- Jumping Castle
- Face Painting
- Pooka the Clown
- Zoo Mooves
- Paul Kirk Snake Display
- Displays by Dubbo Rescue Squad, SES, Fire, Police (TBC)
- Table of activities for the Kids – tattoos, balloons, hats, colouring in etc
- Coffee vans
- Dippin Dots IceCream
- Snow Cones
Just 1 piece of rubbish can make a difference. Come along and join in a family day and make a difference to the local environment.
If each and every Australian picks up just one piece of rubbish, over 20 million pieces of rubbish would be picked up.
What to bring:
Yourself, family, friends, workmates or club members. Enlosed shoes, hat, sunnies, sunscreen and a drink!
Held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, the Dubbo Eisteddfod returns. This event is one of regional significance with individuals, groups and schools from Dubbo and surrounding towns taking the stage.
A host of cultural talent will be on display during the month of June, with the Dubbo Eisteddfod providing a forum for performance in the disciplines of Vocal, Choral, dance, speech & drama and instrumental. All performers will be assessed by adjudicators.
The Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre will fill with family and friends in anticipation of the winning performances being showcased on the final Saturday night, in the spectacular Gala Concert!
The arrival of Santa Claus is always an event in itself. Lots of traditional singing supported by glow stick waving is spectacular to see and partake in.
Glow Sticks will be available for purchase on the evening.
Annual Macquarie Lions Swap Meet & Car Show
Come along to the 21st Annual Swap Meet & Car Show. Gates open at 6:00am for stall holders and 7:00am for Swap Meet enthusiasts. Catering will be available.
The Show is a recognised social meeting place for families and neighbours. It is an occasion for the
exchange of ideas of all kinds and an opportunity to view trade displays.
There will be plenty to see and do at the Dubbo Show, starting on Friday May 18th.
Saturday May 19 will feature the Grand Parade, The Golden Axe wood-chopping carnival, harness racing, shearing and much more.
As usual, there will be plenty of animals with yard dogs, poultry shows, Brahmans as the feature breed in the cattle section, and Border Leciesters feature breed in the sheep sections to be held in conjunction with the NSW Landmark Sheep Show.
There will also be the usual side show and show bags.
For more information on the Dubbo Show call 6882 4364.
Annual Bottle & Collectables Show & Trading Fair
- Display of collectables
- Bottles and goods from by-gone days
- Antiques plus trading tables
Have your items valued by renowned valuer Steven Archer (Gold coin donation)
Tickets available at the door.
51st Annual National Poll Hereford Show and Sale
www.herefordsaustralia.com.au
Events included within the program include a piano competition, jazz breakfast, Gospel service, free music throughout the Sts of Dubbo and throughout the shopping centres, a dinner dance and jam, plus much much more thrilling entertainment.
For further information and program: http://www.dubbojazz.com.au/
2012 Combined Car Clubs Annual Charity Show
The 2012 Combined Car Clubs Annual Charity Show is proudly supporting the Queensland Premiers Flood Appeal on Sunday 11th March 2012. Combined Car Clubs Annual Charity show that incorporates all the car clubs in Dubbo - Orana Elite Car Club, Dubbo City Car Club, Golden West Holden Owners Club, St Rodders United, NSW Commodore, Cudgegong Cruisers, Golden Oldies Truck & Tractor Club. Gates open for entrants at 6.30am. $10 entry per show vehicle.
* BBQ'S
* Cold Drinks
* Tea and Coffee
* Face Painting
* Jumping Castle
* Icecream
* Various Stalls
*Charity Auction
*Live Music
Pink Stumps - McGrath Foundation
PINK STUMPS T-SHIRTS… Teams go PINK!
A DDJCA Pink Stumps Coordinator will be visiting games on Sat, 28 Jan/ Sun, 29 Jan & Thurs 2 Feb to take orders for Pink Stumps T- shirts $15ea/junior player $20ea/others. Get your team to all GO PINK!
BBQ’s
Sausage sizzles & drinks will be for sale at games Thurs, 16 February/ Sat, 18 Feb & Sun, 19 Feb.
RAFFLE
Each junior player will be given a booklet of raffle tickets to be sold. Great prizes. Tickets $1ea / $10 per booklet
(please note, families with more than one child playing are not expected to purchase all booklets unless they wish to.)
MCGRATH FOUNDATION MERCHANDISE
McGrath Foundation hats, shirts, bat grips, mini bats, stubby holders, Pink Stumps drink bottles, tattoo’s all for sale at BBQ’s
Be a part of the fun & GO PINK! Support Dubbo Junior Cricket in raising funds for McGrath Foundation.
For more information call Tanya McGrath 0438 845 979
Head down to Victoria Park for the Australia Day Celebrations at 7.30am there is a BBQ breakfast, at 8.00am the Dubbo City Band will be playing and at 8.30am the official ceremony commences.
At the event there will be a presentation of 5 Australia Day Awards (Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Sportsperson of the Year, Young Sportsperson of the Year and Services to Sport award)
After the Official Ceremony is over the Dubbo Aquatic Leisure Centre will be open and for 1 hour from 10 am to 11 am entry will be for a gold coin donation – which will go to Dubbo Rescue Squad. Note that once in the pool all activities such as inflatable and slide will still be at normal prices.
Activities available on the day
Also available on the day
International Body Building Championships
This annual event has been running successfully in Dubbo for 25 years. It features both men's and women's divisions which are all strongly contested.
Held within the excellent facilities at the Dubbo RSL Club, this very popular event has previously attracted up to 750 spectators, cheering the competitors on.
Registration for this event will be at 3pm, Competition begins at 5pm.
Ken and Elaine Russell on (02) 6885 0485 for details and nomination forms.
National Shorthorn Show & Sale
This is the largest multi vendor Shorthorn Bull Sale in the Southern Hemisphere. Come along and witness the 53rd National Show and sale spectacular! Top quality Shorthorn bulls will be paraded and sold at the 53rd Annual National Shorthorn Show and Sale at Dubbo, NSW. For further information see the website below.
www.shorthorn.com.au
For further information visit the website: http://www.toyota-nationals.org.au or contact the event contacts.
The NSW Beef Spectacular is a show case of the best NSW beef the industry has to offer with over 800 head of cattle shown across two days.
The Dubbo Showground will be the venue for cattle judging in several rings and venues to showcase as many breeds as possible during the event.
Dubbo Farmers Markets- 21 april
Dubbo Farmers Market is located in Dubbo, a large regional service centre. Keeping it local we welcome producers from this area to the popular, twice monthly community owned Farmers Markets.
On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month - rain, hail or shine locals and visitors alike gather together to enjoy and appreciate the feast of fresher, tastier produce from your local producers.
Held from 8 am to 12 noon on the lawn of the home of the Dubbo Farmers Market, The Macquarie Lions Park, situated behind the Visitors Information Centre on the corner of Newell Highway and Macquarie St, Dubbo.
The markets offer a range of seasonal fresh produce, fresh fruit and vegetables, herbs and plants. There is also fresh bread, a selection of local pork, beef and lamb, award winning olive oils, preserves, jams, marinates honey, wine, nuts and so much more.
Enjoy our fresh breakfast and coffee options with family and friends before you start exploring the regional produce, sampling and taking home all the goodies you will need to prepare your own gourmet dishes at home.
Livestock and Bulk Carriers Association Conference
The Livestock and Bulk Carriers Association (LBCA) is the leading NSW regionally focused road freight association. It represents regional carriers with a strong focus on livestock and bulk carriers who use NSW roads. Members are in all states of Australia with varying fleet sizes.
The LBCA provides lobbying and representation services to their members, also offering a complete membership service including a full time Secretariat and support service, exclusive member benefits from major industry suppliers, exclusive association benefits to better help them run a viable business, annual conferences and regional meetings etc.
The Livestock and Bulk Carriers Association (LBCA) and its members are at the forefront in seeking important industry reforms, why not come on board with the LBCA and help make a change to your life today. Working together as a collective is much stronger than working alone.
The Livestock and Bulk Carriers Association is the NSW state counterpart of the national and well respected body the Australian Livestock Transporters Association (ALTA). Why not visit their website: www.alta.org.au and have a look at the issues we are tackling collectively at the National level.
If you have any questions, please give them a call on (02) 6230 6290.
Dubbo Farmers Markets- 4th Feb
Dubbo Farmers Market is located in Dubbo, a large regional service centre. Keeping it local we welcome producers from this area to the popular, twice monthly community owned Farmers Markets.
On the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month - rain, hail or shine locals and visitors alike gather together to enjoy and appreciate the feast of fresher, tastier produce from your local producers.
Held from 8 am to 12 noon on the lawn of the home of the Dubbo Farmers Market, The Macquarie Lions Park, situated behind the Information Centre on the corner of Newell Highway and Macquarie St, Dubbo.
The markets offer a range of seasonal fresh produce, fresh fruit and vegetables, herbs and plants. There is also fresh bread, a selection of local pork, beef and lamb, award winning olive oils, preserves, jams, marinates honey, wine, nuts and so much more.
Enjoy our fresh breakfast and coffee options with family and friends before you start exploring the regional produce, sampling and taking home all the goodies you will need to prepare your own gourmet dishes at home.
Orana Caravan and Camping, 4WD, Fish and Boat Show
The Orana Caravan Camping 4WD and Boat Show has over 160 exhibitors displaying everything you will ever need for caravan, camping, four wheel driving, fishing and boats.
There is free car parking and disabled access available.
Visiting a recreational vehicle show is a great way to keep current on what's new in the caravan, camping and boating industry.
National Trust Heritage Festival
National Trust Heritage Festival
Amazing Stories: Innovation & Invention
14 – 29 April 2012
Be a part of the 2012 National Trust Heritage Festival:
The National Trust invites you to celebrate Australia’s built, cultural and natural heritage and to be part of one of the largest and longest running community festivals in the State. In what will be the 32nd year of the National Trust Heritage Festival, we hope to see another year of fantastic community-hosted events held across metropolitan and regional NSW from Saturday 14 April to Sunday 29 April 2012 with National Trust Day falling on Sunday 29 April.
This year, it was decided to take the Heritage Festival to a national level and bring all states together under key national elements including the Heritage Festival theme and design concepts.
By registering your event with the National Trust Heritage Festival, you ensure that you are a part of this dynamic and exciting Australia-wide celebration of Australia’s built, cultural and natural heritage.
Getting involved in 2012!
When you register your event with the National Trust Heritage Festival, your activity and organisation will be promoted free of charge via the Trust website and in the Heritage Festival Program. 35,000 programs will be distributed to National Trust members, National Trust properties, event organisers and the general public through motor vehicle registries, councils, libraries, visitor information offices, and cultural organisations. Suggestions for events include, but are not limited to:
1.Talks/lectures
2.Exhibitions and historical displays
3.Photographic exhibitions
4.Tours
5.Educational competitions
6.Music recitals/concerts
7.Open Days
8.Cruise’s
Supported by an extensive public relations campaign, the program of events plays a key role in fostering an appreciation of our heritage, our cultural identity and our conservation of these, for the future.
Thank you for supporting the National Trust Heritage Festival.
To register please visit http://www.nationaltrust.com.au/heritagefestival/register/nsw/
Registrations must be submitted by Monday 14 November 2011
Each year the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents the "Rhino Awards" to honour the city's most outstanding businesses. The Rhino, which is used as the logo of the Chamber, reflects both the fact that Dubbo is home to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and symbolises the strength of our local business community. The presentation night is one of the city's most prestigious annual events, a time when the city's business community honours its most outstanding performers in a number of categories.
Each year the Dubbo Chamber of Commerce and Industry presents the "Rhino Awards" to honour the city's most outstanding businesses. The Rhino, which is used as the logo of the Chamber, reflects both the fact that Dubbo is home to the Taronga Western Plains Zoo, and symbolises the strength of our local business community. The presentation night is one of the city's most prestigious annual events, a time when the city's business community honours its most outstanding performers in a number of categories.
Dubbo Vintage Truck and Tractor Show
The Golden Oldies presents the Dubbo Vintage Truck and Tractor Show
Featuring –
Vintage Trucks and Trailers
Vintage Tractors
Vintage and Classic Cars
Vintage Motor Bikes
Tractor Pull
Stationary Engines
Steam Traction Engines
Rallies and Parades
Kids Competitions and Events
Displays and Entertainment
Memorabilia
Food and Refreshments
Be sure not to miss out on the Vintage Truck and Tractor Show..