Around Town 
with Warrnambool Visitor Information Centre
Flagstaff Hill (5564 7838)

JULY 2010

27 June to 4 July

Fun4Kids Festival
10 am to 5 pm
This multi award winning Festival is a not-for-profit event held annually in Warrnambool, fun capital of the Great Ocean Road, an easy 3 hour drive or train ride from Melbourne.
Fun4Kids Festival presents children with the unique opportunity to participate in an imaginative world of arts, hands-on workshops and exceptional live entertainment for children 2 to 12 years.
The Fun4Kids Festival is jam-packed with hands-on workshops, non-stop live entertainment and loads of activities. You pay one entry fee... then all the fun is free! The vast 2.5 acre indoor venue serves up 3 live stages and 13 individual zones of workshops and activities.
Location: In the heart of the CBD, southern end of Liebig Street, 03 5562 4044
EMAIL: fun4kids@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
WEB: www.fun4kids.com.au

27 June to 4 July

Fun4Kids Festival
10 am to 5 pm
This multi award winning Festival is a not-for-profit event held annually in Warrnambool, fun capital of the Great Ocean Road, an easy 3 hour drive or train ride from Melbourne.
Fun4Kids Festival presents children with the unique opportunity to participate in an imaginative world of arts, hands-on workshops and exceptional live entertainment for children 2 to 12 years.
The Fun4Kids Festival is jam-packed with hands-on workshops, non-stop live entertainment and loads of activities. You pay one entry fee... then all the fun is free! The vast 2.5 acre indoor venue serves up 3 live stages and 13 individual zones of workshops and activities.
Location: In the heart of the CBD, southern end of Liebig Street, 03 5562 4044
EMAIL: fun4kids@warrnambool.vic.gov.au
WEB: www.fun4kids.com.au

5 & 6 July

Sungold Junior Golf Tournament
9 am to 4 pm
Geoff Ogilvy amateur event for boys and girls U21. Staged over two days. Features over $3000 in prizes.
Warrnambool Golf Club, Warrnambool
Contact Margaret Glennon (03) 5562 2108
EMAIL: golf@wgcinc.com.au
WEB: www.wginc.com.au

5 & 6 July

Warrnambool Eisteddfod Dancing
9 am to 10 pm
6 years & under to Open. Ballet - Songs Dance. Tap - Championship. Local talent - Dancer with potential.
Warrnambool Entertainment Centre, Cnr Liebig & Timor Streets, Contact: Kaye Steffenson: 03 5561 2587

9 & 11 July

City of Warrnambool Art Show 2010
Please note change of date originally advised 11-13 July.
FRI: 7PM - 10PM. SAT & SUN: 10AM - 5PM.
Art show with paintings from artists living in Western District and some from other areas of the state. $8000 of prizes awarded. All paintings for sale. Showcases local guest artists. Organised by Rotary Club of Warrnambool East. All profits support Rotary Community Projects.
Warrnambool Primary School, Jamieson St, Warrnambool.
Contact Shirley Rhook (03) 5561 5111
EMAIL: kkoroits@bigpond.net.au

9 & 10 July

Geoparks: The Way Forward for Australia
9 am
Conference. Further information from website.
Mid City Conference Centre, 525 Raglan Parade EMAIL: jmmcknight@kanawinkageopark.org.au
WEB: www.kanawinkageopark.org.au

11 July

Horse Racing at Warrnambool
Sunday Racing. The Warrnambool Racecourse is recognised as the most unique racecourse in Australia. First race meeting -1872. The internationally recognised May Racing Carnival is held annually in early May, with the Summer Carnival in January. The club offers multi million dollar first class patron comfort.
Warrnambool Racecourse, Grafton Road, Contact Marketing Manager 03 5562 2211
EMAIL: warrnambool@countryracing.com.au
WEB: www.warrnamboolracing.com.au

11 July

Warrnambool Field & Game Clay Target Shooting
11 am
75 targets Club Championship
Contact: Graham Kemp 0418 137 786
EMAIL: ceo@southernway.net
WEB: www.fga.net.au

17 July

Greyhound Racing
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, Cotnact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au

24 July

Greyhound Racing
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, Cotnact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au

31July

Greyhound Racing
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, Cotnact Matt Ansell 03 5561 2766
EMAIL: mansell@grv.org.au
WEB: http://warrnambool.grv.org.au

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's Historic Mural
This mural was produced by members of Warrnambool's Artists Society - it depicts some of Warrnambool's historic events and buildings.
Merri View Gallery, 4 Coramba Court, Contact Wilma Preston 03 5568 3100

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.

Mondays & Tuesdays

History Centre
Historical Records Centre with small area for research, some artefacts on display and a large collection of historic photographs, maps, charts, documents, files, etc.
History House, Gilles Street, Les O'Callaghan 

Mondays & Wednesdays

Line Dancing
Temperance Hall, Koroit Street
Monday 6 - 7 pm (New Beginners); 7:30 - 9 pm (Intermediated - Advanced). Wednesday 6 - 7 (Advanced Beginners); 7:30 - 9:30 pm (All Levels). Bookings and Enquiries contact Jan 0407 349 142.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

Warrnambool Bridge Club
Duplicate Bridge - Monday & Thursday 7 -10.30 pm.
Social Bridge - Wednesday 11 am-4pm. Lessons are offered throughout the year.
Archie Graham Centre, Timor Street, Contact Barbara McKean 03 5562 5107

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays

City Memorial Bowls
RVBA Two Bowl Triples - Tuesday.
RVBA Nominated Pairs - Thursday.
Mixed Social - Saturday.
RVBA Medley - Third Thursday of the month.
City Memorial Bowls Club, Cramer Street, 03 5561 4155

Wednesdays & Saturdays

Social Croquet
Social Croquet including Ricochet Croquet. Visitors welcome. Mallets supplied.
1 - 4 pm
Warrnambool City Croquet, Cramer Street, Contact Elaine Fitzgerald  03 5562 3203

Wednesdays

Warrnambool & District Old Time
Dance
8 - 10 pm
Christ Church Hall, Koroit Street
 Nu Vogue and Sequence Dancing to CDs

Old Time Dance
8 to 10 pm
Nu Vogue and Sequence dancing.
Christ Church Hall, Koroit Street, Contact Ken Cathie, Phone 03 5562 5291

Forth Wednesdays

Lawn Bowls
10 am - 4 pm
Monthly 2 Bowl Triples.
Warrnambool Bowls Club, Timor Street, contact: Paul O'Donnell 03 5561 4586

Thursday to Sunday

Customs House Art Gallery
11 am - 5 PM
Customs House Art Gallery, Gilles Street
Display of paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, glass and jewellery - changing exhibitions.

Thursdays

Bingo
$6 for 30 games; $50 prizes plus $1000 running jackpot. Raffles and give aways. Lunch from 12noon.
Wannon Rooms, Showgrounds, Koroit Street
Contact Maureen Drennan  03 5561 2766

Nominated Four Bowls Pairs
1 - 5 pm (4 October 2007 - 27 April 2008)
RVBA nominated pairs event played over two games of fourteen ends.
City Memorial Bowls Club, Cramer Street, Contact: Charles Hegedus, 03 5561 4155

Fourth Friday of the month

South West Victoria Budgerigar Society
Anglican Church Hall, Dennington, 8 PM start.
Contact President Mr. Phillip Williams on 5562 1996 for more information.

Saturdays

Scottish Country and Old Time
Dance
8:30 to 11 PM
Family social open to all ages. Admission $2 members with plate of supper, $4 non-members; $1.50 12 - 18 years, U/12 years free. Scottish Country Dancing and Old Time Dancing alternating - a happy friendly night. Come and learn some new dances.
Anglican Church Hall, Koroit Street, Contact Jean Paton  03 5562 7407

Third Saturday of month

Mailors Flat Monthly Dance
8 PM
Mailors Flat Community Hall, Caramut Road, Mailors Flat (12km NW)
60/40 dancing; BYO supper; $8 admission.
Contact Debbie Sicely phone 03 5565 4482

Every Sunday

Undercover Weekly Market
8:30 am - 1 pm
Warrnambool Showgrounds Pavillion, Koroit Street
Weekly market with 60-100 stalls - vegies, cakes, clothing, plants, woodwork, stationary, toys, tools, bric-a-brac, hot food, papers, kids rides, etc. Enquiries 0418 528 927

Cycle Racing
10 am - noon
Warrnambool Cycling Club and Veteran Club conduct weekly club racing and occasional inter-club events at the Wangoom Club rooms. Distances vary from 34 to 100 km and are free for spectator viewing.


Second Sunday

Hillside Market
10 am to 2 PM
Wannon Rooms, Showgrounds, Koroit Street
Monthly market featuring a kaleidoscope of high quality hand produced goods ranging from glassware, leather shoes, cakes-pies through to woodwork, scented candles, dolls, massage and aromatherapy.  A delightful way to spend a Sunday.  Plenty of parking.

Guided Walk - Botanic Gardens
2:30 pm
Main Gate - Cnr Cockman & Queen Streets
An informative walk around the gardens with voluntary guides. Duration approximately 1 hour. Walks conducted by Friends of the Botanic Gardens

Third Sunday

Cobden Pioneer Dairy Park
11 am - 4 pm
Racecourse Development, Grayland Street
History of dairying, with displays of memorabilia and working models.

Fourth Sunday

Guided Walk - Botanic Gardens
2:30 pm
Main Gate - Cnr Cockman & Queen Streets
An informative walk around the gardens with voluntary guides. Duration approximately 1 hour. Walks conducted by Friends of the Botanic Gardens

Last Sunday

Go Kart Club Days
Warrnambool Kart Club members compete in 12 different classes ranging in ages from 7 years up.
Warrnambool Kart Club Track, Buckley Road, Lake Gillear.
Contact Ron Shiells 03 5561 6323 back to top


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