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Events in Armidale

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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Scout Group Trivia Night

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

A Fun-Filled Family Trivia Night! Gather your family and friends, and join the 2nd Armidale Scouts, for an evening of laughter, competition and community spirit. Challenging Trivia: Test your knowledge across a variety of fun and engaging categories. Lucky Door Prizes: Everyone has a chance to win fantastic prizes just for attending! Key Raffle: Don’t miss out on the opportunity to win big with our exciting key raffle. Support the Venue: Please show your support for the Railway Hotel by […]

$5.28 – $44

State of Origin @ Railway Hotel

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Catch all the action and excitement of State Origin games live & loud. Enjoy $5 schooners of XXXX Gold and Tooheys New, participate in our pass the footy competition to win a $100 venue voucher, and buy any Tooheys product for a chance to win the best seats in the house.

Free

Easter Family Funday Sunday

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Kids eat free all day! East Egg hunt (11.30am), meet the Easter Bunny and get your photo with him in the photo booth, Basket of Arts craft sessions (from 12.00pm); enter the Easter Colouring-in Competition and win various vouchers for each category (1-5, 6-9 and 10-12 years) – runs from 1 March to Easter Sunday.

Free

NRL Season Kick-off @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Don't miss the start of the NRL Season at the Railway Hotel - streaming LIVE & LOUD from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada. With Season launch specials including a Pass the Footy Comp. With the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles taking on the South Sydney Rabbitohs (1.30pm) and the Sydney Roosters facing the Brisbane Broncos (3.30pm), the season commences with a split round - a first for the NRL.

Valentine’s Day @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Love is in the air! Enjoy a romantic two-course dinner, plus free Lover's Photo Booth with props and Cupid's Love Potion (special cocktail).

$55

Super Bowl @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Yippee - kids eat free all day. Lunch special will be American Hot Dogs. A great day for the whole family.

Free

Santa Fest @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Come one, come all to the Railway Ho-Ho-Hotel for our first ever Santa Fest, to help raise some much-needed funds for the Salvation Army Christmas Appeal. Be there with bells on as you rock your best Santa or Mrs Claus attire in a fully decked-out beer garden. There will be a live DJ from midday, photobooth and plenty of cheer!

Free

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Come for a great night with good company and test your knowledge.

Free

Family Funday Sunday @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Come and be merry with our FREE Christmas-themed Family Funday Sunday! This fun-filled day kicks off the silly season with a FREE photobooth, FREE playground, FREE face painting as well as FREE gifts and lollies for the kiddies! Plus, plenty of games and Christmassy activities, including a Candy Cane Toss Competition and visit from Santa Claus himself!

Father’s Day @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Give Dad a SUPER Father's Day this year. With roast pork on the spit, Lego competitions, drink and meal specials, and the NRL on the big screen - Dad's day is guaranteed to be a great one. PLUS, if you book a table on Father’s Day, you'll go into the draw to win a $100 Railway Hotel voucher.

State of Origin @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Pass the Footy and Guess the Score competitions will be running, and we'll also be giving away a Retro Blues Jersey each game - you don't want to miss this!

Anzac Day @ the Railway

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

Live music from 1.00-4.00pm and raffles from 4.00pm. Raffles are raising money for Soldier On.

Degustation Dinner

Railway Hotel 222 Rusden Street, Armidale

The Railway Hotel Armidale, in conjunction with the New England Brewing Company and Glen Gowrie Distillery, is proud to present its first  Beer and Gin Degustation Dinner. Tickets iniclude five-courses with matching  beer and gin with each course - a very special dining experience. You will not want to miss this! Get your friends together and enjoy a great night out.

$75