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Here is a listing of all the latest sporting and community events taking place in Northam over 2008.

If you would like an event included in the calendar, please email the Shire of Northam at records@northam.wa.gov.au or fax to (08) 9622 1910.

Upcoming Events Australia Day Breakfast
     Bernard Park, 26-Jan-2008 08:00 AM - 26-Jan-2008 10:00 AM
Free breakfast, face-painting & balloons for the kids, celebrations and jazz band entertainment for all.
Upcoming Events Concerts in the Park
     Bernard Park, 26-Jan-2008 07:00 PM - 08-Mar-2008 10:30 PM
Each concert kicks off at 7pm with a talented local band, followed by the Major Act at 8pm. LOCAL TALENT PLUS MAIN ACT! The concerts are proudly brought to you by the Shire of Northam; supported by Lotterywest, Northam Chamber of Commerce, the Northam Boulevard and Westnet Rail. 26 January 2008 Sweet Dream Girls Local Band Wavelength set the scene for the first concert of the year at 7pm. The Sweet Dream Girls take to the stage at 8pm followed by Australias very own Kylie Minogue tribute extending the Australia Day Celebration in the park. 9th February 2008 Blues Brothers Local band Money for Jam entertain the crowd from 7pm before Jake and Elwood take to the stage at 8pm. Meatloaf and Abba provide an extra star studded line up after the Blues Brothers. 23 February 2008 60's Sensations Local Band The Killer Grapes will perform live from 7pm before the 60's Sensations - Elvis, Roy Orbison and Dusty Springfield entertain with some golden oldies. 8th March 2008 Fab Four Local rock duo HDT take to the centre stage to perform in the series last concert. Fab Four will commence at 8pm to provide a memorable finale of the Concerts in the Park series.
Upcoming Events Northam Vintage Swap Meet
     Henry Street Oval, Northam Showgrounds, 17-Feb-2008 07:00 AM - 17-Feb-2008 12:00 PM
Check out www.avonvintagecars.org.au
Upcoming Events Mount Ommanney Hill Climb
     Mount Ommanney, 29-Mar-2008 10:15 AM - 29-Mar-2008 11:15 AM
Mt Ommanney Hill Climb is a car event which forms part of the Flying 50 weekend.
Upcoming Events Flying 50
     Northam Town Main Streets, 01-Apr-2007 10:00 AM - 01-Apr-2007 05:00 PM
"Around the Houses" in the Town - Historic Car Racing. Starts off from Minson Avenue.
Upcoming Events Flying 50 Free Family Fun Day
     Avon Mall, 30-Mar-2008 10:00 AM - 30-Mar-2008 04:00 PM
Free entertainment for the family, children's rides, market stalls and more!
Upcoming Events Anzac Day Service and Parade
     Fitzgerald Street, Northam, 25-Apr-2008 10:00 AM - 25-Apr-2008 11:30 AM
Parade and service at RSL Memorial Hall, Fitzgerald Street, Northam
Upcoming Events German Car Day
     Bernard Park, 27-Jul-2008 10:30 AM - 27-Jul-2008 04:00 PM
An enticing display of luxurious German engineered vehicles come together in Bernard Park by the Porsche Club of WA. Don't miss the market stalls, live entertainment and German Bratwursts.
Upcoming Events Avon River Festival
     Fitzgerald Street and Minson Avenue, 01-Aug-2008 07:00 PM - 01-Aug-2008 10:00 PM
Entertainment, main street float parade, markets, carnival rides, show bags and more!
Upcoming Events Avon Descent
     Race Start, Grey St NORTHAM, 02-Aug-2008 08:00 AM - 03-Aug-2008 05:00 PM
The year's most exciting white water race which begins right here on the Avon River, attracting local, interstate and international competitiors! This gruelling 133km power craft and paddle race finishes in Bayswater with great viewing points along the way in Toodyay.
Upcoming Events Northam Agricultural Show
     Jubilee Oval, Chidlow Street , 12-Sep-2008 05:00 PM - 13-Sep-2008 05:00 PM
Northam's family premier event!
Upcoming Events Northam Motorcycle Festival
     Bernard Park, 29-Nov-2008 09:00 AM - 30-Nov-2008 05:00 PM
Northam welcomes over 4,000 motorcycle enthusiasts and their families for the fourth consecutive Northam Motorcycle Festival. Bernard Park provides the perfect set-up for the festival, which is packed with live entertainment, competitions and a show case of stunt riding, racing and freestyle action. In 2006 and 2007 International Legends Matt Mingay and Robbie Bolger drew a huge crowd with an amazing display of stoppies, endos, wheelies and other stunts which excited the crowds with their antics, both on the course and in the pits. So there's no telling what will happen at this year's event in 2008.
Upcoming Events Christmas Lights Celebration
     Northam Town Main Street, 27-Nov-2008 06:00 PM - 27-Nov-2008 08:00 PM
Turning on of the main street Christmas lights, a visit from Santa and fun entertainment!
Upcoming Events Wildoats Music Festival
     Bernard Park, Northam, 04-Oct-2008 05:00 PM - 04-Oct-2008 11:00 PM
Don't be the only one to miss out on the Music Event of the year - the Wildoats Music Festival showcases Spiderbait, Gyroscope, Magic Dirt and Abbe May and the Rockin' Pneumonia. Tickets available from Heatseeker or the Northam Recreation Centre on 9622 5153.
Upcoming Events Commissioner's Mountain Bike Challenge for Charity 2008
Police Commissioner Karl O'Callaghan has announced that Police will stage Perths first mountain bike ride for charity in the Perths hills this Fathers Day -7th of September, 2008. Organisers have planned three out-and-back routes, ranging in distance from 15km through to 84km, with all but one starting and finishing at Mundaring's Sculpture Park. There will be a ride option starting in Northam at 7.30am outside the Visitor Centre on Minson Avenue. For registrations follow the link or pick up some forms from the Northam Visitor Centre.