Moonta 150 Years of Copper Celebrations for 2010
In 2010, the Copper Coast celebrates 150 years since the discovery of copper in the region.
Previous Events
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.
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.
Thu 25 - Sat 27 November
Opera at the Mines - "I Pagliacci"
The clouds loomed ominously but the rain held off for the final night of Opera at the Mines before a good crowd and what a fitting finale it was.