Calendar of Festivals and Events
February 2012
- David Scheel - Dont Shoot Me Im the Piano Player
- 11th February to 11th February
- "He is as funny as any, wittier than most, and, uniquely, a concert pianist of international stature... He stands alone, in a class of his own." [BBC Arts Review, London] David Scheel's one-man show, the smash hit, Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player, has now been touring the...
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- Highlands Steam and Vintage Fair
- 11th February to 12th February
- If it's heritage, then the Oberon Highlands Steam and Vintage Fair has it. The fair is held annually in Oberon with the weekend featuring: Friday: Road Run and Tractor Trek (Entrants only), Community Barbeque(open to visitors) Saturday: Grand Rally, Show'N'Shine, Tractor Pull,...
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- Concerts in the Caves
- 18th February to 18th February
- On the third Saturday of each month, cello virtuoso Georg Mertens presents the haunting sound of the solo cello. What makes it unique? The concert is deep underground in the Lucas Cave, where the huge Cathedral Chamber offers arguably the best acoustics of any performance space in the world. On...
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- 112th Oberon Show
- 18th February to 19th February
- Two days of action and activity. A colourful showcase of country life, featuring quality cattle, prime lambs, a 200-class horse show highlighting majestic heavy horses, championship dog show, poultry, yard dog trials, and a wonderful display of produce, flowers and craft in the pavilion. The...
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- Theatresports Waldorf Salad
- 24th February to 24th February
- "Experience great entertainment in the Blue Mountains!" On the last Friday night of every month, Waldorf Leura Gardens Resort plays host to Theatresports Blue Mountains' famous improvisation theatre-comedy show. Set yourself up for lots of laughs and giggles; and to make a complete night of...
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- Jazz Picnic in the Gardens - Norman Lindsay Gallery
- 25th February to 25th February
- Live jazz performed by Galapagos Duck in the Gallery Gardens. The Friends of the Norman Lindsay Gallery invite you and your friends to this "ultimate jazz experience", a musical party to celebrate the birthday of one of Australia's finest artists, Norman Lindsay. This is an outdoor picnic...
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- Lithgow Flash Gift
- 25th February to 25th February
- The Lithgow Flash Gift is a professional athletics carnival and will see athletes invited from all over Australia. Races are to be conducted under a handicap system to give an even chance for all competitors of winning. Fun community events will include junior and senior events that can be...
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- Jazz in the Garden
- 25th February to 25th February
- Back by popular demand, Galapagos Duck will return to the Norman Lindsay Gallery for another spectacular evening of Jazz in Garden. Last year, hundreds of jazz lovers from all over NSW descended on the Norman Lindsay Gallery to see the legendary award winning band perform at this spectacular...
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- Lithgow Triathlon
- 26th February to 26th February
- Mountain Sports is excited to be presenting the 2012 Lithgow Triathlon! The Triathlon will consist of a 400 metre swim, a 20 kilometre ride and a five kilometre run. The Lithgow Triathlon organisers are once again thrilled to have the support of Hammer Nutrition, BikeMinded and Specialised for this...
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- Oberon and Villages Simple Pleasures Summer Festival
- 5th February to 29th February
- The lifestyle and treasures of village life are often not apparent to outsiders and need a local to help you discover them. The Oberon and Villages Summer Festival is a chance for visitors to rediscover these simple pleasures, sharing the lifestyle, history, culture, produce, secrets, stories and...
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- The Roaring 20s and all that Jazz
- 1st February to 29th February
- During the month of February the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon regions will travel back in time with The Roaring 20s Festival. Events will be spread throughout the region with everyone joining in the fun and taking on a 1920s theme. Activities include a wide program throughout the region...
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- Sculpture at Scenic World
- 16th February to 11th March
- The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area will be transformed into one of the world's most spectacular art galleries for the inaugural Sculpture at Scenic World cultural event. Australia's only ancient rainforest sculpture exhibition will feature 26 unique artworks in a pristine Jurassic...
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- Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions
- 1st April to 1st April
- FALLS GALLERY - 161 Falls Road Wentworth Falls. Various works and ceramics. Open Wed to Sun 10am to 5pm & PHols. P: 4757 1139. BRAEMAR GALLERY - 104 Macquarie Road Springwood. A community gallery, hosting varied exhibitions. Open Fri – Sun. P: 4723 5046 NOLAN ON LOVELL ART GALLERY - 56a Lovell Street Katoomba. Changing exhibitions. Open Thurs to Sunday 10am to 5pm – P: 4782 3490. KATOOMBA FINE ART - 98 Lurline Street Katoomba. Blue Mountains artists works. Open Daily. P:... Continued event.
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st July to 31st December
- Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall. First Sunday. Blackheath Growers Markets, Community Centre. Second Sunday. Blackheath Craft Markets, Community Centre. Third Sunday. Blue Gum Rotary Markets, Faulconbridge Public School. Fourth Saturday. Bluebird Market, Alexandra Hotel, Leura. First Saturday. Bullaburra Craft Markets, Bullaburra Progress Hall. First Saturday. Glenbrook Rotary Markets, Glenbrook Infants School. Third Saturday. Katoomba Craft Markets, St... Continued event.
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March 2012
- Six Foot Track Marathon
- 10th March to 10th 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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- Sculpture at Scenic World
- 16th February to 11th March
- The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area will be transformed... Continued event.
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- Selby & Friends Concert Series 1
- 16th March to 16th March
- 'A Ghost at the Cafe' Sophie Rowell (violin), Clancy Newman (cello), Kathryn Selby (piano) Frank Bridge - Miniatures for Piano Trio, Set 2 Nos. 4-6 (Romance, Intermezzo, Saltarello) (1908) Ludwig v. Beethoven - Piano Trio No. 5 in D major Op. 70 No.1 'Ghost' Paul Schoenfield - Cafe Music...
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- Blue Mountains Music Festival
- 16th March to 18th March
- Blue Mountains Music Festival of Folk, Blues and Roots is a three day festival of folk, roots and blues music, featuring selected artists from around the world and across Australia. In a variety of venues in Katoomba see and hear world class musicians in an intimate and relaxed atmosphere that has...
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- Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions
- 1st April to 1st April
- FALLS GALLERY - 161 Falls Road Wentworth Falls. Various... Continued event.
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st July to 31st December
- Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall.... Continued event.
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April 2012
- Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions
- 1st April to 1st April
- FALLS GALLERY - 161 Falls Road Wentworth Falls. Various... Continued event.
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- TAFTAs Contextart Forum
- 14th April to 20th April
- Workshops of outstanding quality open for enrolment with 29 tutors offering Two Day and Four Day workshops on a variety of art based activities. Courses include Drawing and Painting, Calligraphy and the Book Arts; Sculpture, Surface Design: Photography, Felting, Basketry, Jewellery, Wood Carving,...
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st July to 31st December
- Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall.... Continued event.
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May 2012
- The North Face 100
- 19th May to 20th May
- The highlight on the Australian ultra-running calendar set amongst the spectacular World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains National Park. Marathon man Dean Karnazes rated the event the toughest he had ever done. Killian Jornet, the Spanish legend said it was much harder than he expected and very...
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- Great Train Weekend Mount Victoria
- 26th May to 27th May
- Mount Victoria's Great Train Weekend is a celebration of railway history and is held annually in the last weekend of May in the beautiful Blue Mountains. Every year a historic train is brought in especially and is available for rides all weekend shuttling the rail line between Mount Victoria...
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st July to 31st December
- Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall.... Continued event.
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June 2012
- NRMA CareFlight Woodford to Glenbrook
- 24th June to 24th June
- Enter the Woodford to Glenbrook Classic - a fun Ride or Run over 25 kilometres of unspoilt fire trails in the picturesque Blue Mountains. The event has been running for over a decade and attracts almost 1,000 competitors. It has something for everyone, regardless of their skill level as a physical...
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- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st July to 31st December
- Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall.... Continued event.
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July 2012
- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st July to 31st December
- Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall.... Continued event.
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August 2012
- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st July to 31st December
- Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall.... Continued event.
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September 2012
- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st July to 31st December
- Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall.... Continued event.
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October 2012
- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st July to 31st December
- Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall.... Continued event.
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November 2012
- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st July to 31st December
- Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall.... Continued event.
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December 2012
- MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow
- 1st July to 31st December
- Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall.... Continued event.
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