Far North Coast Events

Channon Craft Monthly Markets (EVENT)
The Channon (Nightcap National Park, New South Wales - Australia)

09 March 2008 - 09 March 2008 (Held every 2nd Sunday of every month)

The Channon Markets are held on the second Sunday of each month at Coronation Park. This colourful market includes a large variety of foods, hand painted crafts, glassware, clothing, woodwork and hand made jewellery. Busking, dancing and music all add to the relaxed and free spirited atmosphere of the markets.

Ballina Monthly Markets (EVENT)
Ballina (Ballina, New South Wales - Australia)

16 March 2008 - 16 March 2008 (Held the 3rd Sunday of each month)

The Ballina Market is full of local produce from farm fresh eggs to organic avocado's take a bag home and try for yourself. Buy that special gift or momento to remind you of your trip to Ballina.

Bangalow Monthly Markets (EVENT)
Bangalow (Bangalow, New South Wales - Australia)

23 March 2008 - 23 March 2008 (Held on the 4th Sunday of every month)

One of the most popular markets around. Bangalow is abuzz with locals and visitors. The atmosphere is addictive with the sounds of African drums to a string quartet playing Mozart while people stroll along the many pathways full of arts & crafts, licking an ice-cream to munching on a must have famous spring roll.

Alstonville Monthly Markets (EVENT)
Alstonville (Alstonville, New South Wales - Australia)

08 June 2008 - 08 June 2008 (Held every 2nd Sunday. Gates open at 8.30am)

The Alstonville Market is a great venue for all your home-grown and local produce. Come along and mingle with the locals and try the exotic fruit & fresh veggies on sale. Alstonville is home to many macadamia, avocado & tropical fruit plantations, so you can rest assured that you are getting the bes ... hover for full event information

Ashby Monthly Markets (EVENT)
Ashby (Ashby, New South Wales - Australia)

15 June 2008 - 15 June 2008 (Held on the 3rd Sunday of each month)

Relax and enjoy a peaceful drive off the highway into the small village of Ashby to the local markets held on the 3rd Sunday of each month. Ashby locals welcome you to enjoy a stroll around the variety of stalls on offer and including fruit and vegetables, home made cakes and slices, second hand goods and the arts and crafts of the talented locals.

Byron Bay Monthly Markets (EVENT)
Byron Bay (Byron Bay, New South Wales - Australia)

06 July 2008 - 06 July 2008 (Herld on the 1st Sunday of every month)

Renowned as one of the best craft markets on the North Coast Byron Market is an experience not to be missed. Buskers performing original songs to performers miming or juggling can entertain the whole family. The food is out of this world and the craft is unique and colourful.

Bangalow Music Festival (EVENT)
Bangalow (Bangalow, New South Wales - Australia)

29 August 2008 - 31 August 2008 (TBA)

Set in the lush green rolling hills, tranquility and a charming Federation village combine with welcoming warm winter sun, a friendly atmosphere and Australia’s finest musicians for an unforgettable escape from the pace of modern life for the Bangalow Music Festival. The audiences at the festival ar ... hover for full event information

Byron Bay Cup - Ballina Jockey Club (EVENT)
Ballina (Ballina, New South Wales - Australia)

31 August 2008 - 31 August 2008 (TBA)

This year will be the 120th anniversary of the first running of the Byron Bay Cup.

Ballina Cup - Ballina Jockey Club (EVENT)
Ballina (Ballina, New South Wales - Australia)

11 September 2008 - 11 September 2008 (TBA)

This annual event is celebrated as a one of the communities calendar highlights of the year.

Brett Whiteley - 9 Shades of Whiteley at Lismore Regional Gallery (EVENT)
Lismore (Lismore, New South Wales - Australia)

12 September 2008 - 15 November 2008 (Public Holiday: Closed Public Holidays ...... 10.00am to 4.00pm Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday, 10.00am to 6.00pm Thursday. Closed Sunday & Monday)

The Lismore Regional Gallery is proud and excited to present Brett Whiteley, 9 Shades of Whiteley. This is the first time a Brett Whiteley exhibition has toured to regional Australia since the Brett Whiteley Studio opened in 1995. The exhibition includes 20 Whiteley works and traces the artist's lif ... hover for full event information

Big Scrub Rainforest Day (EVENT)
Lismore (Lismore, New South Wales - Australia)

14 September 2008 - 14 September 2008 (7.00am to 4.00pm)

Care and learn about the Big Scrub - There is less than 10% remaining. The Big Scrub was formerly Australia's largest subtropical rainforest covering 75,000 hectares extending from Byron Bay to Lismore and Ballina. Today less than 1% of the Big Scrub remains. The rainforest remnants have the highest ... hover for full event information

Centenary Lismore Cup Carnival (EVENT)
Lismore (Lismore, New South Wales - Australia)

20 September 2008 - 25 September 2008 (TBA)

This year Lismore celebrates 100 years of spectacular country racing with the Centenary Lismore Cup. The Lismore Cup Carnival is one of the most popular carnivals in regional NSW. It is a unique racing experience that draws crowds of 10,000 and more to the picturesque Lismore Racecourse. This year's ... hover for full event information

Alstonville Agricultural Show (EVENT)
Alstonville (Alstonville, New South Wales - Australia)

31 October 2008 - 01 November 2008 (TBA)

There's something about the atmosphere of a show. The sights of akubra hats floating around the ring where prized animals are paraded, the smells of fairy floss and pluto pups, and the sounds of children yelling with pleasure as they enjoy a ride in a sideshow alley. You can capture this and more at the Alstonville Show - one of the oldest shows on the North Coast circuit.

Cancer Council NSW Relay for Life Ballina (EVENT)
Ballina (Ballina, New South Wales - Australia)

01 November 2008 - 02 November 2008 (TBA)

The 2008 Ballina Relay for Life will be held at Kingsford Smith Park on Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd of November. The 2008 Relay will again be an 18 hour event commencing 4.00pm on Saturday afternoon and concluding at 10.00am Sunday morning. The amount of time that each team spends on the tra ... hover for full event information

Ballina Rivafest (EVENT)
Ballina (Ballina, New South Wales - Australia)

16 November 2008 - 16 November 2008 (TBA)

Ballina Rivafest is an event that celebrates the history, culture and lifestyle of the community on the Richmond River in Ballina within the Northern Rivers region. The entertainment and activities showcase the importance that the river has played for the community over the past century, from its ea ... hover for full event information