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Armidale Events

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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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Twilight Market @ NEGS

New England Girls' School (NEGS) 13-83 Uralla Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Food and market stalls, live music, drinks, entertainment and much, much more.

Free

Event Series Square Dance Gala Weekend

Square Dance Gala Weekend

New England Girls' School (NEGS) 13-83 Uralla Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Registrations closed for participants. Presented by the Northern NSW Square Dance Association, this three-day gala event, features international caller Joachim Rühenbeck from the Triangle Club in Germany, with round dances cued by Ed Coleman from Sydney.

Free

Armidale & New England Cat Club Pedigree and Companion Cat Show

New England Girls' School (NEGS) 13-83 Uralla Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

You never know what breed may be in attendance! You will see crowd favourites, 179 entries, such as the Persian, Ragdoll, Maine Coon, Siamese, Bengal, British Shorthair, Burmese and American Shorthair Cats. Discover the endless variety of cats. Stalls, all day BBQ, awesome raffles, vote for your favourite cat and best decorated show cage in The Teddy Bears' Picnic Theme. A great family day out.

$2 – $5

NEGS Autumn Fair

New England Girls' School (NEGS) 13-83 Uralla Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

There will be some incredible small businesses operating stalls which include the following: stunning pottery from Anthill Pottery; fabulous hats from Amy Farrell Millinery; beautiful cushions, lamps and lampshades from House of Delapre; lovely linen, table cloths, napkins, aprons etc. from Corner of the Garden, fresh flowers from hello Lovely Floristry; gorgeous earring from Made by Em and Pop Design; incredibly soft Glenhope Co Alpaca blankets; Antler Fire tools and a range of Yeti insulated products; crocheted goods and dried […]

NEGS Autumn Fair

New England Girls' School (NEGS) 13-83 Uralla Road, ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

NEGS will be hosting its AUTUMN FAIR in conjunction with the NEGS Alumni weekend, held at the school. There will be a number of gourmet food stalls, live music, a beer tent, wine and champagne bar and an Emporium of stunning gift stalls. There will be lots of fun activities for children including pony rides and face painting, along with entertainment for the older children such as a rock climbing wall and mechanical bull. There will also be a well […]