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).
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Experience Winter...Walcha-style - 10 degrees cooler The crispness of high altitude life, the warmth of hot chocolate and cozy fires, the sweetness of toasted marshmallows, the delights of local stalls and music, and wintery surprises....
The annual Quota Christmas Market is on in Walcha. Browse the great variety of stalls in preparation for Christmas, along with all retail offerings in Walcha. Enjoy a wonderful shopping experience. Also on Saturday is Walcha Parkrun and the Walcha "Olympic" Pool is now open for the season. In support of Walcha Youth Group and local projects.
