Northern Rivers Events & Festivals

Thu 16 Aug 2012 - Thu 29 Aug 2013

Come along to the Casino Farmers Markets to grab a bargain from a tasty range of locally grown produce. Fresh and wholesome fruit and vegetables, meat, preserves and browse the arts and..

Sat 18 Aug 2012 - Sat 17 Aug 2013

Explore the delights and treasures that you will encounter at the Uki Farmers Market which is held every Saturday of the month. Stock up on local produce from fresh farm eggs to exotic..

Sun 28 Oct 2012 - Sun 27 Oct 2013

Farmers markets are the way to get your weekly fresh fruit, vegetables and other produce directly from the grower. At weekly Farmers Markets and organic markets, customers can talk to the..

Tue 08 Jan 2013 - Tue 24 Dec 2013

The Lismore Organic Market are committed to providing local organic produce, reducing the carbon footprint. Stallholders have travelled an average of 20 kilometres rather than at least 1000..

Sat 12 Jan 2013 - Sat 21 Dec 2013

Lismore Farmers Market is a fabulous place in Lismore to get fresh fruit and vegetable direct from the growers. There is plenty of parking as well as undercover shopping, kids entertainment..

Sat 18 May 2013 - Tue 28 May 2013

In 2012 Casino Beef Week celebrated its 30th anniversary and the popular regional festival attracted around 40,000 people during the week. Events such as Free Breakfast with the Butchers..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Sun 09 Jun 2013

The Evans Head Ocean Swim will be held the long weekend in June 2013. Whether you are a competitor or just a spectator this is a great way to spend your weekend at Evans Head. There are..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Sat 08 Jun 2013

Brunswick Heads will once again become the festival stage for the Old and Gold Festival on the Saturday of the June long weekend, thanks to the hard working volunteer organising committee..

Sat 08 Jun 2013 - Sun 09 Jun 2013

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

Thu 20 Jun 2013 - Sat 22 Jun 2013

Primex is Regional Australia's premier primary industry exhibition and one of the most popular agricultural field days nationally. Located on the amazing North Coast of NSW at Casino..

Sat 22 Jun 2013 - Sat 22 Jun 2013

The Lismore Lantern Parade is an annual community arts festival held on or around the longest night of the year, being the Winter Solstice. This year the Lismore Lantern Parade will be held..

Thu 04 Jul 2013 - Sun 14 Jul 2013

The Clarence River Jockey Club, located in the picturesque jacaranda tree lined city of Grafton, situated on the NSW North Coast is home of the richest non-metropolitan carnival in..

Thu 04 Jul 2013 - Tue 09 Jul 2013

Le-Ba Boardriders and Skullcandy Headphones have again joined in 2013 to present the 2013 Skullcandy Oz Grom Open. The event, held at Lennox Head, is for kids aged 12 to 16 years and is..

Fri 05 Jul 2013 - Sun 07 Jul 2013

The 4WD Caravan, Camping and Marine Show is on again at the Lismore Showground. Now in its 16th year, the show is the largest outdoor leisure show in regional New South Wales, and GETTING..

Fri 05 Jul 2013 - Sun 07 Jul 2013

The Lower Clarence Arts and Crafts Association's annual exhibition will include displays of fine art, patchwork and quilting, creative needlework, fabric and fibre design, jewellery and..

Fri 05 Jul 2013 - Fri 12 Jul 2013

Come along to the 18th Annual Evans Head Fishing Classic on the first week in July. This is a great time for the young up to the experienced fisherman to enjoy the region, there are many..

Sat 06 Jul 2013 - Sat 06 Jul 2013

Featuring a Mini Pipe Band contest and Highland Dancing. This year International Tartan Day has moved to McLachlan Park for a celebration of Scottish music, dancing, bands, guest artists..

Sat 06 Jul 2013 - Sat 06 Jul 2013

The Kirkin 'O' the Tartan is an old tradition where the Scots have their tartans blessed. Easter Sunday worship service in conjunction with the annual Maclean Easter Highland Gathering...

Sun 28 Jul 2013 - Sun 28 Jul 2013

A very unique event, Opera at The Channon caters to a variety of different tastes. Opera buffs and novices alike can choose to dress formally and enjoy a 'silver service' luncheon under a..

Mon 29 Jul 2013 - Sun 04 Aug 2013

Do you love traditional country music and bush balladry? Then make this a date! Performers from far and wide will be converging on the Clarence Valley to showcase their talents - singing..

Fri 02 Aug 2013 - Sun 04 Aug 2013

The Annual Bentley Art Prize will be held in the Bentley Public Hall (midway between Lismore and Kyogle). This art prize gives emerging artists the chance to showcase their talent to the..

Fri 02 Aug 2013 - Sun 04 Aug 2013

The Byron Bay Writers Festival takes place over three days and includes everything from dinners and lunches to interviews and panel discussions all set in the wonderful surrounds of Byron..

Sat 03 Aug 2013 - Sun 04 Aug 2013

The annual Nimbin Performance Poetry World Cup is a community sponsored event that each year grows in popularity not only with the performers but the audience who attend. Performers travel..

Sun 04 Aug 2013 - Sun 04 Aug 2013

More than 200 vehicles are expected to be on display. Vehicles assemble at 8.00 am. Judging commences at 9.30 am and trophies will be presented at 2.00 pm. You can expect to see a huge..

Mon 05 Aug 2013 - Fri 09 Aug 2013

Come along to the Evans Head Bowling Club for a week filled with seafood, lawn bowls and fun. The Bowls Carnival is held in August each year and is located in the friendly coastal town of..

Fri 16 Aug 2013 - Sun 18 Aug 2013

The Bangalow Music Festival is one of Australia's most enchanting fine music events, with a wonderful combination of fine chamber music and beautiful surroundings. Nestled in the..

Sat 17 Aug 2013 - Mon 19 Aug 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Casino Village RV Resort is holding their annual Bushman's Heritage and Campoven Festival in August 2012. Come along and celebrate..

Sun 01 Sep 2013 - Mon 30 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Held annually, the 6th Underwater Festival™ 2012 (UF12) continues along the concept of the 2011 event. With the tagline 'The..

Fri 06 Sep 2013 - Sun 08 Sep 2013

Superb music, combined with the magnificent scenery of the Mt Warning Wollumbin caldera in the Tweed Valley, Northern New South Wales, makes the annual Tyalgum Festival of Classical Music a..

Sat 07 Sep 2013 - Sun 08 Sep 2013

On Saturday, two Food Trails head off from Grafton, one up-river and one to the Heads. There'll be a range of stops along the way to see first hand what local producers do, as well as..

Sat 07 Sep 2013 - Sat 07 Sep 2013

Save the date for Byron Shire's annual Sample Food Festival. Bangalow Showground will be filled with restaurant stalls and exhibitors from the region's finest food producers. There will be..

Sun 15 Sep 2013 - Sun 15 Sep 2013

Held on the beautiful Alstonville plateau, the Summerland House Farm Country Fair is growing to be one of the region's most popular annual events. The Country Fair showcases the quality..

Mon 16 Sep 2013 - Mon 16 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Big Scrub Rainforest Day is Australia's largest annual Landcare information and education event. With all major regional Landcare..

Sun 22 Sep 2013 - Mon 23 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Nimbin Country Show had its beginnings in 1919 and is the first show in the North Coast show circuit. The show is held each year..

Thu 26 Sep 2013 - Sun 29 Sep 2013

The Ballina Boat and Leisure Show is the major annual fundraising exercise undertaken by Ballina Marine Rescue. This annual event showcases all aspects of boating and associated leisure..

Fri 27 Sep 2013 - Fri 27 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Lismore Cup Carnival is one of the most popular carnivals in regional New South Wales. It is a unique racing experience that draws..

Sat 28 Sep 2013 - Mon 30 Sep 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The mountain village of Woodenbong (located near Mt. Lindesay, 160 kilometres south west of Brisbane) is the venue for two days of..

Sun 29 Sep 2013 - Tue 01 Oct 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The best provincial longboarding competition in Australia will feature120 longboarders from Victoria to the Sunshine Coast in the Annual..

Fri 04 Oct 2013 - Sun 06 Oct 2013

With two successful Festivals under it's belt, Ballina Coastal Country Music Festival kicks off again over the October long weekend. Apart from the opening show, all entertainment is free...

Sat 05 Oct 2013 - Sun 06 Oct 2013

The off-beat all-Australian sport of Goanna Pulling dates back to the 19th century. Contrary to the name, it is a test of strength between two people whereby contestants get down on all..

Sat 05 Oct 2013 - Sun 06 Oct 2013

The Grafton Bridge to Bridge is a 108 kilometre water ski race from Grafton to Harwood Bridge and return with boats reaching speeds in excess of 120 miles per hour towing two skiers. The..

Sun 06 Oct 2013 - Sun 06 Oct 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Woodburn Riverside Festival is a family-oriented day of activities and entertainment centred on the Richmond River and adjacent..

Sat 12 Oct 2013 - Sat 12 Oct 2013

Come along and join in the atmosphere of the Casino Show. See the local working dogs compete to find out who's the best. View an incredible line of beef and dairy cattle showcased by..

Thu 17 Oct 2013 - Sat 19 Oct 2013

The North Coast National is one of Australia's largest, most colourful and diverse regional shows, a true celebration of the unique region - embracing the areas farming community, promoting..

Sat 19 Oct 2013 - Sat 19 Oct 2013

Opera with the Cows is an amazing event to be held in October featuring opera singers, Cathryn Burgess and Troy Castle, with rising stars Joselyn O'Malley and Jordan Foster. They will be..

Sun 20 Oct 2013 - Sat 26 Oct 2013

Are you over 35 and have a golf handicap? If yes, then you are eligible to play in Australia's biggest and best week of golf and fun - the Mitsubishi World Masters Golf Championship. Join..

Fri 25 Oct 2013 - Sun 27 Oct 2013

The Byron Bay Surf Festival is a three day fusion of surf culture now, including surfing, art, music, film and lifestyle. Byron Bay is the perfect venue to showcase all that is unique and..

Sat 26 Oct 2013 - Mon 28 Oct 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Coraki's premier annual event brings artists from far and wide to exhibit at Coraki Conference Centre and this year, also at Coraki..

Sat 26 Oct 2013 - Sat 02 Nov 2013

Enjoy Grafton Art Club's 45th Jacaranda Art Exhibition a community event held at the Grafton Community Centre, where there will be a fine selection of work by local artists on display and..

Sat 26 Oct 2013 - Sun 03 Nov 2013

The longest running floral festival in Australia always starts on the last weekend in October and concludes on the first weekend in November and includes many attractions and events. The..