North Coast NSW Events & Festivals

Mon 22 Apr 2013 - Sat 01 Jun 2013

Taree is proud to host the largest Country Eisteddfod in NSW bringing together a host of talented artists. Tickets are available at the door for each session, however a booking is necessary..

Fri 31 May 2013 - Sun 02 Jun 2013

Big Band Blast is a new annual band festival to be held the first weekend of June. Hosted by John Morrison, 2013 will be its inaugural year. This music festival will celebrate the..

Fri 31 May 2013 - Sun 02 Jun 2013

Come and celebrate all the activities at the ninth Bonnie Wingham Scottish Festival in 2013. Festival highlights include; Welcome to the Festival Chieftains at Masonic night (Lodge..

Fri 07 Jun 2013 - Sun 09 Jun 2013

Dave Irvine was a North Coast identity who led the way in the development of environmentally sustainable fishing practices. Unfortunately Dave passed away way too soon, but not before he..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Mon 10 Jun 2013

Port Stephens is one of Australia's great holiday destinations just one hour north of Newcastle and two hours north of Sydney and is the home of the Blue Water Country Music Festival. The..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Sat 08 Jun 2013

Envirofair is a local community event, which is organised by local community radio 2BOB 104.7, and is considered one of Taree's most important events. The event will feature all the usual..

Fri 05 Jul 2013 - Sun 07 Jul 2013

Timbertown is holding its annual Steam Festival in July. This event gets bigger and better every year. In 2013 there will be more displays, more engines and lots of entertainment. If you..

Sat 06 Jul 2013 - Sat 06 Jul 2013

The Sawtell Chilli Festival has been an annual event on the beautiful Coffs Coast for the past 14 years and now attracts over 10,000 people to the village on the first Saturday in July each..

Sat 06 Jul 2013 - Sat 06 Jul 2013

A unique interesting annual event held on the third Saturday in July between four Stroud townships: Stroud in Gloucestershire, England; in Oklahoma, USA; in Ontario, Canada, and here in..

Sun 07 Jul 2013 - Sat 13 Jul 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Hosted by Northern NSW Football, the FFA National Youth Championships for both boys and girls, are national tournaments with teams from..

Sun 07 Jul 2013 - Mon 15 Jul 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** A festival celebrating sculpture set in the pristine Nelson Bay environment. Enjoy the markets. Be amazed by the creative sculptures on..

Sat 03 Aug 2013 - Sun 04 Aug 2013

Formula Powerboat racing is an internationally recognised extreme sport that is highly entertaining for participants and spectators of all ages. It is fast, colourful and action packed - a..

Sat 03 Aug 2013 - Sat 03 Aug 2013

The Flair Awards is an annual fashion awards event held in Taree on the Mid North Coast of New South Wales. Now in its eighteenth year, Flair has grown to be the largest regional fashion..

Sun 04 Aug 2013 - Sun 04 Aug 2013

Rotary Coffs City is holding the NAB Coffs Coast Cycle Challenge. The event is a ride of 100 kilometres starting and finishing at the Coffs Harbour Jetty Foreshores. The 2013 Challenge..

Sat 10 Aug 2013 - Fri 23 Aug 2013

The Australian Surf Titles have been held since 1964, the longest running surf event in Australia. The Australian Surf Festival combines the Australian Longboard Titles, the Australian..

Sun 11 Aug 2013 - Fri 16 Aug 2013

Port Stephens is one of Australia's great holiday destinations just one hour north of Newcastle and two hours north of Sydney on the NSW North Coast and is the home of the Port Stephens..

Sun 11 Aug 2013 - Sat 07 Sep 2013

Trial Bay Gaol will once again be transformed into a stunning artistic landscape, with an abundance of sculptures to be displayed in the historic precinct. The exhibition will run for..

Mon 12 Aug 2013 - Sun 18 Aug 2013

The second Monday in August will see the Gold Cup Prelude Race Meeting. On the third Friday in August the Race Club hosts an eight Race TAB Race Meeting followed the next day by the..

Sat 24 Aug 2013 - Sat 24 Aug 2013

Horse racing plays a prominent role in the heart and soul of rural Australia. When you hear the thundering hooves of the thoroughbred meet the fresh country turf, racing truly comes alive...

Sat 31 Aug 2013 - Sun 01 Sep 2013

Held at Macksville in the beautiful Nambucca Valley, the Rusty Iron Rally attracts over 200 exhibitors of antique tractors, vintage cars and trucks, and stationary engines all of which can..

Sun 01 Sep 2013 - Sat 14 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** First Global Festival of Native Arts and Culture is opening its eighth year tour around the world in 2012. Festival will begin in..

Sun 01 Sep 2013 - Sun 01 Sep 2013

For a relaxing day of good fresh food, regional wines, great music, cooking demonstrations and a display of vintage cars in a picturesque outdoor setting where the Bellinger and Kalang..

Fri 06 Sep 2013 - Sat 07 Sep 2013

Wingham Rotary Town and Country Expo covers everything that's good about the town and country lifestyle from craft, recreation, health, livestock, finance, solar, books, food and wine..

Fri 20 Sep 2013 - Sun 22 Sep 2013

This festival features the best of Australian classical musicians in a delightful historic town, noted for its artistic and cultural activities. Bellingen is nestled in a lush rural valley..

Fri 20 Sep 2013 - Sun 22 Sep 2013

The Wildside Festival is a weekend of outdoor activities featuring free guided walks through the spectacular wildflowers and natural environment surrounding the Hawks Nest area. There are..

Sat 21 Sep 2013 - Sat 21 Sep 2013

The Clans on the Coast Celtic Festival is a fun filled event where everyone is encouraged to participate in all events and frivolities. The festival is a not-for-profit event run by..

Sat 21 Sep 2013 - Sat 21 Sep 2013

One of the most exciting events on the Australian music calendar is the annual Kendall National Violin Competition. The Competition's history dates from 1999 when renowned Australian..

Sun 22 Sep 2013 - Sun 29 Sep 2013

The International Buskers and Comedy Festival involves more than 120 shows in 15 different venues over nine days. Shows include family entertainment in the streets of Coffs Harbour and in..

Sat 28 Sep 2013 - Thu 03 Oct 2013

Misty Mountain Getaway is a small, friendly and fun patchwork getaway held in Dorrigo, each September/October school holidays, running over six days with a choice of 36 different workshops..

Mon 30 Sep 2013 - Mon 30 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Kundabung Rodeo and Australasian Bull Riding Titles is Australia's richest bull-riding event featuring some of Australia's best cowboys..

Sat 05 Oct 2013 - Sun 06 Oct 2013

The Old Bar Beach Festival is an annual community event that attracts over 17,000 people each year. Held over the long weekend every October, the Kombi/Transporter swap meet Australian..

Wed 16 Oct 2013 - Wed 16 Oct 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Indulge top chefs just a little as these hatted stars from regional NSW toss out their regular menus for a night or two. The results may..

Fri 18 Oct 2013 - Sun 20 Oct 2013

At the biennial Watermark Literary Muster Australian and overseas writers and readers gather in the Camden Haven region on the NSW mid north coast to share and enjoy the literature of..

Sat 19 Oct 2013 - Sun 20 Oct 2013

In October each year in the historic township of Wingham, 10 minutes from Taree, the Akoostik Festival provides two days of non-stop entertainment in the town square. The headlining acts..

Sun 20 Oct 2013 - Sun 20 Oct 2013

Athletes from across Australia will descend on Port Macquarie in October to compete for the Australian Age Group Championship, with the winners of each age group receiving the opportunity..

Fri 25 Oct 2013 - Sun 27 Oct 2013

Awarded 'Community Event Of The Year' 2012 CoastOut is the Coffs Coast's Annual Gay, Lesbian and friends Festival! Experience Coffs Harbour and all its natural beauty while enjoying all or..

Fri 25 Oct 2013 - Sun 27 Oct 2013

The Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival is rated highly on the festival circuit for folk and bluegrass followers and the program includes some of the best home-grown talent in both folk and..

Sat 26 Oct 2013 - Sun 27 Oct 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Myall River Festival is a free family friendly event, with a large variety of market stalls, stage entertainment, river activities..

Sun 27 Oct 2013 - Sun 27 Oct 2013

The Tastings on Hastings is a major annual food and wine show celebrating the farmers, producers, restaurants, wineries and breweries of the diverse Greater Port Macquarie region and..

Fri 01 Nov 2013 - Sun 03 Nov 2013

The spectacular waterfront at d'Albora Marinas on the Nelson Bay foreshore will host local fine food restaurants, wineries from the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens along with music to make..

Sat 02 Nov 2013 - Sat 02 Nov 2013

Enjoy a day in this most beautiful part of the Manning Valley. Killabakh is located just 16 kilometres north of Wingham on the Comboyne Road. This very popular annual event showcases..

Mon 04 Nov 2013 - Mon 11 Nov 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Sustainable Living Festival has now become one of Coffs Harbour City Council's principal events of the year. Its uniqueness and its..

Sun 10 Nov 2013 - Wed 13 Nov 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Anglers from throughout Australia will converge in Coffs Harbour in November for the 2012 Club Marine Hot Current Game Fishing..

Sun 10 Nov 2013 - Sun 10 Nov 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Athletic carnival with main race over 120 metres and supporting events over 70 metres and 300 metres. Supporting activities include..

Fri 06 Dec 2013 - Sun 08 Dec 2013

The NSW Touch Association will host the 37th Annual State Cup in Port Macquarie. The State Cup is the premier Touch competition for New South Wales Touch Affiliates, offering Affiliates..

Tue 10 Dec 2013 - Tue 10 Dec 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Queens Lake Village Mixed Fours will be held at North Haven Bowling and Recreation Club. Prize money for the event will be $2,000...

Fri 13 Dec 2013 - Fri 13 Dec 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** This is a fun afternoon and evening for the whole family to enjoy. There will be markets stalls, food stalls, street dancers and..

Tue 31 Dec 2013 - Wed 01 Jan 2014

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Bring a picnic rug along to Queen Elizabeth Park and enjoy the family fun of the New Year's Eve celebrations. The live entertainment..

Wed 01 Jan 2014 - Thu 02 Jan 2014

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Enjoy two days of family fun and activity at the Harrington Festival. New Year's Day sees model train exhibition, entertainment with..

Thu 02 Jan 2014 - Mon 06 Jan 2014

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** A popular alternative to the Sydney Hobart yacht race, the annual Pittwater and Coffs Harbour Regatta attracts the cream of the offshore..