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have not updated their event information for some time. Please contact them to make sure their event is still planned. Click
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Annual Events
Year |
Day |
Time |
Month |
Event |
Description |
| 2008 |
3rd, 4th |
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May |
Bellingen Annual Show |
Showcasing the rich diversity of our area the show has something for everyone from woodchop,
cattle, horse and showjumping programmes, fantastic pavilions full of wonderful produce, jams, cakes and crafts, Mantova
Art Exhibition, photographic exhibition, pedigree and mongrel dog shows, all the fun of sideshow alley and a full entertainment
schedule profiling the region's up and coming talents |
| 2008 |
22nd |
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May |
Australia's Biggest Morning Tea |
Every Cup Counts in the fight against cancer!
Register to be part of this event, we'll send you a host information kit with everything you need to know, including
promotional materials to ensure your moning tea is a success!
Contact: The Cancer Council 1800 65 65 85 |
2008 |
15th, 16th & 17th |
Various |
August |
Bellingen Jazz & Blues Festival |
A 3 day Jazz and Blues Festival involving around bands playing at a dozen different venues throughout the Shire.
Contact Ted Greenwood 6655 9345. |
| 2008 |
3rd, 4th, 5th |
Various |
October |
Bellingen Global Carnival |
The Carnival is an annual multi-arts festival celebrating Australian cultural
diversity. The event presents traditional, classical and contemporary concerts reflecting the diverse face of modern
day Australia. Workshops are held throughout the weekend as well as outdoor physical theater and the festival also includes
a children's program with professional child minding and a market arena providing delicious food & craft from around
the world.
Contact Bryony Taylor 02 66553024
Email: carnival@globalcarnival.com |
2008 |
Friday 24th to Sunday 26th |
Various |
October |
Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival |
Live music, food and fun at the top of the mountain. festival@dorrigo.com |
Regular Monthly Events
Day
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Time
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Event
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Description
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1st Sat of every month
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8:00 to 11:00 pm
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Jazz - Bellingen Golf Club
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All forms of Jazz music provided by regional, state and interstate artists.
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| 1st Sat of every month |
8:00 to 11:00 pm |
Dorrigo Markets -
Dorrigo Showgrounds |
The Dorrigo markets is a county market with a country atmosphere with local
produce, homemade goddies and lots of other interesting goods. Contact: Trevor and Carol Boyole ph 66572839 |
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2nd & 4th Saturday of every month
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8:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Bellingen Natural Produce Market - Bellingen Showground (map)
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Fresh organically grown vegetables, plants, seedlings, breads, jams and other natural foods.
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| 2nd Sunday of every month |
1:00 pm |
Urunga Music At The Mouth |
Have a picnic while local bands, choirs and musicians perform on an open air
stage.
Contact: Greg ph 66555810 |
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3rd Saturday of every month
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8:00 am to 3:00 pm
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Bellingen Community Market - Bellingen Park (map)
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Market atmosphere with music, food, plants, massage and many other products.
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Sunday
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3:00 to 6:00 pm
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Exhibition Openings
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The Nexus Community Gallery has Exhibition Openings once a month usually on Sunday afternoons from 3-6pm. The Gallery
is located in the picturesque courtyard of the Bellingen Old Butterfactory. Come and enjoy Wine and Finger food and
help local Artists celebrate their achievements. The Nexus Gallery is a volunteer Organisation run by the Committee
and members of the Bellingen community Arts Council
Contact: shop 7 ph. 66559222, or email artscouncil@bellingen.com
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| Last Sunday of every month |
2:30 pm |
Country Music afternoon with Rod Dowsett |
29th October
Venue: Bellingen Golf Club
Free admission commencing at 2.30pm. The last Sunday of each month featuring local country music artists.
Contact: ph 6655 1312 for further details
Information for members and guests of Bellingen Golf Club |
Other Events
Year |
Day |
Time |
Month |
Event |
Description |
| 2008 |
24th |
8am - 3pm |
May |
Bellingen Renewable Energy Fair |
Exhibitions: Solar, Wind, Hydro, Energy Efficiency, Retrofitting, Hybrid Vehicles, Biofuels. Guest speakers including Chris Reardon, author of “Your Home” Australia’s guide to Sustainable House Design.
Entry by donation.
Venue: Bellingen Showground
Contact: |
| 2008 |
4 |
6.00 pm |
October |
School Reunion, Yr 10 1986, Yr 12 1988 |
Venue: TBA
Contact Details: Belinda Winstanley 0402 005 262 / Heather Smith 0419 466 005
Reunion for all students that graduated or attended the class at Bellingen High School up until either Year 10 in 1986 or Year 12 in 1988 or anywhere in between.
Reunion to be held at a Bellingen or Urunga Pub (TBA) 6.00pm on Sat 4 Oct 08. Partners / families welcome too.
Please contact Belinda (Sutton) Winstanley or Heather White) Smith at the details provided or keep up to date about this event at the following link: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7846668393 |
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