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with Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre
Flagstaff Hill (5559 4620)
For full details, go to the Warrnambool City Council Calendar of Events.
FEBRUARY 2011
3 to 5 February
South West Credit Wunta Fiesta
A 3 day festival for the local community.
Big Australian Breakfast, 7.00-9.00am - Friday 3rd; Civic Green, Liebig Street. Be entertained by the traditional UNDY 500 and a live broadcast by Kewy and Karis, Coast FM.
Wunta LIVE in the CBD, 5.30-10.30pm - Friday 3rd; Civic Green, Liebig Street. Headline act Thirsty Merc plus local musicians. Dinner options include Dutch, Sri Lankan, Indian, Greek and much more.
Jazz in the Gardens, 12.30pm-6.00pm - Saturday 4th; Botanic Gardens, Botanic Road. A superb mix of great music, gourmet food, fine Flying Horse boutique beers and Oyster Bay wines.
Breakfast Trail, Breakfast 8.00am, First Race 8.30am - Sunday 5th; Warrnambool Foreshore, under the Pavilion. Inaugural Junior Triathlon, you can also bring the family dog down for a stroll along the Warrnambool Foreshore before enjoying breakfast by the sea.
Day at the Lake, 12.00pm-6.30pm - Sunday 5th; Lake Pertobe, Pertobe Road. Enjoy hours of music including local bands Blackwood Jack and Blue Heat, plus display of classic cars from Show and shine and the 4-wheel drive Club.
CONTACT: Elizabeth Moloney PHONE: 0447 617 202
4 February
Greyhound Racing - Twilight Meeting
4pm
Greyhound racing fun and activities for all the family. Great meals, bar, TAB and bookie available. Plus kids entertainment.
Wannon Park, Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, contact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au
4 & 5 February
Wolf Gottlewski Memorial, Round 1 VKA Country Series
8am to 5pm
2012 Wolf Gottlewski Memorial will incorporate the first round of the Victorian Karting Association's Country Series.
Competitors from Victoria and South Australia ranging in age from 7-70 years will be competing in 14 different classes
Warrnambool Kart Club, Bukcleys Road, Lake Gillear
Contact Neil 5565 8824
5 February
Undercover Weekly Market
8am to 1pm
Every Sunday. Weekly market with approximately 70 stalls inside and 20-30 outside in the finer weather. Stalls range from secondhand goods to food to clothing.
Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street. Contact Billy Stewart 0408 532 521
5 February
Shipwreck Coast Swim Series - Warrnambool Surf LIfe Saving Club Tony Ryan Memorial Bay Swim
11am to noon
An open water swim. Distance of 1.4 km.
Contact Anne Kerr 5560 5771
Lady Bay.
10 & 11 February
Relay for Life
6pm Friday to 1pm Saturday
A community event fundraising towards a cancer free world. 18 hour event for business, community groups and families who camp over night and take in turns to walk around the oval.
Deakin University, Princes Hwy
Contact Linda Gore 0414 400 976
11 February
Greyhound Racing - Twilight Meeting
4pm
Greyhound racing fun and activities for all the family. Great meals, bar, TAB and bookie available. Plus kids entertainment.
Wannon Park, Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, contact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au
12 February
Undercover Weekly Market
8am to 1pm
Every Sunday. Weekly market with approximately 70 stalls inside and 20-30 outside in the finer weather. Stalls range from secondhand goods to food to clothing.
Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street. Contact Billy Stewart 0408 532 521
12 February
Guided Walks of Botanic Gardens
2:30 to 3:30pm
Friends of Botanic Gardens conduct free guided walk through the gardens.
Warrnambool Botanic Gardens, Cockman Street, meet at Main Gate
Contact Pat Varley 5562 4800
WBGardens.com.au
13 February
Warrnambool Racing Club
11am
Midweek racing.
Warrnambool Racecourse, Grafton Road
Contact Marketing Manager 5562 2211
www.warrnamboolracing.com.au
13 February
Greyhound Racing - Day Meeting
1pm
Greyhound racing fun and activities for all the family. Great meals, bar, TAB and bookie available. Plus kids entertainment.
Wannon Park, Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, contact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au
15 to 17 February
Sungold Field Days
9am to 4pm
An occasion for dairy farmers and exhibitors alike, to showcase the dairy industry to the wider community. However it is not restricted to this market, with exhibitor participation from cattle breeding markets, produce with emphasis on local enterprises; leisure and education, to name a few. Family friendly, it is an event enjoyed by all.
Warrnambool Cheese & Butter Factory, 5330 Great Ocean Road, Allansford
Contact Amanda Green, Field Day Co-ordinator 5563 2142
18 February
Greyhound Racing - Twilight
4pm
Greyhound racing fun and activities for all the family. Great meals, bar, TAB and bookie available. Plus kids entertainment.
Wannon Park, Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, contact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au
19 February
Undercover Weekly Market
8am to 1pm
Every Sunday. Weekly market with approximately 70 stalls inside and 20-30 outside in the finer weather. Stalls range from secondhand goods to food to clothing.
Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street. Contact Billy Stewart 0408 532 521
19 February
Australian Whale Boat Racing Championships
9am
Join novice and experienced rowers as they celebrate our regions rich maritime history in this iconic event. Teams of 6 will row the 1km course in a series of heats and finals, in a range of categories. Food stalls, markets and live broadcasting all make the day a great family day out. Entry fee applies for teams. No charge to spectate!
Hopkins River, Simpson Street
Contact Merran Fyfe 5559 4600
25 February
Clear The Clutter Market
10am to 2pm
Stalls available for just $15. All stall fees and 10% of sales are donated to the Khmer Social Economic Development Organisation to support a Cambodian orphanage where two Warrnambool locals will be volunteering this year.
The event will feature live music by Tom Richardson and Jackson Green, as well as a sausage sizzle and bake stand. Event sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Civic Green, Cnr Liebig & Timor Streets
Contact Salyana 0414 397 830
25 February
Premier Speedway - Wingless Sprints (Half Venue)
4pm
Wingless Sprint Victorian Title and AMCA National Series Round.
Adults $25; Children $5 & $10.
Premier Speedway Warrnambool host dirt track speedway events from November to April, including Australia’s richest and most prestigious sprintcar event The Lucas Oil Grand Annual Sprintcar Classic, which, in 2012, will celebrate it’s 40th Anniversary. The event will be held on 21 & 22 January 2012. Please see website for full list of races and to purchase tickets
Sungold Stadium Premier Speedway, 10275 Princes Hwy, Allansford
Contact David Mills 5562 8229
25 February
Greyhound Racing - Twilight
4pm
Greyhound racing fun and activities for all the family. Great meals, bar, TAB and bookie available. Plus kids entertainment.
Wannon Park, Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street, contact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au
26 February
Drag Racing
7am to 5pm
Off Street 1/8 mile drag racing held in a controlled environment open to all competitors 18 years and over.
Warrnambool Airport, Mailors Flat
Contact Steve Griffin, 0419 338 067
26 February
Undercover Weekly Market
8am to 1pm
Every Sunday. Weekly market with approximately 70 stalls inside and 20-30 outside in the finer weather. Stalls range from secondhand goods to food to clothing.
Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street. Contact Billy Stewart 0408 532 521
26 February
Warrnambool Foreshore Triathlon
10am to 11:30am
The Dean Picken Designs Warrnambool Triathlon - 500m swim, 18km ride and 5km run.
Warrnambool Breakwater, Harbour Pavilion
Contact Dean Picken
www.warrnambooltriclub.com
26 February
Guided Walks of Botanic Gardens
2:30 to 3:30pm
Friends of Botanic Gardens conduct free guided walk through the gardens.
Warrnambool Botanic Gardens, Cockman Street, meet at Main Gate
Contact Pat Varley 5562 4800
WBGardens.com.au
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WEEKLY
DAILY
Flagstaff Hill Maritime Village,
9 am - 5 PM
Merri Street
Recreates the atmosphere of an early Australian coastal port. Restored sailing ships, lighthouse, Loch Ard Peacock, Schomberg Diamond Ring.
Warrnambool & District Historical
Vehicle Club Museum Display
Cheeseworld, Ocean Road, Allansford
A large Ruston Hornsby engine is on display with scheduled start ups. In addition there is a collection of early Warrnambool motoring items.
Wednesdays
Social Croquet
Social Croquet. Association and Ricochet Croquet played.
1:30 to 3:45pm
Warrnambool City Croquet, Cramer Street, Contact Carmel Hughes 03 5562 3935
Australian Red Cross Crafts
9 am
EVERY WEDNESDAY. A great selection of locally made quality handcrafts made by local artists and hme hobbyists. Including evening and carry bags, handmade cards, baby knits and clothing, soft toys, dols and clothes, embroidered manchester, scarves and hats, knee rugs, wheat bags, jewellery..
Archie Grahma Community Centre, 118 - 130 Timor Street. Contact Linda Carr 03 5565 1518
Thursdays
Lawn Bowls: Nominated Pairs
12:30 - 5 pm
Nominated pairs - 2 games. Visitor welcome. Entries close 11am. City Memorial Bowls Club, Cramer Street, Contact: Kevin McMahon 03 5561 4155.
Third Thursday
Lawn Bowls: 2 Bowl Triples
10am to 5pm
3 games nominated 2 bowl triples of 14 ends each game. Visitors welcome. Lunch available. Entries close day prior at 1pm.
City Memorial Bowls Club, Cramer Street
Contact Kevin McMahon 03 5561 4155
Fridays
Warrnambool Little Athletics
5 to 7pm
Warrnambool LIttle Athletics provides coaching and competition in athletics to children aged 6 to 16. Season runs from October to March every year.
Contact Fiona Rule
Brauerander Park, Caramut Road
Saturdays
Social Croquet
Social Croquet. Association and Ricochet Croquet played.
1:30 to 3:45pm
Warrnambool City Croquet, Cramer Street, Contact Carmel Hughes 03 5562 3935
Every Sunday
Undercover Weekly Market
8am to 1pm
Every Sunday. Weekly market with approximately 70 stalls inside and 20-30 outside in the finer weather. Stalls range from secondhand goods to food to clothing.
Warrnambool Showgrounds, Koroit Street. Contact Billy Stewart 0408 532 521.
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