September 2010 Events in Melbourne and Victoria

*27 August to 5 September 2010 - Melbourne Writers Festival - (For more writers festivals see BCL Books.)
*2 to 6 September 2010 - Aussiecon4 - The 68th World Science Fiction Convention, which will be held for the fourth time in Australia. This convention aims to bring together fans, writers, readers, artists, publishers and more. Melbourne Convention and Entertainment Centre (for more writers festivals see BCL Books).
3 September (Friday) 2010 - Australian National Flag Day - The Australian Flag was first raised on this day in 1901.
*3 to 5 September 2010 - National 4x4, Off-Road, Fishing and Outdoors Expo - Entry is $16 for adults, $11 for concession, and free for children under 15. Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Rd, Ascot Vale.
5 September (Sunday) 2010 - Father's Day - see Father's Day Gift ideas here
*10 to 19 September 2010 - Overload Poetry Festival - The annual festival aims to promote Melbourne's poetry scene. (For more writer's festivals and events see BCL Books.)
*12 September (Sunday) 2010 - Sustainable House Day

17 September (Friday) 2010 - School Term 3 ends in Victorian Schools - (See AU school holiday dates.)

BCL/GoDo Activities for Families includes activities suitable for the whole family. Some include prices for children

*18 to 28 September 2010 - Royal Melbourne Show
18 September to 3 October 2010 - Oktoberfest - See Themes4Parties for costumes and party products.
19 September (Saturday) 2010 - Talk Like a Pirate Day - Childhood Cancer Support invites all Australians to join people around the world and Talk Like a Pirate for a day. See the International Talk Like a Pirate Day website for tips on pirate-speak. (If you're planning an event, click here for Pirate Party Ideas)
*22 September to 10 October 2010 - Melbourne Fringe Festival
24 September to 3 October 2010 - Mildura Country Music Festival - (See accommodation in Mildura.)
26 & 27 September 2010 - Viennese Masters - Presented by the Australian Chamber Orchestra. Featuring works by Schubert, Beethoven, and Brahms. Performing Sunday 26 September at 2.30 pm and Monday 27 September at 8.00 pm at the Melbourne Town Hall. For more information or to book tickets visit the ACO.
*28 September (Tuesday) 2010 - IQ2 Debate: Feminism Has Failed -Basic structures of power and influence bear the cultural marks of masculinity. In all significant ways, it remains a man’s world. Despite all this, should feminists be celebrating a deeper victory in which a new generation of young men and women take equality for granted thanks to feminists who ushered in a deeper concern for justice – irrespective of gender?
29 September (Wednesday) 2010 - National Police Remembrance Day - Held annually on 29 September, the day provides an opportunity for serving and retired police members, their families and the public to honour the memory of officers who have given their lives in the line of duty.
30 September to 3 October 2010 - Melbourne Leisurefest
To be confirmed 2010 - Melbourne Spring Fashion Week
To be confirmed 2010 - Turkish Tulip Festival
To be confirmed 2010 - MBA and Postgrad Expo
To be confirmed 2010 - Diabetes Buzz Day - Take part in the national fundraiser that aims to help those living with or at risk of developing diabetes.
To be confirmed 2010 - Banjo Jamboree
To be confirmed 2010 - Melbourne Juggling Convention
To be confirmed 2010 - Melbourne Stencil Festival - An annual event including workshops, exhibitions, artist talks and more in an effort to bring art to the general public.
To be confirmed 2010 - AFL Grand Final
To be confirmed 2010 - Melbourne International Festival of Brass - Aims to recognise and celebrate the contribution of brass playing in the Australian community.
To be confirmed 2010 - Malaysia Week
To be confirmed 2010 - Light the Night - At twilight, friends, families and co-workers will take part in a walk to raise funds for patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. The event aims to remember, celebrate and bring hope to support Australians with blood cancers. Participants of Light the Night carry illuminated balloons to represent their journey.
To be confirmed 2010 - Legacy Week Badge Day
To be confirmed 2010 - Footy Colours Day - Wear your team's colours - AFL, NRL, rugby union or soccer and help raise funds for the Fight Cancer Foundation. To organise a Footy Colours Day event register online.
To be confirmed 2010 - Legacy Week - The funds raised from this year’s Badge Appeal will help Legacy continue to assist 120,000 widows and 1,900 children and people with disabilities Australia-wide.

To be confirmed 2010 - National Child Protection Week
To be confirmed 2010 - Homeless World Cup - An annual international football tournament. Teams are made up of homeless people who are invited to play for their country.
To be confirmed 2010 - National Blood Donor Week
To be confirmed 2010 - Weedbusters Week - A national campaign to raise awareness about sustainable land and water management.
To be confirmed 2010 - Australian Orchid Council Conference and Orchid Show - Presented by the Maribyrnong Orchid Society.
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Adelaide and South Australia events, public and school holidays in September. See Adelaide attractions including cinemas, concerts & festivals, historical sites, exhibitions & galleries, music festivals, theatres and Tours.
Brisbane and Queensland events, public and school holidays in September. See Brisbane attractions including cinemas, concerts and festivals, exhibits and galleries, theatre and tours. See also events on the Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast & North Queensland.
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