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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Live music (Oom-pan, playing all your favourite sing-alongs), German Weissbeir (wheat beer) and Imported Lager on Tap! Pork Knuckle, Leberkase Pretzels and more!
Free for juniors. Donations to OzFish Unlimited. Presentation, with nibbles, will start at 4.00pm (Sunday) at Guyra Bowling Club (192 Bradley Street). Everyone welcome. Age Categories: Juniors - up to 16 yrs; Seniors - 16 yrs +. Prize Categories: Largest Impounded Trout; Largest Creek Trout; Mystery Length. Each individual is required to enter to be in the running for the competition - one entry per person.
Celebrate headspace Day in style! Come along for a cinema experience under the stars, with kid's activities, fun food and drink and an evening like no other.
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.
Let's get back into riding! Come along for a great day and see some fabulous horses and riders in action. Canteen will be operating. Saturday, 5 October: Official Competitive - Preliminary, 1.2, Preliminary 1.3, Elementary 3.2, Elementary 3.3, Advanced 5.2, Advanced 5.3, FEI Prix St George, FEI Intermediate I, FEI Intermediate A. Unrestricted - Preparatory 1, Preparatory 2, Novice 2.2, Novice 2.3. Sunday, 6 October: Official Competitive - Novice 2.2, Novice 2.3, Medium 4.2, Medium 4.3, FEI Intermediate II, FEI […]
Catch all the local racing action plus Group 1 racing from Randwick with Epsom Handicap Day. Lock in the date, book your tickets and see you trackside!
Red Hot Summer Tour - special guests: Cruel Sea, Birds of Tokyo, The Superjesus and Karen Lee Andrews Cold Chisel is back to celebrate its 50th birthday in style. The band is marking a golden anniversary with a national tour, kicking off in Armidale where it was based back in 1974. The Big Five-O will be a night like no other. This time the band is not touring to promote a new album, it is touring for the best possible reason...because we […]
A community family event with meals ($5 sausage sandwich with tea/coffee), BYO alcohol, cards, games, raffles (when advertised) etc. Fundraising proceeds to Hillgrove Museum.
$1 raffle tickets. Please bring plate of goodies to share for supper and your own cup. Tea and coffee will be provided. Just a reminder that Masonic Hall is an Aged Care Facility, so if feeling unwell, please do not attend. Save the Date: Charity Dance at Glen Innes Town Hall (265 Grey Street, Glen Innes), Saturday, 26 October and a practice dance on the Friday night with Phil’s Music. At each of our dances there will be a featured […]
DAYLIGHT SAVING BEGINS - put clock FORWARD one hour. 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.
Ohmasoul will be bringing some soul to the Bar. Listen in as they cook up an eclectic mix of soul, jazz, blues and shoegaze. Featuring Jemimah Hiscox on vocals and James Brinkhoff on keys, they put their own laid-back spin on well known, unknown and new songs from the 60s to yesterday.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
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Bring your camp chair or picnic blanket! Conclude the day with a sensational evening concert featuring acclaimed artist James Blundell, supported by Tate Cole! Join us to mark the 20th Anniversary of the Guy Fawkes Heritage Horse Association and the 24th Anniversary of the devastating aerial cull. An event to celebrate these magnificent horses and reflect on the remarkable achievements of our association in preserving this unique breed over the past two decades. Come together at the Ebor Sportsgrounds for […]
18 years and older Be guided by the amazing in-house artist step-by-step to create an amazing artwork that you will definitely love. And be entertained by the fabulous talents of our 7ft Drag goddess, Terry Daktyl! If you love a glass of wine or beer, enjoy a good laugh and want to get creative, you need to come along to one of our paint and sips. Grab a feed, kick back and enjoy yourself. Join in for a Paint and Sip […]
Film and Live Performance De Ziah and Date present Living the Tradition - A fabulous double event: Irish music film Living the Tradition followed by live concert. Step into the captivating world of Ilse de Ziah and Ian Date, a cello-guitar duo presenting an exclusive double event. Begin your journey with the enchanting documentary film Living the Tradition, where acclaimed cellist Ilse de Ziah explores the origins of Irish Airs. Delve into Irish musical heritage through stories, traditions, and melodies […]
Supper provided. Country Dance Revival Band will provide music.
A fabulous display of Classic and Specialist cars - have a chat to the owners and/or compare notes.
