Hunter Events & Festivals

Australia Day Festivities in Newcastle this year will be focused at the Foreshore. The celebrations will include rides, entertainment, sporting events, markets, fireworks... read more

Australia Day is a celebration of national pride and community spirit especially in Gloucester and the whole community is invited to join in the Day of events including... read more

The Lions and Lioness Clubs of East Maitland, East Maitland/ Beresfield, Kurri Kurri, Maitland and Rutherford will hold their annual 'Australia Day Ball in the Mall'... read more

It is a trial of skills, very different to those seen in classic triathlons. Known as the friendly triathlon, competitors battle 22 kilometres of farm tracks and up through... read more

The first exhibition for the new-look Maitland Regional Art Gallery will be the late Brett Whiteley's work. The exhibition will feature Whiteley's works from the Art... read more

Join us for this free community event and experience the wonder and spirit of Christmas under the stars. Featuring all the old favourites, including a visit from Santa... read more

Aberdeen and the surrounding area of the Upper Hunter Valley was developed initially predominantly by Scottish free settlers and in honour of that past The Aberdeen... read more

See 100,000 Christmas lights on show throughout dedicated areas of Hunter Valley Gardens. Includes all the lights from the "Gracelands" property plus lots... read more

Muswellbrook Garden Club annual Chrysanthemum and Flower Show. The show includes special section for new and local growers. Morning tea and light lunch available for... read more

A fun day for all at the markets with; home grown produce, plants, bric-a-brac, food, home made products and much more. Come and enjoy the day. read more

Come along from to Countryfest at Singleton Showground and see the amazing Australian Wife Carrying Titles. You don't have to be a married couple to enter, just as... read more

A monthly market in the Presbyterian Church Grounds. Stalls include; hand made arts and crafts, selections of jams, pottery, candles, soap, hand woven garments, quality... read more

The Dungog Film Festival is an annual cultural event showcasing exclusively the very best of Australian cinema-past, present and future. The Festival is staged over... read more

Dungog Rodeo is a wonderful display of rodeo at its best and a fun weekend of activities for everyone. Friday morning is Campdrafting and on Saturday rodeo events start... read more

Junior Beef Cattle section judged on Friday, Dairy Cattle, Prime Fat Cattle and Stud Cattle will be judged on Saturday. Side show alley will have an array of rides... read more

The Gloucester Markets are held on every Saturday of a long weekend in the Billabong Park; situated right behind the main street. There are a variety of different stalls... read more

Come along and enjoy the thrills and spills of a small town rodeo. Bar facilities, food and barbecue will be available. Gates open at 10am, with main events starting... read more

Bric-a-Brac, vegetables, plants, handmade cards, clothes, Devonshire tea, food and much more. read more

See the classic Australian 1946 film 'Bush Christmas" and shorts by starlight (weather permitting). Enjoy a BYO picnic or barbecue before the movies, which begin... read more

Maitland Ministers Association in conjunction with Maitland Churches provide an opportunity for our community to get together to celebrate Christmas. The festival will... read more

The Hunter Wine Industry Association is proud to announce the return of its premium event “Hunter Semillon & Seafood 2009”. Join in the celebration of Semillon... read more

Hunter Valley Steamfest is underway and the skies of Maitland are filled with steam and the common cry of “All Aboard”! Steamfest is again set to thrill people... read more

Monthly Triathlon. Held on the first Sunday of every month at Singleton. There are two courses to choose from; Swim for 500 metres, ride for 20 kilometres and run for... read more

The Hunter Valley invites you to join them in a month long celebration. Throughout June come to the Hunter Valley to taste and smell freshly pressed olive oils, learn... read more

Annual charity fundraising event organised by Kidney Health Australia to raise funds for Kidney Kids and research into kidney and related diseases. read more

Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival, just a heads up on Nostalgia '09. We have already lined up some great bands so there will be plenty of dancing as well as chances to... read more

Laguna Markets are held on the third Sunday of each month. Featuring local produce: fresh veggies, free range eggs, fruit, herbs, plants, flowers, tube stock, olive oil... read more

The annual Lions Book Fair in Singleton will be held again this year at the Singleton Showground Pavilion in Bathurst Street. You will find good quality second hand books... read more

The Home and Leisure Show will have over 100 local state and interstate businesses at the one venue. All manner of home and lifestyle products will be on display... read more

Nigel Marsh's bestselling memoir "Fat, Forty and Fired", was published in 2005 to critical acclaim and top-ten success. Chairman of Leo Burnett, Australia's... read more

The Lovedale Long Lunch is a progressive-type of lunch where visitors wine and dine their way around the 7 participating wineries along the Lovedale trail... read more

Come and explore Australia's biggest regional market with over 600 variety stalls. Enjoy sites displaying old fashioned home made, home grown goods, musicians, gourmet... read more

NSW Off Road Championship - Off Road has nine different classes - good spectator viewing, catering by local community, event helped out by local community, Bush Fire... read more

Heritage Month provides people with the opportunity to visit the beautiful historical building, the Mechanics Building and participate in the many activities that regularly... read more

An old fashioned family day out, with skills and crafts of yesteryear demonstrated throughout the heritage site. Delicious home made refreshments available all day... read more

Starts from "Ellamara's Collection" two kilometres west of Sandy Hollow on Golden Highway. Approximately 30 kilometres of ride through magnificent rural landscape. Breakfast... read more

Scarlett Affection is the singing songwriting performing two piece comprising of sisters Melia and Nerida. Sassy, theatrical and filled with sibling harmonies, this... read more

Sculpture in the Vineyards is a splendid annual exhibition in the Hunter Valley Wine Country. Over 60 large-scale outdoor works are displayed amidst the five vineyards... read more

This year will mark the 11th Anniversary of the Gloucester Shakespeare on Avon Festival. The 2009 Shakespeare on Avon Festival will be held on Friday 15th and Saturday... read more

Singleton Outstanding Business Awards presentation dinner for winners of several different business categories, guest speaker, three-course meal and fine wine... read more

Singleton Show consists of sideshows, rodeo, demolition derby, ring events and competition, craft pavilions, animal nursery and all agricultural activities... read more

A new experience at Tocal Homestead. The characters of Tocal reappear in the buildings with which they are familiar, for your chance to eavesdrop on their conversations... read more

The Thornton Markets have something for everyone: food, Devonshire tea, produce, plants and herbs, coins and stamps, crafts and collectables, clothing, tools, gifts and... read more

This year looks like being another great year with rides for the kids and young at heart, along with the usual competitions and exhibitions of things made by our local... read more

Welcome to Denman and the best Wine and Food celebration in the Hunter; is held annually in May and attracts the best of the regions wine and food producers... read more

The Masquerade Ball for Valentine's Day is a three course dinner and dance with band GENR8. Proceeds from the night will go to Mai-Wel Ltd to help continue services... read more

A fabulous 4 course luncheon including wine, entertainment, wine options game and great company. Guests are presented with a specially designed plate as a memento of... read more