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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Welcome to Appleton, a tidy country town with a population of 1557. Stop in at the pub in the arvo, try your luck with the pokies and why not stay for the annual Potato Race? It’s the highlight of the year. Only this year Dr Penny Anderson is back home in Appleton, and she has a question. Why should the prize money for the race be more for the men than for the women? Cousin Nikki thinks Penny is up […]
Acclaimed soprano Caroline King returns to New England to join local soloists, Leanne Roobol and Rowena Moon, in Giovanni Pergolesi’s exquisite Stabat Mater with Fiori Musicali chamber choir and ensemble. The musicians will also present the Cantata Jesu, meines Lebens Leben and the Trio Sonata in B flat Major by the great Danish-German Dietrich Buxtehude - one of the most esteemed and influential composers of his time. Laura Curotta, Robert Van Gend (violins), Jacquie Epps (viola), Sofia Debus (cello), Bobyn […]
Walcha Golf Club in the New England area will host the women's World Sand Greens Championship which is likely to attract plenty of interest with a purse of $140,000 on offer.
1954-1973 - The Beginning: Madgwick & McClymont Celebrates the University of New England's 7- year history in a series of panel discussions that will take a trip down memory lane. Focusing on the last seven decades, UNE will be hosting panelists from Alumni, staff and students to talk about their experiences and how its history has shaped their future. Wendy McCarthy AO - completed her teaching degree at UNE and was a Duval College resident. She went on to become […]
Donations welcome. Come along for afternoon tea, a free health check and chat or just come check out our bikes. Health checks provided to adults 18 years and over. Psychs on Bikes is a volunteer organisation of motorcycle-riding mental health professionals supporting rural and remote communities across Australia.
New poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
Welcome to Appleton, a tidy country town with a population of 1557. Stop in at the pub in the arvo, try your luck with the pokies and why not stay for the annual Potato Race? It’s the highlight of the year. Only this year Dr Penny Anderson is back home in Appleton, and she has a question. Why should the prize money for the race be more for the men than for the women? Cousin Nikki thinks Penny is up […]
Unwind to the soothing soulful sounds of OhMaSoul, featuring Jemimah (vocals) and James (keys). They put their own spin on an eclectic collection of pop, gospel, jazz and soul songs.
Songs from the Porch of Life, is based upon the songwriters in the round format, a format which is enormously popular in the USA in places like Nashville. In simple terms it is two or three singer-songwriters on stage at once performing their original songs, as well as songs by other writers that influenced them in their writing. Basically it is two or three solo acts on stage at once, or as we like to say, three stools, three microphones, […]
Welcome to Appleton, a tidy country town with a population of 1557. Stop in at the pub in the arvo, try your luck with the pokies and why not stay for the annual Potato Race? It’s the highlight of the year. Only this year Dr Penny Anderson is back home in Appleton, and she has a question. Why should the prize money for the race be more for the men than for the women? Cousin Nikki thinks Penny is up […]
This Carnival is the largest junior rugby carnival held, over two days, in Australia, attracting young rugby enthusiasts and their coaches, along with committed families and supporters from all over the country. The carnival caters for under 12 teams and a girls 7s Competition for 14s and 16s players. In previous years, visitors have travelled from the Sunshine Coast in the north, the NSW Southern Highlands in the south and many coastal and inland centres in between. Armidale’s beautiful autumn […]
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Backgammon and coffee. For all ages and stages. Lapsed players and complete beginners welcome. Bring your own board or borrow one from the bookshop. Feel free to approach any players you see and ask to join. For more information, visit armidale-backgammon-fanciers.mailchimpsites.com.
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
This Carnival is the largest junior rugby carnival held, over two days, in Australia, attracting young rugby enthusiasts and their coaches, along with committed families and supporters from all over the country. The carnival caters for under 12 teams and a girls 7s Competition for 14s and 16s players. In previous years, visitors have travelled from the Sunshine Coast in the north, the NSW Southern Highlands in the south and many coastal and inland centres in between. Armidale’s beautiful autumn […]
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.
A fabulous display of Classic and Specialist cars - have a chat to the owners and/or compare notes.
Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the seven-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course
New poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
The 2024 Tour de Rocks dates have been set. The Board is working on a new and exciting route for 2024. * We are planning to ride and the high level route is:- Armidale to Ebor, Ebor to Ulong and Ulong to Woolgoolga. * But, until we work through all the details, you will need to wait a bit longer for more information. * Remember - there are always a few "little hills" and 2024 won't be any different. So, […]
Elizabeth Taylor's Greatest Love – with Jewels - Adrian Dickens (AUS) Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor has long been associated with jewels – diamonds in particular, and her legendary jewellery collection was said to be worth over $200 million at the star’s death. Find out the fascinating stories behind the breathtaking collection that rivalled Cleopatra’s, the star who wore them and the man who bought most of them – Richard Burton. Adrian Dickens trained in the UK before emigrating to Australia […]
Come along to Boobooks again for a fun night of jamming music playing and singing. No experience needed. Doesn’t matter at what level you are at. It’s a place where everyone is welcome.
An exhilarating performer with faultless technique and fearless command of the piano, Russian Australian pianist Konstantin Shamray enjoys performing on an international level with the world’s leading orchestras and concert presenters. In 2008 Konstantin won First Prize at the Sydney International Piano Competition, the first and only competitor to date to win both First and People’s Choice Prizes. Konstantin has toured extensively throughout Australia and has recorded CDs for the labels Naxos, ABC Classics and Fonoforum. He has performed with […]
TIME: 12.00pm (Saturday, Sunday), 3.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), 7.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Featuring the death defying Wheel of Steel, spectacular Globe of Death, stunning aerialists and, of course, our hilarious clowns! There will be something the whole family will enjoy. Don't miss out. Bookings essential!
Bernadette Harvey is Senior Lecturer in Piano at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music. An acclaimed international performer and teacher, she was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2000 by then Australian Prime Minister, John Howard, for her contribution to Australian Music. Dr Harvey has won many accolades since her first medal in a Sydney Eisteddfod at the age of two and a half, including the ABC ‘Young Performer of the Year’ in 1987. Her playing has been described by one reviewer […]
Community run: by the community, for the community. Local small businesses and families - food and drinks, handmade products, condiments and preserves, gifts, fresh produce and much more.
TIME: 12.00pm (Saturday, Sunday), 3.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday), 7.00pm (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) Featuring the death defying Wheel of Steel, spectacular Globe of Death, stunning aerialists and, of course, our hilarious clowns! There will be something the whole family will enjoy. Don't miss out. Bookings essential!
New poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
Anzac day is the time for the community to come together and pay tribute to the first ANZACs and to all the brave servicemen and women who have since followed in their footsteps. Programme - Armidale 4.45am Gunfire refreshments at Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club, 137 Dumaresq Street 5.25am Remembrance service for past members of Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 5.45am Dawn service at Central Park, Armidale 6.30am Fellowship for veterans and service personnel at Armidale Ex-services Memorial Club 7.00am Breakfast for […]
Guyra RSL Sub-branch will hold the following services to commemorate ANZAC Day: 5.45am – Dawn Service (followed by a light breakfast at the Soldiers’ Memorial Hall). 9.00am – Service at the Multi-purpose Service (44-45 Sole Street, Guyra) 10.00am – Form up at Four Ways for the march 10.30am – March down Bradley Street 11.00am – Main service at the Soldiers Memorial Hall 12.30pm – Lunch at the Bowling Club (everyone is welcome to join the veterans. Discount lunch vouchers for […]
There will be a morning tea following the service - all welcome. If anyone wishes to lay a wreath please feel most welcome to do so.
Come and join a wonderful evening of Armchair Theatre - The Two Executioners by Fernando Arrabal.
School groups - $100 (10 + teacher), $150 (15 + teacher). Hilarious new play by Sarah Quick (directed by Penny Dalgleish and produced by Margaret Sims). A wry discussion between four women about the rules, mostly unwritten, that apply to having relationships with men. YES - It's very funny, even God makes an 'appearance '.... Parental guidance recommended for children under 15.
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
We are very excited as this is the 10th anniversary of the show. The theme will be Australiana. All-day BBQ and awesome raffles. Vendors will be selling great cat items. Vote for your favourite cat/kitten and favourite Bengal and best decorated cage in our show theme.
Church, private cemetery and buggy sheds open to explore. Morning and afternoon teas and light lunch available. Proceeds to the Guyra & Community Progress Association to support beautification projects in the Guyra community. Cash on the day only - no EFTPOS facilities available.
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.
New poets, old poets and poets from far away, everyone is welcome to perform or listen.
Includes an open mic and is open to all styles of music. Compliments the Olde-time Music Jam sessions.
On his tenth tour of Australia, Canadian troubadour Scott Cook is making his first visit to Uralla! Magic or your money back. Scott Cook sings sturdy, straight-talking songs that see the good in you. Born in West Virginia and raised on the Canadian prairies, in 2007 he quit his job teaching kindergarten in Taiwan to move into a minivan and embark on the life of a full-time troubadour. Since then he has toured almost incessantly across Canada, the US, Europe, […]
CANCELLED Italian tenor, Raffaele Pierno, will delight audiences with the greatest tenor solos of all time by artists such as Caruso, Pavarotti, Bocelli, Groban, Mario Lanza and more. He will be joined by associate artist, Melissa Buchholz, on piano.
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
You are invited to celebrate this significant infrastructure project and experience the reserve first-hand in a unique and special way! Ebor Falls has recently been upgraded with new visitor infrastructure including accessible pathways and lookouts. What's On? Smoking ceremony; speeches by National Parks and Wildlife Services staff and special guests; tours running from the upper to lower falls along the newly-built walking track; free sausage sizzle at 12.30pm at the lower falls; free drinks provided throughout the event. Please note: […]
Visit the Uralla Showground on the first Sunday of the month, and get a taste of what the region has to offer at these wonderful markets with 30+ producers, artists, crafters and hand-makers. Pop on over to the Poultry Auction from 9:30, also held at the Showground.
Want to learn how to fish your local waters? Come along to a hands-on, free fishing workshop. The day includes sessions on how to rig up, cast and have a go fishing. It will also include great tips on how to be a responsible fisher and you will get a chance to ask local experts all the information you need to get started fishing in your local area. All equipment is supplied. Bookings are essential as places are limited. Each […]
