Alice Springs

Alice Springs has quite a few interesting things to see; one of them happens every night. If you don't get out of town and watch a sunset, even just sitting off the main highway, you've missed something special. Other than that:

events
Alice Show
(http://www.alice-springs....) - the annual festival with shopping, fair ground rides, animal displays, fireworks, art and crafts, races and performances.
Henley On Todd
(http://www.henleyontodd.c...) - river sand race poking fun at the British tradition of boat racing, usually held in late August each year.
Camel Cup
(http://www.camelcup.com.au/) - Camel race day – a fun day out held in early July.
Beanie Festival
(http://www.beaniefest.org/) - knitting festival including mostly 'beanie' hats knit from every conceivable material in every conceivable pattern, all for sale. Also afternoon teas and art displays and music.
Finke Desert Race
(http://www.finkedesertrac...) - motorcycles or 4wd buggies racing over the Finke river track.
Alice Masters Games
(http://www.alicespringsma...) - sports cup for people of all ages, held every 2nd year. To be held next in October 2012.

For a detailed and up-to-date calendar of events in Alice Springs, go to the Alice Springs Town Council website. (http://www.alicesprings.n...)