New England North West Guides Attractions Events in New South Wales

Gunnedah is set to recreate Little Tuscany in the Heart of the Namoi Valley at the Annual Porchetta Day celebrations, late September 2010. To experience a weekend of gourmet Italian inspired cuisine, ample premium wines and long trestle tables set under lazy Mediterranean like skies will be an easy decision for hard core foodies, gastronomic tourists, springtime sweethearts and families alike.

The weekend’s main event ‘The Annual Porchetta Day’ will marry the irresistible aromas and rustic delights of Italian cuisine with the acclaimed agricultural products of the Gunnedah district. Succulent spit roasted pork from local farms, traditionally crafted pasta from Liverpool Plains durum wheat, olive oils from Gunnedah groves and rich, home grown tomatoes and basil infused sauces will combine to create an inspiring Italian gastronomic experience.

Annual Porchetta Day will showcase the endeavours of over eight main food exhibitors and a selection of condiment and Italian desert stalls.

The Australian Celtic Festival has become a signature event on the nation's entertainment calendar. The festival attracts clans, national groups, pipe bands, dancers, artists and spectators from across Australia - and international visitors.

Highlights include a lone piper in the dawn autumn mists signalling non-stop entertainment at the Standing Stones, street parade, mass pipe bands, ceremonial roles by re-enactment groups, Spanish 9th Roman Legion and 42nd Royal Highland Regiment, Celtic strongman events, kirking of the tartan and Celtic foods.

If you own a caravan, motorhome, camper, 4x4, ute, tent or swag, come along to a fabulous fun filled weekend with lots of terrific activities for the whole family. Big Campfire, Camp Oven Cooking, shearing demonstrations, tours of the district, bush poets, craft stalls, whip cracking, antique machinery display, bush band, plus much more and most importantly get to know the locals.

Boggabri is located on the Kamilaroi Highway between Gunnedah and Narrabri.

Entry is free but camp site fees apply for powered and unpowered sites.

The famous 32nd Anniversary Coca-Cola Concerts in the Park will be staged during the 2010 Tamworth Country Music Festival. Solo artists, duos or groups are invited to perform but must complete an Artist Application Form. Forms are available by calling Rural Press Events.

Commonwealth Bank AgQuip is Australia's biggest and premier primary industry field days. The nation's largest agricultural event showcases over 3,000 companies and attracts over 100,000 visitors over three days from across the nation and overseas. Commonwealth Bank AgQuip is one of the world's most significant primary industry events. It is organised and promoted by Rural Press Events, the organisers of events in Australia and New Zealand.

Commonwealth Bank AgQuip has established itself as an integral part of the nation's rural and agricultural marketing scene, as it continues to play a vital role in the commercial operation of thousands of farms in Australia and offers a meeting place for industry and government.

The Antiques and Machinery Day is held at Beulah Park (Eulah Creek) Hall.

It is the perfect family day out with: working heavy horse demonstrations, vintage working machinery, small motors (and big ones too), tractors, vintage cars, street rods, blacksmithing and historical displays and sheep shearing.

Catering by the Eulah Creek Hall committee with craft, children's entertainment and much more.

Proudly presented by the Manilla Vintage Machinery Group.

This one day event, beginning in Grafton passing through Glen Innes and finishing in Inverell, is a 228 kilometre ride over some of the most demanding terrain in worldwide cycling, starting at 25 metres above sea level and climbing to 1060 metres, then finishing in Inverell at 590 metres.

The Grafton to Inverell is five races in one. A Grade (Elite), Division two and Division three, Ladies, and a new section for Under 19's. The Ladies and Under 19's race goes from Glen Innes to Inverell with a loop through the little village of Elsmore. There is also a Teams event which is becoming very popular. An average of 165 to 170 riders begin the race.

The race is six to seven hours long, depending on weather conditions. The Grafton to Inverell is one of the main events throughout the year in world cycling.

The Gunnedah Bird Sale and Expo has been running for eight years and has grown to be the biggest sale in Australia.

Last year there were 3,300 birds and 135 exhibitors and a crowd of over 2,000 attended coming from as far as Townsville in the north, Perth in the west and Melbourne in the south as well as New Zealand in the east! There were 27 trade stands selling everything from seed, aviaries, nest boxes, books, medications and many other bird related products.

A must for the bird enthusiast!

Commonly called the "Royal" of the north-west. Renowned for equestrian events livestock and produce exhibits. Great country show atmosphere, consistently draws the best entries and contestants from country New South Wales to participate in events held.

Other activities held include: arts, craft and homemade goods, photography competition and display, lots of stalls, giant fireworks display and sideshow alley. A rodeo is held in the showgrounds in conjunction with the show.

Enjoy two days of Bush Poetry, Competitions and Entertainment. Join them at Pioneer Village from 12 noon for Lunch and Laughter in the Big Marquee featuring all the invited artists. Entry fee applies - these prices give access to the village displays. Spend the afternoon being entertained. Poetry competitions will also be held thought out the afternoon, and a barbecue lunch will be available.

Stay on into the night for the Gala Performance Night commencing at 6.00pm, featuring some of the best bush poets and musicians in the country. Ticket includes a two course roast meal.

Take dad along for the Fathers Day Bush Brekky at Pioneer Village on Sunday from 8.30am entry to the village and marquee (entry fee applies). Watch all their featured artists perform again, and then stick around for the open mike session.

All profits from the weekend go to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.

This agricultural Inverell Annual Show is held annually over three days.

Events include: Local produce, arts and crafts, a shearing competition, Demolition Derby, Beaut Ute Competition and much more. Horse events and a rodeo are also conducted. Side show alley is always fun with many rides and general entertainment.

Fireworks on Saturday night commence at 9.15pm.

Celebrate Australia Day in Inverell at Pioneer Village. Gates open at 3pm, entry is free.

Entertainment includes old time kids sports, barbecue and displays. The official ceremony begins at 6pm and includes Flag Raising and Anthem, Address from Australia Day Ambassador, Citizenship Ceremonies, Presentation of Awards - Community Event, Young Citizen and Citizen of the Year and Tree Planting by Citizen of the Year.

Australia Day is a time to reflect on our nation's journey, both past and into the future.

The 2010 Kidney Kar Rally is celebrating its twenty-second birthday this year and will start in Swan Hill, Victoria, and finish eight days and over 4000 kilometres later, in the New England area of New South Wales, town to be advised at a later date. This annual, off-road, fundraising event raises money for Kidney Health Australia, in particular for the Kidney Kid's Camp.

If you're not the competitive type, but still want to be part of this great annual adventure, why not join the Kruise section? Stay on the better roads and meet up with everyone for meals and overnight stops. Come along for the trip of a lifetime! All levels of driving ability are welcome and any road registered vehicle is accepted.

Contact the organisers now for the 2010 Information Pack - Swan Hill to Glen Innes via the Flinders Ranges.
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Minerama is run by a voluntary community committee with the aim of fostering all facets of the lapidary hobby. Well over 50 traders come to Minerama each year, with the larger commercial traders taking up space in the auditorium of the Services Club (RSL) and the smaller hobby traders setting up outside.

Everything connected with the lapidary hobby can be seen and bought here, such as: fossils, minerals, uncut and cut gems, jewellery, findings, machinery, grinders, sanders, tumblers, grits, polishes and books.

Food and drink are available inside the club as well as a barbeque and drink tent outside run by Minerama volunteers which becomes the social centre early in the evening when visitors gather to say hello and meet others of similar interests.

Stay for a few days and make the most of the different field trips on offer. Glen Innes district has in the past been a large tin and sapphire producer. Other minerals of note are quartz, both clear and smoky, bismuth, wolfram, beryl, topaz, zircon, garnet and arsenopyrite.

The Moree on a Plate Grand Opening evening is an enchanting combination of regionally sourced menu and the high-octane APRA award winning John Field and his ten-piece band.

To enhance the festival atmosphere and create an interactive arena for both exhibitors and visitors, Moree on a Plate 2009 will host scheduled product information sessions and demonstrations. Exhibitors from the wine, olives, oils, gourmet pasta, goat, beef sectors are keen to embrace this new initiative.

Dominique Rizzo's innovative and fresh approach to cooking has boosted the Channel Ten hit cooking program 'Ready, Steady, Cook' into an unstoppable ratings hit! Dominique is excited to experience the Moree on a Plate difference in 2009!

The Barbecue Challenge aims at increasing the entertainment appeal for the male demographic.

Focusing on the need for more family-orientated activities, Moree on a Plate will be expanding Kids Korner to cater to all age groups.

Come along and enjoy a great day of country racing at its best at the annual Narrabri Picnic Races at the Narrabri Racecourse.

Enjoy fashions on the field and lunch and drinks will be available on the day.

Narrabri is located in the north west slopes of NSW, on the Namoi River.

Narrabri Veterans Golf Week at Narrabri Golf Club, is an event held each year. It is a week long event that consists of individual stablefords for men and women, as well as medley four ball best ball stablefords. The weeks events culminates in a presentation dinner on the last night. Narrabri veterans golf week attracts golfers from all around the state, and caters for golfers of all abilities. It is a great week of golf and socialising with golfers returning year after year.

Nosh on the Namoi - Fine Food, Wine and Cultural Event, set on the Banks of the Namoi River at Narrabri, showcases over 30 exhibitors showcasing local and regional produce.

It's a fabulous day to relax and listen to Champagne Charlie (the jazz band) whilst tasting some of the regions finest produce and sipping from some excellent examples of wine from the New England North West region.

Enjoy Celebrity Guest Chef Ed Halalgyi from Better Homes and Gardens, local Cook Off, Tomato float down the Namoi River, family day - lots of free children's activities such as Free Children’s Concerts, Face Painting, Story Time and plaster mould painting. Browse amongst the fabulous Local Art and Sculptures on display.

Food and Wine samples from AUD3.00.

Come and experience a night of magic under the stars at "Opera in the Paddock". Enjoy the truly picturesque Australian bush setting with its superb natural acoustics. Some of Australia's finest professional singers and instrumentalists perform excerpt from Opera, Operetta and song.

Don't miss this superb evening of truly magnificent music by these wonderful performers.

Also not to be missed is the Friday night Recital at the Inverell Town Hall which will feature Italian and German song.

Come and help Quirindi Rural Heritage Village celebrate its 11th anniversary. It will feature displays of vintage tractors, steam engines and working dairy equipment, as well as Army vehicles and various cars and motorbikes. Feature stationery motor is the Lister, and it will also showcase Crawler Dozers and Tractors. More than 100 swap sites have been booked.

The Rally will see the 650 metre miniature railway again running with more than six trains on the track. Visit the Blacksmith’s shop and the village’s excellent coffee shop.

Watch the Tractor Pull and the judging of the Scarecrow competition! See local arts and crafts displays. There will also be a Rally dinner, including live entertainment on the Saturday night.

Catering and bush camping facilities are available.

Come along and be part of a full week of fun and activities for the whole family.

Some of the Events include - Communicator of the year debate and dinner, gem and craft show, Holy Trinity Caulfield cup race day, Poet's breakfast, Sapphire City Spurs Campdraft, Show and Shine Car Show, Arts Society Competitive Exhibition and the finale of the festival - starting with the Festival Parade and continuing into the evening with carnival rides, food, the great duck race, entertainment, Festival Queen and Princess crowning ceremony and concluding with a fireworks spectacular.

For a full programme of events please contact Inverell Tourism on the contact details provided.

Come along to the town of Uralla for the Uralla Show. This event will be held on the 6 February at the Uralla Showground. Features of the show will include show jumping, the Miss Showgirl competition, sideshows, show bags and other special events. On display will be farm produce, machinery, cars, arts and crafts and animals. Bring the family along and enjoy this day out.

Wee Waa's annual show is renowned for featuring some of the western plains' of New South Wales’ finest sheep and cattle. It is also famous for the wonderful floral exhibits in the pavilion.

Each year, "Fashions in the Pen" is a special segment of Wee Waa's show. Fashion designers from far and wide submit creative entries made from wool or cotton. These are judged and shown in several fashion shows over the duration of the two day event.

There is a Wee Waa Showgirl announcement and fireworks.

The Week Of Speed Festival contains two week-ends and the week in-between of exciting speed related activities. See Go Karts racing through the streets of Gunnedah, 1/8th mile Drag Racing, Burn Out competitions, Motorcycle Racing, Speedway Racing, Horse and Dog Racing, Athletic Events and novelty events just to name a few.