Snowy Mountains Guides Attractions Events in New South Wales

Join in the fun of this eclectic showcase of old and new blues and roots music. The weekend festival pass comes with unlimited rides to the top of the mountain on the Kosciuszko Scenic Chairlift. Check their website for full details.

Bredbo Ute Committee is pleased to announce the seventh annual Bredbo Ute Muster. Categories include: Best Feral Ute, Best Chicks Ute, Best B & S Ute, Best Beverage Ute and Best Overall Ute.

There will be a grand parade for the winners. There will be entertainment throughout the day.

Activities include a boot throwing competition, whip cracking, egg throwing, red faces comp and on Sunday they have a Ute to Blow Up and a live auction.

No alcohol to be brought inside the premises as there is plenty on sale with their great sponsorship from Carlton and Toomey’s.

The Bombala Markets are held on the first Saturday of every month at the Imperial Hotel.

They attract stalls offering a mix of fresh local produce, art and craft, Trash and Treasure, jams, biscuits and more. The markets are sponsored by the Imperial Hotel and Black Inc. Theatre.

Occasionally, a variety of workshops are held in conjunction with the markets and the organisers are looking at expending the range of activities available. The Bombala Markets are 'all weather' markets with the Imperial Hotel offering room inside the hotel if the weather isn't fine.

The annual Bombala Show is a truly traditional country show which offers a unique experience for people of all ages showcasing the areas produce and country hospitality.

This wonderful day and night event is jam-packed with attractions including traditional livestock exhibits and Art and Craft displays. The pavilion is brimming with homemade cakes, preserves, floral displays, paintings and needlework to name but a few.

Other great attractions include the Bombala Show Girl, Yard Dog Trials, Historic Engineer and Machinery displays and trade exhibits. The Ring events are always well contested.

The Country Music Channel's roots and country music festival will be rocking Thredbo over two big days.

Thredbo will provide the perfect alpine backdrop to a stellar line up of national and international artists including Kasey Chambers, Jack Ingram, Richard Clapton, Adam Harvey, Doc Walker, Dan Sultan, The Wilson Pickers, Sinead Burgess, Peter McWhirter, Paul Greene, Mark Wells, Amber Lawrence, Mike Carr, Kirsty Lee Akers, Jetty Road, The Harrisons and Victoria Baillie with more artists to be announced.

Come and celebrate Australia Day in Centennial Park, Cooma on 26 January. The celebrations will commence at lunchtime with a barbecue and a variety of market stalls will also be available. This year's celebration will include the commemoration of 150 years of the Merino on the Monaro. Come and join in the fun.

Christmas is a wonderful time to spend in the company of family and friends. A great way to commence Christmas celebrations is at the community Carols in the Park and Cooma is no exception with the town's annual Christmas Carols held in the beautiful Centennial Park and it's an opportunity for everyone to enjoy and participate in getting the Christmas season off to a great start.

Cooma Rural Australiana Championships Rodeo is an ABCRA Affiliated Rodeo. The event takes place in the rodeo arena at the Cooma Showground from 2.00pm and will provide great spectator viewing.

Exciting events will include: Open Bronc Ride, Open Bull Ride, Open Bare Back, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping and Ladies Barrel Race.

The Cooma Rotary Markets are held on the third Sunday of every month.

They consist of up to 50 stalls supplying a variety of merchandise including craft, vegetables, nursery, garden implements, bric-a-brac, woodwork, second-hand books, prints, pottery, clothing, lavender products and much more.

Bring the family along as there’s even a jumping castle for the children to enjoy.

Welcome to the Country Energy Cooma Show. This year, as usual, they have great events to keep the family entertained.

There will be the Main Arena events of showjumping, horse ring events, yard dog trials, tree felling, woodchop, tug-a-war. Wandering Stilt Walkers and the "Spaghetti Cowboys" to thrill you. And of course the Animal and Produce Pavillions will be open.

Dalgety Show offers all of the usual pavilions, animal stalls and pavilion with displays of cattle, sheep, goats and horse jumping and side show alley activities. Come and enjoy a day out at a Country Show.

The first show in 1945 was officially held to raise money to build a Memorial Hall to honour soldiers fighting in the war. This show, described by one involved as “a pretty rough turnout” was followed by several shows that didn’t make any money and where no records were kept. However, the fact that the show has been successfully held every year since then is a tribute to the ingenuity and determination of the small community.

Celebrate the 102nd Delegate Agricultural Show, which this year will feature many attractions.

Ride the mechanical bull, enjoy the climbing wall for the children, axemen's display, vintage cars, pavilion displays of art and crafts, photography, flowers, wool, wood chop, sheep and cattle.

Fireworks display after dark, barbecue and music into the night.

Fun activities and entertainment for kids over the Easter holiday period, including the Kids Club Night Adventure and more. Thredbo comes alive during Easter - it is a hive of activity. Chairlift, Bobsled, Waterslide, Mission Inflatable plus childrens entertainment. Bring the whole family and there will be something to suit all ages.

Flowing from the Mountains to the Lake. A weekend of activities centred on Lake Jindabyne and featuring the Lake Jindabyne Dragon Boat Challenge.

Come and experience this fantastic weekend set on the foreshore of beautiful Lake Jindabyne. Enjoy the entertainment on Saturday eveining at the Twilight Concert or take on the amusement rides or feast on the large range of food available at the food stalls. On Sunday the Dragon Boat Races begin and the amusements, markets and food stalls continue to flow on. The Lion Dancers will entertain you Sunday afternoon between races.

All activities are located at Banjo Paterson Park, Jindabyne.

Your Complete Festival Experience - Tumbafest is an exciting weekend celebration of food, wine and great entertainment. Tumbafest showcases local and regional produce, with particular emphasis on (locally produced) cool climate wines. Held annually on the last weekend in February, in the township of Tumbarumba, Tumbafest is the culmination of a community's effort to deliver a first class visitor experience.

This annual event has been running since 1943, originally in Old Jindabyne and now at the 'John Connors' Jindabyne Sports Ground. This year’s rodeo will be a 'Bulls 'n' Barrels' event with gates opening at 11am for a 1pm start. It will be slightly different format to previous rodeos but will be no less of a spectator sport with a predominately Bull Ride show.

It’s always a great day out with the family with side shows, food stalls and bar facilities available.

No alcohol will be allowed through the gate due to strict licensing laws.

Dragon Boat racing is an exciting and competitive watersport which hs been in popularity as a relatively new sport in Australia. The forty foot long dragon boats are brightly painted and decorated with a dragons head and tail. Each cres paddles with a drummer to keep time and a steerer to control the boat.
The races are exciting and spectacular to watch. Last years event saw 20 local community teams slog it out for the top price.

The Race is held in conjuction with the Flowing Festival held all weekend.

See the best young riders from the region compete at the Michelago Pony Club's Double Chance Sporting Gymkhana. There are 17 fun and exciting sporting events. Riders have two attempts at each sporting event and only a riders best time counts.

Winner of flag spectacular will be awarded the Man from Snowy River Medallion.

This is the ultimate sporting weekend and a great opportunity to see the upcoming equestrian talent.

The Wool 'n' Wood Festival have been combined with Celebrate Lavender and the Australia Day Celebration; to give a great insight into life in Platypus Country-Bombala Region.

The major industries of the area - wool and wood - showcase what goes in their respective industries with great displays, competitions and information stands. The local lavender group, Monaro Country Lavender, have a stand and demonstrate the ancient art of steam distillation and other specialty producers are also represented.

The Australia Day celebration includes the presentation of the Citizen of the Year Awards and the community event of the year. This year's event will also include a dart's competition and Triathlon. It is an excellent family day outing which celebrates their rural lifestyle.

Rotary Markets in Tumut offer an array of local stalls with arts, crafts, hobbies and food and are held on the second Saturday of each month.

The Snowy Mountains of Music is a vibrant, new four day music festival held over the June long weekend. The location is the beautiful Perisher Resort in the New South Wales’ Snowy Mountains.

The festival will open the 2010 Australian Winter Ski Season with a bang. With over 45 acts and 120 concerts across nine venues, festival-goers can expect to hear some great new sounds from all over Australia.

It's an opportunity to soak up the magic of the snow fields whilst listening to some of our best musicians step up to the microphone with a mix of world, folk, roots, Celtic, acoustic, blues, traditional music, song, dance, poetry and yarn spinning.

The Snowy Ride is a motorcycle event run annually with the aim of involving motorcycle riders from all over Australia to raise money for Childhood Cancer Research. It's an opportunity for riders to enjoy a weekend away with friends and family and to ride some of Australia's best and most picturesque roads.

How it works is on Saturday you can leave from anywhere, whenever you like, and take whatever route you like as long as you're at the final checkpoint in Thredbo by 4pm. The Snowy Ride checkpoints are located at Adaminaby, Dalgety, Berridale, Jindabyne, Cooma, Bombala, Khancoban, Charlotte Pass and Thredbo.

The first Snowy Ride was launched in 2001 as a request from Steven Walter, a young man who lost his fight against cancer. Steve loved motorcycle riding and asked that a charity motorcycle ride be organised to raise funds for cancer research and cancer care.

The Snowy River Festival is a three day celebration of this unique Australian way of life. It captures the history, heritage and culture of the Snowy Mountains with a few modern twists! Imagine Flintstones flying, perspiration flowing, every muscle working to breaking point as horse and rider work as one to utilize every ounce of skill they can muster. The weekend boasts a wide variety of Bush Festival Entertainment, so there is something for everyone.

Wander through the High Country Art Exhibition and see a fabulous display of works from a variety of talented artists. Or you may prefer to listen to Bush Poets? Visitors will enjoy the Heritage Display, Stockman's Relay, Market and Trade Stalls, Working Clydesdales, Whipcrack Competition, Horse Shoeing, Dog High Jump, Brumby Catch, Snowy River Recovery, Traditional Aussie Bushdance (Saturday Night) and a variety of other entertainment for the kids.

This year's entertainment will also include Heath Harris Movie Magic and the Australian Lighthorse and Waler Display.

Welcome to the twenty-first Yalumba Thredbo Jazz Festival.

This not for profit community festival is a three day celebration of jazz music, great wine set in picturesque Thredbo Village. Thredbo offers a truly unique environment to enjoy some of Australia’s finest jazz musicians, including special overseas guests, while experiencing the breathtaking mountain scenery.

The festival program features over 120 performers seen in 15 separate venues, bars, cosy restaurants, a nightclub, community centre and at the top of the Kosciuszko Express Chairlift.

The beauty of the festival is that all venues are within walking distance. The Thredbo Jazz Festival is renowned as a boutique festival and the intimate performances in the restaurants over dinner are a favourite and bookings are strongly recommended.

Thredbo’s exciting outdoor activities don’t just stop with the snow. In the warmer months, there are plenty of options to suit you, whatever your pace. You can keep the adrenalin pumping with a wild mountain bike blast, explore the magic alpine environment as you climb to the roof of Australia, or try your luck at fly fishing.

Thredbo's Summer Activities Program runs over the Christmas Holidays and includes guided walks through the spectacular mountains of the Kosciuszko National Park, including wildflower walks; scenic chairlift rides; bobsled rides; entertainment for the whole family; supervised activities for children, including a wombat adventure safari; fishing; and village sports.

Thredbo is the ultimate year round resort!

Thredbo is celebrating the official opening of the winter season with a white weekend full of fun festivities and free entertainment, including the first event of the Thredbo Freeride Series, a rail jam at Friday Flat.

What a fun and exciting way to celebrate the new winter season at Thredbo.

The Tumbarumba Endurance Ride is held annually at Easter, at the Tumbarumba Racecourse. The ride is a clover leaf pattern and usually attracts over 100 competitors. The motto of endurance riding is "to finish is to win" as the challenge is for horse and rider to achieve a suitable level of fitness. Horses have to pass regular veterinary checks during the ride.