Highlights of Bunbury Carnaval 2008
For full details, please download the Bunbury Carnaval Events Calendar and Carnaval Brochure.
Saturday March 8th
City of Bunbury $8000 Mayor’s Cup
DONALDSON PARK, MILLIGAN STREET, BUNBURY
OPEN 6PM -10.30PM • ADULTS $5, AGED CONCESSION $2, CHILDREN U16 FREE
2008 will see the running of the third City of Bunbury Mayors Cup. It’s a great family night out at the ‘trots’ bring a blanket and relax on the grassed area. Drinks and great meals available. Free bouncy castle and train rides for the kids
T: 0408 938 957
Beach Volleyball Competition
KOOMBANA BAY, ANCHORAGE ROAD, BUNBURY
The 'Kings & Queens Of K-Bay' beach volleyball competition is a mixed 2-a-side competition, and is the first of it's kind to be run on the sandy beaches of Koombana Bay.
T: 0439 937 974
Click here to download a flyer.
Click here to download a nomination form.
Tuesday March 11th
$110,000 Custom Irrigation Bunbury Stakes Day
BUNBURY TURF CLUB • 11AM-LATE
ENTRY $15 CONCESSION $10
The Custom Irrigation Bunbury Stakes Day is all about the ladies with fashion, music, bubbly and hats, hats, hats at Bunbury’s Biggest Garden Party, supporting the Breast Cancer Foundation of WA. As well as ladies, you’ll also find some superb racing at the BTC on Bunbury Stakes Day. With the running of the $110,000 Custom Irrigation Bunbury Stakes and the $80,000 South West Breeders Patron’s Plate, you will see some of the state’s leading sprinters in action.
T: 9721 3444
Sunday March 9th
Bunbury Turf Club’s Annual Horse Swimming Race
LESCHENAULT INLET BUNBURY
3PM-4PM • FREE EVENT
Witness the running of this free event on the pristine waters of the Leschenault Inlet opposite the Bunbury Entertainment Centre. Both horses and riders will navigate a 250-metre aquatic course to win prize money and trophies.
Ph: 9721 3444
The Satterley & Laminex Carnaval Concert
GRAHAM BRICKNELL SHELL, BLAIR STREET, BUNBURY
4PM-9.30PM • FREE ENTRY
This event marks the Official Grand opening of Bunbury Carnaval Week. See Australian recording artists and Sydney rockers Thirsty Mercy, supported by blues and roots musician Matt Gresham. Stay for the Grand Finale – a major APH fireworks display. Bring the family, a blanket and shade for an evening of exciting FREE entertainment. ALCOHOL AND SMOKE FREE EVENT
Ph: 9721 1558
Wednesday March 12th
XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup Calcutta
BURLINGTON HOTEL VICTORIA STREET, BUNBURY
6PM-9.30PM • FREE ENTRY
This year the Burlington Hotel will host the official XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup Calcutta and the calling of the card. Arrive early for a meal and collect your race book for Thursday’s big race.
Ph: 9721 3444
Thursday March 13th
$130,000 XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup Day
The XXXX Gold Bunbury Cup is the South West’s biggest one day party! Catch the racing action all afternoon, dress up and strut your stuff in the South Western Times Fashions on the Field competition and stay on course for the BTC’s Big Bash, featuring Melbourne-based band, Carus and The True Believers! Live it up in the Diamond Chimes Marquee, shine in the Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Marquee, relax in CabanaLand, schmooze in TentLand, chill in BearLand or simply enjoy the day amongst the crowd, just don’t miss the party of the year!
Friday March 14th
Cristal Global Cinema Carnaval
BUNBURY TURF CLUB
GATES OPEN 6.30PM • MOVIE STARTS 8PM
ADULTS $10, CHILDREN U12 $6
Licensed bar, no BYO alcohol. BYO picnic, rugs and cushions. Pre-order gourmet hampers. Be early for the best spots.
Pirates of the Caribbean – The Curse of the Black Pearl (M). Nominated for 5 Oscars, this entertaining comic adventure is the perfect outdoor movie. T: 0424 320 346
Saturday March 15th
Cristal Global Cinema Carnaval
BUNBURY TURF CLUB
GATES OPEN 6.30PM • MOVIE STARTS 8PM
ADULTS $10, CHILDREN U12 $6
Licensed bar, no BYO alcohol. BYO picnic, rugs and cushions. Pre-order gourmet hampers. Be early for the best spots.
Ocean’s Eleven (PG). Danny Ocean (George Clooney) wants to score the biggest heist in history... 3 Las Vegas casinos for $150 million. With a cast that reads like the who’s-who of sexiest people alive, ‘they’re having so much fun it’s illegal’! T: 0424 320 346
Sunday March 16th
Cristal Global Cinema Carnaval
BUNBURY TURF CLUB
GATES OPEN 6.30PM • MOVIE STARTS 8PM
ADULTS $10, CHILDREN U12 $6
Licensed bar, no BYO alcohol. BYO picnic, rugs and cushions. Pre-order gourmet hampers. Be early for the best spots.
The Full Monty (M). Six unemployed steel workers inspired by the Chippendale’s dancers, form a male striptease act. With nothing to lose, they’re daring to go the Full Monty!
T: 0424 320 346
