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.
Have an event to add to the calendar?
Chilli Jam is a local Armidale Band bringing you a variety of songs from Blues, Rock, World Latin, Jazz and originals with a unique twist. Chilli Jam - Massiel, Gary Daly and Mick Houlahan share a unique connection, provide a great mix of sounds and vocals, and a fun vibe that caters for chilling and upbeat fun.
Come along to the front bar, try your singing skills and have a great night in good company.
The annual Quota Christmas Market is on in Walcha. Browse the great variety of stalls in preparation for Christmas, along with all retail offerings in Walcha. Enjoy a wonderful shopping experience. Also on Saturday is Walcha Parkrun and the Walcha "Olympic" Pool is now open for the season. In support of Walcha Youth Group and local projects.
Australia's newest Punk Sensation So I Says to Mabel supported by local band Kobrakai. Get ready to rock your socks off.
8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea and lunch), water, binoculars, sunscreen and hat, and wear stout shoes, bring a picnic chair as many bush spots do not have facilities. The scheduled visit may be changed or cancelled if conditions on the day are likely to affect the excursion. Visitors are welcome - contact Dr Steve Debus (sdebus@une.edu.au) to register interest.
There will be a BBQ, raffles throughout the day, many stalls of goodies, games and activities for the kids. Santa will also be visiting! Cakes; BBQ; Drinks, tea and coffee; Crafts; Tombola; White Elephant; Face Painting; Plant Stall; Lucky Draw prizes; Wood and Gift Hamper Raffles; Brass Band; Christmas Hams to be won on Chocolate Wheel.
Join in for a friendly game with popular host Cheryl.
Drop in for an awesome afternoon listening to all the pub rock classics. Great food, cold beer, delicious cocktails. Bring the whole family for a day to remember. Happy Hour 2.00-4.00pm.
Come along for a fascinating musical journey through Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Modern eras, with works by Taverner, Clarke, Handel, Haydn, Mozart, Wagner, Bliss et al. featuring the New England Brass Collective and New England Trumpet Consort. Musical Director: Malcolm Liddell.
Cash prize, $5 buy in, 1st place $50 plus pot.
Win $100 cash, jackpot up to $500.
Interactive games show style, free to play, prizes and giveaways, $5 schooners, $7 house wines.
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.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Join in for a game of Scrabble (and a wine or two) - two sets available, third on standby.
Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
