Markets in the Mall
Beardy Street Mall Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE, NSW, AustraliaListen to live music, source fresh products from local producers and browse a variety of market stalls.
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.
Have an event to add to the calendar?
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 […]
Visit the Uralla Showground on the first Sunday of the month, and get a taste of what the region has to offer at these wonderful markets with 30+ producers, artists, crafters and hand-makers. Pop on over to the Poultry Auction from 9:30, also held at the Showground.
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.
Cash prize, $5 buy in, 1st place $50 plus pot.
$500 jackpot! 35k starting stack, early bird 10k 30 mins prior to start, late registration end of first break,18 players.
Win 1st Place - $100 cash; 2nd Place - $50 pub voucher, trivia jackpot, hotseat and more.
Come and enjoy a meal, good company and increase your knowledge.
Bistro opens 5.30pm, bar meals available until 8.30pm. Grab a team together and have some fun. Great prizes up for grabs.
Join in a game of Go!. Beginners welcome.
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 […]
School groups - $100 (10 + teacher), $150 (15 + teacher). Hilarious new play by Sarah Quick (directed by Penny Dalgleish and produced by Margaret Sims). A wry discussion between four women about the rules, mostly unwritten, that apply to having relationships with men. YES - It's very funny, even God makes an 'appearance '.... Parental guidance recommended for children under 15.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Backgammon and coffee. For all ages and stages. Lapsed players and complete beginners welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one from the bookshop. Feel free to approach any players you see and ask to join. For more information, visit armidale-backgammon-fanciers.mailchimpsites.com.