North Coast NSW Events Guide

Sun 26 Jun 2011 - Sun 24 Jun 2012

The Crab Racing is a great event for a Sunday afternoon. Bring the whole family, bid on your favourite crab and then cheer it on. Every Sunday at the Hoey Moey from 12pm.Loads of fun for..

Sun 27 May 2012 - Sun 27 May 2012

The Slice of Haven Food and Wine Festival is held on the foreshore of the Camden Haven's pristine waterways and is a celebration of the best local produce in the region. There will be over..

Mon 28 May 2012 - Fri 01 Jun 2012

With almost 1700 bowlers descending on the Hastings for five days, Port Macquarie is looking forward to showcasing all that this beautiful region has to offer. Proudly sponsored by Port..

Fri 01 Jun 2012 - Sun 03 Jun 2012

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

Fri 08 Jun 2012 - Mon 11 Jun 2012

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 08 Jun 2012 - Mon 11 Jun 2012

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..

Mon 02 Jul 2012 - Mon 02 Jul 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The 2011 Sawtell Chilli Festival is shaping up to be a great day of food, music and fun! Whether you like it hot and spicy or milder..

Sat 07 Jul 2012 - Sun 08 Jul 2012

The Annual Steam Festival is held at Timbertown Heritage Theme Park. Showcasing Tractors, Trucks and Steam Engines of the days gone by, anyone interested in engineering or the early..

Sat 21 Jul 2012 - Sun 22 Jul 2012

The second round of the RedAss NSW/ACT Downhill State Series will take you to the Far North Coast and the brilliant tracks at Coffs Harbour.With more than 300 expected participants, NSW..

Sat 21 Jul 2012 - Sat 21 Jul 2012

This event starts with a street parade in the main street, this then leads down to the showground for an official opening and flag raising ceremony involving the other participating..

Sat 28 Jul 2012 - Sun 29 Jul 2012

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..

Thu 02 Aug 2012 - Mon 06 Aug 2012

One of the Largest Volkswagen Show's In Australia. A reminder that the racing this year is on Thursday and Friday so please come and show your support This event will be called "The Ben..

Sat 04 Aug 2012 - Sat 04 Aug 2012

The Flair Awards is an annual fashion Awards event held in Taree on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Now in its 18th year Flair has grown from to be the largest regional fashion awards held..

Sun 05 Aug 2012 - Sun 05 Aug 2012

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 2012 Challenge..

Mon 06 Aug 2012 - Tue 07 Aug 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Craftathon is back! Presented by Taree Craft Centre.See 60 exhibitors showcasing: quilling, paper crafts, porcelain dolls, natural..

Wed 08 Aug 2012 - Tue 21 Aug 2012

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 11 Aug 2012 - Sat 25 Aug 2012

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 09 Sep 2012 - Mon 10 Sep 2012

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, DIY..

Mon 10 Sep 2012 - Tue 11 Sep 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Two days of total sewing indulgence at Stroud, just North of Newcastle. Tutors this year are Deborah Louie, Kay Haerland, Yan Pring..

Sat 15 Sep 2012 - Sun 16 Sep 2012

The Wild Side 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..

Mon 17 Sep 2012 - Mon 17 Sep 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Clans On The Coast Festival is a fun filled event where everyone is encouraged to participate in all events and frivolities. The..

Wed 19 Sep 2012 - Sat 22 Sep 2012

The 2012 National Youth Championships (NYC) is a unique sporting event on the Australian sporting calendar. Touch Football is one of the few sports that School Sport Australia and the..

Sat 22 Sep 2012 - Sat 29 Sep 2012

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..

Sun 30 Sep 2012 - Sun 30 Sep 2012

Kundabung Rodeo and Australasian Bull Riding Titles is Australia's richest bull-riding event featuring some of Australia's best cowboys and the meanest bull. Including live entertainment..

Sat 20 Oct 2012 - Sun 21 Oct 2012

The Wingham Akoostik Music Festival is a two day celebration of original music performed in the perfectly located Central Park in Wingham. During the festival Wingham Central Park is..

Sun 21 Oct 2012 - Tue 23 Oct 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival is rated highly on the festival circuit for folk and bluegrass followers and the program..

Wed 24 Oct 2012 - Tue 30 Oct 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Slim Dusty Country Music Memories Week is a celebration of traditional Country Music in the birthplace of Slim Dusty. Confirmed..

Sun 28 Oct 2012 - Tue 30 Oct 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The CoastOut Festival is for the gay and lesbian community and their friends. It is an Arts, Sports and Cultural event that includes..

Sat 03 Nov 2012 - Sun 04 Nov 2012

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..

Mon 05 Nov 2012 - Mon 05 Nov 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***This very popular annual event showcases quality art works, traditionally fashioned wares, crafts, imaginative creations, local produce..

Fri 09 Nov 2012 - Fri 09 Nov 2012

Kempsey Race Club will hold an eight-race program including the Akubra Kempsey Cup at Warwick Park Racecourse in West Kempsey. Come and join the crowd and celebrate as racing returns to the..

Fri 07 Dec 2012 - Sun 09 Dec 2012

Port Macquarie is excited to have secured this event for another five years.The NSW Touch Association will host the 36th Annual State Cup in Port Macquarie. The State Cup is the premier..

Tue 11 Dec 2012 - Tue 11 Dec 2012

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Come along to the fourteenth annual Mothers Day Jazz at the picturesque Bago Vineyards. This month will feature 'Reds' Jazz Quintet...

Wed 26 Dec 2012 - Wed 26 Dec 2012

Each year on Boxing Day the Hat Head Trig Marathon is held, the running starts from the Hat Head Bowling Club up to the trig and back to the Bowling Club. With cash prizes for the winner..

Mon 31 Dec 2012 - Tue 01 Jan 2013

Bring a picnic rug along to Queen Elizabeth Park and enjoy the family fun of the New Year's Eve celebrations. The live entertainment includes local bands and performers for all to enjoy..

Tue 01 Jan 2013 - Wed 02 Jan 2013

Enjoy two days of family fun and activity at the Harrington Festival.New Year's Day sees model train exhibition, entertainment with Music by the Sea, great food and drinks. Browse the..

Wed 02 Jan 2013 - Mon 07 Jan 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Pittwater Coffs Harbour Regatta is Australia’s “warm water classic”. The event attracts the cream of the offshore racing..

Sun 06 Jan 2013 - Sun 13 Jan 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Proudly brought to you by Port Macquarie Game Fishing Club Inc and sponsored by Blue Water Legal, this annual tournament is in its 28th..

Sun 06 Jan 2013 - Sat 12 Jan 2013

During the Summer holiday period (January) there's a great sand modelling competition promoted by the local newspaper and this has become a popular family activity. Held on Sundays..

Mon 07 Jan 2013 - Mon 07 Jan 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***This rodeo has prize money in excess of $8000. Enjoy saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, steer wrestling, roping events, barrel..

Mon 14 Jan 2013 - Mon 21 Jan 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The 11th Pacific Coast Basketball Slam tips off at the Port Macquarie Sports Stadium. Teams come from all over Australia and New Zealand..

Sat 26 Jan 2013 - Sat 26 Jan 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Saltwater Freshwater Festival is a nomadic event that moves to a different location on the Mid North Coast of NSW each Australia Day..

Sat 16 Feb 2013 - Sun 17 Feb 2013

The annual Nestle Junior Triathlon will be held at Trial Bay campground, Arakoon State Conservation Area in South West Rocks.Racing is for 5 to 15 year olds. There will be five races: for..

Mon 18 Feb 2013 - Tue 19 Feb 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Festival of the Sea event celebrates the annual migration of whales along Australia's east coast. The event makes for a great family..

Mon 18 Feb 2013 - Mon 18 Feb 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***32 teams will be hosted from around the state from Coolangatta/Tweed to Dubbo and Brisbane and will compete in the Rugby Union Sevens..

Mon 25 Feb 2013 - Tue 26 Feb 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Australia's cream of the crop male and female slalom, trick and jump skiers are vying for the title as well as competitors from around..

Fri 08 Mar 2013 - Mon 11 Mar 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The National Touch League (NTL) is the premier event for Touch Football Australia and is held in March each year.The aim of the..

Sun 17 Mar 2013 - Mon 18 Mar 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***The Wingham Show is an annual event held in the picturesque town of Wingham.Enjoy events including showjumping and sporting events..

Sat 23 Mar 2013 - Mon 25 Mar 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Set amidst the magnificent natural environs of the Bellinger River, the unpopulated beaches of the Coffs Coast and Dorrigo's world..

Sat 06 Apr 2013 - Mon 08 Apr 2013

*** Latest event details are yet to be confirmed ***Enjoy all the excitement of the boat racing at the Easter Powerboat Classic with junior events, outboards and hydroplanes. The program..