Blue Mountains Tourism - Official Site

Calendar of Festivals and Events

March 2010

Blue Mountains Concert Society - Trioz

12th March to 12th March

Kathryn Selby is a long time favourite with Blue Mountains audiences,and now returns with Trioz, a new group, with Adelaide violinist Niki Vasilakis and former ACO principal cellist Emma-Jane Murphy. A fantastic program mixing popular and less familiar works by well-know composers. Tickets at...

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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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Kowmung Players - Humanity Festival

13th March to 13th March

The Tarana Red Cross invites you to a night of music for humanity Presented by the Kowmung Players. Drinks & nibbles at interval and a light after-show supper Time: 7.30 pm

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Blue Mountains Music Festival

12th March to 14th 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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Cello Concerts at Jenolan Caves with Georg Mertens

20th March to 20th March

Cello Concerts In The Caves is held every third Saturday of the month in the Cathedral Chamber. Cellist Georg Mertens has more than ten years experience of performing solo concerts here, wrote his own music for the chamber and improvises matching the ambience revealing amazing sounds and...

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Blue Mountains Harmony Day

20th March to 20th March

Blue Mountains Harmony Day is a Free Community Event that Celebrates our Cultural Diversity. During 2010 the event will be held at Katoomba in the Beautiful Blue Mountains starting at 2.30 to 5.30pm Program includes - 2.30pm * Multicultural Parade in Carrington Place - dress...

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Wallerawang Public School 150 Year Celebration

20th March to 20th March

Wallerawang Public School is celebrating 150 Years of Education with a three day festival. On Saturday 20 March there will be a street parade in Main Street Wallerawang. Food stalls, music, jumping castle, face painting and Dragon Boat rides on beautiful Lake Wallace with lots of entertainment...

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Norman Lindsay Festival of Childrens Literature

20th March to 21st March

The Norman Lindsay Festival of Children's Literature is a magical two day celebration of children’s literature with a comprehensive program for writers and readers of all ages. Writing and illustration workshops and talks for children, teenagers and adults will take place throughout...

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Springwood Foundation Day

27th March to 27th March

2010 Springwood Foundation Day will once again have continuous live entertainment with a variety of performers to entertain the 35,000 strong crowds, with three to four stages delivering a feast of local and visiting talent. The ever popular parade will again be a main feature of the event,...

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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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Gypsy Concerts at Jenolan Caves

27th March to 27th March

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 Polish/Hungarian background and was brought up on a diet of Gypsy music. His early music education however was strictly...

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Riverland Harmony Chorus Show

27th March to 27th March

"A CUT ABOVE THE REST" A fun filled musical extravaganza performed by popular women's acapella group Riverland Harmony Chorus featuring many well known songs about love and heartache. Your heart will soar, your ears will ring and smiles are guaranteed. 2 performances only 2:30pm &...

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Radio Plays - Theatre of the Mind

28th March to 28th March

They’re back - Old fashioned radio plays in the Coach house at Mountain Heritage Every month is a new story with different presenters with their own individual style. March’s Radio Plays are AKA - Alter Eco and Jan Goes to the Psychiatrist. Don’t miss the fun. Commencing at 2:30pm in...

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Oberon and Villages Simple Pleasures Summer Festival

12th February to 18th April

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 hospitality of the Oberon Circle of Villages, a part of The Tablelands Way experience. Summer in the high country is the season of bounty. Fruits are in season, trout are in the streams, mushrooms in... Continued event.

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Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions

1st February to 30th June

Blue Mountains Galleries - BRAEMAR GALLERY - 104 Macquarie Rd Springwood. Opened in 1988 Braemar Gallery functions as a community gallery, hosting different exhibitions that showcase works by local artists. Open Fri-Sun 10am – 4pm P: 4723 5046 EVENT HORIZON GALLERY - 186 Bathurst Road Katoomba. Contemporary works on canvas, digital paintings, woodcut prints, photographs, jewellery & wood sculptures. Wed to Sat: 11am - 5pm, Sun: til 4pm P: 4782 2907 NOLAN ON LOVEL ART GALLERY - 56a... Continued event.

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MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow

1st December to 30th June

Bullaburra Craft Markets, Bullaburra Progress Hall Cnr Noble & GW Highway. 1st Saturday, 9am-3pm Leura Blue Mountains Market, CWA Hall Megalong St. 1st & 3rd Saturday, 9am-3pm Blackheath Community Market, Blackheath Public School Hall. 1st Sunday, 9am-1pm Leura Markets, Leura Public School, GWH. 1st Sunday, 9am-2pm Springwood Community Ivy Markets, Civic Centre Macquarie Rd. 2nd Saturday, 9am-1pm Blackheath Growers Markets, Blackheath Community Centre GWH. 2nd Sunday, 8am-12pm Wentworth... Continued event.

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April 2010

Blackheath 12th Annual Food and Wine Fair

10th April to 10th April

The Blackheath Food and Wine Festival will be held only on Saturday this year but will still hold all the fun of previous years. This includes wine stalls featuring fabulous local restaurants and cafes, gourmet producers and cool climate wines. There will be entertainment for all during the...

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Australian Four Day Enduro

8th April to 11th April

The Australian Four Day Enduro is the premier event for enduro motor cycling in Australia and will be run in the Portland/Sunny Corner area of New South Wales, approximately two hours west of Sydney near Lithgow. The event starts at Portland Showground each day for the four days of competition and...

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Rally of Lithgow

17th April to 17th 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. Event Frequency: Annual

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Oberon and Villages Simple Pleasures Summer Festival

12th February to 18th April

The lifestyle and treasures of village life are often not... Continued event.

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2010 Single Track Mind Series

18th April to 18th April

From April 2010 mountain bikers are set to test themselves and their team mates in a series of five events ranging in length from six hours to the series finale, a 10 hour challenge. Also at the conclusion of the series to celebrate all the hard work and relive the great times of almost 40 hours of...

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Mt Wilson Community Market Weekend

24th April to 25th April

Mount Wilson is spectacular all year round, but especially during Autumn. The Market weekend will be no exception with a variety of multiple vendors, great variety of goods, bric-a-brac, handmade items, books, old and new wares, jams, hot and cold food served all day, and Devonshire teas. Autumn...

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Springwood High School Community Quilt Show

23rd April to 25th April

The annual Springwood High School Community Quilt Show which continues to grow every year and is the Blue Mountains Premier Quilt Show. This year this event will feature over 200 quilts made with loving care and skill by Blue Mountains quilters. The day weekend will include various trade stalls...

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Ironfest

24th April to 26th April

Ironfest held in Lithgow in April every year, continues to grow in size and popularity. Celebrate the festival of all things metal through entertainment, music and art. Ironfest 2010 features the International Jousting Championship, Colonial Re-enactments and the opportunity to purchase a wide...

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Winmalee Autumn Artfest

30th April to 2nd May

Winmalee Autumn Artfest is the largest community event in the Winmalee area, showcasing art and craft works from local regional artists. Exhibited is a spectacle of quality art works, including oils, watercolour, acrylics, textiles, plus a large variety of crafts. Other items for sale include...

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Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions

1st February to 30th June

Blue Mountains Galleries - BRAEMAR GALLERY - 104 Macquarie... Continued event.

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MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow

1st December to 30th June

Bullaburra Craft Markets, Bullaburra Progress Hall Cnr... Continued event.

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May 2010

One Van International Festival of Puppetry

1st May to 1st May

One Van Festival of Puppetry is one day mini festival with an opportunity for all to gain an insight into the weird and wonderful world of puppetry. Events during the day at Blackheath Neighbourhood Centre and in venues throughout Blackheath with workshops and shows. This year the festival will...

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Autumn Harvest Food and Wine Festival

1st May to 1st May

A celebration of nature's bounty set against the spectacular deciduous colours of the Mount Tomah Botanic Garden’s cool-climate Garden. Come and enjoy all the day has to offer like; local produce, gourmet delights, wine tasting, live radio broadcast, live music, free guided walking...

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Winmalee Autumn Artfest

30th April to 2nd May

Winmalee Autumn Artfest is the largest community event in... Continued event.

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Wild Endurance - Blue Mountains Trek

1st May to 2nd May

WildEndurance 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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Bowen Mountain Community Arts Festival

1st May to 2nd May

The Eleventh Bowen Mountain Community Arts Festival will bring talented and respected local artists and craftspeople to exhibit their works with all works offered for sale. This years Special Guest will be well-known local artist, Bert Moriarty. Visitors can cast their votes for the Children’s Art...

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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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Sydney Writers Festival in the Blue Mountains

17th May to 19th May

Varuna - The Writers House Presents - The Sydney Writers Festival. This year’s festival will again be held at the Historic Carrington Hotel in Katoomba and further literary activities in Hotel Gearins Katoomba. A great place for you to come, relax and experience and intoxicating three days...

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Phantoms of the Underworld

8th May to 23rd May

At Jenolan Caves' annual history festival, the past will return to haunt. Jenolan is steeped in all the romance, mystery and eccentricity of the Victorian era - when it was considered improper to uncover your piano leg or even to say the word ‘leg’! For a fortnight (including...

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Academy Singers - Annual 2010 Program

29th May to 29th May

Academy Singers and Friends present their annual program for 2010 Poulenc ‘Gloria’ Saturday 29 May 8.00 p.m. Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre Conducted by Paul Terracini Academy Singers join Penrith City Choir to perform in this Penrith Symphony Orchestra subscription series...

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Mount Victoria Village - Great Train Weekend

29th May to 30th May

Mount Victoria Village Great Train Weekend Program looks to include fun for everyone with activities organised for all weekend throughout the village. Vintage car display, Steam Train excursions to Katoomba and Clarence, Thomas the Tank engine rides and activities plus special exhibits at the...

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Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions

1st February to 30th June

Blue Mountains Galleries - BRAEMAR GALLERY - 104 Macquarie... Continued event.

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MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow

1st December to 30th June

Bullaburra Craft Markets, Bullaburra Progress Hall Cnr... Continued event.

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June 2010

Winter Magic Festival

19th June to 19th June

June in Katoomba in the beautiful Blue Mountains is when one of Australia's most famous towns is taken over by local musicians, mask makers, dancers, drummers, poets, pantomime artists, choirs, clowns and the community. It is a chance for all to participate and have fun – kids and adults...

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NRMA CareFlight Woodford to Glenbrook

27th June to 27th June

Enter the Woodford to Glenbrook Classic – it’s 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...

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Blue Mountains Art and Crafts Exhibitions

1st February to 30th June

Blue Mountains Galleries - BRAEMAR GALLERY - 104 Macquarie... Continued event.

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MARKETS - Blue Mountains - Oberon and Lithgow

1st December to 30th June

Bullaburra Craft Markets, Bullaburra Progress Hall Cnr... 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...

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Yulefest dinners at the Comet Inn

1st June to 31st August

Celebrating a "Cool Yule" with traditional Christmas celebrations in an Australian winter, Yulefest includes events such as Christmas in July. Held throughout June, July and August, the Yulefest events in the Lithgow area centre on the Comet Inn in Hartley Vale. This includes a traditional four...

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July 2010

New South Wales State Down Hill Mountain Bike Championships

10th July to 11th July

New South Wales State Down Hill Mountain Bike Championships will be held at Hassans Walls in Lithgow. With a field of over 200 riders from under 15 years to over 50 years there will be plenty of action with practice and racing on the Sunday. The elite riders will be competing for the NSW State...

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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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Yulefest dinners at the Comet Inn

1st June to 31st August

Celebrating a "Cool Yule" with traditional Christmas... Continued event.

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August 2010

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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Yulefest dinners at the Comet Inn

1st June to 31st August

Celebrating a "Cool Yule" with traditional Christmas... Continued event.

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October 2010

Leura Gardens Festival

2nd October to 10th 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

9th October to 10th 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...

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November 2010

Blackheath Rhododendron Festival

6th November to 7th November

During the 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 the Saturday. The Official opening and Art Show at Blackheath Community Centre. All items are...

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Glenbrook Village Festival

13th November to 13th November

The Glenbrook Village Festival is a festival of local art and craft focusing around fun, friendship and entertainment for all the family in Glenbrook the Gateway Village to the Blue Mountains. Bands, displays, large carnival with amusement rides, various street stalls and locally made goods. A...

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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. Every year the exhibition is enhanced through works acquired from the Annual Kedumba Drawing Award and by donations and...

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