What's On May 2012
Welcome to Mildura
The Mildura region is renowned for its big skies, rich earth and welcoming locals. Experience respected wine and bountiful local produce that is chosen in the preparation of great food served up at quality restaurants and available at markets, eateries and cellar doors. Discover breathtaking natural beauty, Mediterranean climate and fascinating local histories, stay overnight in comfortable accommodation at pubs, resorts, golf clubs and historic hotels. All of this is located near the region's life source - the wide, ceaselessly flowing Murray.
UIM World Powerboat Championship 11 - 13 May 2012
Racing on the Murray River, the fastest boats of this class, competing on the world circuit today, will compete in the first UIM World Championship of the Unlimited Displacement class held in the history of powerboat racing globally. Teams will originate from Australia, New Zealand and the USA. Also included in the racing schedule will be the Formula Future Class which are the junior races of powerboating and a 6 litre Racing Class. Promotional Ski Racing laps will provide additional entertainment along with on land motor displays. For more information click here.
Euston Club Mildura Cup Carnival 19 & 20 May
Get your heart racing at this year's Mildura Cup Carnival. Experience two days of thoroughbred racing action, with great corporate hospitality options available on both days. Sunday will see the running of the Euston Club Resort Mildura Cup, while trackside you can get involved in free children's entertainment, Fashion of the Field and lots lots more.
Saturday- Adult $12, Aged Pens $8, Under 17 Free
Sunday - Adult $15, Aged Pens $10, Under 17 Free
For more information click here.
Latest News
Mildura Tourism Week 2012 'Be a Tourist in your own Town'
It's that time again; from Saturday 19 May until Sunday 27 May more than 80 operators will be opening their doors to locals for Mildura Tourism Week 2012. With a BIG Riverfront Expo which coincides with the Sunrayisa Farmer's Market to kick start the week; amazing "mate's rate" offers for locals from operators and great prizes to be won it is set to be one very exciting week for locals. Stay tuned for program details and keep an eye out for the campaign as it rolls out! to find out more and for a detailed program click here.
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Mildura Day
Mildura celebrates 125 years as Australia's first irrigation colony. May 31 from 10.30am-12noon Morning Tea and re-enactment of the signing of the Indentrue at the Carnegie Centre, Deakin Avenue - free admission. 6.30pm-11pm Mildura Day Heritage Ball, entertainment and 3 course meal in the Grand Ballroom, cnr 7th St & Langtree Ave. Geoff Evans will be the entertainer with a night of heritage. You are encouraged to dress of olden day era, anywhere from the 1890s to 1920s depicting the life span of the Chaffey's in our region. Items of memorabilia will be on display as will many Chaffey family members in attendance. Ticket $80 per person. Tickets available from the Carnegie Centre, Mildura Visitor Information Centre and the Mildura Arts Centre. For More information click here.