Picnic Day 2012 in Australia
Picnic Day is a statutory public holiday in the Northern Territory of Australia. It is observed as an extra day of a long weekend when a series of events including bull rides, lizard races, and utility truck competitions are held. People in the Northern Territory celebrates Picnic Day on the first Monday of August every year.

When is Picnic Day 2012
Picnic Day is observed as a public holiday for the Northern Territory on the first Monday of August. Picnic Day 2012 falls on Monday, 6 August 2012.

Picnic Day 2012 Celebration
During Picnic Day, schools and major businesses are closed in the Northern Territory. People utilize Picnic Day to get relaxed at home or enjoy a short holiday trip. Some other people prefer watching some sporting events or taking parts in annual local races held during Picnic Day long weekend.

The Harts Range annual races are the most famous annual races in the Northern Territory held on Picnic Day every year. The event include bull rides, lizard races, rural balls, and utility truck competitions.

Some games for the local residents such as tug-o-war, sack races, three-legged races, also egg and spoon races are held on the town of Adelaide river during Picnic Day. Thus, many people in the Northern Territory visit the town to take part in a traditional railway picnic. People are usually served with traditional food and refreshments in this event.

Happy Picnic Day 2012 !

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