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Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

BBQ Battalion Armidale debuting competition never seen in Australia at Big Chill

by Steve KatteApril 29, 2024

BBQ Battalion Armidale are back at the Big Chill Festival this year, holding its BBQ @ The Big Chill competition over the two days, including a new format that will debut for the first time ever in Australia. 

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Moree

Reflecting on 20 years of Moree on a Plate – behind the scenes

by Georgie PooleApril 27, 2024

From celebrity chefs sunbaking half nude in the garden, to arranging reiki for a stressed producer on site  – the antics behind-the-scenes of Moree on a Plate are almost as iconic as the festival itself. 

Posted inBendemeer, Local festivals and shows

40th anniversary Bendemeer Art Show ups the stakes

by Eve SintonApril 25, 2024

The Bendemeer Art Show is set to open its 40th anniversary ‘Colours of Autumn’ event with a record number of entries and record prizes for the winners.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Narrabri

123rd Narrabri Show creating future leaders

by Bridget NinnessApril 23, 2024

The Narrabri Show is on May 3, 4 and 5, and this year will begin by inducting the youngest ever life member.

Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

Armidale’s Big Chill Festival promises to thrill with a few new additions this year

by Steve KatteApril 20, 2024

Next month Armidale’s Big Chill Festival is back bigger and better than ever with some upgrades to the tried and true format that has entertained thousands of people in New […]

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Manilla

A festival of renewables in Manilla this weekend

by Beth PlatfordApril 15, 2024

A two-day jam packed festival to celebrate sustainability and the transition to renewable energy is on in Manilla this weekend.

Posted inGunnedah, Local festivals and shows

Roll up roll up for the Gunnedah Show this weekend!

blankby Penelope ShawApril 10, 2024

The Gunnedah Show is back, bigger than ever and on this Friday 12 April to Sunday 14 April.

Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

Celebrate autumn in Armidale this weekend

by Beth PlatfordApril 2, 2024

Armidale’s annual Autumn Festival celebration is returning this Saturday 6 April 2024, transforming the city’s centre into a hub of entertainment and community pride.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows, Tamworth

A 10-day celebration of Tamworth’s foodie culture

by Beth PlatfordApril 1, 2024

Tamworth’s tastiest time of year is back, with the Taste Tamworth Festival on again from April 5 to 14.

Posted inGlen Innes, Local festivals and shows

Come and “get your kilt on” at the 2024 Australian Celtic Festival

blankby Penelope ShawApril 1, 2024

With just one month to go, get ready to dust off your kilts and head to the Standing Stones in Glen Innes from the 2nd to the 5th of May for the 32nd annual Australian Celtic Festival.

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