Blackheath Food & Wine Weekend:
Throughout a whole weekend usually in April - May.
2009 - Saturday 12th April
The village of Blackheath, gateway to the World Heritage National Parks, is famous for its variety of shops.
Browse its antique and gift stores, craft and book shops. Enjoy the unique mountain restaurants, delis and cafes. Look out for the winning Festival window display.
<Click> the image above to see a Slide Show from 2003 Festival
The Million Paws Walk
An Opportunity to help our less fortunate four-legged friends..
The Million Paws Walk is an RSPCA event designed to treat your ‘best friend’ to the best day out of the year and support the important work of the RSPCA
<Click> to see how you can join in and help...
**Currently 2004 information
Usual Months
John Wilson - Tutorials
John Wilson Studio & Gallery,
46 Narrow Neck Road, Katoomba NSW. 2780
Tel: (02) 4782 3703 John Wilson Studio
Email: johnwilsongallery@bigpond.com
Check John Wilson website (above)
for current Tutorial dates.....
Blackheath Flower & Craft Show
This traditional show includes the Blue Mountains Dahlia Championship, and competition categories include flowers, vegetables, potplants (including cacti and succulents), floral art, cooking and handicrafts (including ceramics, patchwork, knitting, tapestry and more).
Children’s exhibits will also be on display.
Enquiries to Delia, on 4782 5382
Annual Blue Mountains Music Festival:
Website Link:
A three day festival of folk, roots and blues music, featuring selected artists from around the world and across Australia
6 Foot Track Marathon:
The Six Foot Track is a 45km footpath stretching across the Blue Mountains National Park from The Explorer's Marked Tree, near Katoomba to Jenolan Caves.
The marathon is Australia's largest 100% off-road marathon and it is a fundraiser for the Rural Fire Service & Six Foot Track Heritage Trust.
It currently attracts approx 650 entrants each year.
The confirmed date of the next race is -Saturday 8th March 2008
JUNE, JULY, AUGUST
'Yulefest' in the Blue Mountains
Traditional Christmas Dinners, visits from Santa and Carol Singing...
Chill Out! Wearable Art
An annual Katoomba event
Chill Out! Wearable Art
Venue:
Katoomba Civic Centre
Winter Magic Festival
An annual Katoomba event
Festival/Parade Day 2007:
TBA
TBAA vibrant celebration of the Winter Solstice.
The day when the Blue Mountains most visited town, Katoomba, hands its main street back to the community for the biggest street party in Australia. All Saturday events are FREE.
The day when the Blue Mountains unleashes the extraordinary talents of the local community. Jugglers, gymnasts, musicians, dancers, drummers, troubadours, buskers, storytellers, poets, churches and choirs invite you to share the day with them. Bring your passion or find it here.
For More Information Contact - Katoomba Winter Magic Festival
Phone 1300 653 408PO BOX 454, KATOOMBA NSW 2780
PO BOX 454, KATOOMBA NSW 2780 Website: http://www.wintermagic.com.au
<Click> the image above to see a Slide Show of 2003
<Click> the image above to see a Slide Show of 2003
Annual
Blackheath Daffodil Fair
For More Information Contact -
Secretary - Mrs. D. Mallin
47 878 314 0402 247 246
gmallin@bigpond.net.au
An Annual Event of the Blackheath Combined Churches since 1947
Over the years The Daffodil Fair has become a recognised annual event.
Held in early September following the long, cold winter months.
The Big Backyard - Hartley
An Annual Hartley Event
Date:
Last Sunday of October
Celebrate rural Australia with displays of farm animals, machinery, and art & country entertainment
Location:
Old Hartley School
Contact: Terry Feltham (02) 6353 1795
The
Rhododendron
Festival
An Annual Blackheath Event
1st Saturday in November
A highlight of the Blackheath Calendar - a parade, stalls, delicious foods & wines and beautiful Rhododendrons.
Fun and entertainment for the whole family.
For More Information Contact:
The Secretary PO Box 32
Blackheath NSW 2785
Phone/Fax: (02) 4787 8695
Rhododendron Garden
<Click> the image above to see a Slide Show from 2003
<Click> the image above to see a Slide Show from 2003
<Click> the image above to see a Slide Show from 2003
<Click> the image above to see a Slide Show from 2003
Hartley Car Boot Sale
November of each year
at the
Hartley School
Wines Of The West Weekend
The Wines of the West weekend festival showcases many of the Central West region’s leading wineries in the historic surrounds of the refurbished Carrington Hotel, Katoomba, Blue Mountains.
The weekend’s activities will comprise of wine tasting throughout the entire weekend plus entertainment.
<Click> the image above to see a Slide Show from 2004 Festival
Blue Mountains Events - at the top of the mountains.
Blackheath Flower and Craft Show, Wines of the west Katoomba, Blue Mountains Music Festival, Six Foot Track Marathon, Blackheath Food and Wine weekend, The Million Paws Walk, Yulefest Blue Mountains, Chill Out! Wearable Art, Winter Magic Festival and Art Street Katoomba, Blackheath Daffodil Fair, Hartley Big Backyard, Blackheath Rhododendron Festival and the Hartley Car Boot Sale.
State Mine Jazz ~ TBA
Lithgow State Mine Heritage Park & Railway,
State Mine Gully Road, Lithgow. NSW
Click Below for
Art Street - An annual Katoomba event
- in conjunction with the Winter Magic Festival
Artist's works dress shop windows throughout the main shopping centre...
Artstreet 2006 theme "Cycle"
ArtStreet 2006 application forms are now available.
Visit the Winter Magic site to download a form.
For more information contact Conway at artstreet2006@hotmail.com
Spring Fair ~ September
Morven Gardens Centre for Aged Care...5 Morven Road, Leura
The 'crafty' residents of Morven are busily preparing quality knitteds, wooden toys and other beautiful goods for sale
There will be the ususal HUGE white elephant stall, recycled books and clothing, jams, cakes, devonshire teas, sausage sizzle and pancakes
For the children...face painting, games and FUN!!!
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What To See & Do ..on 'The Top of The Blue Mountains' in Katoomba, Blackheath, Mt Victoria, Hartley
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April 2008 TBA - Lithgow District Ironfest - Lithgow showgrounds
Ironfest is an annual cultural heritage festival held in Lithgow over the Anzac weekend, that celebrates artistic & technological innovation.
Ironfest is an arts festival with a metal edge, featuring art exhibitions, stalls, live music, street performance, historical re-enactments, (including the Australasian World Jousting Tournament and a colonial battle re-enactment with three cannons and cavalry), blacksmithing demonstrations, workshops, busking competitions, automotive displays, educational, historical and technological displays and lots more!
..More Info...http://www.lithgow-nsw.com/Ironfest.html
'Getaway' to the greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area in NSW Australia.
Visit | Katoomba | Blackheath | Mount Victoria | enjoy the breathtaking scenery - partake of the multitude of activities available.
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