Events

Many of Australia's national festivals take place in Canberra. From fast cars to folk music and flowers, you'll find a diverse calendar of festivals and events, not to mention a range of diverse exhibitions to tempt all tastes.

See below for events happening over the autumn/winter period in Canberra.

• Wombat Stew: 2 to 5 June - Canberra Theatre, Civic Square.
  Bring the children along to this true blue aussie musical about a dingo who catches a wombat and decides to make stew. This entertaining mix of story-telling, mime, music, dance and puppetry comes complete with blobs of mud, very fine feathers, creepy crawlies, fliesss, gum-nuts and a big bubbling billy can! Tickets from Canberra Ticketing. Booking fee of $7.20 may apply.
  For tickets visit www.canberraticketing.com.au or phone 02 6275 2700.
  
  
• Handmade Market: 5 June - Kamberra Wine Company, Cnr Northbourne Avenue and Flemington Road, Lyneham.
  Come and celebrate the start of the cooler months and Canberra's regional offerings at Handmade's Winter Warmer. Wander around the outdoor stalls with a warming chai or gourmet coffee. Warm yourself inside in front of the open fire and visit more enticing stalls. Experience gourmet foods and designers' wares in the spectacular grounds of the Kamberra Wine Company. Parking and entry are free. Disabled and coach parking is also available.
  For more information visit www.handmademarket.com or phone 0402 247 532.
  
  
• Capital Country Truffle Festival: 19-20 June - Various venues.
  With the success of the Capital Country (that's from Bowral to Jindabyne) Festival last year, they're doing it again in 2010. The Capital Country Truffle Festival starts on the weekend closest to the winter solstice and consists of a series of events and a huge number of local restaurants in the region where you can enjoy truffles.
  For more information visit www.trufflefestival.com.au
  
  
• McDonalds Kanga Cup International Youth Football Tournament: 4-9 July - Various venues.
  The Kanga Cup is an annual youth soccer tournament held in Canberra. It is the most prestigious youth soccer tournament of its kind to be currently operating within Australia and is the largest of its kind in the southern hemisphere. Winning a Kanga Cup is the most coveted prize in Australian youth soccer. The tournament is open to club, school, association or community based teams. It caters for male and female youth ranging from 11 years to 19 years of age. Check their website for full details www.kangacup.com or phone 02 6260 4000.
  
  

For more information on other events happening throughout Canberra please visit www.visitcanberra.com.au or www.outincanberra.com.au