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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Ready to ring in the New Year with style? It will be an evening to remember with great food, drinks, and company. Book a table of five or more, and get a free bottle of sparkling wine! Don’t miss out—reserve now!
Bring in the new year, come celebrate like it’s 1999! Spice up your life! There’ll be amazing specials and prizes up for grabs! Why not dress in your double denim, bandana top or squad-matching outfit? Peter Raymond will keep the party going with the best boy band hits and magic millennium chart toppers!
Ring in the New Year at the Newie! Conz-Disarray-Dudd on deck all night. Balloon drop at midnight.
The Guyra and Community Progress Association is excited to provide this free event with thanks to our partners, Armidale Regional Council, Guyra CWA Evening Branch, White Rock Wind Farm and Ladybug Projects. Bring a picnic rug or chair and enjoy the festivities. 5.30pm - Gates open at the Guyra Recreation Ground (jumping castle, food and stall vendors) 6.00pm - Music by Terra Firma 9.00pm - Fireworks at Guyra Showground (20 Marne Street, Guyra) 10.30pm - Band finishes
A labyrinth is a single path leading from the external to the internal. It can be used for reflection and many other community purposes. Time to reflect on the events of 2024, and pause to imagine, dream, and hope for 2025, and share your insights and intentions with others in order to move forward into the New Year with ease and grace, and hold each other gently as paths unfold over the year and into the future.
Armidale Regional Council is proud to support this New Years Eve fireworks display.
Please bring a plate of goodies to share. Tea and coffee will be provided - please supply your own cup. Just a reminder that Masonic Hall is an Aged Care Facility, so if feeling unwell, please do not attend. Dance Programme 1. Mayfair Quickstep, Emmerdale Waltz, Militaire; 2. Eugene Tango, Sindy Swing, Alpine Stroll; 3. Red Rose Saunter, Rosalie Rumba, Balmoral Blues; 4. Pride of Erin Waltz, Gypsy Tap, Chairmaine Schottische; 5. Linden Swing, Alpha Waltz, Festival Glide; 6. Edinburgh […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
New poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
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 […]
The global recorder community eagerly anticipates this Festival. Six extraordinary days of immersive musical experience awaits. Hosted by Orpheus Music (a boutique specialist recorder hub),the upcoming festival promises a rich blend of technique classes, ensemble work, special interest topics, and concerts. Featuring renowned international, national and local tutors who will showcase, teach and guide and caters to musicians of all levels. A highlight will be the Australasian Recorder Competition - showcasing players from around Australasia. Not to be missed.
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 […]
With fresh local produce and craft for sale, the market also features live music and poetry performances throughout the morning.
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.
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 […]
Ash Grunwald is the quintessential bluesman. Infectious foot stomping, good old fashion blues that instantly makes you want to get up and dance. Ash has released nine studio albums and received five ARIA nominations, but it is his relentless touring schedule and his commitment to bring the music to the people that has him scouring the map to play in just about any place that will have him, and one that has won him a legion of fans all over […]
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 […]
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 […]
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
Handmade and homemade items for sale: handmade bags; knitted bags, makeup bags; flowers; Guyra teatowels, pot holders, crocheted handtowels; baby and children's knitting, doll's clothes; laser-cut timber items; assorted handmade cards; handmade pens; handmade kid's hats; homemade biscuits, slices, cakes, jams, pickles, relishes etc.; metal garden ornaments; White Elephant stall; Devonshire Tea (Saturdays 18 and 25 January from 9.30-3.00pm), plus much more.
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 […]
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
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 […]
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
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 […]
Painting, sculpture, photography and pottery. Opening Night: Friday, 17 January @ 6.00pm - Tickets $10pp, available at Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) Centre.
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
With fresh local produce and craft for sale, the market also features live music and poetry performances throughout the morning.
Painting, sculpture, photography and pottery. Opening Night: Friday, 17 January @ 6.00pm - Tickets $10pp, available at Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) Centre.
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
Listen to live music, source fresh products from local producers and browse a variety of market stalls.
An autotest (essential skills of car control and judgement) under controlled conditions - quickest times whilst navigating courses. Snacks and drinks available at the canteen for purchase. Spectators welcome.
'Something to talk about' returns in 2025 with a summer of tennis! 🎾 This summer, the Beardy Street Mall is transforming into centre court! Watch all the thrilling moments of the 2025 Australian Open live on the big screen, and step up to our centre court table tennis tables to serve up some fun! 🏓✨ What: 2025 Australian Open on the big screen When: 11am - 2pm (daily), 20 - 26 January Where: Beardy Street Mall, Armidale What: table tennis […]
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
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 […]
Painting, sculpture, photography and pottery. Opening Night: Friday, 17 January @ 6.00pm - Tickets $10pp, available at Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) Centre.
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
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 […]
Painting, sculpture, photography and pottery. Opening Night: Friday, 17 January @ 6.00pm - Tickets $10pp, available at Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) Centre.
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
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 […]
Painting, sculpture, photography and pottery. Opening Night: Friday, 17 January @ 6.00pm - Tickets $10pp, available at Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) Centre.
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
The annual Armidale Campdraft is a three-day event with riders travelling from around the countryside to compete at this hotly contested event. Spectators will have the chance to see some of Australia's best riders in action as they compete in the 2025 competition. Campdrafting is uniquely Australian and it has grown in popularity immensely since its beginnings and is one of the largest equestrian disciplines in the country.
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 […]
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
The annual Armidale Campdraft is a three-day event with riders travelling from around the countryside to compete at this hotly contested event. Spectators will have the chance to see some of Australia's best riders in action as they compete in the 2025 competition. Campdrafting is uniquely Australian and it has grown in popularity immensely since its beginnings and is one of the largest equestrian disciplines in the country.
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
The annual Armidale Campdraft is a three-day event with riders travelling from around the countryside to compete at this hotly contested event. Spectators will have the chance to see some of Australia's best riders in action as they compete in the 2025 competition. Campdrafting is uniquely Australian and it has grown in popularity immensely since its beginnings and is one of the largest equestrian disciplines in the country.
With fresh local produce and craft for sale, the market also features live music and poetry performances throughout the morning.
Over 30 market stalls, festival food and coffee, art show (17-26 January - 10.00am-4.00pm) and live music. Big breakfast available from 7.30am. Saturday, 25 January - Show & Shine; Antique Machinery; Art Show; live music (see below) Sunday, 26 January (Australia Day), there will be a flag raising ceremony at 11.00am attended by the Australia Day Ambassador; live entertainment (see below). Festival Music Program: Week One - Wednesday, 15 January - 12.00-2.00pm - Pete & Richard Stanley; 5.30-7.30pm - Bitz […]
The annual Armidale Campdraft is a three-day event with riders travelling from around the countryside to compete at this hotly contested event. Spectators will have the chance to see some of Australia's best riders in action as they compete in the 2025 competition. Campdrafting is uniquely Australian and it has grown in popularity immensely since its beginnings and is one of the largest equestrian disciplines in the country.
Painting, sculpture, photography and pottery. Opening Night: Friday, 17 January @ 6.00pm - Tickets $10pp, available at Guyra Adult Learning Association (GALA) Centre.
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 […]
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 […]
Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the seven-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course
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 […]
See the Rumble Roadshow when they put on a show! Check out the best trick jams and skate demos. Win prizes and get tips on how to skate with a bunch of the Pro Tour skateboarders and special guests. Skateboarders are everywhere, and as part of our pledge to keep supporting community, we are going to be heading out to more community skateparks at each BMD Rumble pro tour stop. We’ll be taking some of our best skateboarders to 4 […]
New poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
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 […]
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 […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
With fresh local produce and craft for sale, the market also features live music and poetry performances throughout the morning.
Fun for the whole family! Canteen open from 7.00am, bar open from 12.00pm Saturday, local produce display and stalls with kid's craft all day Saturday. Program Saturday, 1 February: 8.30am - Horse Program starts (Ring 1: LED classes, Australian Stock Horse classes; Ring 2: LED classes, Local Classes, Pony Club mount); 9.00-11.00am - Ute Show Registration opens; 12.00pm - Ute Show judging; 3.00pm Ute Show presentations; 4.00pm - Ute Barrel Race; 5.00pm - Arena Sorting (under lights); Live music. Sunday, 2 February: 8.30am - Horse […]
7.55am for 8.00am departure from Visitor Information Centre, 82 Marsh Street. Bring food (morning tea - enjoy in the Clifton-Everest's garden which is located right beside Racecourse Lagoon), 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. Newcomers are always welcome, but please notify our leader, Dr Stephen Debus […]
Fun for the whole family! Canteen open from 7.00am, bar open from 12.00pm Saturday, local produce display and stalls with kid's craft all day Saturday. Program Saturday, 1 February: 8.30am - Horse Program starts (Ring 1: LED classes, Australian Stock Horse classes; Ring 2: LED classes, Local Classes, Pony Club mount); 9.00-11.00am - Ute Show Registration opens; 12.00pm - Ute Show judging; 3.00pm Ute Show presentations; 4.00pm - Ute Barrel Race; 5.00pm - Arena Sorting (under lights); Live music. Sunday, 2 February: 8.30am - Horse […]
