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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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.
Gourmet and organic fresh vegetables, fruit, herbs, meat, bread and baked goods, dairy, poultry, condiments, wine, coffee, teas, spices, honey, olive oil, edible by-products, plants and flowers; an educational workshop; music, entertainment, kids activities and competitions.
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.
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.
Come and enjoy a relaxed morning of Chess and coffee. Boards are also set up inside Boobooks. All welcome!
Come and enjoy an exciting game of Bridge. No expertise necessary.
If your jam is bluegrass, old timey, skiffle or slightly folk, you are invited. It is not about how well you play or sing, just that you come along an join in. Join the Group Page! The Grand Verandah - Song List Rollin' in My Sweet Babies Arms; Cornbread & Butterbeans; Sittin' on Top of the World; Keep on the Sunnyside; Worried Man Blues; Will the Circle be Unbroken; Cripple Creek; Nellie Kane; Boil Them Cabbage Down; Little Maggie; Rocky […]
Cocktails, live music and dinner.
One of the most beloved community events on the calendar is making a triumphant return to Armidale, with Newcastle Permanent’s Cinema Under the Stars bringing a jam-packed evening of family-friendly fun. The free event includes live music, free popcorn, children’s activities and roving acts, with the feature film, Minions: The Rise of Gru (PG, 2022), to begin at sundown. Local food vendors will be in attendance.
Bring a plate of goodies to share, enjoy a short film (or two or three) on the theme of living sustainably/regeneratively in a changing world and a quiet evening with engaged company.. This month’s films are about Limestone Permaculture Farm exploring solutions to current global crises. Donations will go towards Hillgrove Rural Community Hall upgrade projects. NOTE: The film maker has directly given us royalty-free unlocked access to show them in public screenings at Hillgrove Hall as a gift to the […]
Life Drawing with a Comedian is a show that combines the traditional art of life drawing with the comedic element of live performance. The show involves one comedian acting as the host, guiding the audience through various life drawing exercises and providing humorous commentary throughout the event. Another comedian is the model for the audience to draw, posing in various positions and styles. The audience is encouraged to bring their own drawing materials and participate in the drawing process, while […]
$1 raffle tickets. Please bring plate of goodies to share for supper and your own cup. Tea and coffee will be provided. Just a reminder that Masonic Hall is an Aged Care Facility, so if feeling unwell, please do not attend. Dance Programme Gypsy Tap, Festival Jive, Merrilyn Schottische; 2. Emmerdale Waltz, Balmoral Blues, Eugene Tango; 3. Evening 3-step, Alpine Stroll, Sindy Swing; 4. Carousel, Rosalie Rumba, Canadian -3-Step; 5. Red Rose Saunter, Waltz Catherine, Mayfair Quickstep; 6. Orlando Cha […]
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
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.
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.
Magpie Diaries is the home-baked musical bounty of Matt 'Magpie' Johnston.
Come along for a great night of good company and foot tapping music.
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). The Museum of Printing is a must for anyone interested in the history of printing in Australia, or the importance of that industry to rural and regional New South Wales. Be guided through this piece of history with one of our local Black Gully printmakers and see part of our collection of 1000 printing blocks and a comprehensive library of books on printing and technical […]
Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the seven-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course
The New England Regional Art Museum is celebrating the Seniors Festival (funded by NSW Government). Silver Swans classes have been specifically designed for the over-55s, but whatever your age, if you are looking for a new way to keep fit and active, our ballet classes will put a spring in your step. Whether you’ve never danced before or want to get back into the swing of it, our classes have something for everyone. We will have a number of ballet barres […]
