Calendar of Festivals and Events
July 2009
- Blue Mountains Antique Fair
- 4th July to 5th July
- The eighth annual Blue Mountains Antiques and Collectables Fair will be held at the Blackheath Community Hall. Open to the public from 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday 4th July and from 10:00am until 4:00pm on Sunday 5th July. Interstate and country dealers will be there offering a wide selection of...
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- Zig Zag Railway - Wizards Express
- 11th July to 11th July
- Enjoy the magic and mystery of the Zig Zag Railway's Harry Potter themed Wizard's Express. The Wizards Express is two hours of magical fun and laughter combined with a train ride that leaves platform 9 ¾ at Clarence station. Before boarding the train, prospective house members...
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- Blue Mountains Concert Society - Winter Series
- 17th July to 17th July
- Simon Tedeschi and Ian Cooper Double Bill Simon Tedeschi: playing solo - Rachmaninov, Chopin, Gershwin and Grainger. Ian Cooper: introducing his hot new jazz ensemble playing brand new numbers in a great show featuring Simon Tedeschi. Winter Series tickets now available. Tickets can be...
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- Cello Concerts at Jenolan Caves with Georg Mertens
- 18th July to 18th July
- 2009 Cello Concerts In The Caves with Georg Mertens Every third Saturday of the month in 2009 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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- Fabulous Fabric Hats – The Next Step Workshop
- 18th July to 18th July
- By using hat patterns, either acquired from previous “Pattern Drafting for Fabric Hats” workshop, commercial patterns, or by purchasing patterns from tutor. Students construct a fabulous fabric hat, which looks fantastic and reflects their own personality. Also covered in this class, participants...
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- Day Out with Thomas at the Zig Zag Railway
- 17th July to 19th July
- Zig Zag Railway will hold a special Day out with Thomas carnival event with the well known Tank Engine together with Sir Topham Hatt - The Fat Controller. The day will include a real steam train ride with Norman the freight engine and Roger the passenger engine with a chance to climb all over...
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- Gypsy Concerts at Jenolan Caves - The Paganini Duo
- 25th July to 25th July
- Gypsy Concerts In The Caves with The Paganini Duo will be held every fourth Saturday of the month 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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- Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions
- 1st May to 30th August
- Blue Mountains Galleries Latest Exhibitions Braemar Gallery -104 Macquarie Road, Springwood. Ph: 02 4723 5046 Functions as a community gallery, hosting different exhibitions that showcase work by local contemporary artists. Open 10am - 4pm Friday to Sunday. Currently showing the Winter "Soulstice" Art Exhibition, featuring the works of 8 local artists. June 5 - June 21 Official Opening - June 6 at 2pm, Meet the Artists Afternoon Tea - June 14, 1pm. Falls Gallery - 161 Falls Road, Wentworth... Continued event.
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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 further information. Event Frequency: Annual 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 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. Event... Continued event.
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st March 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. Markets include Bullaburra Markets - first Saturday of the month, Blackheath Community Market - first Sunday of the month, Leura Markets - first Sunday of every month, Springwood Community Ivy Markets - second Saturday of the month, Blackheath Growers Market - second Sunday... Continued event.
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August 2009
- Vietnam Veterans and Associated Forces Memorial
- 16th August to 16th August
- Commemorating 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 at the War Memorial for a commemorative service and wreath laying. This year will be the 40th Anniversary...
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- Blue Mountains Concert Society - Winter Series
- 22nd August to 22nd August
- Sydney Symphony - A discovery Series Concert with Richard Gill. An Evening of Education and Entertainment. Tickets - $45 at the door Youth Concession - $15
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- Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions
- 1st May to 30th August
- Blue Mountains Galleries Latest Exhibitions Braemar... Continued event.
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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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- 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
- 1st March to 31st December
- Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares... Continued event.
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September 2009
- Daffodils at Rydal
- 12th September to 13th September
- Rydal is a pretty village with some wonderful heritage buildings dating from the time Rydal was the terminus of the Western Railway. There are six open gardens with large plantings of daffodils. Wander through them and enjoy the daffodils and other flowers of early spring. All proceeds from the...
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- Hazelbrook and Woodford Garden Festival
- 26th September to 27th September
- Hazelbrook Public School has organized this wonderful event for over25 years. The gardens, set in the Jewel and Heart of the Mountains, are a testament to the hard work, imagination and love of nature shown by their owners, and invite both appreciation and admiration. These diverse and delightful...
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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
- 1st March to 31st December
- Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares... Continued event.
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October 2009
- Leura Gardens Festival
- 3rd October to 11th 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 springtime glory. A trolley shuttle, travelling to all gardens, will meet...
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- Leura Village Fair
- 10th October to 11th October
- Leura Village Fair is held in the main street of Leura Village Mall, where it comes alive with the annual celebration of spring. Cherry blossoms surround a wide variety of stalls, artisan's wares, street entertainment and children?s rides. Bring the whole family along to enjoy this fun-filled...
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- Footbeat Festival
- 23rd October to 26th October
- Footbeat Festival is now in its 17th year as an event covering the arts, environment and heritage and celebrates the outstanding natural and cultural environment of the Blue Mountains and surrounds. The event is a 48 hour film project, a challenge for the participating groups is to make a short...
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- Blue Mountains Mountain Bike Adventure Tour
- 31st October to 1st November
- Based in the haunting ghost town of Newnes, our tour will explore the beauty and vista of the Blue Mountains Range in Newnes. With the first recce of the area completed, we've uncovered a treasure of sweet flowing single track through canyons, the Wolgan River and around the Newnes plateau,...
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- Blackheath Rhododendron Festival
- 21st October to 22nd November
- During the 2009 Annual Rhododendron Festival the village comes alive with floral displays, annual art show, roof bolting, coal shovelling, and outdoor entertainment and as always the famous Street Parade on Saturday 7 November. Program: The Official opening and Art Show at Blackheath Community...
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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
- 1st March to 31st December
- Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares... Continued event.
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November 2009
- Blue Mountains Mountain Bike Adventure Tour
- 31st October to 1st November
- Based in the haunting ghost town of Newnes, our tour will... Continued event.
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- Blackheath Rhododendron Festival
- 21st October to 22nd November
- During the 2009 Annual Rhododendron Festival the village... 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
- 1st March to 31st December
- Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares... Continued event.
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December 2009
- 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
- 1st March to 31st December
- Markets in the Blue Mountains all carry wonderful wares... Continued event.
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March 2010
- Six Foot Track Marathon
- 13th March to 13th March
- The Six Foot Track is a 45 kilometre footpath stretching across the Blue Mountains from The Explorer's Marked Tree, near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves. The marathon started in 1984 and follows the length of the entire footpath. It is Australia's fifth largest marathon and by far the largest...
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- Lithgow Agricultural Show
- 26th March to 27th March
- Lithgow's annual show includes agricultural exhibitions, cattle show, wood chopping, produce displays and competitions, art displays, fireworks, sideshow alley and rides. The show commences Friday evening with agricultural displays, the cattle show and showjumping on Saturday. The annual...
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May 2010
- Wild Endurance - Blue Mountains Trek
- 1st May to 3rd May
- Wild Endurance is a spectacular and challenging 100 kilometre teams-only trail trek in the heart of the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains National Park, just two hours drive from Sydney. The route passes through some of Australia's most iconic scenery, including the world famous Three...
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- North Face 100
- 15th May to 16th May
- The North Face 100 is a 100 kilometre competitive ultra-trail running event through the World Heritage listed Blue Mountains open to individuals. The pinnacle of trail running events in Australia includes a spectacular course, over 4,200 metres elevation and a cut-off time of only 30 hours to...
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