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?
See (and for sale) a spectacular array of gems, rocks, crystals, jewellery, crafts, beads and lapidary books/supplies/equipment. There will be a kid's treasure hunt and fossicking, raffle tickets ($1.00), great prizes, BBQ breakfast and lunch/light refreshments also available.
Free entry to Showground. Come and see spectacular gems, opals, rocks, crystals, jewellery, crafts, gifts and much more. Something for everyone! BBQ Breakfast/Lunch and Light refreshments available. Raffle tickets on sale at the Show - $1 each (1st: $450 earrings made from New England Zircon and Uralla Gold; 2nd: $250 Rolled Gold/CR Sapphire Bracelet; 3rd: $150 Topaz Silver Pendant) Stall holders welcome.
