Blue Mountains Guides Attractions Events in New South Wales

The Kedumba Drawing Award was first presented in 1990, and is now considered the premier event for drawing in Australia with a $20,000 acquisitive award for 24 invited artists.

The Kedumba Gallery displays the Kedumba Collection in the grounds of Blue Mountains Grammar School at Wentworth Falls, New South Wales.
Every year it is enhanced through works acquired from the Annual Kedumba Drawing Award and by donations and acquisitions approved by the Trustee.

The Gallery also exhibits part of the Kedumba Collection Monday to Friday from 11am to 4pm and at weekends by appointment. In November of every year, during the Kedumba Drawing Award, the gallery is open daily and admission is free.

The Kedumba Trust invites and welcomes friends, sponsors and benefactors to support the Kedumba Collection to grow and thus provide an important statement of the development of drawing through time.

Come and join in the fun at the Australia Day celebrations and sixth Annual Gnome Festival in the Blue Mountains at Glenbrook Park

There will be a flag raising ceremony, a citizenship ceremony, stalls, entertainment for the whole family, children’s rides, wine tasting, gnome competition and other family fun activities and more.

Ask anyone in the mountains - it's a great day - a - country fair - for families.

Blue Mountains Galleries -

BRAEMAR GALLERY - 104 Macquarie Rd Springwood. Opened in 1988 Braemar Gallery functions as a community gallery, hosting different exhibitions that showcase works by local artists. Open Fri-Sun 10am – 4pm P: 4723 5046 www.braemargallery.com

EVENT HORIZON GALLERY - 186 Bathurst Road Katoomba. Contemporary works on canvas, digital paintings, woodcut prints, photographs, jewellery & wood sculptures.
Wed to Sat: 11am - 5pm, Sun: til 4pm P: 4782 2907 www.event-horizon-gallery.com

NOLAN ON LOVEL ART GALLERY - 56a Lovell St Katoomba
Changing exhibitions and represents emerging and established artists in the region.
Open Thursday to Sunday 10am - 5pm P: 4782 3490 www.nolanonlovelgallery.com.au

KATOOMBA FINE ART - 98 Lurline Street Katoomba
Represents Blue Mountains artists – Open Daily. P 47821220 www.katoombafineart.com.au

MARRA MOB ABORIGINAL WORKS - Jemby Rinjah, Evans Lookout Rd, Blackheath.
Local Aboriginal artwork, prints, gift cards and jewellery. www.marramob.com.au

WARAGIL STUDIO - Blackheath. Various P: 4787 7722 Weekends, www.waragilstudios.com.au

TANYA LOVIS GALLERY - 9 Katoomba Street, Katoomba. Tanya’s popular artworks, now available from her gallery. Open Fri. Sat. & Sun P: 4782 1370 www.tanyaloviz.com.

PAPYRUS GALLERY - 175A The Mall Leura
New gallery with artworks on paper. P: 4784 1896 www.papyrusgallery.com.au

GALLERY BLACKHEATH - 44 Govetts Leap Rd P: 4787 8800
Open Friday to Sunday 10am – 5pm P: 4787 8800 www.galleryblackheath.com

Carols in the Caves, the annual Jenolan Caves Christmas spectacular, will light up the Grand Arch with traditional Christmas carols performed by talented performers. Funds raised by the event are donated to the Children's Hospital Westmead. An afternoon and night performance of Carols in the Caves will be staged.

Celebrate Lithgow is an action packed week of celebration around the Lithgow area culminating in the annual street party in Main Street. Celebrating Lithgow's pride with amusements, there will be stalls and entertainment galore including live bands, rides, food and much more, with many local businesses participating by opening for the street party, leading to a magical day with a little bit for everyone from the kids to the adults.

Gypsy Concerts In The Caves with The Paganini Duo will be held every fourth Saturday of the month at 4.00pm.

Experience the Paganini Duo performing Hungarian Gypsy music underground in the Lucas Cave with violinist Gustaw Joseph Szelski and guitarist Georg Mertens.

Gustaw Szelski is of Polish/Hungarian background and was brought up on a diet of Gypsy music. His early music education however was strictly that of a Classical musician. He studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Georg Mertens is an international soloist and chamber musician residing in Katoomba in the Blue Mountains. He was born in Aachen, Germany where he started cello lessons at the age of nine. He studied at the reputed Staatliche Hochschule fuer Musik in Freiburg, Germany majoring in cello and Classical guitar and has performed at concerts throughout Europe.

Chairs now available in the cave. Wine and cheese are offered in the Lounge from 6.30pm to 7.00pm on concert days.

If it's heritage, then the Oberon Highlands Steam and Vintage Fair has it!

The fair is held annually in Oberon with the weekend featuring:
Friday: Road Runs, Show'N'Shine, Community Barbeque
Saturday: Grand Rally, Show'N'Shine, Tractor Pull, Vintage Farm Machinery Demonstrations, Welcome Dinner and Awards Presentation.
Sunday: Show'N'shine, Tractor Pull, Vintage Farm Machinery Demonstrations.

The Highlands Steam and Vintage Fair caters to all steam traction engines, classic trucks, cars, bikes, military vehicles, tractors, vintage farm machinery, hot rods, oil engines and small heritage collections.

The weekend also features a Farmers and Crafts Market.

Ironfest held in Lithgow in April every year, continues to grow in size and popularity.

Celebrate the festival of all things metal through entertainment, music and art. Ironfest 2010 features the International Jousting Championship, Colonial Re-enactments and the opportunity to purchase a wide array of locally produced art works.

As usual the Ironfest program of events will includes a historical program, an eclectic musical program featuring four stages, a performance program, blacksmithing, auto exhibitions, wood chopping competitions, kid’s activities and lots more.

Come along and see why this festival is talked about with great anticipation.

Following on from the success of their 2007 and 2008 concert tours, Le Carnaval returns to Australia this summer to entertain us with their colourful “joie de vivre” performances.

With spectacular flair they bring the stage to life, unveiling a rich tapestry of music, dance, tribal drumming, yoga, martial arts and surreal theatre, evoking the timeless wisdom of India’s ancient spiritual culture.

Following on from the success of their 2007 and 2008 concert tours, Le Carnaval returns to Australia this summer to entertain us with their colourful “joie de vivre” performances.

With spectacular flair they bring the stage to life, unveiling a rich tapestry of music, dance, tribal drumming, yoga, martial arts and surreal theatre, evoking the timeless wisdom of India’s ancient spiritual culture.

Lithgow's annual show includes agricultural exhibitions, cattle show, wood chopping, produce displays and competitions, art displays, fireworks, sideshow alley and rides.

The show commences Friday evening with agricultural displays, the cattle show and showjumping on Saturday. The annual Lithgow Show Rodeo will be held on Saturday evening.

Experience the thrill of the show with this years events with displays and performances across the three days.

Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares including local made arts and crafts, new and vintage goods, plants, jewellery, books, local produce, fashion items, handmade wares, collectables, food and much more. Call for Markets list or drop into Visitor Information Centres.

Bullaburra Craft Markets - Bullaburra Progress Hall Cnr Noble & GWH
1st Saturday of the month - Time: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm

Leura Blue Mountains Market - CWA Hall Megalong St Leura
1st & 3rd Saturday of the month -Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm

Blackheath Community Market - Blackheath Public School Hall
1st Sunday of the month (Closed Jan) - Time: 9.00am to 1.00pm

Leura Markets - Leura Public School Great Western Highway
1st Sunday of every month - Time: 9.00 am to 3.00 pm

Springwood Community Ivy Markets- Civic Centre Macquarie Rd
2nd Saturday of the month (Closed Jan) - Time: 9.00am to 1.00 pm

Blackheath Growers Markets - Community Centre Great Western Highway
2nd Sunday of the month (Closed Jan) - Time: 8.00am – 12 noon

Wentworth Falls Art & Craft Market - Wentworth Falls School of Arts GWH
2nd Sunday of second month (Closed Jan) - Time: 10.00am to 3.00pm

Glenbrook Rotary Markets - Glenbrook Infants School Ross St (close Jan
3rd Saturday of every month - Time: 9.00am - 2.00pm

Magpie Markets Lawson - Lawson Public School, GW Highway
3rd Sunday of the month (closed Dec & Jan) - Time: 9.00am to 2.00pm

Blackheath Craft Markets - Blackheath Community Hall GW Highway
3rd Sunday of the month (Closed Jan) - Time: 10.00 am to 3.00 pm

Blue Gum Rotary Markets - Faulconbridge Public School GW Highway
4th Saturday of the Month – Closed Jan) - Time: 9.00 am to 2.00 pm

OBERON –Tablelands Way Oberon Farmers Markets - Barnabas Park Oberon St
1st Saturday of every month - Time: 8.00am to 1.00pm

LITHGOW - Bowenfels Station Markets - Bowenfels Station
1st & 3rd Saturday every Spring & Summer - Time: 8.00am til late

Mount Wilson is spectacular all year round, but especially during Autumn. The Market weekend will be no exception with a variety of multiple vendors, great variety of goods, bric-a-brac, handmade items, books, old and new wares, jams, hot and cold food served all day, and Devonshire teas.

Autumn colours at their peak, open gardens, Chimney Cottage Heritage cafe, chestnut farms, rainforest walks, picnic areas.

They offer free entry and free parking.

The historic Turkish Bath Museum will be open during the weekend also.

Music and Theatre - Local Hotels and Clubs in the Blue Mountains provide a variety of music and bands during the weekends and occasionally midweek.

THE CARRINGTON - Katoomba St Katoomba Info - 4782 1111 www.thecarrington.com.au
Baroque Bar & Nightclub – Several DJs Fri & Sat nights
Old City Bank Bar & Brassiere – Live performances Fri & Sat.

RAZZ RESTAURANT - 150 Macquarie Rd Springwood Info - 4751 7500 www.razz.com.au
Regular Music often featuring Jazz, various entertainers & comedy acts.

SPRINGWOOD SPORTS CLUB – Macquarie Rd. P: 4751 1298 www.springwoodsports.com.au
Music on Fridays and Saturday night and Sunday afternoon

HILLCREST COACHMAN RESTAURANT- Leura Info - 4784 3265 www.bluemts.com.au/coachman
A variety of top Australian & international jazz artists Fri & Sat. evenings

THE CLARENDON - Lurline St Katoomba Info - 4782 1322 www.clarendonguesthouse.com.au
Changing concerts & shows with a range of high quality performers

GEARINS HOTEL - Great Western Highway Katoomba Info - 4782 4395 www.hotelgearin.com
Music & bands during Thursday, Fri & Sat nights plus Sunday afternoon

RSL KATOOMBA - Cnr Lurline & Merriwa St Info - 4782 2624 www.katoombarsl.com.au
Regular entertainment

IVANHOE HOTEL - Blackheath Info - 4782 1106
Music and bands on weekends

BLACKBURNS FAMILY HOTEL- Katoomba Info -4782 1106 www.katoombahotel.com.au
Changing music

JENOLAN CAVES – Spectacular music from Gypsy to Cello & Tango in the ambience of the caves. From 4pm P: 6355 2955 www.jenolancaves.org.au

THE EDGE CINEMA - GWH Katoomba. Changing popular movies and The Edge Giant Screen cinema P: 4782 8900 www.edgecinema.com.au

All year round it is a great time to experience the seasons in your National Parks. Whether it's early morning, in a canyon environment or indoor, join a
Discovery activity to find out more about habitat in the World Heritage Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife.

Further information is available on the National Parks website.

Tours and activities can also be tailored to suit the needs of particular individuals, groups and tours. Call 02 4787 8877.

The Norman Lindsay Festival of Children's Literature is a magical two day celebration of children’s literature with a comprehensive program for writers and readers of all ages.

Writing and illustration workshops and talks for children, teenagers and adults will take place throughout the grounds of the Norman Lindsay. In the Gallery, view the special exhibition of book illustrations for children, with works available for sale.

This event is part of The National Trust Heritage Festival.

The North Face 100 is a 100 kilometre competitive ultra-trail running event through the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains open to individuals.

The pinnacle of trail running events in Australia includes a spectacular course, over 4,200 metres elevation and a cut-off time of only 30 hours to complete the course. Belt buckles for those finishing in less than 14 hours!

Test yourself, push your own limits and achieve something to be proud of! For those not quite ready for the total experience, the Marathon Pairs option offers teams of two the possibility to relay the distance at mid-course.

The lifestyle and treasures of village life are often not apparent to outsiders and need a local to help you discover them.

The Oberon and Villages Summer Festival is a chance for visitors to rediscover these simple pleasures, sharing the lifestyle, history, culture, produce, secrets, stories and hospitality of the Oberon Circle of Villages, a part of The Tablelands Way experience.

Summer in the high country is the season of bounty. Fruits are in season, trout are in the streams, mushrooms in the forests and adventure is in the air. Village life brings its own flavour to summer, with the pleasures of the home made and home grown.

Check out the full range and detail of the Festivals by clicking on the link and find the festival you would most like to visit ... then find out what else Oberon has to offer in this cool high country of the Tablelands.

Opera in the Caves! Literally.

The Underground Opera Company is pleased to announce their inaugural concert at the magnificent Jenolan Caves. Opera in the Caves is a collaboration of popular pieces from opera and light opera’s most famous productions.

These include Carmen, Madame Butterfly, The Barber of Seville, Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and, of course, the immortal Nessun Dorma from Turandot.

The Six Foot Track is a 45 kilometre footpath stretching across the Blue Mountains from The Explorer's Marked Tree, near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves.
The marathon started in 1984 and follows the length of the entire footpath. It is Australia's fifth largest marathon and by far the largest 100 per cent off-road running event. The race is a fundraiser for the Rural Fire Service and Six Foot Track Heritage Trust.

For more information please visit the their website.

2010 Springwood Foundation Day will once again have continuous live entertainment with a variety of performers to entertain the 35,000 strong crowds, with three to four stages delivering a feast of local and visiting talent.

The ever popular parade will again be a main feature of the event, filling the main street with performers, school students, cars, floats and community group displays.

There will be a variety of activities running throughout the day including numerous stalls, roaming street performers, a children's zoo and a variety of rides in the Shopping Centre car park.

Non-stop fun for all the family 9.00am - 4.30pm

Wild Endurance is a spectacular and challenging 100 kilometre teams-only trail trek in the heart of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park, just two hours drive from Sydney.

The route passes through some of Australia's most iconic scenery, including the world famous Three Sisters and the stunning Jamison Valley. The event starts in the Megalong Valley and finishes in the historic town of Katoomba, with regular checkpoints along the route.

Raising funds and awareness for The Wilderness Society, this event is open to teams of four to six completing the full course or relaying the distance half-way through.

June in Katoomba in the beautiful Blue Mountains is when one of Australia's most famous towns is taken over by local musicians, mask makers, dancers, drummers, poets, pantomime artists, choirs, clowns and the community. It is a chance for all to participate and have fun – kids and adults alike

Winter Magic won’t just be the name of Katoomba’s premier festival during winter, but an accurate description of what will be experienced when the town during 2010 will unleash a mammoth mix of surprises once again.

The Winter Magic Grand Parade, is always popular and will have a new theme to be announced.

Satellite events will run during June - new events plus favourites including ArtStreet and Katoomba Short Film Festival.

Enjoy the day by using the train to the Blue Mountains with extra services available on the day.

Celebrating a "Cool Yule" with traditional Christmas celebrations in an Australian winter, Yulefest includes events such as Christmas in July. Held throughout June, July and August, the Yulefest events in the Lithgow area centre on the Comet Inn in Hartley Vale. This includes a traditional four course Christmas meal. Also included are Carols, Bon Bons and Christmas trees.