Northern Rivers Festivals and Events

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April

Easter Art Exhibition - Kolinda Gallery
Alstonville, NSW April 5 – May 5
Ph: Jane Hewitson 02-6628 0297

Northern Stars Under the Big Top
Lismore, NSW April 10-12
The northern district of NSW showcases their most talented students in a major performing arts event held over five performance at the Lismore Showgrounds
Ph: Leanne Clark 02-6622 8147

Grafton Artsfest
Grafton, NSW April 12-15
Ph: Faye Boyd 02-6643 1528

Maclean Highland Gathering
Maclean, NSW April 18-19
Ph: Nancy Bain 02-6645 2450

Australian Goanna Pulling Championships
Wooli, NSW April 20
The off-beat all-Australian sport of Goanna Pulling dates back to the 19th century. Contrary to the name, it is a test of strength between two people whereby contestants get down on all fours and are linked by a leather belt over their heads, enabling them to pull backwards, tug-of-war-style. It has to be seen to be believed!
Ph: Evelyn Gane 02-6649 7575

May

Maclean Agricultural Show
Maclean, NSW May 6-7
Ph: Dawn Stewart 02-6645 1532

Grafton Agricultural Show
Grafton, NSW May 9-10
Ph: Anne de Graaf 02-6642 2240

Big River Campdraft
Grafton, NSW May 18-19
Ph: Heidi Teare 02-6642 3294

Caravan, Motorhome & Camping Association Rally
Casino, NSW May 19-26
Ph: Richmond Valley Council 02-6660 0300

Beef Week
Casino, NSW May 23 – June 3
Ph: Sandra Humphrys 02-6662 8181

Clarence Country Muster 2003
Grafton, NSW May 30 – June 1
Ph: Heather Abele 02-6642 1710

Art, Food and All That Jazz
Kingscliff, NSW TBA
Celebrate the culture, cuisine and music of northern NSW
Ph: (02) 6672 6130

June

Psychic Expo
Ballina, NSW June 5-9
Psychic Readings, Exhibits & Presentations by speakers
Ph: 0412 775 747

Weekend of Trucking
Grafton, NSW June 7-8
Ph: Cheryl Yager 02-6642 1530

All Girls Surf Showdown
Ballina, NSW June 7-9
Ph: Mel Mott 02-6687 5005

Lismore Lantern Parade
Lismore, NSW June 21
Lismore lights up with spectacular Lantern floats, music and dancing.
Ph: Jyllie Jackson 02-6622 6333

Bonalbo Bash Horse Endurance Ride
Bonalbo, NSW June 21-22
Ph: Joy Whitney 02-6665 3184

Third International Philosophy, Science & Theology Festival
Grafton, NSW June 24-29
Ph: David Turner 02-6642 2844

July

International Tartan Day
Maclean, NSW July 5
Ph: Nancy Bain 02-6645 2450

Grafton Racing Carnival
Grafton, NSW July 10-19
Ph: Dale Thompson 02-6642 2566

4WD Caravan & Camping Show
Lismore, NSW July 18-20
See all the latest 4WD vehicles and accessories, as well as many other products and services relating to leisure vehicles, caravans, camper trailers and life in the great outdoors.
Ph: Howard Atkinson 02-6621 4274

National Angling Championships & Convention
Yamba, NSW July 24 – August 9
Ph: Mark Aston 02-6646 2785

August

Bently Art Prize
Casino, NSW August 1-3
Ph: Reg Hartley 02-6662 5253

Sustainable Industry Expo
Lismore, NSW August 13-17
A unique opportunity to hear leaders in the fields of sustainable agriculture, water management, permaculture, sustainable living, renewable energy, environment law and sustainable forestry
Ph: David Julian 02-6621 3123

Northern Rivers Herb Festival
Lismore, NSW August 16-17
A vision of regional cuisine, youth entertainment, herb education, industry activity and cultural uniqueness. Don’t miss the HerBBQ, food stalls, HerbBazzar markets, Youth Events and Herbi Parade.
Ph: Louise Barry 02-6622 1036

Bonalbo Campdraft
Bonalbo, NSW August 23-24
Ph: Joy Whitney 02-6665 3184

Tweed Valley Banana Festival and Harvest Week
Murwillumbah, NSW TBA
The Tweed Valley Banana Festival & Harvest Week celebrates local culture, agriculture & industry, while raising money for local charities
Ph: Festival Co-ordinator 02-6672 6186

Ulmarra Festival of the River
Ulmarra, NSW TBA
Ph: June Sadokierski 02-6644 5757

September

Tyalgum Music Festival
Tyalgum September 5-7
This classical music event has attracted international performers including Roger Woodward, the Australian String Quartet and soloists from the London Symphony Orchestra.
Alex Wilkinson Ph: (02) 6679 2244

Ballina Alive Festival 2003
Ballina, NSW September 19-21
Ph: Coral Schwertner 02-6686 7776

Bonalbo Cutting Horse Competition
Bonalbo, NSW September 20-21
Ph: Joy Whitney 02-6665 3184

Lower Clarence Arts & Craft Expo
Maclean, NSW September 21-23
Ph: June Alexander 02-6646 0260

Lismore Cup
Lismore, NSW September 25
Enjoy the racing atmosphere of Lismore’s biggest social event of the year
Ph: Michael Timbrell 02-6621 3176

Lismore Workers Club Masters Games
Lismore, NSW September 26-28
Catering for the mature aged (30+) sportsperson, this multi-sports event features everything from baseball, swimming, netball and softball through to Oztag, equestrian and soccer.
Ph: Leanne Clark 02-6622 8147

Nimbin Annual Country Show
Nimbin, NSW September 27-28
Traditional farmers meet the alternative lifestylers when the Nimbin Showground hosts a feast of country-style entertainment, including the championship dog show, beef cattle displays and whip cracking contests
Ph: Janelle Robinson 02-6689 1373

Iluka Festival – Naturally Fun
Iluka, NSW September 27-28
Ph: Anne Lockyear 02-6646 6210

Grafton Artsfest
Grafton, NSW September 27 – October 2
Ph: Faye Boyd 02-6643 1528

Speed on Tweed
Murwillumbah, NSW TBA
A historic/classic car sprint through the streets of Murwillumbah.
Ph: Reg Carter 02-6676 1050

Australian Gospel Country Music Festival
Casino, NSW TBA

Australian F1 Superboats Series
Maclean, NSW TBA
Ph: Kay Marshall 02-6645 2142

Grafton to Inverell Cycle Race
Grafton-Inverell, NSW TBA
This world-renowned event attracts cyclists from around the globe who take on the challenge of the Great Dividing Range between Grafton and Inverell
Ph: Robert Munday 02-6732 1019

October

Yamba Lions Family Fishing Festival
Yamba, NSW October 4-6
Ph: Jim Parlevliet 02-6646 1262

Bridge to Bridge Ski Race
Grafton, NSW October 5
Ph: Mark Stephenson 02-6642 5559

Casino Agricultural Show
Casino, NSW October 11
Ph: Sandra Humphries 02-6662 8181

North Coast National Show
Lismore, NSW October 15-18
The North Coast National Show is the biggest agricultural show in the region with agriculture & iIndustrial exhibitions, trade events, entertainment, rodeo, ring events and sideshows
Ph: Ian Mulligan 02-6621 3460

Jacaranda Festival
Grafton, NSW October 24 – November 2
Ph: Anne de Graaf 02-6642 3959

Coraki Tea Tree Festival
Coraki, NSW October 25-26
Ph: Ray Barwick 02-6683 2485

Tweed River Agricultural Show
Murwillumbah, NSW TBA
Having recently celebrated its 100th anniversary, this event continues to offer a wide range of agricultural displays, rides, entertainment and fireworks
Ph: Ian Ross 02-6672 5507

Tweed River Festival
Tweed Shire, NSW TBA
A celebration of the Tweed River featuring a range of themed activities and events
Ph: Tweed Shire Council 02-6670 2400

November

Yamba Rod Run
Yamba, NSW TBA – November
Ph: David Townsend 02-6732 4250

Bridge to Bridge Sailing Classic
Harwood-Grafton, NSW TBA
Ph: Bob Fish 02-6642 5334