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Tamworth Music Festival
Tamworth is known as the country music capital of Australia and it is renowned for hosting the Tamworth country music festival every year. The city is also recognized as the National Equine capital of Australia because of the high volume of equine events.
Markets Victoria
A complete guide to Victorias wonderful craft and food markets. www.marketsvictoria.com.au
Whitsundays Race Weeks
The Whitsundays have frequently been referred to as the “Pleasure Boating Capital of Australia”. Undoubtedly the combination of year round tropical weather, crystal clear aquamarine waters, fantastic assortment of colourful coral reefs and pure white beaches, all play a part in the attraction. Each year a number of off-shore races bring thousands together to participate in or simply watch the racers bring their skills, love of racing and pride to the water.
Lavender Harvest Festival
Lavender Harvest Festival
Grab a rug or small chair, stake out your claim to a piece of shade and enjoy the foods, music and wines of the regions. Learn about aromatherapy and breathe in the fresh, perfumed scent of the lavender fields as they are harvested for the season. Lots of activities will keep you busy throughout the festival.
Annual Folk, Roots & Blues Festival Blue Mountains Australia
Located throughout a variety of venues in the Katoomba area, you will experience a three-day musical extravaganza. Treat your ears and sooth your soul to the rhythm of mandolins, flutes, piano, fiddles and so much more as world-class musicians from Australia and around the world entertain you.
Fabulous Flower Fiesta
Spectacular floral inspirations created by the flowers and plants of the local businesses and gardens in Hepburn Springs. Located throughout the community and set in cafés and on window ledges – view the stunning array of arrangements that showcase the impressive flora of the area.
While you are planning your calendar and trying to decide what you want to do, think about this for a moment… Daylesford is just a stone's throw away and Melbourne is barely an hour outside of Hepburn Springs. With those areas offering multiple events throughout the year, it makes perfect sense to coordinate your calendar to ensure that you can attend some of the wonderful annual events in and around Hepburn Springs.
Bellingen Jazz & Blues Festival at Coffs Harbour
The Bellingen Jazz & Blues Festival is usually held in August, and boasts a huge line-up of musicians and great venues.
Previous bands have include such legends of Jazz as - Jo’s Wizards of Jazz, the Roger Burke Quartet, Col Nolan & Brett Iggulden, Bellingen Big Band featuring the ever loved Swing Sisters, and Lea Gillard. Pianist David Helfgott has also made a special guest appearance. Typically With over forty-five performances by eighteen bands, over a three-day time-period, this Festival simply cannot be missed!
Byron Bay Writers Festival
For those with a passion for the written word, the annual Writers Festival at Byron Bay will fill you with a pleasure that you will relive many times over!
Every year, usually the last week in July, over 100 featured writers and thinkers, 150 volunteers and thousands of visitors, this Festival caters to the literary needs of every age and taste. Whether you are a poet, an aspiring journalist student, a literary genius or someone who simply loves books – there is something here for everyone!
Quite literally, the hottest literary events in Australia, there are panel discussions, readings, literary luncheons, live radio broadcasts, poetry readings, book signings and activities suitable for every age group.
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