Armidale Annual Events & Short Stays
Plan your short stay in Armidale NSW during an Armidale annual event to experience the excitement.
Armidale NSW has a number of key annual events throughout the year perfect for planning a holiday, weekend escape or short stay in Armidale.
Below we have listed the main Armidale NSW annual events that are definitely worth attending while on holidays, to join in the festivities and experience the celebrations.
January
- Walter Taylor Shield – Junior Cricket Championship. The carnival is named in honour of one of the District’s most successful former representative cricketers. It hosts teams from Armidale, Ballina, Coffs Harbour, Inverell, North West, Penrith and Tamworth.
- The Armidale Cup – Armidale’s premier racing event, including Fashions on the field, TAB and bookies available. Perfect for a short stay Armidale experience
- The Australian Wool Fashion Awards (TAWFA) – Support by the Australian Wool Innovation. The aim of TAWFA is to encourage the use of Australian Merino wool by National and International fashion designers and students.
- Armidale Autumn Festival – Held at the most visually stunning time of the year, this event includes a parade, craft stalls and entertainment.
- New England Bach Festival (Biennial event) – A festival devoted to the music of the great ‘Johann Sebastian Bach’ and the North German Baroque.
- Wool Expo, Armidale – Wool fashion, handicrafts, demonstrations, shearing competitions, industry information and social events.
- Women’s Comedy Festival – Featuring Australia’s top comedians and International guest artists.
- Packsaddle Art – New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM) – Hosting a variety of Artists from the region and further abroad.
- St Peters Gardens – First weekend in November with lovely gardens in and Around Armidale open for show.
- New England Antique Machinery Field Days -Tractors, Steam engines, Stationary engines and Heavy Horses working demonstrations.
- Turning on of Armidale Christmas Lights – the annual ‘turning on of the Christmas lights’ in the Mall, Armidale. Lots of fun for everybody! Live music and entertainment for all the family. – Don’t miss the fantastic Christmas light competition where many of the houses and streets in Armidale come together to transform into a Christmas light wonderland!
Armidale is a beautiful town situated in the lovely New England region and a superb area to visit any time of the year. Whether it is a short stay in Armidale, a weekend escape or a business trip, don’t forget to take the time to enjoy everything that Armidale NSW has to offer, from fine Armidale restaurants through to all the Armidale attractions. A short stay in Armidale will leave you hooked on the New England & Armidale NSW area and wanting to come back for more!
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