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Cooktown Orchid Festival

Cooktown Orchid Festival

Sep 12-13, 2026 Cooktown
Recently ended

The annual Cooktown Orchid Festival will feature a two-day bowls competition held at the Cooktown Bowls Club on September 12 and 13, 2026. This gender-inclusive tournament brings together teams from across Far...

Festival Sports +5
Goin' to Gil Festival

Goin' to Gil Festival

Sep 11-13, 2026 Tooraweenah
Recently ended

The Goin' to Gil Festival is a three-day regional celebration held in the Gilgandra area, with key activities centered in the village of Tooraweenah. Scheduled for September 11–13, 2026, the event features...

Music Community +5
Helena Kernaghan Music Festival

Helena Kernaghan Music Festival

Sep 11-13, 2026 Wodonga
Recently ended

The Helena Kernaghan Music Festival is a premier music event held in Wodonga, Victoria, featuring national talent, regional performers, and the world-renowned Flying Fruit Fly Circus. The festival, which takes place from...

Music Festival +5
Big Love Festival 2026

Big Love Festival 2026

Sep 11-13, 2026 Eudlo
Recently ended

The Big Love Festival 2026 is a three-day annual cultural event held at the Chenrezig Institute in Eudlo, Sunshine Coast, Australia, from September 11-13. It blends Tibetan culture, contemporary live music, food,...

Cultural Festival Buddhist Festival +6
Royal Adelaide Show 2026

Royal Adelaide Show 2026

Sep 5-13, 2026 Adelaide
Recently ended

The Royal Adelaide Show 2026 is a major annual fair taking place over nine days at the Adelaide Showground in Adelaide, Australia. Scheduled from Saturday, September 5 to Sunday, September 13, this...

Fair Annual Event +5
Galvanized Festival of Heritage

Galvanized Festival of Heritage

Sep 4-13, 2026 Ipswich
Recently ended

The Galvanized Festival of Heritage is a 10-day event in Ipswich, Queensland, celebrating the city's history through tours, exhibitions, and re-enactments. The festival features more than 30 activities held across various landmarks,...

Heritage History +5
Hawker Street Markets

Hawker Street Markets

Sep 12, 2026 Hamilton, City of Newcastle
Recently ended

The Hawker Street Markets is a community-focused night market staged by the Hamilton Business Improvement Association at Awaba Park in Hamilton, City of Newcastle. Held on Saturday night, September 12, the event...

Street Market Food & drink +6
A Taste of Ireland

A Taste of Ireland

Sep 12, 2026 Nowra, Shoalhaven
Recently ended

A Taste of Ireland is an internationally acclaimed Irish music and dance production featuring former World Irish dance champions, including dancers from Lord of the Dance and Riverdance. The show blends melodic...

Irish Music Irish Dance +3
Naponda Farmers Market

Naponda Farmers Market

Sep 12, 2026 Deniliquin
Recently ended

The Naponda Farmers Market is a recurring community gathering in Deniliquin, New South Wales, organized to raise funds for local healthcare. Managed by the Naponda Hospital Auxiliary, the market hosts regional vendors...

Farmers Market Community Fundraiser +3