Katherine and Surrounds Events Guide

Sat 11 Feb 2012 - Sat 26 Jan 2013

Held on every Saturday monring, the Katherine Community Market is modelled on a ‘Farmers’ Market’, where you buy directly from local producers.Locals and visitors alike enjoy the..

Fri 04 May 2012 - Mon 07 May 2012

A true Aussie outback experience.The Daly Waters Campdraft, Rodeo and Gymkhana is held in the historic township of Daly Waters, 600 kilometres south of Darwin. This annual event attracts..

Fri 04 May 2012 - Sun 06 May 2012

The King Ash Bay Fishing Festival is now over the three days of the May Day weekend, to overcome the weather and road conditions associated with an Easter competition, The King Ash Bay..

Sat 05 May 2012 - Mon 07 May 2012

Get your adrenalin rushing as you fight what could be called the premier freshwater angling species in the Top End of Australia, the barramundi.Held over the May Day long weekend, the..

Fri 11 May 2012 - Sun 13 May 2012

The Mataranka Never Never Festival is a magical weekend filled with a variety of activities for everyone. Friday's activities includes the Cancer Council 'Biggest Morning Tea', Artist in..

Fri 01 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

An opportunity to purchase and view indigenous art work.The annual Merrepen Arts Festival is held in the friendly community of Nauiyu, 240 kilometres south-west of Darwin. While the..

Sat 02 Jun 2012 - Sat 02 Jun 2012

Enjoy country music, Katherine style.The Katherine Country Music Muster organisers are very pleased to announce that the next Katherine Country Music Muster event will be held on Saturday..

Fri 08 Jun 2012 - Mon 11 Jun 2012

Hear the stories and learn the culture of the Indigenous people.The annual Barunga Festival is held in this remote Aboriginal community over the Queen’s Birthday long weekend and is one..

Fri 22 Jun 2012 - Sun 24 Jun 2012

Step back in time at the annual Pine Creek Goldrush weekend. It's hard to resist the appeal of panning for an elusive gold nugget and dancing under a starry sky.If this sounds appealing..

Fri 29 Jun 2012 - Sat 30 Jun 2012

Mix it with the best bulls and broncs in the business.The Borroloola Gulf Show, known locally as the WayOutBack agricultural show, combines agriculture, gardening, lifestyle, arts, crafts..

Fri 20 Jul 2012 - Sat 21 Jul 2012

Get caught up in the excitement and fun of a rural show.The Katherine and District Show Society is a major community event held in July each year. It includes everything from horse and..

Sat 28 Jul 2012 - Sat 28 Jul 2012

Walking with Spirits is presented by Djilpin Arts in partnership with the Australian Shakespeare Company.It is an annual celebration of the Beswick Community's culture and heritage..

Sat 11 Aug 2012 - Sat 25 Aug 2012

Join in the vibrant celebration of art and culture at the Katherine Festival.The Katherine Festival is held in Katherine and incorporates a variety of community events over two weeks...

Mon 13 Aug 2012 - Fri 17 Aug 2012

The Katherine Prize is unique, as both art and craft works are exhibited together, something that is very rarely seen in the art world.All entries received must portray the artists’..

Thu 23 Aug 2012 - Sun 26 Aug 2012

Starting at noon on Thursday and finishing Sunday afternoon, the Nixon's X-ing Campdraft program will be full of campdrafting and challenge events for riders and horses of all..

Fri 05 Oct 2012 - Sun 07 Oct 2012

Feel the thrill as you hook your first barramundi.The Barra Bash in an annual fishing competition held on the Roper River with over AUD8,000.00 in cash, trophies, prizes and vouchers to..

Fri 29 Mar 2013 - Sun 31 Mar 2013

A great family fishing competition.Every Easter long weekend, Timber Creek holds is very own Circle F Easter Fishing Competition. Fishing enthusiast and families are invited to join the..

Sun 31 Mar 2013 - Sun 31 Mar 2013

Try you luck against the elusive barramundi.The King Ash Bay Easter Barra Classic is a very popular annual fishing event that is held on the Sunday of the Easter weekend at King Ash Bay...