Moonta 150 Years of Copper Celebrations for 2010

150 Years of Copper

In 2010, the Copper Coast celebrates 150 years since the discovery of copper in the region.

Plans are well underway for Moonta's program of events throughout the year.

150 Years of Copper

Major Events

Tickets for events are now available

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Sing-along Messiah

Sun 16 May

Sing-along Messiah

A large crowd filled the historic Moonta Mines Church on Sunday to enjoy a memorable and moving Sing Along Messiah performance to celebrate Moonta and the Copper Coast's Sesquicentenary year.

Re-enactment of Horn's Ride

Sat 12 - Tue 15 June

Re-enactment of Horn's Ride

The Story William Horn was working on pastoralist Walter Watson Hughes' property at Wallaroo when a local shepherd, Patrick Ryan, found copper ore.

Opera at the Mines - "I Pagliacci"

Thu 25 - Sat 27 November

Tickets $60 (Aus)
Dinner* $45 (Aus)

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Opera at the Mines - "I Pagliacci"

The Copper Coast celebrates 150 years since the discovery of copper with "Opera at the Mines", at the Moonta Mines Museum.