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March 2010

• L'Or?al Melbourne Fashion Festival: 14 - 21 March 2010
  Venue: Harbour Esplanade, Docklands, Victoria, 3008
  
  A L'Or?al Melbourne Fashion Festival is the largest and most successful consumer fashion event in Australia. LMFF has established a vital resource to the fashion industry within the realms of marketing, promotion and exchanging of ideas. The Festival is an exceptional event that has as its core objective to egage and excite the public about fashion and all things fashionable while stimulating ideas and showcasing trends in design, business and innovation. The Festival is a unique annual fashion event of the highest standard, with a constant focus on innovation and excellence. LMFF strives to foster extensive local, national and international partnerships to achieve targeted promotional exposure, for its participants and stakeholders. Unlike most fashion events, LMFF provides public access to the exciting and magical world of fashion.
  Website: lmff.com.au
  

• Rip Curl Pro: 30 March - 10 April 2010
  Venue: Bells Beach Rd, Bells Beach, Victoria, 3228
  
  The Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach is Australia s longest running and most prestigious professional surfing event. It is Stop 2 of 10 on the ASP Men s World Tour and one of the favourite stops for many pros. The Rip Curl Pro is one of six Victorian Government-designated Hallmark International Sporting Events held in this state each year an honour it shares with the Melbourne Formula 1, Phillip Island Moto GP, Australian Tennis Open, Melbourne Cup and the AFL Grand Final. The Rip Curl Pro will feature the world s top 45 ASP surfers plus two Rip Curl Wildcard competitors and one local Victorian Wildcard decided by the Victoria Place To Be Trials. Reigning ASP World Champion Kelly Slater is also the Rip Curl Pro defending champion after winning his third Bell in Easter 2008. Surfing s greatest pulled off a remarkable last-minute win over Australian Bede Durbidge in the Final and will come into the event as hot favourite this year. Although Kelly now has three Bell trophies ( 94, 06, 08) the Rip Curl Pro hasn t always been kind to the nine-time ASP World Champ. Bells can be a hard wave to work out and I think I m still learning things about it." The Rip Curl Women s Pro is Stop 2 of 8 on the ASP Women s World Tour an
  Website:www.surfingaustralia.com
  
  
  

• Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival: 26 - 28 March 2010
  Venue: Mooloolaba Esplanade, Mooloolaba, Queensland, 4557
  
  Approaching its 18th year, the Mooloolaba Triathlon Festival is an annual three day celebration of multi-sport events, hospitality, entertainment and lifestyle products, all supporting Australia's second largest triathlon event. The Olympic distance (1.5 kilometre swim, 40 kilometre cycle, 10 kilometre r) Mooloolaba Triathlon for individual and team competitors is the centrepiece of the three-day multisport festival that celebrates the best of the Australian summer lifestyle, at one of the world's premier beachside resort locations. The numerous swimming, running and cycling activities encourage local particition, providing competition options for people of all skill and ability levels. Furthermore, the festival attracts interstate competitors, bringing the nation's best athletes together in a fun and vibrant atmosphere, to "Swim, Bike, Run and Party".
  Website: www.usmevents.com.au
  
  

• Lifestart Kayak for Kids: 28 March 2010
  Venue: Blues Point Reserve, Lavender Bay, Sydney, New South Wales, 2061
  
  Lifestart Kayak for Kids is an inspirational paddle on Sydney Harbour to raise funds for very special kids. These kids - aged from birth to 6 - have an intellectual disability or developmental delay, such as Down Syndrome and Autism. Lifestart provides early childhood services, to ensure these special kids have the best possible start in life. The great thing about Lifestart Kayak for Kids is it's a fun event on water that everyone can join in to. Whether you're an experienced kayaker, someone who has never sat in a kayak before, whether you're an adult or a kid … there are categories for everyone! The 17.5 kilometre course starts from Lavender Bay and is broken down into 4 legs of 4-5 kilometres each. Open to all ages, this City to Surf on water is very flexible and takes paddlers through iconic Sydney Harbour via secluded beaches and is a hoot for all participants!
  
  
  
• Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show: 24 - 28 March 2010
  Venue: Nicholson St, Carlton, Victoria, 3000
  
  The Melbourne International Flower & Garden Show (MIFGS), Wednesday 24th to Sunday 28th March 2010 at the World Heritage Listed Royal Exhibition Building & Carlton Gardens, is set to return with an explosion of colour & design & after 14 years, still remains the biggest annual flower & garden show in the Southern Hemisphere! The 2010 Show will see the creativity & passion of Australia s top floral & landscape designers delivered in their stunning displays as well as a strong environmental message for gardening in the climate we live in. Coupled with an extensive array of garden & floral retail products from rare & unusual plants to your old favourites, gardening tools to outdoor furniture, water tanks to floral art plus many new & innovative ideas for your garden, great food & entertainment for the whole family, this is certainly a must see event for all ages!
  Website: www.events.act.gov.au
  
  
  
• Melbourne Food and Wine Festival 2009: 12 - 23 March 2010
  Venue: Melbourne, Victoria, 3000
  
  Melbourne Food and Wine Festival is the largest celebration of its kind anywhere in the world. From 12 23 March, 2010, Melbourne and Victoria will burst with hundreds of flavoursome food and wine events. Lovers of all things food and wine can choose a long lunch, extravagant dinner, wine tasting or casual bite, among many more tempting events on the menu. Novice and discerning bon viveur alike, learn the secrets of top chefs and winemakers from around the world at MasterClass. Each year the Festival attracts experts from the globe over, including celebrity chefs and famed winemakers, growers, purveyors, authors, commentators and critics who present alongside Australia's best. With so many spectacular Melbourne Food and Wine Festival events on offer in 2010, it s easy to see why Victoria is the epicurean epicenter of Australia!
  Website: www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au
  
  
  
  
• Taste of Sydney: 11 - 14 March 2010
  Venue: Centennial Park - Brazilian Fields, Sydney Suburbs, New South Wales, 2021
  
  Taste of Sydney, the foodie event of the summer, is returning to Sydney in 2010 even bigger and better than last year. Sydney's top chefs, the finest artisan producers and discerning gourmands will be mingling in the beautiful surrounds of Centennial Parklands. Discover a dynamic program of tastings, talks and demonstrations in the Taste feature areas against a backdrop of fabulous musical entertainment. Where else can you sample an entr?e from Marque, a main from Aria and a dessert from B?casse? At Taste of Sydney, discover a tasting menu of 50 dishes from the city's finest restaurants. Over four days, Centennial Parklands is transformed into a culinary haven where visitors will have the opportunity to dream up their ultimate degustation menu while discovering fine wines and specialty food and drink at the Taste Producers Market.
  Website: www.tastefestivals.com.au
  
  
  
• 2010 FORMULA 1(TM) Australian Grand Prix: 25 - 28 March 2010
  Venue: Albert Rd, South Melbourne, Victoria, 3205
  
  The 2010 FORMULA 1(tm) Australian Grand Prix is the country's premier sporting event and offers an action-packed extravaganza of on-track and off-track activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Besides a stellar line-up of elite motor racing, a host of other offerings will keep you entertained throughout the day. Set in the stunning surrounds of picturesque Albert Park and offering striking views of Melbourne's skyline, the 2010 FORMULA 1(tm) Australian Grand Prix will be a feast for the senses. If you've never witnessed the sensation of the world's fastest men racing before your very eyes at speeds of more than 300 km/h, make 2010 the year to do it. Nothing compares to the adrenalin-charged action of Formula One. F1 racing is synonymous with glamour, sophistication, cutting-edge technology and meticulous teamwork, all combining to present the perfect day out for you and your friends. And don't forget that the Grand Prix is so much more than the world's fastest cars. An array of first-class support categories and a carnival of off-track entertainment come together to give you a day you'll never forget.
  Website: www.grandprix.com.au
  
  
  
• Bendigo International Madison: 5 - 7 March 2010
  Venue: Barnard St, Bendigo, Victoria, 3550
  
  The Bendigo International Madison is the largest cycling athletic carnival in the world and is held at the Tom Flood Sport Centre. Exciting International cycling with Olympic and world champions competing. Big screen entertainment Sunday evening. Friday night criterium bike race is staged through the city centre. Concludes with Massive Fireworks Display.
  Website: www.madison.org.au
  
  
  

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