Celebrating our Heritage and Culture

Date: 8 & 9 AUGUST 2008

The PINE CREEK GOLDRUSHis a weekend celebrating our pioneering and mining history.

Now in it's 13th year, the Goldrush has been a great way to promote Pine Creek's unique heritage while involving many locals in a varied program of events including an the Pine Creek Art Prize , Food Stalls, Crafts, Novelty Events,and much more.

PINE CREEK ART PRIZE

The winner of the second annual $2000 Pine Creek Art Prize winner will be announced on Friday 8th August at the opening of the exhibition at the Railway Cottage. The competition is open to everyone, contact the Council for entry forms and rules.

NT GOLDPANNING CHAMPIONSHIPS

The NT Goldpanning Championships have been held for the past 10 years. In 2008 the championship will be scaled down to a local Goldpanning competition. There will still be trophies for all categories and prize money for the Open competition winner.

The competition covers these events:

The Open Champion will be selected from the finalists of the 5 age groups plus two other fastest times.

Northern Territory Government Department of Natural Resources, Environment and The Arts

• Northern Territory Government Mines Division
• Minerals Council of the NT
• GBS Gold
• Lion Nathan Breweries
• National Trust of Australia (NT)

DARWIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.

IN 2008, the Darwin Symphony Orchestra will hold a FREE concert under the stars in the Miners Park featuring music from Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, and West Side Story, selections from Strauss including the Blue Danube and the Thunder and Lightning Polka.

Motel accommodation in Pine Creek will be very scarce, so plan on bringing a swag and/or tent.

Contact the Council on (08)89761391 for more information.