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Armidale Events

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 Professional Bull Riders (PBR).

Have an event to add to the calendar?

Polar Plunge

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

We're freezin’ for a reason! Take the Polar Plunge and support Special Olympics Australia. Your help empowers athletes with intellectual disabilities and/or autism, giving them the chance to play, shine, and thrive—on and off the field. Participants MUST be aged 12 or over on the day.

$25

Duval Dam Buster Trail Run

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

An exceptional day of trail running in the New England! The Duval Dam Buster (DDB) Trail Run returns  in the beautiful Mt Duval and Dumaresq Dam areas of the New England High Country.  There are five distances to choose from, catering for people of all ages and abilities: 3km (kids/families), 8km, 16km, 32km and 50km. The start/finish line and event hub is located at the Dumaresq Dam Reserve, approximately 12km west from Armidale, Australia’s highest city. Follow Boorolong Road past […]

$5 – $90