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What festivals happen in Canberra that are worth going to other than Floriade?


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I want to visit Canberra when there is something exciting happening. Other than Floriade is there anything worth seeing?

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1st March 2006
Captivating and Curious

until March 20. See the only surviving hand built Holden prototype, Azaria Chamberlain锟絪 dress, Thomas Mitchell锟絪 duelling pistols and more at this exhibition celebrating the 25th anniversary of the National Museum. National Museum of Australia, Acton.
T 6208 5000.
26th March 2006
Auto Italia

March 26. Australia锟絪 largest display of Italian cars, motorcycles and scooters on the picturesque shores of Lake Burley Griffin. Grevillea Park, Morshead Drive, Russell. T 0407 070 356.
31st March 2006
Good Ideas Home Expo

March 31锟紸pril 2. See what锟絪 new in home maintenance, indoor and outdoor products, pools and spas, money and property. This year the expo incorporates the Good Ideas Smart Home Show, offering the latest innovations in home technology. Exhibition Park, Mitchell. T 9452 7575.
1st March 2006
Summers Past

until June 25. Golden Days in the Sun 1950锟?970. A photographic exhibition of summer images drawn from the Archives锟?collection. National Archives of Australia, Parkes. T 6212 3600.
31st March 2006
Antiques and Collectables Fair

March 31锟紸pril 2. Rotary Club of Canberra City锟絪 annual Autumn Antiques and Collectables Fair. Albert Hall, Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla. T 6231 5244.
1st April 2006
Canberra Rock Swap

April 1锟? About 60 dealers offer rough and cut gems, minerals, crystals and jewellery, selling from their campsites. Exhibition Park, Lyneham. T 6286 3384.
2nd April 2006
Four Canberra Songsters

April 2. The ACT Lieder Society is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a varied program that includes songs by Strauss, Wagner, and Russian and English composers. Wesley Music Centre, Forrest. T 6295 9613.
13th April 2006
40th National Folk Festival

April 13锟?7. Music for all tastes, exotic food, dance, market stalls, blackboard concerts, jam sessions, comedy, spoken word, street theatre, kids锟?entertainment and musical masterclasses. Exhibition Park. T 6249 7755.
16th April 2006
Canberra Balloon Fiesta

April 16锟?3. Fifty colourful hot air balloons from around the world; with entertainment and the opportunity to go on a tethered balloon flight. Old Parliament House, Parkes. T 1300 554 114 or www.canberraballoonfiesta.com....
21st April 2006
Rennie Ellis: Aussies All

April 21锟紸ugust 27. More than 100 images celebrating the life and work of this late Australian photographer. National Portrait Gallery, Commonwealth Place, Parkes. T 6273 1307.
28th April 2006
Warped and Twisted

April 28锟?0. The Annual Exhibition of the Canberra Spinners and Weavers featuring spinning, weaving, knitting and more, with items on sale ranging from the purely decorative to the practical. CSIRO Discovery Centre, Black Mountain. T 6231 9211. Source(s): http://www.openroad.com.au/whatson_canbe...

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Canberra balloon festival: 15th - 23rd April.
http://www.visitcanberra.com.au/ca256fcd...
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