Armidale Events

The clothing and accessories from the White family collection and many other gowns from the National Trust collection, will be displayed throughout the ground floor, adding a layer of interest and richness to the usual house tour which you will find excellent. Back to Black includes objects on display that span more than 100 years, with well-known designers from both Australian and international design houses.  The display is collaboratively curated by the National Trust Senior Curator and fashion historian Dr […]

Boobooks takes pride in live music Friday! So do our customers. Every Friday there will be a local band or solo artist, or the mic will be open to customers for a monthly Bookstore karaoke. Check out the website and socials for the latest information on what's playing. See you on Friday!

With fresh local produce and craft for sale, the market also features live music and poetry performances throughout the morning.

Bring the little ones to the Beardy Street Mall each morning between 5-16 April for a fun-filled program of art, culture, music and creativity. With an exciting line-up of activities, there's something for every child to enjoy. Saturday 5 April: 9.00-11.00am Autumn Festival and Arts North West Badge Making Monday 7 April: 10.00am NECOM Mini Minstrels Tuesday 8 April: 10.30-11.30am Armidale Library Storytime Wednesday 9 April: 10.00am NERAM Art Play Thursday 10 April: 9.30am Aboriginal Keeping Place Kids Club Friday 11 April: 9.30am Gubi […]

This Carnival is the largest junior rugby carnival held, over two days, in Australia, attracting young rugby enthusiasts and their coaches, along with committed families and supporters from all over the country. The carnival caters for under 12 teams and a girls 7s Competition for 14s and 16s players. In previous years, visitors have travelled from the Sunshine Coast in the north, the NSW Southern Highlands in the south and many coastal and inland centres in between. Armidale’s beautiful autumn […]

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.

An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Full canteen available. Spectators welcome.

Canteen on grounds. Come along and watch some beautiful horses and riders compete in this official dressage event.

How Did We Manage Without Our Gadgets? This exhibition will give you an appreciation of the conveniences we now have to make housework easier! It will also give an appreciation of how hard our great grand mothers worked coping with the 'copper' in the wash house to boil sheets and towels or the fuel stove in the kitchen to produce meals several times a day in an overheated kitchen! Bring the kids to experience another era!! We wish everyone a […]

Tours on Sunday: 10.30am-12.00pm, 12.30-2.00pm and 2.30-4.00pm The clothing and accessories from the White family collection and many other gowns from the National Trust collection, will be displayed throughout the ground floor, adding a layer of interest and richness to the usual house tour which you will find excellent. Back to Black includes objects on display that span more than 100 years, with well-known designers from both Australian and international design houses.  The display is collaboratively curated by the National […]