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Armidale Events

Click to view the Spring 2024 events calendar! (PDF 3MB), or view the list below.

No matter what time of year you visit, chances are there will be an event or festival in or around Armidale.

Events not to be missed include the Autumn Festival, Big Chill Festival, The Bach Festival, The New England Garden Festival, Armidale International Film Festival and Guyra Lamb and Potato Festival. Other great annual events include New England Sings, The Armidale Cup, Guyra Trout Festival, Armidale Youth Orchestra Garden Party, Vintage Truck, Machinery and Heavy Horse Show and the NEGS Equestrian events. The calendar is full with premier sport events including the TAS Rugby Carnivals, Tour de Rocks and the 12hr Mountain Bike Enduro.

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Ongoing

19 for 19 Challenge – A Walk for Anya’s Wish

Armidale Visitor Information Centre 82 Marsh Street, ARMIDALE

5:45am - Registration and T-Shirt Collection at the Armidale Visitors Information Centre. 7:00am - 19km and 6.5km event starts, after Welcome to Country. * All walkers should have completed the course by 2:30pm. Buses will depart at 6:00am, 6:15am, 6:30am and last bus 6:45am. There is NO parking at the event site. The bus is the only form of transport. This is to lessen the impact on the roads and to protect the paddocks. Buses will be ready to return […]

$50 – $250

Kentucky Spring Fair

Kentucky Memorial Hall Noalimba Avenue, KENTUCKY

This market is one of the last market events before Christmas. What a great opportunity to find those last minute gifts and goodies for the stocking. BBQ, music and stalls showcasing local artisan crafts, food and wares. Visitors will enjoy displays from local vintage car and machinery clubs. Lots of fun for the kids.

Event Series Motorkhana

Motorkhana

Skidpan, Traffic Education Centre Mann Street East, ARMIDALE

An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.

Sunday Welcomes @ Walcha

Walcha WALCHA

Shop, Indulge, Explore! Shop for clothing, art, craft and bric-a-brac. Indulge in morning tea of lunch. Explore some of our hidden and not-so-hidden local artists.

Free

Picnic in Nature @ Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve

Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve Bagot Road (off Tubbamurra Road, off New England Highway), LLANGOTHLIN

Escape to the great outdoors and connect with nature at the annual Picnic in Nature event. Hosted by the Guyra Landcare Network in partnership with the Ben Lomond Landcare group, this fun-filled day is perfect for families, friends and nature lovers of all ages. Nature-based activities for kids. Walks around the Ramsar-listed wetlands. Come and experience the beauty of the Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve, meet new friends and lean more about the local environment and conservation efforts. Whether you are […]

Free
Event Series Karoake @ Rafters

Karoake @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA

Try your hand at our Open Mic event, it's not just for singers but also comedians, poets and musicians. Happy hour 2.00-3.00pm. Come check out the local talent for an awesome afternoon. People’s choice of best performance will win a $50 food and drinks voucher.

Free
Event Series The Firm @ Rafters

The Firm @ Rafters

Rafters Diner 87 Malpas Street, GUYRA

Drop in for an awesome afternoon listening to all the pub rock classics. Great food, cold beer, delicious cocktails. Bring the whole family for a day to remember. Happy Hour 2.00-4.00pm.

Free

NECOM – Woolshed Series – “Mirani”

Mirani Woolshed Mirani Woolshed, Mirani Road, WALCHA

Ticket includes refreshments. The New England Conservatorium of Music’s Woolshed Series presents spectacular springtime concerts in three iconic woolsheds to celebrate the New England’s unique identity and rich cultural heritage: past and present. Join NECOM in its 20th anniversary year for this unforgettable series that showcases both our region’s wealth of musical talent and the impressive pastoral heritage of the New England. The series premieres at Mirani Woolshed, built by AS (Poss) Nivison with the first shearing in 1954. Originally […]

$77.38 – $205.50