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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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.
Over thirty market stalls, festival food, live music during lunch and evenings and train rides available each day. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Friday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 9.30am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador. Peter and Vicky Denovan will perform at lunchtime with Chilli Jam providing an evening show. Saturday, 27 January there will be a spectacular car Show ‘n’ Shine in Bradley Street, the Antique Machinery event at the festival […]
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.
Join us for a romantic evening to remember, exclusive menus and Valentine-themed cocktails for one night only! Walk-ins welcome, but booking ahead is advised due to limited availability.
Love is in the air! Enjoy a romantic two-course dinner, plus free Lover's Photo Booth with props and Cupid's Love Potion (special cocktail).
Dear England Joseph Fiennes (The Handmaid's Tale) plays Gareth Southgate in James Graham's (Best of Enemies) gripping examination of nation and game. The country that gave the world football has since delivered a painful pattern of loss. Why can’t England’s men win at their own game? With the worst track record for penalties in the world, Gareth Southgate knows he needs to open his mind and face up to the years of hurt, to take team and country back to […]
Terra Firma is back with their unique blend of country, blues, and reggae.
Friday, 16 February - Tractor Trek will leave Walcha Showground at 9.00am for a 30km trek around the Walcha area with activities on the way. Saturday & Sunday, 17 & 18 February - Street parade; vintage trucks, motorbikes, cars, engines, chainsaws and more; late model trucks and forestry machinery, tractor pull; market stalls; food stalls; kids' corner. Hosted by Oxley Riders. Camping available at $10 per site per night
