideal setting to hold the Rotary International District 9520 Conference, and that by challenging our dreams we can *"make Dreams Real"* for those in our world that need our help. Barmera Sheep Dog Trial Barmera, South Australia24 Oct - 26 Oct An inspirational three day, fully catered, family focused event where sheep dogs move sheep around an obstacle course on the Barmera Oval within a 15 minute time limit as well as other family entertainment. December 2008 SA Historic Championship Mt Gambier, South Australia26 Dec - 28 Dec Two days of excellent nostalgic road motorcycle racing featuring machines from 125cc to 1000cc superbikes and sidecars from the 1930’s through to 1980, to decide the SA Championship, held at McNamara Park near Mount Gambier. World Series Sprintcars Mount Gambier, South Australia28 Dec The Borderline Speedway in Mount Gambier hosts the World Series Sprintcars, F500 (Oval Express) and Streetstocks during an action packed night. January 2009 Port MacDonnell Bayside Festival Port MacDonnell, South Australia4 Jan An affordable great day out for families as well as the whole community with entertainment for children, stalls, quality musical acts, competitions and the 2nd Triathlon organized by the Mount Gambier Cycling and Triathlon Club. National Super Sedan Series Mount Gambier, South Australia10 Jan The Borderline Speedway in Mount Gambier hosts the National Super Sedan Series, F500 (Stallard Series and the Ltd Sportsmans during an action packed night. King's Sprintcar Challenge Mount Gambier, South Australia23 Jan The Borderline Speedway in Mount Gambier hosts the King's Sprintcar Challenge, Juniors, Streetstocks and Production Sedans during an action packed night. Tunarama Festival Port Lincoln, South Australia24 Jan - 26 Jan Three packed days of celebrations showcasing our regions best seafood, wine, art, live music, people and environment with stalls, sideshows and rides, events, activities and competitions for the whole family. February 2009 Taste the Limestone Coast Festival Naracoorte, South Australia13 Feb - 15 Feb PARIS is the city of love so what better way to spend Valentines Day than celebrating the French way, with traditional Can-Can and Burlesque performances while enjoying the regional produce. Lexus Adelaide - Lincoln Bluewater Classic Pt Lincoln, South Australia20 Feb - 21 Feb A yacht race of 156 nautical miles, starting in Adelaide and finishing in the picturesque city of Port Lincoln (the Seafood Capital of Australia) leading into the Lexus Lincoln Week Regatta. Lexus Lincoln Week Regatta Pt Lincoln, South Australia23 Feb - 27 Feb A week long regatta which involves plenty of flat water racing in beautiful Boston Bay and surrounds, coupled with some of Australia’s finest local seafood and wines including crayfish, prawns, oysters and mussels. March 2009 Port Licoln Cup Carnival Pt Lincoln, South Australia3 Mar - 5 Mar This exciting week long event held at the Ravendale Race Club provides patrons with 2 traditional days of racing, Tuesday and Thursday, combined with a host of popular non race day functions. Eco for the Ego - Rotary District 9500 Conference Mt Gambier, South Australia27 Mar - 29 Mar The conference will start on Friday afternoon, 27th March and conclude after lunch on Sunday, 29th March. Tours and other activities will be organised for Friday. Geltwood Festival Millicent, South Australia27 Mar - 5 April Launching with a Gala Friday night the Geltwood Festival encourages you to participate in the arts, crafts, food, wine and entertainment provided and includes the Kangawinka Quilting Challenge. Tall Timbers Exhibition Millicent, South Australia27 Mar - 20 May Part of the Geltwood Festival, the Tall Timber Exhibition showcases woodcraftmanship and artistry from throughout the region, with five prize categories. April 2009 Easter Sprintcar Trail Mount Gambier, South Australia11 April The Borderline Speedway in Mount Gambier hosts the Easter Sprintcar Trail, Streetstocks (feature) and the Limited Sportsman (Tri Series) during an action packed night. May 2009 Generations in Jazz Mt Gambier, South Australia8 May - 10 May Generations in Jazz Inc is now a well established event in the Australian jazz calendar. Seniors Road Races Mt Gambier, South Australia9 May - 10 May Two Days of Motorcycle Road Races for riders over 45 years of age, with bikes ranging from 125cc to 1000cc Superbikes, Modern, Historic and Side-cars, and held at McNamara Park near Mount Gambier. Easter Cup Road Races and B.E.A.R.'s Championship Mt Gambier, South Australia10 May - 12 May Two days of non-stop action incorporating the first round of the National British European and American Racing Machines, held at McNamara Park near Mount Gambier. Penola Coonawarra Arts Festival Penola, South Australia14 May - 17 May Leading Arts Festival celebrating the literary and arts heritage of Penola, the fine wines of Coonawarra and their premium regional produce. Scott Group of Companies Mount Gambier Gold Cup Carnival Mt Gambier, South Australia21 May - 22 May The biggest racing event in the Limestone Coast is a spectacular combination of fashion, live music, racing and social interaction.