Central NSW Events & Festivals

It's on again. The annual Bike Muster at AREC is on from 10 - 13 April 2009, so start your exercise regime now, pack the tents and claim the date. This is family fun... read more

Hosted by the Bathurst Historic Car Club the annual Bathurst Swap Meet where buyers and sellers meet to catch up on anything and everything to do with vehicles and bric-a-brac... read more

Parkes Country Music Festival held annual October long weekend. Featuring an excellent line-up of professional and guest artists (2009 artists to be confirmed closer... read more

The Cowra Prisoner of War (POW) campsite was the site of a mass breakout of over 1,100 Japanese during World War II. At 2am on 5th August 1944 Japanese POWs launched... read more

The Parkes Antique Motor Club hold a motorcycle rally for veteran vintage and classic motorcycles built before 1964 during the October long weekend. Participants come... read more

Commence your Australia Day celebrations at 7.30am with a barbecue breakfast in leafy Cook Park. Enjoy a delicious sausage or steak on a damper roll with complementary... read more

Started in 1952, the ANFD is Australia's oldest annual agricultural exhibition where visitors will see a vast range of agricultural machinery, implements, services and... read more

Autumn Colours 2009 Nestled in the Central Tablelands, Bathurst is blessed with a breathtaking natural landscape as well as spectacular established parks and gardens. The... read more

B2B is the Blayney to Bathurst charity bicycling event run by the Rotary Club of Bathurst Daybreak and Cycling Australia. The event covers a short track of 56 kilometres... read more

Bathurst Half Marathon and 10 kilometres run is an annual event in which participants run along picturesque country lanes. Serious runners will enjoy the opportunity... read more

The Black Toyota Bathurst Cold Crown Carnival is an annual event on the harness racing industry calendar, attracting owners, trainers, horses and drivers from Australia... read more

The Blayney BillyCart Bash is an annual event designed to bring together all age groups that can enjoy a low cost and exciting day of fun, spills and thrills... read more

Ceceilia and Rocky Rochelli, Micky Young with Sean Mckenzie (Mood Swing) offer a great feast of New Year's Jazz at taste Canowindra. Enjoy wine tasting of 60 wines... read more

Timed to co-inside with Orange's F.O.O.D Week the Colour City Cup is set to become the next big country race meeting complete with live music, fashions on the field... read more

Held in the picturesque Lawson Park, entrance at corner of Short and Church Streets. Local produce, arts and crafts, second hand stalls and much more... read more

The Coonabarabran Show commences with the Art Preview in the Wool Pavilion. Events include cattle and sheep competitions, show jumping, sheaf tossing, wood chop, tug-o-war... read more

The Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft incorporates an Open Rodeo Saturday/Sunday, Junior Rodeo Monday and campdrafting events throughout the three days. Labelled 'the biggest... read more

The Mulga Bill Street Festival celebrates Yeoval as the boyhood home of 'Banjo' Paterson. Celebrations run over three days including vintage cars, historic site walks... read more

More than 8,000 Elvis fans will gather in the Central New South Wales town of Parkes to celebrate Elvis Presley's birthday in January. Record crowds are expected for... read more

The Cowra Farmers Market and Craft Markets are held at the Showground on the third Saturday of every month. The market features produce that is grown/made in the Cowra... read more

The Dunedoo Bush Poetry Festival is three days of Bush Poetry Competitions, Street Theatre, Puppetry, Music, Market Stalls and Comedy Entertainment. Something for every... read more

Eglinton Public Schools Annual Gymkhana and Country Fair is a fun day for the entire family including kid's activities, barbecue, chocolate wheel and much more... read more

An exhibition of over 100 photographic works by 15 photographers covering a range of activities and areas where Australian Forces have been in operation since 1945 to... read more

Celebrate the region's produce, producers and food providers with locals and visitors alike in a truly regional food experience. F.O.O.D week allows you to travel on... read more

Popular local landscape artist Glen Morton will feature in the Cowra Japanese Garden Art Exhibition during December and January. Glen will be joined by his talented... read more

The Gnoo Blas Classic will be held at Sir Jack Brabham Park in the Centre of the old Gnoo Blas Road Racing Circuit at 10.30am on Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th February... read more

The Henry Lawson Festival of The Arts is held on the June long weekend and celebrates Grenfell's famous son, Henry Lawson, who was born on the Grenfell Goldfield in... read more

Ever wondered what it was like living in Bathurst in the 1940s? Join in a special 1940s day at the Chifley Home. Discover how people dressed, how they were entertained... read more

The Macquarie Philharmonia is Australia's only inland symphony orchestra. The 'Mac Phil' is a ProAm orchestra, which annually performs exciting programs throughout Central... read more

2009 will be the 32nd anniversary since Elvis' untimely death. The weekend will include a candlelight vigil at the Elvis Wall of Fame on Saturday evening and Sunday... read more

Markets held in the grounds of St John's Anglican Church, Market Street with art and craft stalls, local produce and more. read more

Held in the grounds of St Mary's Catholic Church on the third Saturday of every month. Taste regional produce at its best. Try award-winning coffee, listen to live music... read more

There is something for everyone at the Mudgee Railway Markets. Enjoy local produce including fresh fruit and vegetables, olives and olive products and lavender products... read more

The Orange Regional Conservatorium and Friends of the Orange Botanic Gardens presents Music In The Gardens each Friday in February from 6.30pm to 8pm. Local musicians... read more

The annual NSW Motocross Riders Championships attracts some of the best riders and teams from across the country, assuring a whole day of entertainment for motorcycle... read more

29 dealers from New South Wales, ACT, Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania present a diverse and interesting array of antiques, old wares and collectables... read more

Races are conducted on the picturesque Towac Park Racecourse at the foothills of the Canobolas Mountains. Extensive alterations to the design of the track in 2000 have... read more

Hundreds of talented students from throughout the Central West participate in the City of Orange Eisteddfod. The Grand Concert being held in September... read more

The Orange Picnic Races is an annual highlight on the Central West social and sporting calendar. Local food and wine will be showcased at the event on Saturday, 31 January... read more

The 137th Orange Regional Show is being held in May, help celebrate its centenary year of being held at the Leeds Parade Orange Show Ground. The Orange Regional Show... read more

The Orange Winefest is a week-long, lively festival celebrating all the good things that Orange has to offer. Welcome in Spring and enjoy the beauty of the region with... read more

The Parkes Kennel Show is always a great opportunity to come and have a look at the different breeds and talents of the various dogs. read more

The Parkes annual super swap meet will cater for veteran, vintage, classic, modern, sports cars and motorcycles. The event is organised by the Parkes Historic Motor... read more

Come and join in the annual Parkes Apex Christmas Parade and festivities that will delight and inspire you in the celebration of Christmas. The parade travels down the... read more

Parkes Picnic races are held annually each Saturday June long weekend. The Weekend has almost become a ‘Back to Parkes' weekend, with many residents opening their... read more

Parkes Agriculture Show is a three day show that includes: Horses, wood chopping, trotting, sheep and cattle judging, farming and motor display, side show alley, Miss... read more

Peak Hill Agricultural Show offers the all the usual pavilion, ring events, side show alley and more. Come and enjoy a day out at a Country Show. read more

Most forms of art are catered for in this exhibition. See patchwork, art, folk art, pottery, spinning, tatting, candle wicking, precious metal clay and silver smithing... read more

Rockley Rodeo proudly sponsored by Town & Country Rural Supplies - is a full day of entertainment for the whole family. Food stalls, kid's rides and much more... read more

Royal Bathurst Show; showcases the regions rural activity, arts and crafts. Live band competition on Friday evening and fireworks. Family entertainment on Saturday evening... read more