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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Community run: by the community, for the community. Local small businesses and families - food and drinks, handmade products, condiments and preserves, gifts, fresh produce and much more.
Gourmet and organic fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, bread and baked goods, dairy, poultry, condiments, wine, coffee, teas, spices, honey, olive oil, edible by-products, plants and flowers; an educational workshop; music, entertainment, kids activities and competitions.
Celebrating 40 Years! Come along and view some gorgeous quilts and neeedlework and possibly meet the clever people behind these amazing exhibits. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and slice available at nominal charge.
Free entry to Showground. Come and see spectacular gems, opals, rocks, crystals, jewellery, crafts, gifts and much more. Something for everyone! BBQ Breakfast/Lunch and Light refreshments available. Raffle tickets on sale at the Show - $1 each (1st: $450 earrings made from New England Zircon and Uralla Gold; 2nd: $250 Rolled Gold/CR Sapphire Bracelet; 3rd: $150 Topaz Silver Pendant) Stall holders welcome.
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
Come and enjoy an exciting game of Bridge. No expertise necessary.
If your jam is bluegrass, old timey, skiffle or slightly folk, you are invited. It is not about how well you play or sing, just that you come along an join in. Join the Group Page! Back on the grand veranda, now that its Spring/warmer. Song List Rollin' in My Sweet Babies Arms; Cornbread & Butterbeans; Sittin' on Top of the World; Keep on the Sunnyside; Worried Man Blues; Will the Circle be Unbroken; Cripple Creek; Nellie Kane; Boil Them […]
Cocktails, live music and dinner.
Bring a plate of goodies to share, enjoy a short film (or two or three) on the theme of living sustainably/regeneratively in a changing world and a quiet evening with engaged company.. This month’s films are about Limestone Permaculture Farm exploring solutions to current global crises. Donations will go towards Hillgrove Rural Community Hall upgrade projects. NOTE: The film maker has directly given us royalty-free unlocked access to show them in public screenings at Hillgrove Hall as a gift to the […]
Life Drawing with a Comedian is a show that combines the traditional art of life drawing with the comedic element of live performance. The show involves one comedian acting as the host, guiding the audience through various life drawing exercises and providing humorous commentary throughout the event. Another comedian is the model for the audience to draw, posing in various positions and styles. The audience is encouraged to bring their own drawing materials and participate in the drawing process, while […]
Magpie Diaries is the home-baked musical bounty of Matt 'Magpie' Johnston.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Cash prize, $5 buy in, 1st place $50 plus pot.
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). The Museum of Printing is a must for anyone interested in the history of printing in Australia, or the importance of that industry to rural and regional New South Wales. Be guided through this piece of history with one of our local Black Gully printmakers and see part of our collection of 1000 printing blocks and a comprehensive library of books on printing and technical […]
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Silver Swans classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s, but whatever your age, if you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, our ballet classes will put a spring in your step. Whether you’ve never danced before or want to get back into the swing of it, our classes have something for everyone. We will have a number of ballet barres […]
Learn more about The Unbreakable Farmer. The Lower Creek community and surrounding Macleay Valley communities are invited to a community field day recovery event. Guest speaker: Warren Davies, The Unbreakable Farmer, Backtrack will have a Paws Up dog jump demonstration; barbecue by Rapid Relieve Catering; information and resources from Armidale Regional Council Community Recovery Program, Kempsey Council Weeds Officer, Local Land Services, New England Weeds Authority, NSW Health, RAMPH, Healthwise, rural Support NEFS Farmgate Peer Support, SES and Backtrack. Proudly funded by NSW […]
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Rediscover the joy that singing can bring with this incredible seniors choir, the Rusty Singers. Enjoy a seated performance and bop along to a range of songs, from show tunes to jazz, this group will inspire you to join in by the end (which you will be encouraged to do!).
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Join local artist Paula Jenkins for an art therapy session with focus on visual expression and its link to your inner self. This will be a light-hearted and enjoyable gathering of artmaking where no artistic experience is required. Paula will facilitate a 1.5-hour workshop where participants will be guided through three creative activities involving clay sculpture, a small-scale drawing on paper, and a larger expressive […]
Come along and enjoy the fun and meet the Baggy Blues including Phil Emery, Baxter Holt, Gavin Robertson, Steve, Rixon, Charlotte Anneveld, Peter Neville, Matt Nicholson and Jason Krejza! The Baggy Blues are the alumni of retired and current male and female cricketers who have represented NSW! The Baggy Blues dinner is being held in conjunction with the Armidale Cricket Association and is proudly supported by the Armidale Ex Services Club. There will also be a short presentation by RAMHP, […]
$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
