Northern Rivers Events & Festivals

The Icon Australia All Girls Surf Showdown is the largest women's surfboard riding competition in Australia possibly the world, hosted and organised by the All Girls... read more

The Icon Australia All Girls Surf Showdown is the largest women's surfboard riding competition in Australia, hosted and organised by the All Girls Surfriders Club Inc... read more

You are invited to attend the 63rd Australian Jazz Convention in Lismore, on the 26 - 31 December. The convention will be held in a number of venues through out Lismore... read more

Every year on the Queens Birthday Weekend, the town of Wooli swells in population as visitors from around Australia and the world come to see the famous Goanna Pulling... read more

Ballina Rivafest is an event that celebrates the history, culture and lifestyle of the community on the Richmond River in Ballina within the Northern Rivers region... read more

Australia Day Awards, Citizenship Ceremony and a variety of activities throughout the day. Celebrate all that's great this Australia Day! Special breakfasts, morning... read more

Continue to join in the Christmas festivities by heading to the Boxing Day Races at Ballina. Catch all the action of horse racing and non-stop entertainment at the Ballina... read more

Brooms Head Sports Day is a Fun filled day in the Sun at Brooms Head on the Beach. Games and Sports of all kinds are played on the adults and children are bound to have... read more

The annual Byron Bay Blues and Roots Festival has an incredible international and Australian line up maintains the quality of this world-famous music festival, reputed... read more

The Festival takes place over three days at the beginning of August each year, and includes everything from dinners and lunches to interviews and panel discussions all... read more

The Byron Underwater Festival, now in its third year, targets anybody with a love for nature and in particular the ocean. Byron Bay is the perfect venue to promote the... read more

The Channon Markets are held on the second Sunday of each month at Coronation Park. This colourful market includes a large variety of foods, hand painted crafts, glassware... read more

Grafton Agricultural Show is held over a two day period. Features of the show include sideshows, food stalls, exhibitions, farm displays, equestrian events, trotting... read more

A lovely location to meander through the markets. Purchases can include arts and crafts, bric a brac, fresh food and vegetables, plants and more. read more

Markets are held every Sunday at a different village. The Lismore region is rich in artist talent and the markets are abundant in local crafts, home-made goods and produce... read more

These markets are held in the undercover car park of Lismore Shopping Square on the first and third Sundays of each month. The markets have a range of stalls including... read more

The Lismore Farmers Market is held at the Lismore Showgrounds every Saturday. There is a wide variety of locally grown produce as well as locally produced foodstuffs... read more

Maclean Agricultural Show is held over two days. Events include: sideshows, equestrian events, trotting, exhibitions, sales displays, floral and fruit exhibits and... read more

Maclean Community Markets are held the second Saturday of each month in the main car park. Stalls offer an array of items including jewellery, clothing, plants, craft... read more

Maclean is known as the 'Scottish Town in Australia' and clans invade the town for the highland gathering from around the country. Piping competitions take place non-stop... read more

Coined as "Recovery Day" by the Ballina Jockey Club, why not join in the relaxed atmosphere at the beautiful Ballina Racecourse where there will be five exciting... read more

There are arts and craft, exotic imports and second hand items that will attract the bargain hunter. Skilled practitioners offer massage and therapies in relaxing surrounds... read more

Lismore Rainbow Region Masters Games - The Legend Lives On! Lismore has long been regarded as a City of Sports, with excellent facilities and committed local clubs... read more

More than 600 entries in art and a huge range of craft will be on display at the annual Southern Cross Arts and Craft Festival. Sections include textiles, natural materials... read more

The annual Tropical Fruits New Years Eve Dance Party theme for 2008 is "Midnight Fantasy" and includes DJ's, an art exhibition, cabaret and fireworks at midnight... read more

The Weekend of Trucking is held in Grafton and consists of a variety of activities for all ages. Truck drivers bring there rigs to Grafton from all over for this fantastic... read more

Wintersun is Australia's leading 50's and 60's music Annual Retro Nostalgia Festival. The festival features almost 1500 Hot Rods, Custom and Classic Cars, more than 100... read more

Woodenbong Yowie Country Market is held on the last Saturday of every month at the Woodenbong Public Hall and grounds in the heart of the village, handy to shops, golf... read more