Armidale Race Day POSTPONED
Armidale Jockey Club Barney Street, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaFull bar and catering available. Great fields for the eight-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course.
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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Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the eight-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course.
Bitz of Buzz is Alan Hardaker and Maria Rummery and two members of the Armidale band, Dusky Buzz. They each have a background of eclectic musical tastes and experience and have been playing as a duo since late 2022. Bitz of Buzz performs easy listening music, covering songs from every decade over the last century, including jazz standards, pop, folk and blues. From George Gershwin to Billie Eilish, Bitz of Buzz are sure to delight and charm you with their […]
The Big Chill weekend launches at Great Hops Brewery on Friday 17th May. Your ticket includes two beers and a selection of smoked meats, slaw and bread, with live music from Ohmasoul. It's a party not to be missed! Limited tickets available.
Khaleel Jundi, Master Tanbur player from the Armidale Ezidi community will be playing at Boobooks. The Tanbur is a long-necked instrument originating from Mesopotamia. It has a deep history in Ezidi tradition (also Kurdish, Persian and Turkish music traditions). The Tarbur typically has a pear-shaped body and can have either three or four strings. It is often played with a plectrum and has a rich, resonant sound.
CANCELLED Step into a world of glamour at the electrifying drag queen show: "Turn Back Time." Get ready to embark on a journey through the decades as fabulous queens take the stage and pay homage to iconic moments in pop culture history.
Head down to the Beardy Street Mall to enjoy live busking beats, experience local coffee and breakfast, stroll through unique retail stores, revel in the street art display by Arts North West and local photographers. And all this before you head to the Big Chill. Come and enjoy the chilly vibe!
The Big Chill is back and bigger than ever. Get ready for big vibes and good times in 2024. The stages showcase a kaleidoscope of musical genres. From indie, country and folk to electronic sounds, there will be something for everyone. Beyond the beats, the festival grounds come alive. Indulge in gourmet delights from local and regional cuisines, award-winning craft beer or explore local distilleries and wineries. The event is open to all ages. Entertain the entire family with a […]
Doors open 8.30pm. Come along and enjoy more of the Electric Postman live.
Come along and enjoy a night of good company with Hodges x Julz.
Come get chilly with us! Refresh and revitalise before the second day of the Big chill Festival. Cold water plunge for mental health: short swim, mile swim and cold water plunge. Ticket includes beanie, bacon and egg roll. Participants must be aged16+.
The Australian Haydn Ensemble, Australia's bravura Classical-era specialists, perform Mozart Quartets and Haydn’s London Symphony in an intimate display of historically-informed performance. An opportunity to hear this marvellous music played on period instruments - bringing, as close as possible, the sound-world the composers knew when these works were written. Progamme: Mozart - Flute Quartet in D major; Mozart - String Quartet in D minor; Haydn - Symphony No 104 in D major London (arr Salomon)
Into the New Watch this space.
Cocktails, dinner and fabulous live music. Reservations appreciated.
Into the New Studio8 is country songwriting duo, Luke Johnson and Michelle Morgan, with Luke on guitar and vocals and Michelle on keyboard and backing vocals. They perform regularly at venues in the Southern Highlands and at festivals including Tamworth Country Music Festival, Parkes Elvis Festival and Hats Off to Country (Tamworth).
OzFish is celebrating the unveiling of the new amenities, thanks to the investment from Armidale Regional Council. But that’s not all – we’re also on a mission to support our native bass population! Help give this year’s bass fingerlings a fighting chance by reeling in as many redfin as possible. Get involved and join us for a day of fishing, fun, and conservation. Please bring fishing gear, bait, a hat, sunscreen, enclosed footwear and water. Children must have adult supervision.
Attention All Book Lovers! Thousands of quality used books will be on sale from as little as $2 to $3. The books reflect all genres from fiction, children's, cookery, history, reference, arts and crafts, military and photography. There is also a range of rare and collectable items at very attractive prices. Come one, come all ... and bring your money with you! EFTPOS welcomed and encouraged.
Cocktails, dinner and fabulous live music. Reservations appreciated.
Sheep kindly donated The Clayton Family Annaleey; cattle kindly donated by Lynoch Pty Ltd. Friday, 24 May - 2.00pm: Open Cattle Dog Trial; Novice Yard Trial; may start Feature Maiden Yard Trial depending on entries Saturday, 25 May - 7.00am: continue Novice Yard and Feature Maiden Yard; continue Open Cattle Dog Trials; Encourage Yard Dog Trial (commence Saturday lunch); Open Championship Yard (will follow the Feature Maiden) and the Improver Yard Trial (will follow the Novice); Victor Moar Feature Maiden and Novice Cattle trial (could […]
This Expo brings together a community of soul-inspired and heart-centred individuals and businesses focused on providing services and products that assist, support and enhance your self-development journey. There will be holistic healers, psychics and mediums, speakers, demonstrations and products for your Mind, Body and Soul.
Walk with friends, family and furbabies - pram and wheelchair accessible. Bring your dogs and walk to raise funds for animals. Join Kindly Animal Sanctuary for a 2km walk. All participants/attendees are asked to gain sponsorship and raise as much funds as possible to donate to Kindly. To purchase ticket, please transfer total ticket amount to: Kindly Animal Sanctuary, BSB: 932 000; Acc: 100 4622 58; then email screenshot of transfer, along with number of people and dogs attending. A reply […]