Princes Park Accommodation

The MCG will be the scene of the farewell soccer game for the Socceroos’ against New Zealand before they head to South Africa for the World Cup.

The timing of this match should draw huge crowds because most of the biggest Socceroo names will be taking part. Gates open at 5.30pm and kick off is at 7.30pm.

There is excellent public transport to and from the MCG so leave your car and take a tram or train to the match!

For more information or to book tickets, go to www.ticketek.com.au or phone 132 849.

There are lots of things happening in Melbourne in May.

The Melbourne International Jazz Festival will be held during the first week of May. The many events will be held all over Melbourne but Federation Square will be the center of all activity. It will be a very exciting week of shows with some of the masters of Jazz showcasing their talents
For more detailed information go to http://www.melbournejazz.com/v2010/webpages/home.php

RSPCA Million Paws Walk is being held on Sunday the 16th of May at Albert Park Lake in Melbourne. This is a great way to help raise money for animals in need and to help raise awareness for the very important work that the RSPCA does. Dogs and humans are all welcome for this fun filled day.
This very special event takes place all over Australia so look at the RSPCA website for more information and to register. http://www.millionpawswalk.com.au/

Law Week is on from the 17th to 23rd of May. The theme of Law Week is Law and Justice in your community. Law week is co-ordinated by the Victorian Law Foundation and is designed to provide people with legal information at a minimal cost.
For more information go to http://www.victorialaw.org.au/

The Melbourne Home and Leisure Show will be held from the 22nd to the 30th of May at the Royal Exhibition Building. This is a brand new event held in Melbourne and what makes it different from other home shows is that each exhibitor is specially selected to provide competitive pricing and variety. There are daily seminars and demonstrations run each day on all aspects of home renovation. There are special discounts on tickets are offered to RACV members. This is a great event for the whole family.
For more information go to http://www.melbournehomeandleisureshow.com.au/

The Emerging Writers Festival is run from the 21st to the 30th of May and is in place to promote the future of Australian writers..
For more information go to http://www.emergingwritersfestival.org.au/

For the best deals on your accomodation go to http://www.princespark.com.au/booking.asp

Melbourne International Comedy Festival

If you are looking for a good laugh in April, remember that the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is on in Melbourne until the 18th of April at venues all around Melbourne. Some acts that stand out during the festival are the Faulty Towers Dining Experience, Late Night Impro and The Big Laugh Out Loud At Fed Square.

For more information on anything to do with the Comedy Festival go to http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2010/season/

HIA Home Ideas Show
The HIA Home Ideas Show is running at The Melbourne Exhibition Center from the 7th of April until the 11th of April. This show has been running annually in Melbourne since 1978 and is a must see if you are thinking of doing anything to your home. There are many free seminars, experts offering advice on anything to do with your home. There are special discounts on ticket purchases if they are done online. Don’t miss this fantastic show which has something for everyone.

More information can be found at
http://www.hiahomeideasshow.com.au/

The Worlds Greatest Pillow Fight

In an attempt to break the current Pillow Fight record held by Minehead Butlins in the UK, on Sunday the 11th of April Melbourne will be holding our own Pillow Fight. It will be held at the Melbourne Exhibition Center in Southbank with all proceeds going to Variety the Children’s Charity.

To register or for more details go to http://www.pillowfight.com.au/

The Australasian Quilt Convention and Expo

The Australasian Quilt Convention and Expo is being held at the Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton from the 29th of April until the 2nd of May. This event has seminars and workshops for everyone to attend. You will get the chance to see lots of different handmade quilts from all over the world.

For more information go to http://www.aqc.com.au/

The weekend of the 25th-28th of March is traditionally a very busy weekend in Melbourne. It is the weekend of the Qantas Australian Grand Prix and the official start of the AFL Football Season. The Grand Prix takes place in Albert Park which is located approximately 10km from Melbourne’s Princes Park Motor Inn.

The AFL Season starts at the MCG which is also located approximately 10km from Melbourne’s Princes Park Motor Inn. Richmond and Carlton will start the season at 7.10pm on Thursday the 25th.

Don’t get stuck without accommodation on this great weekend. Go to http://www.princespark.com.au/booking.asp and book online or call us on 1800 337 770.

There are many things happening in Melbourne in March. The Brunswick Music Festival runs from the 11th until the 21st of March and is one of Victoria’s best Music Festivals. The festival is held in the City of Moreland which is an incredibly diverse community with more than 35% of its residence not born in Australia. The Brunswick Music Festival is Australia’s only Inner City Festival of Folk Roots and World Music.
Go to http://www.brunswickmusicfestival.com.au/ for more information

The Melbourne Food & Wine Festival takes place in Melbourne from the 12th until the 23rd of March. The Food & Wine Festival showcases some of Melbourne, and the World’s best chefs. Melbourne restaurants, bars, wineries and cafes are all on show during this time with food and drinks available to suit all budgets. There is a wide variety of food from different countries but especially from South East Asia.
For more information on events and locations, go to http://www.melbournefoodandwine.com.au/

The Melbourne Fashion Festival runs from Sunday the 14th of March until Sunday the 21st of March. Melbourne has always been known for being the Fashion Capital of Australia and this festival brings together the best of the Fashion Industry to Melbourne. There will be free sidewalk presentations and fashion shows in the city and many more events taking place over the week. Look at the Official Loreal Melbourne Fashion Festival website for more details.
http://www.lmff.com.au/

If you are looking for a good laugh then head into Melbourne from the 24th of March until the 18th of April for the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. For information on which comics are in Melbourne and to book tickets, go to http://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2010/season/

From the 25th to the 28th of March, Melbourne becomes the place for all racing enthusiasts to be. The Qantas Australian Grand Prix takes place in Albert Park over 4 spectacular days. Go to http://www.grandprix.com.au/ for more information.