Central NSW Events & Festivals

Sat 17 Nov 2012 - Sat 19 Oct 2013

Visit Cowra's Farmers Market and source your food straight from the paddock to the plate! Fresh vegetables, fruit, olives, olive oils, cakes, apples, coffee, egg and bacon rolls, meat..

Sat 02 Feb 2013 - Sat 07 Dec 2013

These markets are held on the first Saturday of each month. There is a variety of stalls including fresh vegetables, tools, cakes, preserves,craft items, knitwear, trash and treasure..

Fri 01 Mar 2013 - Fri 31 May 2013

The Bathurst region is renowned for its four distinct seasons and the autumn months are among the most beautiful of the year. It would be difficult to find a better time to enjoy all the..

Thu 16 May 2013 - Sun 09 Jun 2013

The Annual Cowra Eisteddfod will be held once again at the Civic Centre on Darling Street. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the Eisteddfod. With a large selection of sections and..

Fri 24 May 2013 - Sun 26 May 2013

Presented by the Dunedoo Lions Club, this is an eclectic art exhibition with photography, hanging art and ceramic displays. Amateur artists from across the region and around the country..

Sun 26 May 2013 - Mon 27 May 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The NSW Country Touch Championships will continue to be held at the Bob Dowling Ovals in Dubbo. The Dubbo Touch Association has hosted..

Sat 01 Jun 2013 - Wed 19 Jun 2013

Held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, the Dubbo Eisteddfod returns. This event is one of regional significance with individuals, groups and schools from Dubbo and..

Mon 03 Jun 2013 - Tue 04 Jun 2013

The National Poll Hereford Show and Sale will be in Dubbo for the 52nd time this year. Come along and show your support to such a long standing event and you might even go home with a new..

Thu 06 Jun 2013 - Mon 10 Jun 2013

The Henry Lawson Festival is held on the June long weekend and celebrates Grenfell's famous son, Henry Lawson, who was born on the Grenfell goldfield in 1867. The festival is an..

Fri 07 Jun 2013 - Mon 10 Jun 2013

Lawson's literary tradition is central to the program with writing, poetry and readings. There is the School Students Literary Awards and talks on Lawson's works. The festival also..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Mon 10 Jun 2013

The 'Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft' is an annual event held on the June Long Weekend and is the biggest combined rodeo and campdraft in the Southern Hemisphere. Each year cowboys and..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Sun 09 Jun 2013

The Parkes and District Kennel Show is held at the Parkes Showground. This Kennel Show is always a great opportunity to check out some of the different breed of dogs and be amazed by the..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Sat 08 Jun 2013

Come along and be a part of the fashions, fun and festivities that make the June long weekend in Parkes the social highlight of the year! At the Parkes Picnic Races will there will be..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Mon 10 Jun 2013

The annual weekend event caters for all craft enthusiasts at the Peak Hill Arts and Craft Exhibition. See patchwork, cake decorating, art, folk art, pottery, spinning, tatting, candle..

Mon 10 Jun 2013 - Wed 12 Jun 2013

This is the largest multi vendor Shorthorn Bull Sale in the Southern Hemisphere. Come along and witness the 54th National Show and sale spectacular! Top quality Shorthorn bulls will be..

Sun 16 Jun 2013 - Sun 16 Jun 2013

Join in for the Winter Winery Wander. Wander the back roads of the Bathurst Region experiencing the best food and wines that cool climate has to offer. Visit Bathurst wineries where a..

Fri 05 Jul 2013 - Fri 05 Jul 2013

The Cowra Picnic Races provides the quintessential country Australian horse racing experience this July. The popular race meet features a great day of county racing and a hotly contested..

Sun 07 Jul 2013 - Sun 07 Jul 2013

The Dubbo Bridal and Event Expo is a must for anyone planning any kind of event. With all of the experts and suppliers under one roof, you can now plan your entire event in one day...

Fri 12 Jul 2013 - Mon 15 Jul 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Country Championships are a celebratory event for the clubs and athletes who show an ongoing and unmatched commitment to the sport...

Sat 13 Jul 2013 - Sun 14 Jul 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Mudgee Small Farm Field Days - proudly supported by Essential Energy - is a full two days of lectures and demonstrations for life in..

Sat 27 Jul 2013 - Sat 27 Jul 2013

Enjoy the taste of fine wine at one of the largest wine shows and public tastings in Australia. Cowra is proud to be the host of such a loved event and attracts many people from all walks..

Sat 03 Aug 2013 - Sun 11 Aug 2013

Celebrate Frost Fest - Orange's winter festival with an arts, music, community, health and well-being focus. There are over 45 events and activities on offer during the ten-day festival...

Sun 04 Aug 2013 - Tue 06 Aug 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Dubbo And District Kennel Club Show, attracting entrants from all over Australia, is one not to be missed. All breeds are able to..

Fri 09 Aug 2013 - Sun 11 Aug 2013

2013 marks the 23rd Annual Dubbo Jazz Festival and as in previous years the line up is of its highest standards with the best of both international and Australian jazz musicians. Events..

Sat 10 Aug 2013 - Sun 11 Aug 2013

2013 marks the 23rdAnnual Dubbo Jazz Festival and as in previous years, the line up is of its highest standards with the best of both international and Australian Jazz Musicians. Events..

Sat 10 Aug 2013 - Sun 11 Aug 2013

The Mudgee Readers' Festival has been established to celebrate the joy of reading. It features 12 authors 'in conversation' and in panels - talking about their books and work. Two..

Sat 10 Aug 2013 - Sun 11 Aug 2013

The Mudgee Readers' Festival will launch its 2013 programme in late June 2013. In 2012, the launch event included a fabulous dinner event featuring former High Court Judge, Michael Kirby...

Sat 10 Aug 2013 - Mon 12 Aug 2013

The festival has shaped up to be a great event. There will be 40 bands partaking in the festival, with groups travelling from Canberra, the Riverina, the Hunter and Sydney, as well as their..

Sun 11 Aug 2013 - Mon 12 Aug 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Dubbo Vintage Truck and Tractor Show in 2012 will have even more trucks, tractors, steam tractor engines, cars and introducing a..

Tue 13 Aug 2013 - Wed 14 Aug 2013

The Trundle Agricultural Show offers two days of ring events with horse and cattle events and judging, pavilion exhibits, presentation of Miss Showgirl, the side show alley and more. Come..

Fri 16 Aug 2013 - Sat 24 Aug 2013

The Kidney Kar Rally is celebrating its 25th birthday in 2013 and will start at Tamworth, NSW, travel via Bundaberg, QLD, and finish eight days and 4,000 kilometres later at Armidale..

Fri 16 Aug 2013 - Fri 16 Aug 2013

Elvis Revival Inc. will stage a candlelight vigil just prior to the Anniversary of The King's passing on 16 August 1977. The candlelight vigil will take place at the Elvis Memorial Wall..

Tue 20 Aug 2013 - Wed 21 Aug 2013

Peak Hill Agricultural Show offers two days of ring events, cattle and horse events and judging, side show alley, dog show, spectacular fireworks display and pavilion exhibits, presentation..

Sun 25 Aug 2013 - Sun 25 Aug 2013

Its time again for another Swap Meet and Car Show in Dubbo. Always a successful event it is one not to be missed. Come along to the 21st Annual Swap Meet and Car Show. Gates open at 6am..

Sun 25 Aug 2013 - Sun 25 Aug 2013

The Back Yamma Bigfoot (Mountain Bike Race) will be held for its third year. This 25/50/100 kilometre mountain bike race is held in the Back Yamma State Forest near Parkes and Forbes in the..

Mon 26 Aug 2013 - Wed 28 Aug 2013

The Parkes Show is held each August running over three days and two nights with plenty of entertainment, side shows and trade stands along with a spectacular fireworks display that can be..

Sun 01 Sep 2013 - Sun 01 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Come on out to Quambone on the edge of the Macquarie Marshes for the 2012 Marthaguy Picnics. The day is always a very social event with..

Sat 07 Sep 2013 - Sat 07 Sep 2013

The Annual Trundle Bush Tucker Day will take place again with its 26th anniversary celebrations and is a unique bush experience for the whole family to enjoy. Live entertainment all day..

Sat 07 Sep 2013 - Mon 30 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The city of Dubbo is set to be transformed into a film and entertainment destination for most of September 2012 when it plays host to..

Sun 08 Sep 2013 - Sun 08 Sep 2013

The 37th Annual Bathurst Edgell Jog is on again this September. Join the biggest 7.5 kilometre fun run in country New South Wales. Paper entry forms can be collected from Cityfit Bathurst..

Mon 09 Sep 2013 - Mon 23 Sep 2013

Celebration of the food, produce and wine of the Mudgee region which encompasses weeks of events and attractions in the town. Individual businesses, Council and producer organisations..

Fri 13 Sep 2013 - Sun 15 Sep 2013

The Orana Caravan Camping 4WD and Boat Show has over 160 exhibitors displaying everything you will ever need for caravan, camping, four wheel driving, fishing and boats. Visiting a..

Sun 15 Sep 2013 - Sun 15 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Caragabal Sheep Races are held annually in September. Only in Caragabal, a half hour west of Grenfell, would you find sheep races..

Sun 15 Sep 2013 - Mon 16 Sep 2013

Players representing over 40 clubs will converge on Parkes for the Parkes Open Golf Tournament. This is a 27 Hole Golf Championship run in three grades incorporating both scratch and..

Mon 16 Sep 2013 - Fri 20 Sep 2013

Men and ladies veteran golfers from around the State will participate in various golf events throughout the week at the Western District Veterans Golfers Association Tournament. Events are..

Wed 18 Sep 2013 - Sun 22 Sep 2013

Exhibition opens in Foyer and Macquarie Auditorium to the public daily. Over AUD60million on display featuring the world famous Australian National Gemstone and Lighting Ridge Opal Emblem..

Fri 20 Sep 2013 - Mon 23 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Moorambilla Festival is a community choral festival started in 2002 by artistic director Michelle Leonard. It invites choirs and..

Sat 21 Sep 2013 - Sun 29 Sep 2013

Sakura Matsuri is a much loved event in the Cowra cultural calendar. It is a time when the beauty of nature in full bloom and the centuries old traditions of Japan are combined; and you are..

Sun 22 Sep 2013 - Sun 22 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Grenfell Jockey Club Races are an annual TAB event with six races and thousands of dollars in prize money to be won. Entertainment..

Sat 28 Sep 2013 - Tue 01 Oct 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Head to Coonamble and join the Coonamble Grey Hound Club on the October long weekend. There will be twilight racing on Friday 28th..