Robe Events Listings

9/11 Bottleshop Classic -Latrobe Speedway

Come along and enjoy two nights of racingat the Bendigo Bank Arena in Latrobe. Friday night see Sprintcars, AMCAs, Street Stocks, Tassie Sixes, Lightning Sprints. Saturday night see sprintcars (Rnd 8 Final), AMCAs, Street Stocks (Rnd 8), Modifieds, Junior Sedans (Rnd 8), Formula 500s,Sidechairs, Speedkarts (State Title). The track at the Bendigo Bank Arena in Latrobe, Tasmania is fast. It is 440 meters (0.27 miles) long at the pole line and has a clay surface which is extremely friendly to race tyres. The track is D shaped with minor banking in each of the turns. The crowd capacity of the venue is over 6,000. Check out the Latrobe Speedway website for ticket prices.

Anzac Day Dawn Service - Latrobe

Come together and reflect with the many people who every year attend dawn ceremonies of remembrance, gratitude and national pride for all our men and women who have fought and died in all wars. A Dawn Service will be held at the Latrobe Cenotaph to remember the ANZACs and other War veterans who fought for Australia. ANZAC was the name given to the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps soldiers who landed on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey early on the morning of 25 April 1915 during the First World War (1914-1918). As the light here grows and another ANZAC Day comes upon us, we turn to those in the shadows. We thank you. We will never forget you.

Australia Day Latrobe Triathlon

Part of the Henley on the Mersey festival at Bells Parade Latrobe. The event will consist of a race for kids aged between 7 and 10 years and a race for kids aged 11-13 years.The events will also be a selection race for the Tasmanian Junior Triathlon team and will consist of an event for competitors aged 14 years and above. The triathlon will consist of a swim, ride and run of varying lengths appropriate to the age of competitors. Registration for the event will be at Bells Parade and opens at 9.30am sharp. The first kids race will commence at 10.15am and be followed by the 2nd kids race, with the Open race starting at 11.00am. The event is Race 2 of the Tasmanian Triathlon Series.

Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe

Held in the beautiful island of Tasmania, Chocolate Winterfest is situated at Latrobe, just 10 minutes drive from Devonport... Chocolate Winterfest is Latrobe's wickedly delicious festival celebrating all things chocolate. It is no coincidence that the Latin name for cocoa, from which chocolate is made, translates as "food of the gods". Some cultures even valued chocolate more than gold, and who could blame them. Just the mere mention of chocolate turns heads and that's what Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe will do to you. Chocolate Winterfest, Latrobe will indulge, inform, astound, amuse but above all celebrate chocolate as you escape from the bleakness of winter. Be indulged by events individually or successively as you immerse in this chocolate experience. Don't deny one of life's pleasures - join us at Latrobe on the central northern coast of Tasmania for this unique celebration.

GW Landscaping and Timber Supplies Grand Slam -Latrobe Speedway

Come along and enjoy a night of racing at the Bendigo Bank Arena in Latrobe. Super Sedans (Rnd 8 - Final), Street Stocks (Rnd 10 - Final), Formula 500s, Modifieds, Junior Sedans (Rnd 10 - Final), Lightning Sprints, AMCAs, Sidechairs, Speedkarts. The track at the Bendigo Bank Arena in Latrobe, Tasmania is fast. It is 440 meters (0.27 miles) long at the pole line and has a clay surface which is extremely friendly to race tyres. The track is D shaped with minor banking in each of the turns. The crowd capacity of the venue is over 6,000. Check out the Latrobe Speedway website for ticket prices.

Henley-on-Mersey

Celebrate Australia's proud heritage and pioneering spirit as well as our unique quirkiness at Henley on the Mersey. Try your hand at archery, whip cracking, sheaf tossing, egg throwing, scarecrow competition and the hurdy gurdy. If you've always wanted to see the town and activities at Henley-on-Mersey from the air, helicopter rides are available. A major feature of our program are the annual ferret races; this involves the ferrets being placed in one end of a long pipe that traverses up and down and around hay bales, with the first ferret to fully emerge from the pipe at the other end being the winner. There are quite some anxious moments when the ferret starts to emerge, the crowd roars with delight and the ferret promptly retreats back into the pipe. There are also the delightful ferret fashion parade and ferret ‘chocolate wheel’ in which visitors and participants can win great prizes. A major feature of this year’s program is the Bell’s Parade Triathlon conducted by the Triathletes Tasmania as part of their state program and of course the Axeman's Carnival which has been run since 1913 will be held throughout the day. On the water activities include, Aqua Roller races, Betta Milk Raft Boat Race, Wooden Boat and Dragons Abreast sail pasts and, remote control yachts and speedboats. There will also be plenty of food and wine featuring the best of Tasmanian produce as well as traditional festival snakes like fairy floss, burgers, hot roast rolls and saveloys . Perhaps you can pick a bargain from the many stallholders selling their wares.

Tasting Australia Associated Event - Tastes of Robe

Karatta House (1858) was once the vice regal summer residence and later became known as the Governors Residence. Join Robe Chef, Adam Brooks at Karatta House, as he presents a fine selection of finger food dishes matched to award winning Karatta Wines. A Tasting Australia 2012 event, this is a rare opportunity to see inside one of South Australia's heritage listed icons and savour regional food and wine.