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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Come down, watch a movie and be part of changing a Syrian family’s life. A fundraiser for Armidale Sanctuary's ISSA Family appeal. Donations welcomed. Wine and snacks available from 5.30pm. A documentary about two Syrian refugees living in Jordan's Za'atari camp, who dream of becoming professional football players.
Building Unity through Hope: Creating a more Compassionate Society - Elijah Buol OAM, MAICD, CEO Act for Peace Elijah Buol OAM, was appointed CEO of Act for Peace in January 2024. Act for Peace is an organization, now in its 75th yea, that works to empower people displaced by conflict and disasters across the globe. Elijah brings a deep understanding of the issues faced by people experiencing displacement. After losing his parents to conflict when he was a child, he spent many […]
