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.
Have an event to add to the calendar?
The first race meeting of the Armidale Jockey Club's 2025 Autumn Racing Carnival with three race meetings in three weeks. St Alberts College will sponsor this fun and exciting event. Come and party with the Albies students - they know how to have a good time! Even better 50% of all admission ticket sales will be donated to St Alberts College for charitable purposes.
Full bar and catering available. Great fields for the seven-race program – country racing at its best. Bookmakers and TAB on course
Armidale Jockey Club's Autumn Racing Carnival continues with this seven-race TAB meeting. First race scheduled for 1.05pm, but this may change. Come and enjoy the competitive racing action in the club's comfortable facilities with friendly and welcoming service at the picturesque Armidale Racecourse. A variety of pre-purchased hospitality packages available which offer the full race day experience!
The Armidale Jockey Club concludes its Autumn Racing Carnival with traditional non-TAB ANZAC Day races sponsored by businesses of West Armidale. First race around 2.00pm. Full TAB coverage of other metropolitan races held throughout the country. This is always a fun and exciting day for the whole family. Lock in the date and book your tickets. A variety of pre-purchased hospitality packages are available which offer a full race day experience! Free entry for under 18 years.
