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Forster Triathlon & Multi Sport Festival 2010
Date: Sat 18 & Sun 19 Sept Venue: Forster
Contact Details: Great Lakes Tourism 02 6554 8799
The passionate sport of triathlon will again return to the birth place of Australian Ironman at Forster. While most events around the country cater for the elitist and seasoned age groupers, the weekend activities will focus on the family with an event schedule to suit ALL levels of fitness and all ages.
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Forster Film Festival 2010
Date: Fri 1 - Mon 4 Oct Venue: Coastal Patrol Building, Forster Breakwall
Now in its 4th Year the Forster Film Festival is considered one of the premier film festivals in regional Australia. And this year the Festival will again showcase an inspired program of entertaining & thought-provoking short films from around the world as well as a host of local talent.
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Wildcat Regatta 2010
Date: Oct Long Weekend Venue: Great Lakes Sailing Club - near Forster
Contact Details: Tim Haffner 02 6551 0659
The Wildcat Regatta has achieved legendary status as the most popular and "must do" regatta amongst catamaran sailors along Australia's east coast. No other regatta draws as many competitors to the one event. This is Australia's largest catamaran regatta with an international class attracting Olympic and world champions, Masters and Junior Series.
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Myall Coast Festival 2010
Date: Fri 29 October Venue: Tea Gardens Waterfront, Marine Drive
The Myall Coast Festival is a family-friendly day, with a large variety of market stalls, stage entertainment, river activities, games and competitions for the kids, all taking place on the magical waterfront of Tea Gardens, beside the Myall River. This year we are incorporating some activities over on the new Pontoon on Moira Parade park, Hawks Nest. Commencing on Friday 29th October for the Opening of the Focus on The Artist of the Myall Exhibition we'll have the famous Myall Fireworks Display on the beautiful Myall River. So bring your hat, sunscreen and the whole family!
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New Years Eve Celebrations 2010
Date: Fri 31 Dec Venue: John Wright Park, Tuncurry
Contact Details: Forster Visitor Information Centre 02 6554 8799
Celebrate New Years Eve Great Lakes Style! From 6pm John Wright Park, Tuncurry will be filled with music and entertainment for the entire family. The celebrations lead into one of the largest fireworks displays on the North Coast. Bring along your picnic rug and tune into Great Lakes FM 101.5 at 9pm for the fireworks simulcast as this is an event not to be missed!
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Commotion by the Ocean 2011
Date: January (date to be confirmed) Venue: John Wright Park, Tuncurry
Contact Details: New Moon Productions 02 6555 5622
New Moon Productions presents their 8th Annual youth-oriented concert. 2010 bands included 'Breaking Contrast'; 'The Great Escape'; 'Crystal Cove' and 'The Fumes'. This is an alcohol and drug free event.
2011 band line up and more info coming soon ............
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Bulahdelah Bass Bash & Bass Bash Ball
Date: February (date to be confirmed) Venue: Myall River, Bulahdelah
Contact Details: Grant or Therese Bowden 02 4997 8131 / 02 4997 4979
A catch and release bass fishing competition held at senior and junior levels. Heaps of camping along the river edge, prizes and refreshments available. All proceeds raised go to the fingerling fund. The Bass Bash Ball held on Friday night is a must for any fisherman who enjoys music and entertainment.
Forster Fishing Carnival 2011
Date: 12 - 20 March 2011 Venue: Reserve Rd Forster
The waters of Wallis Lake, the surrounding headlands and beaches along with its offshore reefs offer competing anglers some of the best competitive Sportfishing grounds in NSW!
Events such as the ABT Bream Megabucks and the Australian Fishing Championships have for years based themselves on Wallis Lake, home of the big bream!!
And now after a year off - the Forster Fishing Carnival is back & bigger than ever!
With some fantastic fishing, great prizes and plenty to keep the whole family entertained ~ what are you waiting for - fill out your entry form & book your holiday to Forster Tuncurry today!
The Viking Six-a-Side Football Challenge 2011
Date: (date to be confirmed) Venue: Boronia Park, Forster
Contact Details: Paul Sandilands 0427 592 137 or Jarrad on 0419 532 942, paul@thevikings.org.au
Now in its 19th year, this annual six-a-side soccer competition saw 100 teams (both men and women) compete for winners honours in 2010. Regarded as one of the best of its type in NSW, games are quick, exciting and very competitive. Free entertainment provided on the Saturday night.
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2011 ANZ Forster Optus Tour Tournament
Date: (dates to be confirmed) Venue: Forster Tennis Club
Contact Details: Fiona Jude 02 6555 7270
Come along and see the Tennis stars of the future!
The ANZ Forster Optus Tour Tournament is open to juniors from 10yrs to 18yrs in NSW. With Ranking Points up for grabs it's an important event on the Junior Tennis Circuit.
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