Events Calendar
Northern Rivers Performing Arts Association has a full event calendar of their own. See many cultural performances throughout the year at various locations throughout the Northern Rivers. See their website for details or contact Jeremy Sheaffe on 02 6622 0300. www.norpa.org.au
Salt Village Events: Located at South Kingscliff on the beautiful New Tweed Coast, Salt Village is the perfect place to enjoy a wide range of events and entertainment all year round.
Previous Salt Village Events include the Michael Buble concert, Opera in the Park, Carols Under the Stars, Savoir Faire ~ art & lifestyle festival, Winter Wonderland Carnival, Cool Night of Swing, Cinema by the Sea and many more... Click on the events calendar to see what's coming up and be entertained at Salt Village or call 07 5593 1311. www.saltevents.com.au
Many other events are not listed here. You may find them by visiting the local government websites below:
Tweed www.tweedtourism.com.au
Byron Bay www.visitbyronbay.com
Lismore www.visitlismore.com.au
Richmond Valley www.visitrichmondvalley.com.au
(including Casino & Evans Head)
Clarence Valley www.clarencetourism.com
Ballina www.discoverballina.com
Kyogle tourism.kyogle.nsw.gov.au
January
New Years Day Races
Date: 1 January 2011
Venue: Ballina Race Course
Starlight Wellbeing Expo
Dates: 7 - 10 January 2010
Venue: Bangalow A&I Hall
Contact: www.global-healing.com
The Byron Bay Arts Classic
Dates: 7 - 11 January 2010
Venue: Byron Bay Community Centre
Contact: www.byroncentre.com.au
Great Eastern Fly-in
Dates: 8 - 11 January 2010
Venue: Evans Head Memorial Aerodrome
Contact: Gai Taylor (02) 6621 5592
www.greateasternflyin.com
The Great Eastern Fly-In is a unique Australian aviation event. Pilots, their families and friends, Fly-In from all over Australia, to enjoy a great summer holiday with a difference! Locals, young and old, come to marvel at the latest in aircraft, air displays, and have the ride of their lives.
Festival of Fish and Chips and Woodchop Carnival
Dates:15 - 18 January 2010
Venue: Brunswick Heads
Contact: 02 6685 1003
Tweed Coast Extreme - Freestyle Motocross
Date: 16 January 2010
Venue: Cabarita Bech Equestian Centre
www.nitromaxfmx.com
Annual Show & Shine North Coast Street Machines
Dates: 17 - 21 January 2010
Venue: Ballina Rugby League Grounds, Kingsford Smith Drive, Ballina
Contact: Kevin Woolard (02) 6684 7280
More than 200 vehicles - from muscle cars to classic Holdens & Cadillacs to hot rods are expected to be on display.
February
Casuarina Cup Touch Football and Social Weekend
Dates: February 19 - 21, 2010
Venue: Casuarina Beach
Contact: 07 3373 8233
The Casuarina Cup is held every February and is now the hottest event on the calendar. Around 500 participants flock down to party on the Tweed Coast for an entertaining and relaxing weekend and play a little bit of Touch Football on the side.
Alstonville Rodeo
Dates: 27 February 2010
Venue: Alstonville Showground
Contact: 02 6628 5483
March
Byron Bay Film Festival
Date: Friday 5 March - Saturday 13 March
Venue: Byron Bay Community & Cultural Centre
Contact: (02) 66871 797
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www.bbff.com.au
The Byron Bay Film Festival is an initiative of the Byron Community and Cultural Centre and local filmmakers. The Byron Bay and Northern NSW region is home to many filmmakers and so when the inaugural Byron Bay Film Festival was held in February 2006 we focused solely on Australian films and the back catalogue of our local filmmakers. Byron Bay is a magnet for people from all around the globe and so it seemed fitting that BBFF should metamorphosis into an International Film Festival in its second year. In 2007 our festival featured over 100 films from 24 different countries, including 46 Australian premieres and 15 world premieres. Byron Bay’s international reputation encouraged filmmakers from China, Sri Lanka, the USA & the UK to attend the festival.
Kingscliff Triathlon
There are three different competitions in the Kingy Tri which will be run biannually (March and September) : Juniors - from 7 years to 15 years, Tempta - an introduction to triathlon competition and Almost Olympic being a 1km swim, 30km bike ride and 8km run.
Date: Sunday 7 March
Venue: Kingscliff
Contact: 07 3124 6099
www.qsmsports.com
The Big Joke: Bangalow Comedy Festival
Date: 18 - 21 March 2010
Venue: Bangalow
www.thebigjoke.com.au
It is with great excitement that we announce The Big Joke dates which are 18 - 21 March, 2010.
We are also committed to expanding the festival for kids and this next festival we are going under the banner of The Little Joke, including workshops and performances in magic, juggling, puppet making, short films and more!!!
Stay in tune, stay in touch. The Big Joke just gets better!!!! You can subscribe to our newsletter via our website.
Maclean Highland Gathering - Scottish Festival
Dates: 27 March 2010
Venue: Maclean (various venues)
Contact: (02) 6645 2887
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www.macleanhighlandgathering.com.au
Maclean is only a short 15 minute drive away from the popular beach resorts of Yamba and Angourie. You will find Maclean a very friendly town and very proud of its Scottish Heritage. The town has a population of only 3,254, which swells to around 6,500 over the Easter weekend, when people flock to the town to attend the annual Highland Games. The games are contested on the Maclean Showground, known as one of the most spectacular venues in the world to hold such a Highland event. This picturesque ground overlooks the river and mountains beyond, creating a picture that reflects the beautiful lochs of Scotland.
Kites and Bikes Festival
Date: March 2011
Brunswick Heads
Click here for more info
Kite enthusiasts from all over the east coast join together for a fly-in, kite making and bike decorating workshops on the Saturday in preparation for the big day on Sunday. Bike activites include a ride around the hinterland behind Brunswick. Events on Sunday include kite and bike related activities, rides, stalls, food, live entertainment and loads more eco-friendly activities for fun lovers and thrill seekers of all ages to enjoy.
The Brunswick Heads Kites and Bikes Festival has become such an enormous task for a small Chamber of Commerce and township to fund and stage, that the organisers have reluctantly decided to hold it every second year.
April
East Coast Blues & Roots Festival
Dates: Easter long weekend
Venue: Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm (near Byron Bay)
Contact: (02) 6685 8310
www.bluesfest.com.au
A well known music festival where you can see over 200 performances on several stages during the five festival days. Camping available at the festival.
Maclean Agricultural Show
Dates: 27 - 28 April 2010
Venue: Maclean Showground
Contact: Dawn Stewart (02) 6684 1532
This fun family event is held over 2 days. Events include: sideshows, equestrian events, sales displays, floral and fruit exhibits and food stalls. The Show also has exhibits in craft, beef cattle, vegetables, poultry, cooking, caged birds and photography. In addition there is a championship dog show, exhibits from local schools and from Trade.
Grafton Agricultural Show
Grafton Agricultural Show is held over a two day period and includes sideshows, food stalls, exhibitions, farm displays, equestrian events, trotting, and Grafton Show Girl Quest.
Dates: April 30 - 1 May
Venue: Grafton Showground
Contact: Anne de Graaf (02) 6642 2240
A great place to take the kids or your friends to this fun packed 2 day event. Features of the show include sideshows, food stalls, exhibitions, farm displays, equestrian events, trotting and the Grafton Show Girl Quest.
May
Alstonville Rotary Antiques and Collectibles Fair
Approximately 20 to 25 reputable NSW and interstate dealers will be offering a vast array of quality antiques, books and collectables from around the world. Some of the items for sale over the weekend will include antique furniture, oil lamps, toys, dolls, jewellery, fine china, stamps, coins, glass, porcelain and Royal Doulton. Proceeds go Rotary charities.
Dates: 14-16 May 2010
Venue: Alstonville Leisure and Entertainment Centre
Website: www.alstonville.rotary-site.org
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Contact: Geoff Alexander (02) 66281663
The Beach Hotel Byron Bay Ocean Swim Classic and the Mini Ocean Swim
The 2009 Ocean Swim Classic is a 2 km open ocean swim from Wategoes Beach to Main Beach, Byron Bay and is open to swimmers 12 years and over.
The new for 2009 Mini Ocean Swim, is a swim of approximately 800 metres to 1 km depending on conditions. The course will start on the beach at a point west of “The Pass” and will finish in front of the Surf Club. It is designed for children 9 years of age and over and novices, who are good swimmers, such as surf club nippers and swimming club members.
Dates: Sunday 3 May 2010
Website: www.byronswimclassic.com
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Phone: Syl Reid 0421 155 600
Byron Bay Triathlon
This Olympic distance Triathlon (1.5km swim, 40km cycle, 10km run) takes place in and around Byron Bay with the cycle leg to Lennox Head. This event is for individual or teams.
Dates: Saturday 9 May 2010
Website: www.byronbaytri.com
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Phone: 0400 788 336
Nimbin Mardigrass
Dates: First weekend in May
Venue: Nimbin Village
Contact: (02) 6689 1842
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www.hempembassy.net
Nimbin Hemp Embassy was established in 1992. The Embassy’s prime activities are promoting drug law reform by educating the community in general, and promoting a more tolerant and compassionate attitude to people in general. The first Mardi Grass Festival was held in 1993 and has grown to what it is today, an annual event held over a weekend and attracting large crowds in the celebration of hemp.
Maclean Agricultural Show
Maclean Agricultural Show is held over two days. Events include: sideshows, equestrian events, trotting, exhibitions, sales displays, floral and fruit exhibits and food stalls. The Maclean Show also has cane exhibits, craft, beef cattle, vegetables, poultry, cooking, championship dog show, caged birds, photography, School exhibits and Trade exhibits.
Dates: 5 – 6 May
Venue: Maclean Showground
Contact: Dave Stewart (02) 6645 1532
FEHVA 48 Hours of Visual Arts
Dates: May
Venue: Various venues around Bangalow and Byron Bay
Contact: Dee Tipping (02) 6687 1623
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www.fehva.com
Bangalow Billycart Derby
Dates: 16 May 2010
Venue: Bangalow Main St
Contact: 0419 715 098
www.bangalowbillycart.com.au
Annual Lismore GEMFEST
Dates: May
Venue: Lismore Showground
Contact: Bruce Cooper on 02 6688 82800 or Margaret Dodd on 02 6621 9436
Since inception in 1990 GEMFEST has become the largest gem, crystal, jewellery and fossil show in Regional Australia.
Casino Beef Week
Dates: 22 May - 1 June
Venue: various venues around Casino
Contact: Alex Lubanski (02) 6662 8181
www.casinobeefweek.com.au
A celebration of this towns largest industry and a fantastic annual event for the whole family! This years theme is the 'Wild, Wild West' and the emphasis is on providing more entertainment than ever before as Beef Week extends to a huge 11 day format.
June
Winter Ball
Date: 5 June at 6pm
Venue: Lismore Turf Club, Woodlawn Road, Lismore
Contact Details: (02) 6620 2705
www.ourkids.org.au
This is a black tie event held at the Lismore Turf Club to raise money for Our Kids. Last year the event was booked out with over 150, medical and business people of Lismore wining and dining and dancing the night away at the Turf Club.
Wintersun
Dates: 4 - 14 June 2010
Venues: Tweed & Coolangatta
Contact: Barry McNamara (07) 5536 9509
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www.wintersun.org.au
Australia's Leading Rock & Roll Nostalgia Retro Event
Old and Gold Second Hand Saturday (All town Garage Sale)
Date: 12 June 2010
Venue: Brunswick Heads
Contact: 02 6685 1003
Lismore Lantern Parade
Dates: 26 June (Saturday closest to the winter solstice)
Venue: streets of Lismore and Riverside Park
Contact: Jyllie Jackson (02) 6622 6333
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www.lanternparade.com
Lanterns, fire & outdoor celebration are deeply embedded in many cultures from China, Japan, Burma, and Vietnam to Europe and Africa. The lantern represents a positive metaphor for community optimism and hope throughout the world, and it was from this tradition that the Lismore Lantern Parade was born. This universal and multicultural theme makes the lantern parade appealing to people from all walks of life and nationalities.
Primex
Dates: 17 – 19 June 2010
Venue: Primex Expo Site, Cassino Drive, Casino
Contact: Bruce Wright 0411 740 372 or 07 5531 4600
Primex is Regional Australia’s premier primary industry exhibition, encompassing the largest agricultural, machinery and commercial sectors that cater for almost every aspect of primary industry in Australia. The exhibition is held annually at Casino on the Northern Rivers of NSW, which is considered one of the most diverse primary production areas in the country. The format of Primex encompasses 12 Exhibitions in ONE - and as one of Australia’s most diverse primary and associated industry trade exhibitions, the event hosts almost 1000 companies and attracts a intrastate, interstate and international audience of approximately 40-50,000 visitors.
July
All Natural Expo
Venue: Bangalow
Date: 10-12 July 2009
www.global-healing.com
4WD Caravan, Camping & Marine Show
Venue: Lismore Showgrounds.
Date: Friday 9 - Sunday 11 July 2010
Contact: 02 6627 4444
www.lismore4wdshow.com.au
Now in its 13th year, the show is the largest outdoor leisure show in regional New South Wales. This year featuring a 4WD demonstration track, it has something for everyone, with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing caravans, motor-homes, RVs, 4WDs, camping equipment, boats, adventure equipment and heaps more.
Rusty Gromfest
Dates: July 2010
Venue: Ballina & Lennox Head Beaches
Contact: Max Perriott (02) 6687 5066
Surfing competition
Evans Head Fishing Classic
Dates: 17 - 24 July
Venue: Evans Head and Woodburn RSL
Contact: Ray Collins (02) 6682 5174
More than 1000 people of all ages participate in this 'catch and release' event which offers prizes and a chance for the whole family to have some fun together.
Entertainment is provided in the compound at the event headquarters with daily and weekly prizes for the heaviest live fish, prizes for the heaviest dead fish, a minimum of 20 nightly prize draws.
Opera at The Channon
Date: Sunday 25 July 2010
Venue: Coronation Park, The Channon Showground
Contact: Westpac Rescue Helicopter on (02) 6627 4444 or Pauline Ritten on (02) 6622 4177
www.helirescue.com.au/events
A very unique event, Opera at The Channon caters to a variety of different tastes – opera buffs and novices alike can choose to dress formally and enjoy a ‘silver service’ luncheon under a grand marquee or take their own picnic hampers and enjoy the picturesque country setting and lush green hills in Coronation Park. Following lunch guests are treated to an afternoon of fine music, with a stunning selection from famous operas and musicals. All proceeds go towards the Westpac Life Saver Rescue Helicopter and combined Rotary Charities.
Nimbim Performance Poetry World Cup
Date: 31st July & 1st August 2010
Venue: Cafes around Nimbin & Town Hall
Contact Details: Gail M. on 02 66897424 or 0447044603
Application forms: P.O.Box 227, Nimbin NSW 2480
The annual Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup is a community sponsored event that grows in popularity each year, not only with the performers but the audience. Performers travel from all over Australia to be part of this grueling poetry marathon. Poets have eight minutes to perform one or more original poems throughout the weekend. Heats are run on the Saturday with up to 300 poets vying for a position in the semi-finals, which are run on Sunday. The grand final is held on Sunday evening at the Nimbin School of Arts.
August
Byron Bay Writers Festival
Dates: 6 - 8 July 2010
Venue: Byron Bay Beach Resort
Contact: Byron Bay Writers Centre, Director Jeni Caffin (02) 6685 5115
www.byronbaywritersfestival.com
The Byron Bay Writers Festival had its beginnings in 1997, when a small group of locals led by Chris Hanley wondered whether authors might accept an invitation to spend a winter's weekend in Byron Bay. They did, and an audience of two hundred locals enjoyed a gathering of fifty Australian writers. Since then, the Festival has grown from a single venue event to fill four huge marquees and venues around town and sells 45,000 individual tickets. The guest list now numbers more than one hundred and over the years the most significant and respected contemporary Australian writers have participated through lectures, lunches, panels, conversations, launches and readings.
The focus of the program is firmly on Australian writing, with recognition of our physical place in the world through the inclusion of Indonesian and Asian authors. The Byron Bay Writers Festival enjoys a close relationship with the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival and believes that through words and ideas, bridges are formed that cross cultures and schisms. Fundamentally, the Festival provides a forum for intelligent discussion and guests are invited to address the issues that matter to them as writers and which necessarily concern us all. It is a celebration of the vitality of thought and creativity with a healthy emphasis on fun.
Bentley Art Prize
Date: 6 - 8 August 2010
Venue: Bentley Hall
Contact Details: Helen Trustum (02) 6663 5283
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The 26th Annual Bentley Art Prize will be held on 6th, 7th and 8th August 2010 in the Bentley Public Hall (midway between Lismore and Kyogle). There are 14 sections
including art, drawing, sculpture, photography and scrapbooking.
Bangalow Music Festival
Dates: 12 - 15 August 2010
Venue: Bangalow A&I Hall
Contact: Southern Cross Soloists (07) 3735 6351
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www.southernxsoloists.com
The Bangalow Music Festival is an enchanting weekend of music in an intimate setting. Showcasing a vibrant cross-section of musical styles in the beautiful setting of the town of Bangalow, this Festival is a world-class event. Just ten minutes from Byron Bay, this annual event is held in the historical A&I Hall in the beautiful heritage town of Bangalow.
Tweed Valley Banana Festival
Dates: 22 – 31 August
Venue: Murwillumbah
Contact: Chris Chrisostomos (02) 6672 3723
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http://www.tweed.nsw.gov.au
Featuring art & craft exhibitions, fashion parade, banana display and lots of social events, banana Festival invites all to join in. On the final Saturday 30 August is the main street parade.
September
Repco World Rally Australia Championship
Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music
Dates: 3 - 5 September, 2010
Venue: Tyalgum Hall & Showgrounds
Contact: Alex Wilkinson (02) 6679 2244
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www.tyalgumfestival.com.au
Festival of Speed on Tweed (final)
Dates: 4 - 5 September 2010
Venue: the streets of Murwillumbah
Contact: (02) 6676 7029
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www.speedontweed.com
Since 2002, every September, 20,000 racing enthusiasts converged on the northern NSW town of Murwillumbah for the annual historic speed trials, turning the town into a black and white spectacle of flags adorning the streets and local people decking themselves out in crazy clothing.
Big Scrub Rainforest Day
Date: 5 September 2010
Venue: Alstonville Showgrounds
Contact: 02 6687 1143
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Big Scrub Rainforest Day has inspired and educated thousands of landholders and volunteers to tackle weeds, plant trees and get passionate about rainforests since 1999.
Salt Fun Run Series - Race 1
Nimbin Country Show
Venue: A & I Showground, Nimbin.
Date: TBA September
Contact: 0429 890 373
Lismore Cup
Date: 23 September 2010
Venue: Lismore Racecourse
Contact: 02 6621 3176
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www.lismoreturfclub.com
The Lismore Cup Carnival is one of the most popular carnivals in regional NSW. It's a unique racing experience that draws crowds of 10,000 and more to the picturesque Lismore Racecourse.
Nimbin Spring Arts
Date: Saturday 25 September - Sunday, 10 October
Venue: Nimbin School of Arts
Contact: (02) 6689 1577.
The Nimbin School of Arts Spring Arts Exhibition boasts a large, diverse collection of artworks for sale - of a quality and range that reflect the huge pool of artistic talent in the Nimbin area. Many old favourites plus some new and exciting talents. The exhibition is open daily from 10.00am to 4.00pm and entry if FREE - though donations are very welcome.
Nimbin Country Show
Date: Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 September 2010
Venue: A & I Showground, Cecil Street, Nimbin
Contact: (02) 6689 1583.
A traditional country show held annually at the Nimbin Showgrounds since 1919. The Pavillion exhibits include fruit & vegetables, horticulture, apiculture, culinary, needlework, photography, arts & crafts, brewers corner and a students section. Also featuring events including horses and show jumping , Alpaca display, poultry show, beef cattle, Guinea Pig pet show, dog high jump, talent quest, whip cracking contest, gumboot throwing, horse shoe tossing, egg and spoon race and the three legged race.
October
Australian Goanna Pulling Championships
Date: 4 October 2010
Venue: Wooli Sports Ground, Wooli
Contact: (02) 6649 7740
Two combatant's face-off on all fours in a tug-o-war like contest for a cash prize with a thick leather strap tied between their heads. This fun filled family day also has a woodchoppers event, jumping castle, fun rides, food and market stalls.
Bridge to Bridge Ski Race
Dates: 4 – 5 October
Venue: Grafton
Contact: Mark Stephenson 0412 282 280
Yamba Lions Family Fishing Festival
Dates: 4 – 6 October
Venue: Yamba
Contact: Les Brown (02) 6646 9464
Casino Agricultural Show
Dates: 9 October 2010
Venue: Casino Showgrounds, Summerland Way
Contact: 02 6662 5991
North Coast National Show
Venue: Lismore Show will be held at Lismore Showgrounds
Date: 21 - 23 October 2010
Time: 9:00:00 AM - 10:00:00 PM
Contact: 02 6621 3460
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www.lismoreshow.org.au
Agricultural exhibition including exhibits in beef cattle, dairy cattle, poultry, championships cats, championship dogs, guinea pigs, woodchop, pavilion exhibits, trade exhibits, rodeo, speedway - demolition derby, music tent and much more for the whole family.
Tweed River Festival
Dates: 10 – 18 October
Venue: Tweed River Shire
Contact: (02) 6670 2743
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www.tweed.nsw.gov.au
Aimed at raising awareness of the Tweed River and its importance to the environment and our lifestyle. This festival combines education with a range of competitions, displays, boating events, walks and on the final Saturday evening a spectacular lantern parade at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, Tweed Heads.
Salt Fun Run Series - Race 2
Dates: Sunday 11 October 2009
Click here for race details and to download entry form or enter online
Jacaranda Festival
Dates: 30 October to 7 November, 2010
Venue: Various around Grafton
Contact: (02) 6642 3959
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http://www.jacarandafestival.org.au
The world-renowned Jacaranda Festival is held yearly in Grafton, Northern Rivers New South Wales from the last weekend in October to the first weekend in November. Inaugurated in 1935, this was the first of Australia's folk festivals and is based upon the magnificent spectacle of the hundreds of lilac-blossomed trees which grow in Grafton's broad tree lined avenues.
It expresses the people's thanksgiving for the generosity with which nature blesses this part of the globe.
Tweed River Agricultural Show
Dates: 31 October to 1 November
Venue: Murwillumbah Showgrounds
Contact: 0427 725 507
A traditional country show at its best in the magnificent setting at the Murwillumbah Showgrounds. Jam packed with a variety of entertainment, arena events, trade exhibits, heritage displays, live music, sideshow alley and fireworks
Alstonville Agricultural Show
Dates: 30 October to 31 October
Venue: Alstonville Showground
Contact: 02 6628 1568
There's something about the atmosphere of a show. The sights of akubra hats floating around the ring where prized animals are paraded, the smells of fairy floss and pluto pups, and the sounds of children yelling with pleasure as they enjoy a ride in a sideshow alley. You can capture this and more at the Alstonville Show - one of the oldest shows on the North Coast circuit.
November
Jacaranda Festival
Dates: 30 October to 7 November, 2010
Venue: Various around Grafton
Contact: Anne De Graaf (02) 6642 3959
Tabulam Races
Dates: November
Venue: Tabulam Racecourse
Contact: Milton King (02) 6661 3531
Salt Fun Run Series - Race 3
Dates: TBA November
The Unity Festival
Dates: November , 2010
Venue: Murwillumbah Showgrounds
Visit website: www.unityfestival.com.au
Phone: 02 6672 3003
The Unity Festival is an exciting family focused event that showcases the rich cultural diversity of the Tweed Shire. The Unity Festival’s aim is to raise cultural awareness and create opportunities for greater cultural interaction.
The event will feature the music, dance, costumes, food, art and craft and stories of the culturally diverse communities of the Tweed Shire including the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Bridge to Breakers
Dates: 14 - 15 November 2010
Venue: Harwood to Yamba
Contact: Wayne Culph (02) 6645 5020
www.bigriver.yachting.org.au
This event is co-hosted by Big River Sailing Club and Port of Yamba Yacht Club. Every year this event attracts a large number of competitors in all types of sailing craft. The river banks fill up with spectators on Saturday to see the boats sail from Harwood Bridge to Yamba and return.
Ballina Rivafest
Dates: November
Venue: Fawcett Park, Ballina
Contact: Holly Archibald
Tourism Project Officer
Ballina Shire Council
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Phone: 1800 777 666
Ballina Rivafest celebrates the Richmond River with a range of family entertainment from art workshops, roving performers, static displays and fireworks
Tweed Shire Women's Service - Wonders of Woman Art Show
Dates: November 2010
For more information email Diane Ashmore
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http://www.tswomen.org.au
Art competition including painting, photography, sculpture, ceramics and woodwork.
December
Lismore Christmas Carnival
TBA
Lismore Carols by Candlelight
TBA
Twilight Christmas Markets
Date: TBA
Venue: Brunswick Heads
Contact: 02 6685 1003
Boxing Day Races
Venue: Ballina
Contact: 02 6686 2603
Maclean Twilight Rodeo
Dates: 27 December 2010
Venue: Maclean Showground
Contact: Chantal Ensbey 0418 411 344
www.lawrencerodeo.org.au
The Maclean Showground hosts an action packed evening with a full range of rodeo events such as bull riding; saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, ladies and junior events plus heaps more. With live action replay, you'll be able to see every bump and thud in detail. Rodeo clowns, a bouncy castle, rides for the kids and ample food and refreshment make this a night not to be missed.
New Years Eve Celebrations
Tropical Fruits New Years' Eve & Recovery Party
Date: 31 December 2010
Venue: Lismore Showground, Alexandra Parade, North Lismore
Contact: (02) 6622 6440
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www.tropicalfruits.org.au
The Tropical Fruits New Year's Festival is a four day queer celebration.
The New Year’s Eve Party and the New Year’s Day Recovery Party are held at the Lismore Showgrounds, transformed by hundreds of volunteers to reflect our own unique culture. Visitors can take in the whole experience at on-site camping facilities. Features of the New Year's Eve party are two large dance spaces with top Australian and International DJs and a more relaxed, dance experience can be found at the alternative Chill Space and at midnight on New Year's Eve there is a spectacular fireworks display. On New Year's Day you can rejuvenate at our Pool Party held at the conveniently located Lismore Baths, booked exclusively for Tropical Fruits. Then, as the sun sets, head back to the Showgrounds, enjoy a BBQ and chat with the volunteers at the Recovery Party.
We showcase artists, musicians and crafts-people in our Art Show and Cabaret. This year you can also take in some films at the Queer Fruits film Festival, showing in Lismore's Star Court Theatre.
New Years Eve Fireworks at Twin Towns, Central Salt Park & Casuarina at 9pm and midnight.
There are also New Years Eve Celebrations in Lennox Head, Byron Bay and Lismore. See Council websites for further information.
