Calendar of Festivals and Events
July 2008
- Various Jenolan Caves Events
- 26th July to 26th July
- Jenolan Caves magic continues with further events in the Caves for all to enjoy. 26 July: Popular musical numbers for a night at the Musicals with the Singing Guides. 2 August: Pastance - The sound of harp, lute, recorders, fiddle, percussion and vocals. 13 September: Opera tenors Richard...
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- Gypsy Concerts at Jenolan Caves
- 26th July to 26th July
- 2008 Gypsy Concerts In The Caves with The Paganini Duo Held every fourth Saturday of the month in 2008 at 4.00pm Experience the Paganini Duo performing Hungarian Gypsy Music underground in the Lucas Cave with Violinist Gustaw Joseph Szelski and Guitarist Georg Mertens. GUSTAW SZELSKI is of...
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- NAIDOC Art Exhibition
- 18th July to 13th August
- Original paintings, ceramics and sculpture created by local Aboriginal artists will be available for sale
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- Yulefest in the Blue Mountains
- 1st June to 31st August
- Yulefest in the Mountains is a special time to celebrate winter in a 'Northern Hemisphere' style with a wide array of traditional Yulefest dinners and luncheons. Live entertainment, carols and decorations all add to the Yulefest atmosphere. Enjoy the crisp mountain air by day and the glow of a cosy fire at night. Please call Blue Mountains Visitor Information Centre for dates and for your free copy of our Winter Escapes and Yulefest Packages. Continued event.
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- Music and Theatre in the Blue Mountains Region
- 1st June to 31st August
- MUSIC & THEATRE - Local Hotels and Clubs provide a variety of music and bands during the weekends and occasionally midweek RAZZ CAFE SPRINGWOOD - Various changing entertainment including Jazz. Enquiries: 02 4751 7500 HILLCREST RESTURANT LEURA - Regular jazz on Friday and Saturday nights. Enquiries: 02 4784 3265 THE CLARENDON KATOOMBA - Changing concerts and shows with high quality performers. Enquiries: 02 4782 1322 TRISELIES KATOOMBA - Regular Music. Enquiries: 02 4782... Continued event.
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- Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions
- 1st July to 30th September
- BLUE MOUNTAINS GALLERIES LATEST EXHIBITIONS BEN ROBERTS GALLERY ? 12 Blind Street Lawson. Open daily 9.00am ? 4.00pm plus Friday & Saturday evenings in restaurants. Bookings essential. Phone 02 4759 1511 28 June - July 18: Romy?s Yulefest Bazaar Hand crafted toys 9.00am - 4.00pm Daily - The...
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- National Parks Discovery Walks - Blue Mountains
- 1st January to 31st December
- All year round it is a great time to experience the seasons in your National Parks. Whether it's early morning, in a canyon environment or indoor, join a Discovery activity to find out more about habitat in the World Heritage Blue Mountains and Australian Wildlife. Further information is available on the National Parks website. Tours and activities can also be tailored to suit the needs of particular individuals, groups and tours. Call 02 4787 8877. Continued event.
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 22nd April to 31st December
- Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares including local made arts and crafts, new and vintage goods, plants, jewellery, books, local produce, fashion items, handmade wares, collectables, food and much more.... BULLABURRA MARKETS - 1st Saturday of the month Time: 9.00am to 3.00pm Venue: Bullaburra Progress Hall, Corner Noble Street & Great Western Highway Contact: 02 4757 2907 BLACKHEATH COMMUNITY MARKET - 1st Sunday of the month Time: 9.00am to 2.00pm Venue: Blackheath... Continued event.
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August 2008
- A Night in Marrakech
- 2nd August to 2nd August
- A Night in Marrakech at the Mid Mountains Community Centre ia a Love Lawson Village Festival Fundraiser, of fun and entertainment with three courses of exotic Moroccan inspired food for a sumptuous night of feasting.
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- Race for Tibet Fundraising Dinner
- 2nd August to 2nd August
- Race for Tibet Fundraising Dinner at the Carrington Hotel Katoomba - this campaign is aimed at making the Beijing Olympics a catalyst for change in Tibet. A night of warmth, fun, delicious food and informative speeches with a three course meal. Bookings are Essential.
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- Springwood High School Annual Artshow
- 1st August to 3rd August
- Over the years the Springwood Art Show has gained reputation of being one of the most outstanding events in the Blue Mountains with over 1000 pieces on display. Open night Friday 1st August
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- NAIDOC Art Exhibition
- 18th July to 13th August
- Original paintings, ceramics and sculpture created by local... Continued event.
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- Cello Concerts at Jenolan Caves
- 16th August to 16th August
- 2008 Cello Concerts In The Caves with Georg Mertens Every third Saturday of the month in 2008 at 4.00pm The Cathedral Chamber is selected the cello performances as it is a stunningly beautiful venue. Cellist Georg Mertens has more than ten years experience of performing solo concerts here, wrote...
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- Vietnam Veterans and Associated Forces Memorial Day March
- 17th August to 17th August
- Springwood was the site of the first Vietnam Veteran march to commemorate the Battle of Long Tan, the most significant engagement by Australian Forces during the Vietnam War on 18 August 1966. Each year on the closest Sunday, Vietnam Veterans gather in Macquarie Rd, Springwood at the fire...
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- Orpheus Quartet Concert
- 24th August to 24th August
- Orpheus Quartet Concert is home of the Orpheus String Chamber Orchestra and the Orpheus Quartet. A Concert event bringing vibrant Classical Music to the Blue Mountains for all to enjoy.
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- Yulefest in the Blue Mountains
- 1st June to 31st August
- Yulefest in the Mountains is a special time to celebrate... Continued event.
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- Music and Theatre in the Blue Mountains Region
- 1st June to 31st August
- MUSIC & THEATRE - Local Hotels and Clubs provide a variety... Continued event.
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- Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions
- 1st July to 30th September
- BLUE MOUNTAINS GALLERIES LATEST EXHIBITIONS BEN ROBERTS... Continued event.
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- National Parks Discovery Walks - Blue Mountains
- 1st January to 31st December
- All year round it is a great time to experience the seasons... Continued event.
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 22nd April to 31st December
- Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares... Continued event.
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September 2008
- Blue Mountains Orchestra Spring Concert
- 21st September to 21st September
- The program will include a tribute to Leory Anderson for his 100th Birthday featuring works like Sleigh Ride, Type Writer, Synconpated Clock and Clause Macbre featuring Allison Laurrns and Duet Lakme Plus more. Springwood Civic Centre 2pm
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- Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions
- 1st July to 30th September
- BLUE MOUNTAINS GALLERIES LATEST EXHIBITIONS BEN ROBERTS... Continued event.
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- Hazelbrook and Woodford Garden Festival
- 27th September to 5th October
- The Hazelbrook and Woodford Garden Festival in the Blue Mountains is celebrating its twenty-fifth year this Spring, with a range of exquisite and delightful gardens on display to the public. These gardens exhibit a diverse range of landscapes, established trees, flowers, herbs, fruit trees and...
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- National Parks Discovery Walks - Blue Mountains
- 1st January to 31st December
- All year round it is a great time to experience the seasons... Continued event.
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 22nd April to 31st December
- Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares... Continued event.
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October 2008
- Hazelbrook and Woodford Garden Festival
- 27th September to 5th October
- The Hazelbrook and Woodford Garden Festival in the Blue... Continued event.
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- Leura Gardens Festival
- 4th October to 12th October
- The gardens of Leura are famous for their magnificent displays of springtime colour and beauty, attracting visitors from all over Australia and overseas. Leura opens nine magnificent cool climate gardens all in their Spring Glory. A trolley shuttle, travelling to all gardens, will meet incoming...
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- Leura Village Fair
- 11th October to 12th October
- The main street of Leura Village Mall comes alive with the annual celebration of spring. Cherry blossoms surround a wide variety of stalls, artisan's wares, street entertainment & childrens rides.
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- Songlines Festival
- 12th October to 24th October
- * This event has been post-poned until 2008 with no date yet known. Information for Songlines Festival 2008 will be available in 2008. Held over 17 days, Songlines is a celebration of the outstanding natural and cultural environment of the Blue Mountains. The festival showcases contempory music,...
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- Breenhold Gardens Annual SpringFest Concert
- 26th October to 26th October
- On again this year is the Annual SpringFest Concert Picnic day at Breenhold. So come along bring a picnic lunch, a drink or two and a rug or fold-up chair for a relaxing day and concert. Stroll at leisure in their 45 hectares of parkland, walled gardens, stone pathways among feature pools,...
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- Blackheath Rhododendron Festival
- 23rd October to 23rd November
- During the 2008 Annual Rhododendron Festival the village comes alive with floral displays, annual art show, roof bolting, coal shovelling, and outdoor entertainment including Neville Burn the Mountain Snake Man and the famous Street Parade on Saturday 1st November at 12.30pm Program: Saturday...
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- National Parks Discovery Walks - Blue Mountains
- 1st January to 31st December
- All year round it is a great time to experience the seasons... Continued event.
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 22nd April to 31st December
- Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares... Continued event.
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November 2008
- Blackheath Rhododendron Festival
- 23rd October to 23rd November
- During the 2008 Annual Rhododendron Festival the village... Continued event.
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- Kedumba Drawing Award
- 1st November to 30th November
- The Kedumba Drawing Award was first presented in 1990, and is now considered the premier event for drawing in Australia with a $20,000 acquisitive award for 24 invited artists. The Kedumba Gallery displays the Kedumba Collection in the grounds of Blue Mountains Grammar School at Wentworth Falls,...
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- Blackheath Annual Art Exhibition
- 1st November to 30th November
- During the Annual Rhododendron and during Spring Blackheath hold their quality Annual Art Show at the Blackheath Community Centre. This is an opportunity to view and purchase high quality artworks.
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- National Parks Discovery Walks - Blue Mountains
- 1st January to 31st December
- All year round it is a great time to experience the seasons... Continued event.
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 22nd April to 31st December
- Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares... Continued event.
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December 2008
- National Parks Discovery Walks - Blue Mountains
- 1st January to 31st December
- All year round it is a great time to experience the seasons... Continued event.
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 22nd April to 31st December
- Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares... Continued event.
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February 2009
- Lithgow Flash Gift
- 28th February to 28th February
- The Lithgow Flash Gift is a sprint event, with the women?s race attracting the largest prize money on offer for a meet of its kind. The ?Gift? will be held on an annual basis at the Tony Luchetti Showground in Lithgow. The Lithgow Flash Gift will be held on the grass over 120 metres, with...
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April 2009
- Rally of Lithgow
- 4th April to 4th April
- Witness the spectacle of rally cars competing in the Rally of Lithgow. Ceremonial start in Lithgow Main Street with the rally conducted in the State Forests around Hampton.
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