December 5 – 7
Every fisherman’s dream! The festival offers $20,000 in cash and prizes, and the chance for one talented angler to take out the title of Australian inland fishing champion. Make sure you bring lunch, as this festival is strictly catch-and-release. Copeton Dam, Inverell.
T 6722 4410 or Inverrell Online.
December 7
Bring your folding chairs, rugs and a picnic to see performances by Mitchell Conservatorium and the Bathurst City & RSL Band Association, as well as many other local acts. Parents can pre-arrange for Santa Claus to hand-deliver a gift to their children and a grand prize of $1000 will be awarded to the winner of the Christmas song competition. Machattice Park, Bathurst.
T 6331 6622 or Mitchell Conservatorium.
December 26
Get in the holiday spirit at the annual Murrurundi Cup Boxing Day races. This event always draws a big, enthusiastic crowd so be sure to be part of it.
T 6746 2476 or Visit Quirindi.
January 7 – 11
It has been almost 32 years since Elvis left the building, yet more than 8000 Elvis fans will gather to celebrate Elvis Presley’s birthday. Try and keep up with 120 individual events, including the Elvis street parade, look-a-like and sound-a-like contests and even Junior Elvis and Priscilla competitions for the kids. Various locations around Parkes.
T 1800 624 365 or Parkes Elvis Festival.
January 26
A talented line-up of local musicians will entertain the whole family, while classic cars and vintage farm machinery roll into town. The day will also feature an official ceremony and presentation of awards. Victoria Park, Goulburn.
T 4823 444 or iGoulburn.
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