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Big Chill Festival

Posted inArmidale, Tourism

Big Chill, Big Impact: How festivals enhance regional economies

blankby Lia EdwardsJuly 5, 2025July 5, 2025

The Big Chill Festival has once again proven that regional events are more than just a good time, they’re a powerful force for economic growth and long-term resilience in communities like the Armidale Region.

Posted inArmidale, Awards

Big Chill Festival honoured with top recognition for outstanding visitor economy collaboration

blankby New England Times News DeskOctober 31, 2024

The New England region emerged victorious at the state awards with Armidale’s Big Chill Festival winning the Outstanding Visitor Economy Collaboration Award.

Posted inArmidale, What's on

Ready, steady, knit: Yarn Bombing project launching at Armidale’s Big Chill Festival

by Steve KatteMay 14, 2024

Arts North West is all set to launch its Yarn Bombing project in Armidale this weekend as part of the Big Chill Festival on May 18 and 19. 

Posted inArmidale, Entertainment, What's on

Tamworth’s resident party cover band ready to tock the Big Chill stage

by Steve KatteMay 12, 2024

Tamworth cover band, Splashpool, is gearing up to perform at Armidale’s Big Chill Festival next weekend. This will be their first ever gig at the event. 

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 inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

Big Chill will thrill the whole family next weekend

blankby Lia EdwardsMay 7, 2023

The wait is nearly over with Armidale’s premier winter event, The Big Chill Festival, just a few days away, happening at the Armidale Sportsground this year on May 13 and 14.

Posted inLocal festivals and shows

BBQ Battalion back at Big Chill 23

blankby Heath ForsythApril 29, 2023

The BBQ Battalion Armidale barbecuing competition is back for this year’s Big Chill Festival, being held at the Armidale Showgrounds May 13 and 14.

Posted inArmidale, Local festivals and shows

Birds of Tokyo to headline Big Chill Festival in Armidale

blankby Heath ForsythMarch 23, 2023

A massive line-up has been announced for this year’s Big Chill Festival to be held on the 13th and 14th of May at the Armidale Sportsground.

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Armidale 11.2°
6° - 17°
Showers increasing
Glen Innes 11.2°
4° - 16°
Showers increasing
Gunnedah 14.7°
11° - 19°
Rain
Inverell 12.3°
8° - 20°
Showers increasing
Narrabri 16.6°
12° - 19°
Rain
Moree 15.1°
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Showers
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Showers
Tamworth 14.9°
9° - 20°
Showers
Tenterfield 12.3°
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Showers increasing
Uralla 17.5°
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Walcha 11.2°
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Showers increasing
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Rain

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