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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Guyra Cup Day is now the traditional lead up to the Armidale Cup in December. A preview of the fun, fashion and excitement that will be on offer on Cup Day. Various pre-purchased hospitality packages available for the full race day experience. Lock in the date, book your tickets and we look forward to seeing you trackside!
The New England Conservatorium of Music’s Woolshed Series presents spectacular springtime concerts in three iconic woolsheds to celebrate the New England’s unique identity and rich cultural heritage: past and present. Join NECOM in its 20th anniversary year for this unforgettable series that showcases both our region’s wealth of musical talent and the impressive pastoral heritage of the New England. Cressbrook, Enmore Road, Enmore The final concert in the series takes us to Cressbrook Woolshed, built in 2001, replacing the former […]
Frente! is absolutely delighted to be setting out again to the sunrise side of life for an east coast feast of shows (say that three times fast)! Expect your favourite tunes, a test run of a new song or two and a ridiculous obscurity thrown in for good measure.
The 100th Birthday of the Barraba Memorial Clock falls on Remembrance Day, 11th November 2024. Community members are asked to help celebrate by participating in several activities being organised. There will be music by the town band, the Poppy Project with knitting patterns available, along with mailbox, property entrances, and storefront displays, a poem competition, and historic stories and photos for display. The commemorative ceremony will take place at the clock on Remembrance Day, starting at 10.00am. Additionally, a “Back […]
Free event, register to reserve your seat - 18+ age restricted due to sensitive content Love, peace and freedom - these ideals drew young people to Nova's music festival in Israel. But, as the sun rose on October 7th, the dancing stopped. Rockets sliced through the sky and gunfire erupted. Violence in its rawest form was unleashed on the unsuspecting attendees. We Will Dance Again is a stark portrayal of the experiences of those who survived and those who did […]
Come along for a fun-filled night. Snacks, tea/coffee, water provided; bar service available at your cost; raffle drawn on night ($2 per ticket); lots of vouchers, prizes to be won. Limited seats available - get in early to secure seat by 1 November - maximum 10 per table.
NECOM Lets Loose! - Rob Jackson and Laura Tiong (a classical and contemporary/pop mix, cello and piano) 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 […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Gourmet and organic fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, bread and baked goods, dairy, poultry, condiments, wine, coffee, teas, spices, honey, olive oil, edible by-products, plants and flowers; an educational workshop; music, entertainment, kids activities and competitions.
Everyone is warmly invited to our school for our Annual Spring Fair Fundraiser. The fair is one of the most joyful days of the year, filled with yummy food, hands-on crafts and family friendly activities. Made through the power of volunteers, this is a special day where we raise money to support the school and provide the children with a magical day filled with laughter and fun. This is a free event open to the public and we look forward to […]
This annual Rally provides the perfect opportunity to get together and enjoy friendly hospitality, stunning natural surrounds and amazing rides. Whether you ride a cruiser, adventure bike, sports bike or postie bike we would love to see you! Friday, from 12.00pm - Skills demonstrations; Enduro-x; Tyre Throwing Competition; Backtrack Dog Jumping; Niki Zak Racing - drag bike and display; Burnout Competition; Trade Exhibitors and Displays; bar and food available; Meet & Greet for Australasian Women's Motorcycle Ride Day; Best Beard […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
A truly spectacular night celebrating the remarkable journey of Australian Merino wool from fleece to fashion. Cocktail reception, parade and presentations.
These trials are set to be a highly anticipated event bringing together over 200 competitors. Come and enjoy a celebration of Eventing equestrian excellence in dressage, show-jumping and cross country.
Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the seven-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course
With topics changing each gathering, Skeptics in the Pub is an informal social event designed to promote fellowship and social networking. Topics will range broadly across subjects such as health, medicine, science, technology, history, politics, the social sciences and the arts – all while set in a friendly, fun and casual atmosphere. No bookings required.
Among highlights will be a live Nativity play, featuring local children (and farm animals) in the old stables behind newly renovated Bolt Inn. Performances are at 5.00 and 5:30pm. Next door, at Little Birdy Uralla, step into Santa’s Toy Workshop, where you can make your own wooden toys with the Uralla Community Neighbourhood Centre. Across the road, have free Christmas portraits taken by a professional photographer in Uralla’s historic Joint Stock Bank, with its beautifully preserved 1890's drawing room and […]
Bring the family and a picnic blanket to enjoy a free Christmas event and movie for the community. There will be plenty of family-friendly activities, while Armidale local, Fergus Lupton, provides live music. There will be market stalls, food trucks, and so much more. From 8.00pm, the movie Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin, will screen.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Playing the best of the best Aussie rock hits, following the Rock the Boat members' draw; Dress to impress with lucky door prizes to be won!
