Armidale Events

First Demo Derby for ladies in NSW, fun for the whole family. Camping fee - $20 all weekend flat rate. Program Friday, 26 January – 6.00-9.00pm – Racing Mower demonstration and display; 6.00pm Demolition Derby starts (under lights); 6.00pm – Women’s Round 1, 6.30pm Men’s Round 1, 7.00pm – Women’s Round 2, 7.30pm – Men’s Round 2; 8.00pm – Queen of Crash – Women’s Final; 8.30pm – New England Championship – Men’s Final; 9.00pm all in Bash for Cash. Saturday, […]

Hi-Voltage + OZ Rock Anthems AC/DC Tribute Show With five professional, seasoned musicians, this band sets the stage performing ACDC songs authentically to the exact recordings. They have an extensive repertoire covering songs from their first 1973 album to present day. We can guarantee you will not be disappointed!

Judging will commence at 10.00am, followed by presentation at 1.30pm. Food and drinks available on site. Last year there were in excess of 170 cars angled parked the length of the shopping centre. Top 10 car trophies, scores of lucky entrant prizes and a really great spectacle. possibly the biggest car show for a small country town. Not only can you enjoy the cars in Bradley street, but you can also walk through to the Festival and enjoy all its […]

First Demo Derby for ladies in NSW, fun for the whole family. Camping fee - $20 all weekend flat rate. Program Friday, 26 January – 6.00-9.00pm – Racing Mower demonstration and display; 6.00pm Demolition Derby starts (under lights); 6.00pm – Women’s Round 1, 6.30pm Men’s Round 1, 7.00pm – Women’s Round 2, 7.30pm – Men’s Round 2; 8.00pm – Queen of Crash – Women’s Final; 8.30pm – New England Championship – Men’s Final; 9.00pm all in Bash for Cash. Saturday, […]

This swinging trio features the musical artistry of James Brinkhoff on piano, Wendy Griffiths on double bass and Cary Bennett on vocals and drums. Enjoy the jazz grooves of classic popular songs from the 1930s through to the 1970s; tunes made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Nat King Cole, Peggy Lee, Bobby Darin, Diana Krall, Harry Connick Jr and others.

Listen to live music, source fresh products from local producers and browse a variety of market stalls.  

Hailing from Scone, Hamish Guiana is a young musician who is looking to break out in the regional music scene. Having featured in this season’s Top 50 of Australian Idol he has been pursuing a future in music playing at pubs and clubs around the local area. Experimenting with his sound, he combines the Folk and Americana genres while also dabbling with acoustic covers of popular ballads. Hamish was recognized at this year's Australia Day awards being named Upper Hunter […]

Form a group of up to eight (or less) and get ready to battle it out. Dinner and drinks available for purchase and fantastic prizes to be won.

.Come along, enjoy a delicious meal and a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Come and join in the fun and see the competition entries at our mighty show - jams and baked goods, fruit, vegetables and flowers, handicrafts, art and photography, school section, wool, equestrian section, pavilion displays, poultry sections, home brew competition, pet competition and special pavilion awards!  Free entertainment during the day including: pavilion, ZNet display, Show ‘n’ Shine, horse events, Backtrack, and antique machinery. 7.00am - Offices open; 7.45am - Horse section commences in rings 1, 2, 3 and 5; […]

The very first Wild. Local. Homegrown degustation. With five courses showcasing some of the best produce from the New England region. Book in quick as there are only 30 seats available.

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. Access is through private land, Fern Hill, off Toms Gully Road, so there is a need to car pool as much as possible in Armidale. Drivers need to practice car hygiene (wash down) before entry to Fern Hill for biosecurity reasons (weeds). The scheduled […]

Enjoy a day filled with inspiration and a celebration of all things weddings! Some of the best wedding vendors in the region will be gathered in one place. Come and meet the vendors who can help make your day amazing! Exclusive Showcase discounts and awesome raffle prizes, all while raising funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Walcha Cup and Races is a wonderful country meet in the New England High Country town of Walcha. The Walcha Cup is an 1440m race which boasts a total prize pool of $45,000 and is run under handicap conditions. Friday, 9 February - Cup Day includes full TAB meet and bar facilities, food and beverage options and Fashions on the Field competition. Saturday, 10 February -  is Family Day with free entry, face painting, jumping castle, ice creams, Kids Fashions […]

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Yippee - kids eat free all day. Lunch special will be American Hot Dogs. A great day for the whole family.

Come along, enjoy a delicious meal and a great night of good company and foot tapping music with Bitz of Buzz.

Come treat your loved one. Full menu available – BYO. Bookings essential.