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Annual Events
Year |
Month |
Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| 2012 |
January |
Saturday 7th |
4.00pm |
Country on the Coast Urunga |
Enjoy a relaxing family friendly afternoon listening to live country music on the banks of the beautiful Kalang River.
The music will start at 4pm Pack a picnic and a rug or chair to sit on, make your way to the Morgo Street Reserve at Urunga, then sit back, relax and enjoy the entertainment!
Urunga-Mylestom Chamber of Commerce thanks the many sponsors and volunteers that make this afternoon a feature of the January holiday period.
Venue: Morgo Street Reserve, Urunga
Contact: In case of rain, please contact Greg McPhee 0408 556 341. |
| 2012 |
January |
Monday 9th - Friday 13th |
9.00am - 4.00pm |
Camp Creative |
Camp Creative is a summer camp for families and individuals, a fun learning event where you mix with people of widely differing interests and ages in a relaxing and creative atmosphere.
To spend five days in an environment of creativity and encouragement and amongst young and old alike can be a very uplifting experience.
Venue: Mostly at Bellingen High School
Contact: Robbie Spence: (02) 6655 9326 |
| 2012 |
January |
Thursday 26th |
8.00am - 1.00pm |
Australia Day Celebration |
Taking place at Bellingen Council Grounds and Bellingen Memorial Hall, featuring market stalls, exhibits, jumping castle, horse rides, and other activities. |
| 2012 |
February |
Sturday 25th |
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Matthew Locke Memorial Rugby League Charity Match |
The 4th Army Thunder vs. Bellingen Magpies pre-season trial match. Raising money for Legacy, education and childrens organisations in the area. This year The Army Band will be performing. Entry Fee $5 for adults, pensioners gold coin, children under 15 are free.
Played in memory of Sgt. Matthew Locke, former Bellingen boy who was killed in Afghanistan.
Come and join the fun.
Venue: Bellingen Park, Bellingen
Contact: Debbie Locke: (02) 02 69228366, or 0429 977 959
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| 2012 |
March |
TBA |
Market Park, Church Street |
Bellingen Autumn Plant Fair
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Autumn is the ideal time to make those planting additions to your garden, orchard or farm!
The 22nd Bellingen Autumn Plant Fair at the Bellingen Market Park has over 60 Plant Nursery Stalls, with a huge variety of tropical and sub-tropical, native, exotic or food-bearing plants, garden supplies, and plenty of expert horticultural advice available.
Workshops, activities, information stalls from local organisations, fine food, musicians, free entry, lots of bargains and the chance to win a barrow full of plants donated by the stallholders, make this a great day out for garden lovers.
The Autumn Plant Fair is a fundraiser for the Bellingen Environment Centre and sponsored by the Bellingen Community Markets.
Open from 8am to 2 pm. Free Entry.
Venue: Bellingen Market Park
Contact: Lesley Green 0429 171818
or lesleyg@westnet.com.au. |
| 2012 |
March |
Friday 23rd - Sunday 25th |
8.00am - 8.00pm |
Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival |
The Bellingen Readers and Writers Festival will be held in venues along the spectacular Waterfall Way between the Coffs Coast and the ancient rainforests of Dorrigo (mostly in Bellingen).
The annual festival is a celebration of Australian writing in all its forms and will feature many established and emerging Australian writers including Robert Drewe, George Negus, Debra Adelaide, Michael Robotham, Leslie Cannold, Sophie Masson and many more.
Three days of events including readings, panels, forums and feasts, workshops, multimedia, theatre and spoken word performances will take place amidst the magnificent natural environs of the Bellinger River, Coffs Harbour and Dorrigo National Park.
See the website for program details and costs. |
| 2012 |
May |
Saturday 19th - Sunday 20nd |
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Bellingen Agricultural 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. |
| 2012 |
May |
TBA |
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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 |
| 2012 |
June |
Friday 8 - Monday 11 |
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Bellingen Music Festival |
The 2012 Bellingen Music Festival will be even bigger and more exciting, with a stellar line-up of performers over three big nights and two days.
At this stage we are expecting to bring feature Australia's internationally acclaimed vocal ensemble, The Song Company in two magical concerts. If you are a singer, sign up for their singing workshop to learn the secrets of their amazing harmony. A special workshop will be run at Bellingen High School for school students in the region.
Be excited by the dynamic sounds of the Melbourne Guitar Quartet and the Orava String Quartet, sponsored by Musica Viva. Soprano Shelli Hulbert will serenade you and, as always, the Bellinen Youth Orchestra will thrill and amaze you. And more.
Ticket prices will be announced later in 2011. Discounts will be available for group bookings.
Check out our website where details will be uploaded as they come to hand.
Venue: Bellingen Memorial Hall, Hyde St, Bellingen.
Buy tickets online from late November 2010. |
2011 |
August |
Fri 19th - Sun 21st |
Various |
Bellingen Jazz & Blues Festival |
The 22nd Bellingen celebration of Jazz is definitely back on August 19, 20 and 21. Any doubts are completely removed and it’s all systems go for this popular and enduring event.
The popular Manouche (Gypsy Swing) component will be a major feature of the 2011 event. Guitar maestro Paul Bulanyi (now a local) is the instigator of this captivating musical pot pouri. |
2011 |
August |
Saturday 20th |
10am - 4pm |
Bellinger Valley Orchid Show |
Both native and exotic orchids from clubs as far as Newcastle and Woodburn will be judged by qualified judges appointed from the NSW judging panel.
Sales table and members are available to answer questions relating to propagation, growing medium, watering and fertilising.
Venue: Bellingen Uniting Church |
| 2011 |
September |
Sunday 4th |
10am - 4pm |
Toast Urunga |
Toast Urunga is our local community food, wine and music event attracting over 5000 people.
The weekend kicks off with a separately run black tie dinner dance on the Saturday evening. Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event. Please contact Lorraine Gordon on lgordon@shoal.net.au for details and table bookings.
Toast Urunga features music entertainment, cooking demonstrations, local community visual arts display, craft tables around town, and the Port Macquarie and Coffs Harbour Vintage Car Clubs are also coming to visit. Kids have their own entertainment with a jumping castle, sand wizardry and face painting.
Around the town the local shops are open, there are craft tables all along the streets. As well, the
Entry: $2 donation for adults.
Venue: Morgo Street Reserve Urunga
Contact: Jan Baker 0409 817 864 |
| 2011 |
October |
Friday 7th - Sunday 9th |
Various |
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 |
2011 |
October |
Friday 21st- Sunday 23rd |
Various |
Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival |
Live music, food and fun at the top of the mountain. festival@dorrigo.com |
| 2011 |
September |
Saturday 10th |
Market Park, Church Street |
Bellingen Spring Plant Fair
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Spring is the ideal time to make those planting additions to your garden, orchard or farm!
The 21st Bellingen Spring Plant Fair on Saturday 10th September from 8 am until 2 pm at the Bellingen Market Park has over 60 Plant Nursery Stalls, with a huge variety of tropical and sub-tropical, native, exotic or food-bearing plants, garden supplies, and plenty of expert horticultural advice available.
Workshops, activities, information stalls from local organisations, fine food, musicians, free entry, lots of bargains and the chance to win a barrow full of plants donated by the stallholders, make this a great day out for garden lovers.
The Spring Plant Fair is a fundraiser for the Bellingen Environment Centre and sponsored by the Bellingen Community Markets.
Open from 8am to 2 pm. Free Entry.
Venue: Bellingen Market Park
Contact: Lesley Green 0429 171818
or lesleyg@westnet.com.au. |
Regular Monthly Events
Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
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1st Saturday |
8:00 to 11:00 pm |
First Saturday Jazz |
Jazz music provided by regional, state and interstate artists.
Admission $18 and $15 for Jazz Club and Golf Club members.
Venue: Bellingen Golf Club
Contact: 6655 1053 or jazzclub@midcoast.com.au |
| 1st Saturday |
Practice from 7pm, concert from 8pm |
Bellingen Country & Bluegrass Open Mic |
An informal group for poeple interested in playing bluegrass and traditional country music.
Admission: $5
Venue: Bellingen Bowling Club
Contact: (02) 6655 9933 or Eddie Siladi on 6655 0805 |
| 1st Saturday |
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 |
| 2nd Saturday |
7:00 pm |
Succulent Singles
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Succulent Singles Social Evenings - bring a plate and a mate. The idea is to provide an informal, fun, free way to meet like-minded singles for friendship and partnership.
Venue: North Bellingen |
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2nd & 4th Saturday |
8:00 am to 1:00 pm |
Bellingen Natural Produce Market |
Fresh organically grown vegetables, plants, seedlings, breads, jams and other natural foods.
Venue: Bellingen Showground (map) |
| 2nd Sunday |
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 |
| 3rd Friday |
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Coffs Coast Polyclayers |
We are a group of clay enthusiasts who are interested in the art of polymer clay and get together to explore techniques such as metallic leaf inclusions, faux surface designs, stamping, painting & caning. We inspire each other to keep creating with this exciting artistic medium.
Venue: Bellingen Home-studio
Contact: Hector Vera (02) 6655 9170. |
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3rd Saturda |
8:00 am to 3:00 pm |
Bellingen Community Market - Bellingen Park (map) |
Market atmosphere with live music, food, plants, massage and many other products. Entertainment for the kids including pony and cart rides, jumping castle, candle making and face painting.
Contact: 02 6655 2151 |
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Sunday |
3:00 to 6:00 pm |
Exhibition Openings |
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 |
| Last Sunday |
2:30 pm |
Country Music afternoon with Rod Dowsett |
Free admission commencing at 2.30pm. The last Sunday of each month featuring local country music artists.
Venue: Bellingen Golf Club
Contact: (02) 6655 1312 for further details
Information for members and guests of Bellingen Golf Club |
| Every second Thursday |
7.30 to 11.00pm |
Open Mic at the Federal |
Performers of all shapes and sizes pour out of the woodwork for this fortnightly open mic night. There's no questioning the range of talent around Bellingen - you might be inspired to add your voice.
Venue: Federal Hotel, Bellingen
Contact: (02) 6655 1003 |
| Last Friday |
6.30pm |
Bello Bards |
Poets and lovers of poetry who, since Bello Bards was founded by Marti Guy in March, 2007, have met in Bellingen on the last Friday of every month at 6:30pm, at varying venues. |
Other Events
Year |
Month |
Day |
Time |
Event |
Description |
| 2012 |
January |
Saturday 14th - Sunday 15th |
9am - 5pm |
Arts Urunga Exhibition & Sale |
The Urunga Mylestom Chamber of Commerce is kicking off the New Year with a unique artistic approach. It has invited seven visiting artists, who have studied and shown in Italy and France and who regularly paint together, to exhibit alongside eight of its very own professional artists from Urunga,
Mylestom and Raleigh on the 14th & 15th of January 2012.
The exhibition kicks off with a cocktail function open to art enthusiasts, locals
and visitors on Saturday the 14th of January at the Literary Institute Hall in
Bowra St, complete with string trio, complimentary drinks and canapés.
The Urunga Men's shed have been engaged to build the partitions which will display the art works.
Visiting artists include: Jakki Boucaut, Margi Duncan, Lee Dear, Max Jessop, Lance Boucaut, Sue Beacroft and Pamela Victoria-Thyssen.
Other local artists who have been asked to exhibit include: Bronwyn Rodden
from Valla Beach, Caroline Sharkey of Urunga, Gail Cardow of Newry Island,
Judy Bailey of Raleigh, Ruth Gollan of Mylestom, and Phillip Pomroy of Urunga.
Photographers - Dale Neaves, Ruth Fahey and William Holden of Urunga.
Venue: Literary Institute Hall, Bowra Street Urunga
Contact: Lorriane Gordon on 0427 200 365 |
| 2012 |
Janurary
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Saturday 28th - Sunday 29th |
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Conscious Loving - Living in Authentic Intimacy
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This workshop offers a transformational exploration of love, intimacy and sexuality over two days.
*Deepen connections with friends and life partners
*Find clarity about what you want from an intimate relationship
*Step into mature relating and intimacy as a transformational path to freedom
*Be conscious of masculine and feminine polarity for greater attraction and juiciness
*Experience more pleasure and passion in your life
Singles: $100 first day; $160 for two days
Couples:$160 first day; $250 for two days
Contact: Brett, 0416 298 296 |
| 2012 |
February |
Thursday 9th |
4.00pm |
Broken Stone Records Roadshow
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With a suitcase full of great local artists, the Broken Stone Records touring showcase of music and mixed-media art will feature live performances from four amazing Sydney bands: Sister Jane, Magnetic Heads, Caitlin Park and The Maple Trail.
Venue: Bellingen Memorial Hall
Tickets: $15.30. Click here to buy.
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| 2012 |
February |
Friday 10th |
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Broken Stone Records Roadshow - Artist Talks
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FREE ALL AGES MUSIC EVENT!
Broken Stone Records (BSR) is hitting the road in February for a 10 day east coast showcase tour, featuring live performances from Sister Jane, Caitlin Park, Magnetic Heads and The Maple Trail.
As part of the Roadshow, BSR is excited to announce that it will host artist talks on the theme of 'DIY recording and producing' in Bellingen. Musicians from great Sydney bands Sister Jane, Magnetic Heads, Caitlin Park and The Maple Trail will share their experiences in self-recording and production with audiences, providing an insight into the use of digital technology and techniques to self-produce music.
This is a rare opportunity for musicians to find out more about the 'DIY' approach to recording and releasing music. This FREE ALL AGES discussion session will be accompanied by a live acoustic performance.
Venue: 5 Church Street Cafe
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| 2012 |
February |
Friday 17th |
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Fun Night of Music |
Bellingen Music groups come together annually for a night of music and song. Tickets at the door.
Venue: Bellingen high School Auditorium.
For information call Margot Pleasant 0427 559 339.
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| 2012 |
April |
Saturday 14th |
10am-10pm
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Local M.A.D.E. presents
HIGH ON LIFE
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Local M.A.D.E.'s annual flagship outdoor festival held at the Bellingen Showgrounds. Local M.A.D.E. Inc produces great events full of colour, sound and the energy of young and emerging artists inspired by established artists.
Started in 2009, Local M.A.D.E. stands for Music. Arts. Dance. Extravaganza and Mentoring. and. Development. Experience.
The 2012 event is called HIGH ON LIFE.
It is all ages, alcohol and drug free.
For more details and photos see - www.localmade.net
Venue: Bellingen Showgrounds |
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