| STRATHALBYN AND DISTRICT EVENTS |
| August-December 2010 |
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"Hues & Blues" Exhibition |
Stationmaster's Gallery, Strathalbyn Railway Station |
Feature artist - Zee Stevenson |
| Sunday |
1st |
Steamranger "Southern Encounter" |
Mt Barker to Goolwa/Victor Harbor return |
Departs Mt Barker 10.00am, arrives Strathalbyn 10.45am, arrives Goolwa 12.15pm, arrives Victor Harbour 12.45pm. Departs VH 3.45pm, arrives Goolwa 4.15pm, arrives Strathalbyn 5.15pm,arrives Mt Barker 6.05pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
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Strathalbyn Bands Festival - held over two Sundays - 1st and 8th August 2010 |
11am-4pm each day. |
Up to 20 concert, brass and town bands performing their own selection of music. Local bands and those from the Fleurieu, Adelaide Hills and Adelaide Metro areas. Contact Brenton Hocking 8536 4306, 0419 260 223. |
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Winter Sundays at PJ's - live music every Sunday |
Angas Plains Wines, Angas Plains Road, Langhorne Creek |
1pm-4pm, wine and food, table bookings 8537 3159. Pinky's Creek Folk Club (open mic) |
| Wednesday |
4th |
Opening of "Where I Walk" Exhibition |
Stationmaster's Gallery, Strathalbyn Railway Station |
Share your favourite places with us all - a quiet corner of your own garden or some exotic desetination or bush track. Feature artist Colin Rogers. |
| Friday |
6th |
The Big Party - supporting Red Cross |
Reg Sissons Day Care Centre, Strathalbyn. From 11am. |
Come and have a fun day - displays by Nutrimetics, Avon, Postie Clothing. Plus plants, sweets, jewellery. Soup and Sandwiches lunch $8 per person. |
| Saturday |
7th |
Cycling on Fleurieu - Milang & Strathalbyn |
Strathalbyn Railway Station, South Terrace, 1pm |
20km -easy. Come and celebrate the new Angas River bike path. Contact John 0410 340 071. |
| Sunday |
8th |
Steamranger "Highlander" |
Mt Barker to Strathalbyn return |
Depart Mt Barker 10.30am, arrive Strathalbyn 11.20am. Depart Strathalbyn 2.00pm, arrive Mt Barker 3.00pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
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Strathalbyn Bands Festival - held over two Sundays - 1st and 8th August 2010 |
11am-4pm each day. |
Up to 20 concert, brass and town bands performing their own selection of music. Local bands and those from the Fleurieu, Adelaide Hills and Adelaide Metro areas. Contact Brenton Hocking 8536 4306, 0419 260 223. |
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Winter Sundays at PJ's - live music every Sunday |
Angas Plains Wines, Angas Plains Road, Langhorne Creek |
1pm-4pm, wine and food, table bookings 8537 3159. Blue Eyed Soul. |
| Thursday |
12th |
Cycling on Fleurieu - Milang & Strathalbyn |
Milang Railway Station, Daranda Terrace, 9.30am |
15km - easy. Contact John 0410 340 071. |
| Saturday & Sunday |
14th & 15th |
Strathalbyn Hobbies, Collectors & Antiques Fair. The antique capital of Australia, Strathalbyn, hosts an annual antique festival drawing enthusiasts from all over Australia |
Strathalbyn - various locations, from 10am. $10 admission per day or $15 weekend pass, includes complimentary shuttle bus between venues. |
Celebrating 20 years - many treasures to be found! Live entertainment, working displays, quality antiques, antique appraisals. Plus Sunday Open Air Treasure Market. Contact Cathy Hann 8388 6033. |
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14th & 15th |
Cellar Treasures Weekend |
Langhorne Creek - pick up your map from participating cellar doors - Angas Plains, Ben Potts, Bleasdale, Bremerton, Cleggett, Kimbolton, Lake Breeze and Rusticana. 10am-5pm. |
We're blowing the dust of our museum wines so why not take a day (or two) to visit our magnificant region and discover the treasuers of Langhorne Creek. An exclusive opportunity to taste and purchase wines from extaordinary vintages. Food and music available at most venues. |
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14th & 15th |
Masterclasses (part of Cellar Treasures Weekend) |
The Wine House, Langhorne Creek, 10.30am to 12.30pm. $30 per person. |
Jimmy Watson Trophy Winner John Glaetzer 10.30am Saturday 14th $30pp & Sheree Sullivan of Udder Delights Cheese with winemaker Ben Potts 10.30am Sunday 15th $30pp. Bookings essential - 8537 3441. |
| Sunday |
15th |
Strathalbyn Market- change of venue to combine with Antique Fair |
Lions Park, Strathalbyn Oval |
8am-2pm - contact Cathy Hann 8388 6033 |
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Steamranger "Southern Encounter" |
Mt Barker to Goolwa/Victor Harbor return |
Departs Mt Barker 10.00am, arrives Strathalbyn 10.45am, arrives Goolwa 12.15pm, arrives Victor Harbour 12.45pm. Departs VH 3.45pm, arrives Goolwa 4.15pm, arrives Strathalbyn 5.15pm,arrives Mt Barker 6.05pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
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Winter Sundays at PJ's - live music every Sunday |
Angas Plains Wines, Angas Plains Road, Langhorne Creek |
1pm-4pm, wine and food, table bookings 8537 3159. Naomi Eyers from the BBC and the Fabulous Singlets. |
| Wednesday |
18th |
Strathalbyn Racing |
Strathalbyn Racecourse, Milne Road |
Strathalbyn Race Course |
| Saturday |
21st |
Cycling on Fleurieu - Milang & Strathalbyn |
Strathalbyn Railway Station, South Terrace, 8am |
50km - road. Contact John 0410 340 071. |
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Winter Sundays at PJ's - live music every Sunday |
Angas Plains Wines, Angas Plains Road, Langhorne Creek |
1pm-4pm, wine and food, table bookings 8537 3159. Yaz plays Jazz. |
| Sunday |
29th |
Lions Quarterly Country Market |
Lions Park, Railway Station, Strathalbyn |
Fresh produce, plants, bric a brac, food and drinks. Contact Carol 8391 0960. |
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Winter Sundays at PJ's - live music every Sunday |
Angas Plains Wines, Angas Plains Road, Langhorne Creek |
1pm-4pm, wine and food, table bookings 8537 3159. Echo and the Empress. |
| September |
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"Where I Walk" Exhibition |
Stationmaster's Gallery, Strathalbyn Railway Station |
Share your favourite places with us all - a quiet corner of your own garden or some exotic desetination or bush track. Feature artist Colin Rogers. |
| Sunday |
5th |
Steamranger "Southern Encounter" |
Mt Barker to Goolwa/Victor Harbor return |
Departs Mt Barker 10.00am, arrives Strathalbyn 10.45am, arrives Goolwa 12.15pm, arrives Victor Harbour 12.45pm. Departs VH 3.45pm, arrives Goolwa 4.15pm, arrives Strathalbyn 5.15pm,arrives Mt Barker 6.05pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
| Wednesday |
8th |
Opening of "Fire and Rain" Exhibition |
Stationmaster's Gallery, Strathalbyn Railway Station |
Take the theme literally or make your own interpretation - extremes of colour and texture, mixed media, pottery. Feature Artist Candy Scown and Friends. |
| Sunday |
12th |
Steamranger "Highlander" |
Mt Barker to Strathalbyn return |
Depart Mt Barker 10.30am, arrive Strathalbyn 11.20am. Depart Strathalbyn 2.00pm, arrive Mt Barker 3.00pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
| Sunday |
19th |
Strathalbyn Market |
Lions Park, Railway Station, Strathalbyn. |
8am-2pm - contact Cathy Hann 8388 6033 |
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Steamranger "Southern Encounter" |
Mt Barker to Goolwa/Victor Harbor return |
Departs Mt Barker 10.00am, arrives Strathalbyn 10.45am, arrives Goolwa 12.15pm, arrives Victor Harbour 12.45pm. Departs VH 3.45pm, arrives Goolwa 4.15pm, arrives Strathalbyn 5.15pm,arrives Mt Barker 6.05pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
| October |
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"Fire and Rain" Exhibition |
Stationmaster's Gallery, Strathalbyn Railway Station |
Take the theme literally or make your own interpretation - extremes of colour and texture, mixed media, pottery. Feature Artist Candy Scown and Friends. |
| Sunday |
3rd |
Steamranger "Southern Encounter" |
Mt Barker to Goolwa/Victor Harbor return |
Departs Mt Barker 10.00am, arrives Strathalbyn 10.45am, arrives Goolwa 12.15pm, arrives Victor Harbour 12.45pm. Departs VH 3.45pm, arrives Goolwa 4.15pm, arrives Strathalbyn 5.15pm,arrives Mt Barker 6.05pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
| Monday |
4th |
Steamranger "Strathlink" |
Historic Brill Railcar from Goolwa to Strathalbyn return. Connects with Cockle Train. |
Leaves Goolwa 11.35am, arrives Strathalbyn 12.30pm. Departs Strathalbyn 3.15pm, arrives Goolwa 4.20pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
| Sunday |
10th |
Steamranger "Highlander" |
Mt Barker to Strathalbyn return |
Depart Mt Barker 10.30am, arrive Strathalbyn 11.20am. Depart Strathalbyn 2.00pm, arrive Mt Barker 3.00pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
| Sunday |
17th |
Historic Motor Vehicles Club - 27th annual "Strathalbyn Swap Meet". Local charities supported. |
Strathalbyn Harness Racing Club/Southern Greyhound Raceway, Milne Road (500m from South Terrace Roundabout) from 6.30am. $5 adults, children free, carparking free. |
For motoring enthusiasts of all ages with new and old classics. Automobilia, spare parts, books, collectibles and more - something for all the family! Sell and swap, Show and Shine with prizes, Rocker Cover Racing for all ages. Food and drinks fully catered. Contact Richard 0423 524 481, Dean 8552 1042. |
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Strathalbyn Market |
Lions Park, Railway Station, Strathalbyn. |
8am-2pm - contact Cathy Hann 8388 6033 |
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Steamranger "Southern Encounter" |
Mt Barker to Goolwa/Victor Harbor return |
Departs Mt Barker 10.00am, arrives Strathalbyn 10.45am, arrives Goolwa 12.15pm, arrives Victor Harbour 12.45pm. Departs VH 3.45pm, arrives Goolwa 4.15pm, arrives Strathalbyn 5.15pm,arrives Mt Barker 6.05pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
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MG Car Club Event |
Strathalbyn Oval |
Check out more than 200 MGs that will gather during the afternoon - contact Mike Greenwood 8346 3577 |
| Wednesday |
20th |
Opening of "Signs of the Times & Community Youth Art" Exhibition |
Stationmaster's Gallery, Strathalbyn Railway Station |
Contemporary, modern, post modern - signs and symbols. Feature Artist - school students |
| Sunday |
31st |
Lions Quarterly Country Market |
Lions Park, Railway Station, Strathalbyn |
Fresh produce, plants, bric a brac, food and drinks. Contact Carol 8391 0960. |
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"Signs of the Times & Community Youth Art" Exhibition |
Stationmaster's Gallery, Strathalbyn Railway Station |
Contemporary, modern, post modern - signs and symbols. Feature Artist - school students |
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Steamranger "Southern Encounter" |
Mt Barker to Goolwa/Victor Harbor return |
Departs Mt Barker 10.00am, arrives Strathalbyn 10.45am, arrives Goolwa 12.15pm, arrives Victor Harbour 12.45pm. Departs VH 3.45pm, arrives Goolwa 4.15pm, arrives Strathalbyn 5.15pm,arrives Mt Barker 6.05pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
| Sunday |
14th |
Rotary Annual Duck Race |
Angus River, Strathalbyn |
A day of fun with little yellow ducks being blown down the river. Be in to win - buy your own duck - races, prizes, stalls. Contact Gayle 8536 2332. |
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Steamranger "Highlander" |
Mt Barker to Strathalbyn return |
Depart Mt Barker 10.30am, arrive Strathalbyn 11.20am. Depart Strathalbyn 2.00pm, arrive Mt Barker 3.00pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
| Sunday |
21st |
Vigneron's Cup Race Day - organised by the Langhorne Creek Winemakers Association in collaboration with the Strathalbyn Racing Club. |
Strathalbyn Racecourse, Milne Road. Entry $12, under 18 free, concessions available. |
A lively day for all the family with racing, live music, children's entertainment, gourmet food and superb Langhorne Creek wines avaiilable by the bottle or glass. Catered marquees can be prebooked. |
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Steamranger "Southern Encounter" |
Mt Barker to Goolwa/Victor Harbor return |
Departs Mt Barker 10.00am, arrives Strathalbyn 10.45am, arrives Goolwa 12.15pm, arrives Victor Harbour 12.45pm. Departs VH 3.45pm, arrives Goolwa 4.15pm, arrives Strathalbyn 5.15pm,arrives Mt Barker 6.05pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
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Strathalbyn Market |
Lions Park, Railway Station, Strathalbyn. |
8am-2pm - contact Cathy Hann 8388 6033 |
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| Wednesday |
1st |
Opening of "Summer Exhibition" |
Stationmaster's Gallery, Strathalbyn Railway Station |
A collection of unthemed works. Annual exhibition featuring an "Encouragement Award" sponsored by Alexandrina Council and "People's Choice Award" sponsored by Stationmasters Gallery. |
| Friday |
10th |
Stathalbyn Christmas Pageant |
The Pageant starts at 5pm and winds its way through the streets of historic Strathalbyn to the Soldiers Memorial Gardens where the evening's entertainment commences. |
Activities include free rides for children, Father Christmas, a carol service in the park and fireworks sponsored by L J Hookers at 10pm. Variety of food and drink available. |
| Sunday |
19th |
Strathalbyn Market |
Lions Park, Railway Station, Strathalbyn. |
8am-2pm - contact Cathy Hann 8388 6033 |
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| January |
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"Summer Exhibition" |
Stationmaster's Gallery, Strathalbyn Railway Station |
A collection of unthemed works. Annual exhibition featuring an "Encouragement Award" sponsored by Alexandrina Council and "People's Choice Award" sponsored by Stationmasters Gallery. |
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Steamranger "Strathlink" |
Historic Brill Railcar from Goolwa to Strathalbyn return. Connects with Cockle Train. |
Leaves Goolwa 11.35am, arrives Strathalbyn 12.30pm. Departs Strathalbyn 2.10pm, arrives Goolwa 3.00pm. Contact 1300 655 991. |
| Friday |
21st |
Tour Down Under - Finish in Strathalbyn |
Includes Community Challenge |
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