G'Day Mates and welcome to the Australian Festival at
Centennial Park in Nashville. The event offers you the chance to check out everything Aussie. From Australian animals to music and sports Down Under, this festival has it all. The Australian Festival is a family-oriented event taking place every September. It started in Tennessee in 1997. The Australian Festival stretches out over several days. As a result, you get to explore the various aspects of Australian culture at your leisure. Take the family and drop the children off at Kids Down Under where they can explore what Australian children do play with and learn. Alternatively, take them to the small petting zoo. Here they can see several types of Australian animals including kangaroos. Stop and listen at Music Down Under to the musicians such as the Bushwackers or Brother. There is also Sports Down Under, Aussie Expo and Careers Down Under.
If you want to purchase something from Australia, you can head over to the Down Under Market Place. You might find a pair of fleece-lined Ug boots. If you are hungry for a taste of Australian food, you have several choices. Check out the Great Australian Meat Pie at the G'Day Café, the Jackaroos Pub and the Australian Pavilion. Everywhere, there are animals, sounds, merchandise, sports, games, demonstrations, clinics, workshops and concerts. This allows you to learn more about Australia, its people, its history and its culture. It all takes place at
Centennial Park on
West End Avenue. You can locate the Park near the
Vanderbilt University.
