What’s on inArmidale?

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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Quilting and Needlework Exhibition

Legacy House 89 Faulkner Street, ARMDALE

Celebrating 40 Years! Come along and view some gorgeous quilts and neeedlework and possibly meet the clever people behind these amazing exhibits. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and slice available at nominal charge.

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33rd Annual Gem & Craft Show

Armidale Showground 5 Dumaresq Street, ARMIDALE

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.

Free
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CraftAlive Tamworth

Tamworth Regional Entertainment Conference Centre Greg Norman Drive, TAMWORTH

CraftAlive is returning to Tamworth and is Australia’s longest running craft event series. With both local and interstate craft talent, the show is packed full of the latest craft supplies, kits and equipment. CraftAlive is a hands-on event. A chance to learn from leading craft experts with interactive classes on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. A top tip, book your tickets online and save dollars. Take the bus! CraftAlive Tamworth exclusive coach trip from Armidale - operating Friday ONLY: Depart 8.00am […]

Various

Magpie Diaries @ Big Dog

Welder's Dog Brew Bar and Entertainment Centre 101 Beardy Street, ARMIDALE

Magpie Diaries is the home-baked musical bounty of Matt 'Magpie' Johnston.

$10

Rick Cuthel @ the Wicklow

Wicklow Hotel 87 Marsh Street (cnr Dumaresq Street), ARMIDALE

Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.

Free