Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
www.beaniefest.org
)
This four-day festival in June/July, held at the Araluen Art Centre,
celebrates the humble beanie (knitted woollen hat) − handmade by women throughout
the central desert.
Camel Cup
CAMEL RACING
(
www.camelcup.com.au
)
A carnival atmosphere prevails during the running of the Camel
Cup at Blatherskite Park in mid-July.
Alice Springs Rodeo
RODEO
Bareback bull riding, steer wrestling and ladies' barrel races are on the bill at Blather-
skite Park in August.
Old Timers Fete
FETE
Stock up on doilies and tea towels at this ode to granny arts, held on the second Saturday
in August at the Old Timers Village.
Alice Desert Festival
ARTS
(
www.alicedesertfestival.com.au
)
A cracker of a festival, including a circus program, music,
film, comedy and the highly anticipated Desert Mob art exhibition. It's held every
September.
Henley-on-Todd Regatta
REGATTA
(
www.henleyontodd.com.au
)
These boat races in September on the dry bed of the Todd
River are a typically Australian light-hearted denial of reality. The boats are bottomless;
the crews' legs stick through and they run down the course.
