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Armidale Events

Click to view the Autumn 2025 events calendar (PDF 1.4MB), or view the list below.

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?

Duval Dam Buster Trail Run

Dumaresq Dam Reserve Dumaresq Dam Road (right off Boorolong Road), ARMIDALE, NSW, Australia

Please arrive at least 30 minutes prior to your event start time. 6:00am - Bib collection starts; 6:30am - 50km event starts; 7:00am - 32km event starts; 7:30am - 16km event starts; 8:00am - 8km event starts; 10:00am - 3km event starts Due to limited parking at the Dumaresq Dam Recreation Area, please try to share your travel with family and/or friends. Let’s look after our environment. The event organisers will not be providing any disposable cups at any of the drink/aid stations. Please bring […]

$10 – $120