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2009 CAMPBELLTOWN CITY EVENTS CALENDAR
JANUARY
Australia Day - 26 January
Celebrate our national day at Koshigaya Park, Campbelltown and Ingleburn Public School.
Phone: 4645 4921
Vacation Care Holiday Programs - 5 to 27 January
Healthy, educational and fun activities for primary school children aged 5 to 12. Phone: 4645 4443
MARCH
Clean Up Australia Day - 1 March
Various sites, volunteers needed! Phone: 4645 4645
International Women’s Day - 6 March
Morning tea, guest speaker and circus workshop at Campbelltown Civic Hall. Phone: 4645 4198
Campbelltown City Challenge Walk - 8 March
The Challenge Walk offers a 6km fun walk or a serious 12km contest. Mount Annan Botanic Garden. 8am start. Phone: 4645 4605
Seniors Week - 15 to 22 March
A packed week of concerts, lunches and workshops throughout Campbelltown. Phone: 4645 4902
Jubilee Awards - 20 March
Recognising longstanding residents in Campbelltown. Phone: 4645 4921
Ingleburn Alive Festival - 21 March
Ingleburn’s big day out with all day entertainment, rides, stalls, live music and fireworks.
Phone: 4645 4921
Youth Week - 28 March to 5 April
Featuring various events throughout Campbelltown, including a skate competition and an all ages music event. Phone: 4645 4354
APRIL
Campbelltown City Show - 3 and 4 April
2009 marks the 111th anniversary of the Campbelltown City Show, which will be held at the Menangle Park Paceway. Phone: 0408 489 631
Skating Competition - 4 April
Skateboard, BMX and scooter competition held in Campbelltown Skate Park.
Phone: 4645 4835
Heritage Festival - 4 to 19 April
The festival includes tours of Campbelltown’s classic buildings, historical exhibitions, the annual Heritage Forum and Awards Night. Phone: 4645 4294
Vacation Care Holiday Programs - 14 to 27 April
Healthy, educational and fun activities for primary school children aged 5 to 12. Phone: 4645 4443
Anzac Day - 25 April
Dawn service and parade at Mawson Park, Campbelltown. Phone: 4625 1408
Dawn service at Ingleburn RSL. Phone: 9605 3322
MAY
Pooches in the Park - 2 May
The Pooches in the Park event will feature a range of stalls for your best friend and entertainment including obedience demonstrations in the ring. Phone: 4645 4517
Australian Library and Information Week - 25 to 31 May
Libraries are your passport to discovery - find out how you can use your local library to enrich your life. Phone: 4645 4444
Riverfest - 31 May
Celebrate our environment and cultural diversity at this festival in Koshigaya Park, 10am to 4pm.
Phone: 4645 4921
JULY
NAIDOC Week - 5 to 12 July
An opportunity for the local Aboriginal community to celebrate their culture and heritage with the wider community. Phone: 4645 4359
Mayor’s Charity Ball - 11 July
Have a great night out while raising money for a local organisation. Phone: 4645 4921
Vacation Care Holiday Programs - 13 to 27 July
Healthy, educational and fun activities for primary school children aged 5 to 12. Phone: 4645 4443
Skating Competition - 18 July
Skateboard, BMX and scooter competition held in Campbelltown Skate Park.
Phone: 4645 4835
AUGUST
Chemical Clutter Clean Out - 1 and 2 August
Dispose of your unwanted household chemicals.
Campbelltown City Council Waste Depot, 59 Junction Road, Leumeah.
Phone: 4645 4645
National Tree Day - 2 August
Help us plant seedlings for a greener Australia. Phone: 4645 4617
Children's Book Week - 22 to 28 August
Book Safari – take a journey through books at your local library. Phone: 4645 4444
SEPTEMBER
Campbelltown City Garden Competition - September
For everyone from the budding amateur to the blooming expert. Phone: 4645 4921
Bike Week - 26 September to 4 October
Fun activities to educate and promote safe bicycle skills. Phone: 4645 4376
OCTOBER
Vacation Care Holiday Programs - 6 to 16 October
Healthy, educational and fun activities for primary school children aged 5 to 12. Phone: 4645 4443
Children’s Week - 23 October to 1 November
A week-long program of events, exhibitions, centre open days and activities especially for children and families. Phone: 4645 4443
NOVEMBER
Festival of Fisher’s Ghost - 29 October to 8 November
Join in 11 days of fun, entertainment and activities for the whole family! Includes:
Art and Craft Exhibition Opening - 29 October - Civic Centre. Phone: 4645 4921
Fisher’s Ghost Art Award Opening - 30 October - Campbelltown Arts Centre. Phone: 4645 4100
Carnival - 30, 31 October and 1, 6, 7, 8 November - Bradbury Oval. Phone: 4645 4921
Street Parade - 31 October - More than 80 floats parade down Queen Street from 1.30pm
Fisher’s Gig - 31 October - Free youth event, featuring a host of national and local bands.
Phone: 4645 4835
Fireworks - 31 October and 7 November. Phone: 4645 4921
Fisher’s Kids - 1 November - Free entertainment activities and workshops offering a day of family fun. Phone: 4645 4100
Street Fair - 7 November - 100 market stalls, free entertainment 10am to 4pm, Queen Street
Don't Dream It's Over (Split Enz/Crowded House Tribute Show) - 7 November - Sing and dance along to loads of well-known favourites
Fisher’s Ghost Fun Run - 8 November - UWS Campus, 8.30am start. Phone: 4645 4527
Fisher's Ghost Extreme - 14 November - Skateboard, BMX and scooter competition. Campbelltown Skate Park. Phone: 4645 4835
Other highlights of the festival include the Miss Princess Quest, family fun day, stamp fair and more.
For more information, visit the website at www.fishersghost.com.au
DECEMBER
Gift of Time Ceremony - 1 December
Recognising the valuable work of our City’s volunteers. Phone: 4645 4921
Campbelltown Christmas Carols - 5 December
Join in an evening of song, dance and Christmas spirit with choirs, bands and the lighting of the Community Christmas Tree. Phone: 4645 4921
New Year’s Eve Celebrations - 31 December
Celebrate the New Year at Koshigaya Park with a huge line up of entertainment, two fireworks displays, carnival, stalls and more. Phone: 4645 4921
For more information on events and activities in Campbelltown, call the Campbelltown
Visitor Information Centre on 4645 4921
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