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Annual And Special Events
April 2012
25th
Anzac Day Services in Lake Macquarie
BELMONT: March
from Gunyah Hotel car park to Macquarie Street Memorial, 9am; service, Belmont
Mall, 10am
BOOLAROO–SPEERS POINT: Dawn
service, Speers Point Cenotaph, 6am; march from Anzac War Memorial, Teralba,
8am.
CARDIFF: March
from Main Street, Cardiff, at 5am; dawn service held at 5.15am
CATHERINE HILL BAY: Dawn
service from 6am, Catherine Hill Bay Surf Club; march from Main Street, Swansea,
from 11am to Swansea RSL
CHARLESTOWN: Service,
Lions Park, Pacific Highway, Charlestown, 11am.
PELICAN FLAT: March
from corner of Kullara and Piriwal streets to cenotaph, 5.30am; dawn service at
5.45am
REDHEAD: Service
at Redhead War Memorial site, 11am
SWANSEA: March
from Main Street, Swansea, at 10.30am to Swansea RSL
TORONTO: March
from Toronto post office, 4.45am; dawn service outside Toronto Diggers, 5am;
march from Goffet Park, Toronto, 10am
VALENTINE: March
from Allambee Park, 10am; service at 10.05am
WANGI WANGI: Dawn
service, Wangi Wangi RSL Club Memorial, 5.30am; march, Puna Street, Wangi Wangi,
10am
27th - 29th
Inaugural REAL FILM FESTIVAL
A combination of new and existing
feature film screenings, industry workshops and short film competition. For more
information visit www.realfilmfestival.com.au
28th - 29th Hunter Valley Steam Fest
Great Train Race - Sunday morning,
the Grand Parade on the Rally Ground (the evolution of transport through time)
Steamfest Bazaar with over 100 stalls & much more; with face painting, jumping
castle, coal shovelling competitions, puppet shows, plaster mould painting, and
train inspired craft to take home. Maitland Railway Station precinct.
May 2012
4th
- 6th Dobell Festival of Art, Craft
and Phototgraphy presented by the
Wangi Lions Club.
opens Friday, 4th May at 7.30 pm to 10.00 pm. Saturday 9.00am - 5.00pm and
7.30pm - 10pm, Sunday 9.00 am
to 3.00pm Wangi Workers Club, Dobell Drive Wangi www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/wangiwangiau/page-7.php
4th - 6th
Tocal Feild Days
-Tocal College, Paterson Road, Tocal
Visit these massive field days just north of Morpeth to see
how hobby farming is conducted. Yabbies, Olives, Emu,
Deer, Cattle, Goats and Horses to name a few along with
craft and food. www.tocal.com
6th May
SALT WATER MARKET
Unique, stylish, quirky and fresh monthly Market -
in the grounds of Swansea Public School 9am - 2pm
18th
- 19th
Newcastle and Lake Macquaire
Career and Training Expo.
The Newcastle and Lake Macquarie Career and Training Expo is the largest career
expo outside of a capital city. Held over two days, the
Expo is an opportunity for students to explore career options and see and hear
from a range of businesses, trades, universities and career support services.www.careerlinks.nsw.edu.au/career---training-expo.html
19th - 20th
Chapel Jazz
Held
in the three churches, shops,
restaurants and pubs at Morpeth. New Orleans and Traditional
jazz bands. www.chapeljazz.com
29th
Darby Street Chocolate and Coffee Festival
Newcastle's largest outdoor eating place...Darby
Street. Food, entertainment, shopping and fun. Enjoy the swinging sounds of Pat
Cappocci, Koe Z and Kira Puru and The Bruise, browse unique and eclectic market
stalls, discover bargains in your favourite shops. - Darby Street Newcastle
June 2012
3rd
SALT WATER MARKET
Unique, stylish, quirky and fresh monthly Market -
in the grounds of Swansea Public School 9am - 2pm
19th - 24th
Weston District Art Show
- Weston Community Centre
15th - 16th Star Struck
Variety Concert
showcasing the excellence in performing arts
and public education from the Hunter Central Coast Region. Not a free event
30th - 15th July NIB Hunter Festival of Sport
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The Festival caters for all ages from 2 years to 80 years. Some
of the many sports on offer included AFL, Zumba, Rugby League, Rowing, Dragon
Boating, Oz Tag, Netball, Karate, Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Baseball, Softball,
Rugby Union, Basketball, Indoor Climbing and many more
July 2012
30th - 15th July NIB Hunter Festival of Sport
The Festival caters for all ages from 2 years to 80 years. Some
of the many sports on offer included AFL, Zumba, Rugby League, Rowing, Dragon
Boating, Oz Tag, Netball, Karate, Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Baseball, Softball,
Rugby Union, Basketball, Indoor Climbing and many more
27th - 29th Home and Garden Show
- Newcastle Entertainment Showgrounds
August 2012
12th Wallsend Winter Carnival
a
fun family day full of business special offers, market stalls, entertainment and
rides, Traditional circus acts, roving street performers, clowns and fashion
shows are all planned to be on show
26th
Lake Macquarie Running Festival
- International Half Marathon
- online entries available now
http://www.lakemacrunning.com/enter-now
24th - 26th Newcastle Jazz Festival
65 hours of vibrant, engaging
Jazz from over 40 bands and performers . Newcastle City Hall
http://www.newcastlejazz.com.au/
16th - 26th
Morpeth Weird and Wonderful Novelty Expo
Morpeth
Gallery, 5 Green St A visual extravaganza of amazing creative teapots from
all over Australia and around the world...FREE. 3,847 teapots are on their way
from every state in Australia & overseas. All teapots are for sale. Novelty Tea
Cosy Competition – entry forms on
www.campbellstoremorepeth.com
13th - 14th Maitland Aroma - Chocolate, Coffee and
Fine Food Expo 9am to 5pm Maitland
Heritage Mall City Centre
September 2012
1st
Wollombi Wild Ride
http://www.wollombiwildride.net/default.asp?PageID=18497
29th
Heaven Can Wait Charity Yacht Race -
The One Lap Dash starting at 11 am and finishing back at Royal Motor
Yacht Club Toronto during the afternoon.
Run in conjunction with the Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto
29th - 30th
Heaven Can Wait Charity Yacht Race
-
24 hour race (distance over time event) 11 am to 11 am.
Run in conjunction with the Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto
29th - 30th
Heaven Can Wait Charity Yacht Race - 12 hour race (distance over time event),
the 2012 commencing at 11 am - 11pm. Run in conjunction
with the Royal Motor Yacht Club Toronto
Native Plant Giveaway
Car Boot Sale
Funk n Groove Festival
Our Town Model Show
Nillo Infants School Spring Fair
Annual Open Studios
Sustainability in Action
Musicians in the Making
Broke Village Fair and Vintage Car Display
Spring Racing Carnival
Rockers and Revheads Festival
Rockin Rockabilly
Olivia's Ride
Thornton Public School Spring Fair
Hamilton South Public School Fete
Wollombi Music Festival
British Day
Car Cruise and Drive-in Movie
Big Beach Challenge
Toronto Tidy Towns Fundraiser
Armageddon Rocked
American Day
Zumbathon charity event for Five Islands School
Avondale School Fun Day
Dress Down Drug Free
"This is Not Art"
October 2012
Heaven Can Wait 24 hour Yacht Race
"This is Not Art" Festival
Mattara Festival 50th Anniversary
Catho Challenge - Iron person under 11 to under 17
Catho Challenge Carnival under 11 - under 17
RD 9 NSW Hill Climb Championships
21st
Kurri Kurri Community Festival
Newcastle Challenge Hill Climb
Darby Street Fair
Maitland Triathlon and Spring Country Fun Run
Lake Macquarie Light Rail FUN DAY
Activate Expo
Classics on the Boardwalk Honeysuckle
Family
Fun Day
Fat as Butter Festival
Gwandalan Public School Fete and Annual Hot Rod,
Car and Motorbike show
Morisset Street Beat Fair - "Feel the Beat
of Morisset"
SURF PATROLS COMMENCE
Day for Daniel
National Bandana Day
Swansea Heads Community Day
Jazz in the Vines
Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie Open Day
Cessnock St Phillips Spring Garden Fair
Cars for Cancer Car Rally
November
Swansea Show N Shine Car -
Bargoed House
Arts and Craft Market
Real Film Festival
Music in the Podium
Bitter and Twisted International Boutique Beer Festival
Catalina Flying Memorial
Dancing in the Streets
Swansea Public School
Fete
Newcastle and Hunter Region Transport Awareness Day
Music in the Podium
Dancing in the Streets
Australia's Silent Film Festival
Living Smart Festival
All
German Show and Shine
Wheels to Wollombi
Hunter Valley Electric Vehicle Competition Day and Prize
Red Lantern
Markets
Newcastle Variety Santa Fun Run
Belmont
Community Christmas Carols
Toronto Community Festival
Art Bazaar
Newcastle Bikers for Kids Toy Run
Newcastle Permanent Carols by
Candlelight
December
Music in the Podium
Flotilla of Lights
Christmas Light Spectacular
New Years Eve Fireworks
January
Registration & Practice days -International A Australian and World Championships
for Catamarans
Music in the Podium
The Catalina Yachts Lake Macquarie Rendezvous
National Maritime Festival
Australia Day Celebrations
Big Fish Bonanza
February 2012
Morriset
Show
Big Fish Bonanza
Newcastle Splash - Variety Club
Across the Lake Swim
Op Shop Wednesdays
March
Music in the Podium
Paddlefest
Surfest
Loop the Lake Cycling Tour
Centennial Coal Youthsail
Lake Mac
The
Newcastle Regional Show
Sparke Helmore/NBN Television Trialthlon Series
Lake
Macquarie Film Fest
Bath 2 Bar Ocean Swim
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Nobbys Lighthouse
Headland open to the public
Doggy Day Out -
proceeds to the Cooks Hill Surf Club for equipment etc- Empire Park
April 2012
Herald Hill to Harbour Challenge 2k4kids
Mustang Nationals - Newcastle
Lake Macquarie
Classic Boatfest
East
Coast BMX Championships
L
GOATS
Festival (Going Off At The Swamp)
Nobbys Lighthouse
Headland open to the public
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