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?
Monthly bike and car meet with music and food/coffee van, trophies for best bike and car. Great spot to meet other people. Family friendly event.
Trivia is here again and as good as ever and curry to fill your bellies! Groups of eight or less welcome to compete at the chance to win awesome prizes. Dinner and drinks available for purchase. Book your team a spot! Reservations required.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Are you wondering where to take your staff, family and friends for this year's Christmas party? Well, wonder no longer! Why not join the Armidale District MS Branch for a fabulous Christmas Party. Two course dinner, live music with Chilli Jam, table prizes, raffles, a great night out AND raise funds to assist local people with Multiple Sclerosis to live their best lives. Ticket also available at Armidale City Bowling Club Reception Desk.
In the event of wet weather, the ceremonies will be held in Lazenby Hall.
Can't travel to the Arctic Circle to see The Northern Lights? Well Jypsi is bringing them to Guyra! Join us while we paint the Northern Lights in an array of colour. This artwork is perfect for all groups. It's fun, easy and doubles as a great Christmas decoration. Ticket includes: all art materials to create your masterpiece; Jypsi, your talented, fun and patient artist guiding you step-by-step through your artwork; a jolly good time. The bar will be serving up your […]
All welcome! Sausage sizzle and party games. BYO drinks and a plate of goodies to share. Please bring cash for raffles. Parents please provide present for children.
NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Manley and April Kelson (piano and violin improvisations) In this exciting new venture coming out of the New England Conservatorium of Music, our brilliant teachers - mostly known for nurturing our young instrumental students to their potential in classical music - will be performing contemporary commercial music from Jazz to Beatles and Bowie. You will get to feel the sheer enjoyment of these musicians as they play some of their favourite popular music.
A fabulous display of Classic and Specialist cars - have a chat to the owners and/or compare notes.
A monthly open-air market that offers fresh seasonal produce, meat, cheese, eggs, baked goods, coffee and other food products from growers and producers around the New England and Coffs Coast regions. Celebrate our community and the unique offerings of this wonderful region! BYO bags and re-useables.
Honouring resilience, empowering recovery. The Australian Tennis Foundation and Tennis NSW are hitting the road across Northern NSW and will be hosting a number of community events. The Rally as One initiative aims to build a strong community connection in bushfire and flood-affected communities, whilst reducing any associated barriers to ongoing participation. This is an invitation for all locals to attend these free events and enjoy a fun-filled afternoon of on-court and off-court activities with lots of prizes to be […]
Get ready for an unforgettable day of racing thrills and elegant fun. Come along for a spectacular celebration to experience the electric atmosphere of live racing action. Whether a racing expert or a first time visitor there is something for everyone. Grab tickets now and be part of the action - where excitement meets country elegance. Don't miss out on a day of thrills, fashion and fun. Racing is better trackside! Various exclusive race day hospitality packages available - perfect […]
Tea and sausages available from 11.30am. The music this ”Market” Sunday series (not actually a Market Sunday) features the Armidale Cello Choir. They will be playing music by Bach, Sarabande and Bourrée, Mozart’s Ave Verum, Tchaikovsky, Hymn to the Cherubim; some shorter folk pieces and a couple of jazz versions of Tchaikovsky ballet pieces. The Armidale Cello Choir brings together cellists of all standards and backgrounds to explore all things cello and to enjoy and share the wonderful sounds of […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
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.
An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.
It’s Xmas trivia again! There will be Xmas movies galore and music for all. So come dressed up as your favourite Christmas character - prizes for best dressed team and individual and best Christmas-themed team name. 1st place $100 cash; 2nd place $50 Gran voucher; 3rd place $25 Grand voucher; last place box of chocolates. There will be some extra presents in Santa’s sack throughout the night so you better be nice and not naughty. So come have some fun. […]
Come along to Boobooks again for a fun night of jamming music playing and singing. No experience needed. Doesn’t matter at what level you are at. It’s a place where everyone is welcome.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
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 […]
