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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Hi-Voltage + OZ Rock Anthems AC/DC Tribute Show With five professional, seasoned musicians, this band sets the stage performing ACDC songs authentically to the exact recordings. They have an extensive repertoire covering songs from their first 1973 album to present day. We can guarantee you will not be disappointed!
Don't miss out on the ultimate Summer Dance Party that promises a fantastic time for the whole family. Come ready to dance, laugh, and make the most of this memorable summer celebration. Dance to the hottest beats spun by our talented DJ and live music performances. From the latest hits to classic tunes, there's something for every generation to groove to. Showcase your best moves in the dance contests. Keep your energy up with delicious raw treats from Seahorse Medicine […]
Judging will commence at 10.00am, followed by presentation at 1.30pm. Food and drinks available on site. Last year there were in excess of 170 cars angled parked the length of the shopping centre. Top 10 car trophies, scores of lucky entrant prizes and a really great spectacle. possibly the biggest car show for a small country town. Not only can you enjoy the cars in Bradley street, but you can also walk through to the Festival and enjoy all its […]
First Demo Derby for ladies in NSW, fun for the whole family. Camping fee - $20 all weekend flat rate. Program Friday, 26 January – 6.00-9.00pm – Racing Mower demonstration and display; 6.00pm Demolition Derby starts (under lights); 6.00pm – Women’s Round 1, 6.30pm Men’s Round 1, 7.00pm – Women’s Round 2, 7.30pm – Men’s Round 2; 8.00pm – Queen of Crash – Women’s Final; 8.30pm – New England Championship – Men’s Final; 9.00pm all in Bash for Cash. Saturday, […]
This swinging trio features the musical artistry of James Brinkhoff on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on vocals and drums. Enjoy the jazz grooves of classic popular songs from the 1930s through to the 1970s; tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr and others.
Over thirty market stalls, festival food, live music during lunch and evenings and train rides available each day. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Friday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 9.30am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador. Peter and Vicky Denovan will perform at lunchtime with Chilli Jam providing an evening show. Saturday, 27 January there will be a spectacular car Show ‘n’ Shine in Bradley Street, the Antique Machinery event at the festival […]
Listen to live music, source fresh products from local producers and browse a variety of market stalls.
Hailing from Scone, Hamish Guiana is a young musician who is looking to break out in the regional music scene. Having featured in this season’s Top 50 of Australian Idol he has been pursuing a future in music playing at pubs and clubs around the local area. Experimenting with his sound, he combines the Folk and Americana genres while also dabbling with acoustic covers of popular ballads. Hamish was recognized at this year's Australia Day awards being named Upper Hunter […]
Cash prize, $5 buy in, 1st place $50 plus pot.
$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
Win 1st Place - $100 cash; 2nd Place - $50 pub voucher, trivia jackpot, hotseat and more.
Come and enjoy a meal, good company and increase your knowledge.
Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
Join in a game of Go!. Beginners welcome.
Form a group of up to eight (or less) and get ready to battle it out. Dinner and drinks available for purchase and fantastic prizes to be won.
School groups - $100 (10 + teacher), $150 (15 + teacher). Hilarious new play by Sarah Quick (directed by Penny Dalgleish and produced by Margaret Sims). A wry discussion between four women about the rules, mostly unwritten, that apply to having relationships with men. YES - It's very funny, even God makes an 'appearance '.... Parental guidance recommended for children under 15.
.Come along, enjoy a delicious meal and a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Come and join in the fun and see the competition entries at our mighty show - jams and baked goods, fruit, vegetables and flowers, handicrafts, art and photography, school section, wool, equestrian section, pavilion displays, poultry sections, home brew competition, pet competition and special pavilion awards! Free entertainment during the day including: pavilion, ZNet display, Show ‘n’ Shine, horse events, Backtrack, and antique machinery. 7.00am - Offices open; 7.45am - Horse section commences in rings 1, 2, 3 and 5; […]
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
The very first Wild. Local. Homegrown degustation. With five courses showcasing some of the best produce from the New England region. Book in quick as there are only 30 seats available.
