Calendar Of Events
Dates Held: 26
January 2002
Gold Coast City Council's Annual Australia Day celebrations
- A day of fun for all the family.
Venue: EVANDALE Surfers Paradise
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Dates Held:
21 February 2002 to 24 February 2002
An international golf tournament regarded as one of the most
prestigious golf events in Australia. The format of the tournament
is 72 holes strokeplay and players will vie for a total prize
purse of over A$750 000.
Venue: ROYAL PINES RESORT Ashmore
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Dates Held:
18 February 2002 to 20 February 2002
This inaugural event has been created for all the leading women in
business today. Expertise in the areas of marketing, sport,
politics & management.
Venue: ROYAL PINES RESORT Ashmore
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Dates Held:
17 February 2002 to 24 February 2002
25 swimwear and bikini finalists representing entertainment venues
all over the country. One lady will be crowned Miss Hawaiian
Tropic Australia.
Venue: ISLANDER RESORT HOTEL Surfers Paradise
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Dates Held: 2
February 2002 to 3 February 2002
This regatta is a selection event for the 2002 Queensland State
Sprint Team to compete at the National Titles. All age divisions
over 1000m, 500m and 200m.
Venue: HINZE DAM Nerang
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Dates Held:
10 February 2002
A colourful fashion parade with a Valentines Day theme. Harpist,
accordionist serenade vistors. Palm, Tarot and Crystal readings.
Venue: SANCTUARY COVE MARINE VILLAGE Sanctuary Cove
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Dates Held: 2
March 2002
The day's events include the A$100,000 Magic Millions Super QRIS
2YO for Colts and Geldings and Fillies, as well as the Heydon
Harvey Gold Coast Guineas.
Venue: GOLD COAST TURF CLUB Bundall
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Dates Held:
13 March 2002 to 17 March 2002
A four day celebration of reading, writing, books, art, music,
people and life featuring over 40 top Australian authors.
Venue: SOMERSET COLLEGE Mudgeeraba
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Dates Held:
16 March 2002 to 17 March 2002
Surfing related businesses will display and promote their products
and services to the public and trade sectors. Friday 15 March 2002
is Trade only.
Venue: SHOWCASE SHOPPING CENTRE Coolangatta
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Dates Held: 5
March 2002 to 10 March 2002
Events for women including business seminars, re-entry to work
training seminars, lunches, breakfasts, sporting activities and
talent quest.
Venue: GOLD COAST Broadbeach
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Dates Held:
25 April 2002
Parade at 0415 hours, with the Dawn Service at 0415 hours. Main
Service is at 0915 hours. Veterans and public parade down James
Street, Conner Street, Gold Coast Highway then into Memorial Park.
Venue: MEMORIAL PARK, CONNER STREET
Burleigh Heads
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Dates Held: 6
April 2002 to 7 April 2002
See the skills of the stockmen as they compete to draft a beast
from the herd and drive it around the course in the shortest time.
Events held include maiden, progressive, open, ladies, junior,
state of origin drafts.
Venue: BEAUDESERT Beaudesert
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Dates Held:
25 May 2002
The harvest is in and now is the time to celebrate. This black-tie
event will be hosted by owners David and Janette Bladin and
Winemaker Peter Scudamore- Smith will present a vintage overview.
Includes Gala buffet and wine.
Venue: ALBERT RIVER WINES Tamborine
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Dates Held:
22 June 2002 to 23 June 2002
These championships are a Class 5 Australian Chess Federation
Grand Prix event run by the Gold Coast Chess Club.
Venue: SOMERSET COLLEGE Mudgeeraba
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Dates Held: 4
July 2002
The streets of Surfers Paradise come alive with footballers,
cheerleaders, American car displays, marching bands, Centre Stage
activities and fireworks. More Info... .
Venue: ESPLANADE AND CAVILL MALL Surfers Paradise
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Dates Held:
13 August 2002 to 17 August 2002
The Australian Movie Convention brings together the decision
makers of the film industry and attracts delegates from across
Australia, New Zealand and the United States. The event will also
be held in Queensland in 2003.
Venue: ROYAL PINES RESORT Ashmore
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Dates Held: 6
September 2002 to 7 September 2002
See it all at one of Queensland's biggest country shows - huge
horse program, cattle, alpacas, championship dog show, fireworks
displays and much more.
Venue: BEAUDESERT SHOWGROUND Beaudesert
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Dates Held: 31
October 2002
It's spooky, it's scary and it's heaps of fun. Join the crazy crew
at the Hard Rock, dress up for great prizes and enjoy this USA
tradition. The Hard Rock is transformed with themeing and the
scariest staff. Special halloween meals.
Venue: HARD ROCK CAFE Surfers Paradise
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Dates Held: 2
November 2002 to 7 November 2002
The Mitsubishi Motors World Masters Golf Championship is an annual
golf tournament held on the Gold Coast for amateur golfers over
the age of 35. Competition will be played on four of Australia's
finest golf courses.
Venue: VARIOUS GOLF COURSES Surfers Paradise
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Dates Held: 14
December 2002
Family entertainment with the arrival of Santa and singing of
Christmas Carols.
Venue: KURRAWA PARK Broadbeach
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Dates Held: 31
December 2002
On New Year's Eve the sky will come alive with spectacular
fireworks displays from various locations including a barge off
Kurrawa Beach. Bring a picnic basket and blanket.Starts
2030hours.Caribbean Connection will be playing live.
Venue: VARIOUS LOCATIONS Broadbeach
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Dates Held: 31 December 2002
All day celebrations with non-stop themed entertainment.
Evening Dive In Movie plus a huge fireworks display and
the Gold Coasts only Tropical Snow Storm - all finishing
at 2100 hours.
Venue: WET 'N' WILD WATER WORLD Oxenford
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