Darwin Special Events
May
Leading international sporting competition for athletes from Australia and the Asia-Pacific region, including USA. Every two years (next one in May 2011).
Various venues around Darwin
Website: www.arafuragames.nt.gov.au
V8 Supercars
June
Three days of fast and loud motor racing with intermissions of parachutists, drag cars and motorbike stunt riders.
Hidden Valley Raceway
Website: www.v8supercar.com.au
Darwin Fringe Festival
Late July-early August
Annual performance and arts festival for visiting national and international artists.
Throughout the city
Website: www.darwinfringe.com.au
Darwin Cup Carnival
July-August
The Northern Territory's biggest horseracing event culminates in the running of the Carlton Draught Darwin Cup.
Fannie Bay Racecourse
Website: www.darwinturfclub.org.au
Darwin Festival
August
Local and touring performances and events including outdoor concerts, workshops, theatre, dance, music, comedy, cabaret, film, and visual arts.
Throughout the city
Website: www.darwinfestival.org.au
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