Tamworth celebrated yesterday to mark 136 years since it became the first town in Australia to flick the switch on electric street lighting.
Local festivals and shows
A new route for Country Music Parade
The Country Music Parade will return during the 53rd Tamworth Country Music Festival with a new and improved route.
Kentucky Shines with Spring Fair Fare
This weekend, the small village of Kentucky will open its doors to the people of the New England with their annual Kentucky Spring Fair.
Christmas in the Highlands to be even bigger this year
Get ready for an even bigger celebration as Christmas in the Highlands returns to Glen Innes in 2024.
Tamworth’s first BBQ festival “the best” but future not clear
Tamworth can lay claim to another successful event after a “fantastic” inaugural Barbeque Festival on the weekend.
Trout and about at the Guyra Trout Festival
The Guyra Trout Festival returns for another fly-filled and reel-y excellent year over the coming October long weekend.
Calling all stallholders for Minerama 2025
Get ready to unearth a trove of treasures at the Minerama Fossicking, Gem & Jewellery Show. And you could be there.
New England Heritage Festival returns to Armidale this November
After a hugely successful first year in 2023, the New England Heritage Festival is prepping for an even bigger event this November 9 and 10.
Tickets now on sale for the New England Garden Festival
One of the region’s most popular events, the New England Garden Festival is back and bigger than ever, with a special guest coming this year that gardeners will love.
Thaw out with Frost over Barraba
Bringing life back to the New England following winter, Barraba is inviting everyone to town for their annual Frost Over Barraba event next weekend.