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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Come along and celebrate the Christmas season with the annual Carols by Candlelight in Central Park. Candles, hymn books, BBQ and drinks will be available to purchase and Santa will drop in for a visit around 8.00pm. If raining, will be postponed to the following Wednesday, 18 December.
New poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
Join a table, test your knowledge and have a great night.
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.
Starring very talented children. A beautiful theme with wonderful nonsense adapted by Gordon Cope with original music by Benjamin Thorn.
Food van (Ed’s Tucker Box) and the Herd Bar available for the hungry ones. Armidale Friday, 13 December AM – Toys; Terriers; Gundogs; Hounds; Working Dogs; Utility; Non-sporting; General Specials; 3-6 mths Sweepstakes; 6-12 mths Sweepstakes. Saturday, 14 December AM – Toys; Terriers; Gundogs; Hounds; Working Dogs; Utility; Non-sporting; General Specials; 3-6 mths Sweepstakes; 6-12 mths Sweepstakes. Sunday, 15 December – Toys; Terriers; Gundogs; Hounds; Working Dogs; Utility; Non-sporting; General Specials; 3-6 mths Sweepstakes; 6-12 mths Sweepstakes. Uralla Friday PM, 13 […]
Come along and support the Children’s Ward at Armidale Hospital. Raffle tickets: $2 (single ticket) or $3 (for five) or $7 (for 10) – ticket sales from 6.00pm, drawn 7.00pm. Five meat trays, donated by Pete’s Mountview Butchery, to be raffled. Happy hour from 4.00-7.00m, drink specials and delicious meals available.
Don't miss out on a spectacular night of live music. This summer series continues with a top-tier lineup of Country and Blues: 5.00-6.00pm: Buddy Knox Band 6.30-7.30pm: Charlie Fittler Food sorted, thanks to Menulog and will be delivered on-site during the show. Menulog: Pick up order from the table to the side of the stage after receiving a text from Menulog.
The British Blues experience. Dinner and drinks available for purchase. Happy Hour 5.00-6.00pm. Reservations required.
Join Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys for an evening of hearty music to stir the spirit. OhMaSoul will be mixing their originals with a fresh look at some folk, soul, and jazz favourites, and perhaps a carol or two. Come and be part of the vibe at Boobooks Wine Bar!
Come along for a great night of square dancing followed by supper.
An improvisation recital by Duo Menurida: Kaura Chislett (flutes) and Edward Cowie (piano). Music inspired by Australian birds, landscape and paintings by famous artists. These two world-class musicians invite you on a sound journey extraordinaire.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Carols with choir, organ, brass and woodwind.
Come along to the front bar, try your singing skills and have a great night in good company.
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Backgammon and coffee. For all ages and stages. Lapsed players and complete beginners welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one from the bookshop. Feel free to approach any players you see and ask to join. For more information, visit armidale-backgammon-fanciers.mailchimpsites.com.
Soundshed Music presents mid-north coast musician and storyteller, SNEZ, and Armidale local folk singer, Jhanna Allan, for an intimate night of storytelling and music. Coming from a Macedonian working-class family, where stories about hardship, romance and work ethic have been passed down through generations, Snez subtly weaves these influences into her own stories and songs, featuring traditional Macedonian songs from her parents’ mother country. Featuring Bouzouki, acoustic guitar, Bodhran drum and vocals. Jhana Allan is a progressive country folk singer […]
