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What festivals happen in Canberra that are worth going to other than Floriade?
ByI want to visit Canberra when there is something exciting happening. Other than Floriade is there anything worth seeing?
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Canberra balloon festival: 15th – 23rd April.
1st March 2006
Captivating and Curious
until March 20. See the only surviving hand built Holden prototype, Azaria Chamberlain?s dress, Thomas Mitchell?s 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?s 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?April 2. See what?s 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?1970. A photographic exhibition of summer images drawn from the Archives? collection. National Archives of Australia, Parkes. T 6212 3600.
31st March 2006
Antiques and Collectables Fair
March 31?April 2. Rotary Club of Canberra City?s annual Autumn Antiques and Collectables Fair. Albert Hall, Commonwealth Ave, Yarralumla. T 6231 5244.
1st April 2006
Canberra Rock Swap
April 1?2 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?17. Music for all tastes, exotic food, dance, market stalls, blackboard concerts, jam sessions, comedy, spoken word, street theatre, kids? entertainment and musical masterclasses. Exhibition Park. T 6249 7755.
16th April 2006
Canberra Balloon Fiesta
April 16?23. 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 http://www.canberraballoonfiesta.com.au.
21st April 2006
Rennie Ellis: Aussies All
April 21?August 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?30. 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.