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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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New England Garden Festival – Artisan Trail

Various ARMIDALE

The Trail will be opening local artists' studios to the public in Armidale, Guyra and Uralla. This event provides a unique opportunity for artists to showcase their work, engage with fellow artists. The New England Garden Festival aims to satisfy many of these yearnings as we bring together gardeners, specialists, professionals and the community for fun and educational activities, along with a great range of retail therapy. Inspirational gardens will be opened, along with competition gardens in many categories. All […]

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Thunderbolt’s Festival

Alma Park cnr Queen and Hill Streets, URALLA

Festivals are about celebration, the gathering of people to revel in history, heritage, fun, food, music and community. They seamlessly transform a known place into an exciting festival space. Now in its 25th year, a community event, Thunderbolt's Festival 2024 promises a jam-packed program full of family entertainment, a fun day out in Uralla. Theme: Loud Shirts and Hula Skirts Bush poets' breakfast @ Bowlo (cnr Queen and Hill Streets, Uralla); spectacular street parade; Hemlock's Man-Trap Show; Helly Hoops; live music […]

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Event Series New England Peonies Open Days

New England Peonies Open Days

New England Peonies 161 Northeys Road, ARDING

Peony patch update! After much deliberation we have decided to have two open days. We will have bunches of flowers in the shed across the road. Entry will be cash only. Bunches of peonies are $25 cash or card. We will put some photos up two days before so you can see what the patch looks like, then you can decide which day to come. With the cooler weather, what started as an early season has now slowed down.

$5 – $10

Barbarians RUFC Cox Plate Race Day

Armidale Racecourse 12 Barney Street, Armidale

Racing is better trackside! Come and enjoy Australia's premier race, The Cox Plate, at the picturesque and historic Armidale Racecourse. Various pre-purchased hospitality packages available for the full race day experience!

$10