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The 2008 Royal Geelong Show
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OCTOBER 2008: Held over four consecutive days, the Royal Geelong Show brings together a mix of agriculture, breeding stock, horse riding competitions, art displays, amusements, rides and entertainment for people of all ages and includes two fireworks displays.
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The 2008 Geelong Cup
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OCTOBER 2008: The most exclusive event on the Geelong thoroughbred racing calendar, the Geelong Cup is a popular annual event that draws people (and horses) from all over Victoria. Catch a glimpse of a potential Melbourne Cup winner, try your luck at punting or enter the fashion stakes.
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Shoot Out Geelong 2008 (Film Festival)
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The Shoot Out Geelong is a unique filmmaking and screening festival that challenges competitors to make a short film of any genre in a frantic, furious and fun 24-hours with only in camera editing allowed. Geelong is the Victorian host for this exciting event.
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Australasian Supercross Championships
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OCTOBER 2008: Super X, the Australasian Supercross Championship is coming to Geelong's Skilled Stadium. Australia's greatest ever Supercross racer, Chad Reed will be there. This live show is sure to be a roaring success.
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Ron Clarke Classic
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NOVEMBER 2008: In commemoration of Ron Clarke's athletic feats, a National A-Series Track Meet with some of Australia's best athletes and local athletics clubs will be held in Geelong, with entertainment, races, giveaways.
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Denis Walter Carols By The Bay
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DECEMBER 2008: Join in the Christmas spirit with a free family concert at Eastern Beach. Air Radiators Denis Walter Carols By The Bay starts at 7.30PM and concludes with a fireworks display.
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New Year on the Waterfront Festival
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DECEMBER 2008 to JANUARY 2009: Geelong's Waterfront will be the place to be this New Years, with a fireworks display signaling the arrival of 2009 and a day of free family fun on New Years Day at Steampacket Gardens.
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Jayco Bay Cycling Classic
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JANUARY 2009: Catch some of the world's best cyclists in action when they compete for the leaders jersey in the Jayco Bay Cycling Classic. Geelong offers competitors with one of the race series toughest criterion circuits and some tough corners!
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KFC Twenty-20 Big Bash (cricket)
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JANUARY 2009: Catch Victoria taking on Queensland in the Twenty 20 Big Bash (cricket) hosted for the first time at Skilled Stadium. The excitement will be high for this fast past event.
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Skandia Geelong Week 2009
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JANUARY 2009: Celebrate what it means to live in a beautiful harbour city by attending Skandia Geelong Week. Combining thrilling yacht racing on the water with a vibrant shoreside festival, Skandia Geelong Week has something for everyone!
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Gatorade Triathlon - Portarlington
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FEBRUARY 2009:This year, when the Gatorade Triathlon returns to Portarlington on the Bellarine Peninsula, don't miss the action as the natural elements challenge competitors. If you a sports fan, don't miss the opportunity to watch some of Australia's best triathletes.
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2009 Victorian Lifesaving Championships
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FEBRUARY 2009: The best lifesavers in Victoria will be contesting events including ironman, ski, surf, rescue, board, surf boats, beach flags and more when the Victorian Lifesaving Championships are held in Ocean Grove.
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Snap Ironman Triathlon 70.3 Geelong
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FEBRUARY 2009: The latest phenomenon in Ironman, the global collection of Ironman 70.3 events managed by Ironman Corporation, has arrived in Australia with Geelong playing host.
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12th Australian Masters Games 2009
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FEBRAURY 2009: Australia's largest multisport festival is coming to Geelong in 2009. This will be the first time the event has been held in Geelong and with an estimated 10,000 participants, it will be the biggest participant sports event ever held in regional Victoria.
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Pako Festa
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FEBRUARY 2009: The Pako Festa is a significant cultural event held annually in the Geelong region. The event includes a giant street parade and a range of free family entertainment and multicultural delicacies.
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Head of the Schoolgirls
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MARCH 2008: Rowers from across the state will head to Geelong to compete in this fast-paced and exciting two-day regatta. Watch from the shores of the Barwon River as crews contest the finish line.
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Australian International Airshow 2009
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<P>MARCH 2009:Marvel at those magnificent men and their flying machines. Experience the grunt and thrust of the latest military heavy metal to the boom and zoom of vintage warbirds. The Australian International Airshow is the largest and most comprehensive event of its kind staged in the Southern Hemisphere.</P>
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Australian F1 Superboats Grand Prix
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APRIL 2008: This Anzac Day Long Weekend, watch the 'the fastest show on water!' Corio Bay will come alive with Formula One Superboat Grand Prix. Held on a tight course, providing continuous action and excitement for spectators of all ages.
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National Celtic Festival
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JUNE 2009: The National Celtic Festival is held annually in Portarlington and showcases a variety of Celtic musicians, dancers and artists. The event embraces all aspects of Celtic culture and life. Be moved by one of the most intriguing civilisations on earth.
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