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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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Ongoing

TAS Rugby Carnival Events

The Armidale School 87 Douglas Street, ARMIDALE

The Armidale School Rugby Carnival is the largest Under 12s rugby carnival held in Australia, attracting young rugby enthusiasts and their coaches, along with committed families and supporters, who make the journey to Armidale. 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 colours provide the backdrop to the event, which utilises The Armidale School’s outstanding ovals and […]

Easter @ Boobooks

Boobooks Books and Coffee Shop 176 Beardy Street Mall, ARMIDALE

For more information or to book, email newenglandhoneybees@outlook.com or info@boobooks.net.au or phone 02 6771 2994 or 0432 474 591. Boobooks, together with New England Honey Bees, are hosting morning tea. Special guest The Easter Bunny! There will be an Easter Egg Hunt and prizes, enjoy Hot Cross Buns, Easter Eggs, Hot Chocolate and a selection of cakes and cookies.

State League Orienteering Competition

Kooringle Bundarra Road, ARMIDALE

Kooringle (23km west from Armidale on Bundarra Road, first driveway on right after crossing Booralong Creek). The terrain is a mix of open grassland and lightly forested to scrubby, rocky slopes. People of any age and ability can join in at their own pace individually or in small groups. Entries on day are available on moderate, easy and very easy courses. There is also a free string course for enjoyment of younger orienteers. Dress for the weather and bring water […]

$2 – $12

Fiori Musicali

Australian Poetry Hall of Fame 144 Bradley Street, GUYRA

For more information, phone 0423 478 656. Armidale chamber choir, Fiori Musicali, will be directed by Erin Helyard, Artistic Director, Pinchgut Opera. “Helyard is an eminent scholar and a superb executant in this repertoire. He 'holds both audience and performers in the palm of his hand, before tossing them all in the air until they are almost out of breath.”  

$30.50 – $35.50

Fiori Musicali

New England Conservatorium of Music Armidale Teachers' College, Cnr Mossman and Faulkner Streets, ARMIDALE

For more information, phone 0423 478 656. Armidale chamber choir, Fiori Musicali, will be directed by Erin Helyard, Artistic Director, Pinchgut Opera. “Helyard is an eminent scholar and a superb executant in this repertoire. He 'holds both audience and performers in the palm of his hand, before tossing them all in the air until they are almost out of breath.”

$30.50 – $35.50