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SPECIAL EVENTS - NSW - 2012

 

AUSTRALIAN MARKETS & FAIRS MAGAZINE

ISSUE #98 - Summer Issue - OUT NOW IN YOUR NEWSAGENT

 

20th - 29th January 2012  

ATRIUM SHOPPING CENTRE TAMWORTH COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL MARKETS
Huge 40th Anniversary Festival.
The Atrium Shopping Centre is calling for lease vendors with interesting or unique products to sell within the shopping centre as casual lease tenants during the huge 40th Anniversary Country Music Festival. Following a successful 2011 festival, incorporating the Atrium Markets, we are now planning for the 2012 Country Music Festival and envisage the entire air conditioned and secured centre mall area having a huge market theme. The Atrium Shopping Centre is located in the absolute heart (mid Peel St) of the festival and has two entrances - Peel street and Kable Ave. Only a strictly limited number of sites are available for this huge world famous and unique country music festival. Phone (02) 6768 3333 or Email: info@atriumshoppingcentre.com.au

 

26th January   AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS GLENBROOK
Including the Australian Gnome Convention. Market stalls, food sellers, buskers, entertainers, demonstrators. Approximately 8,000 visitors, market of 140 stalls, live entertainment, parade, gnomes, dog demonstrations, merry-go-rounds, petting animals, great family day. Phone: (02) 4754 5268 or email: lowerbluemountains@rotarnet.com.au
Web: nb.au.com/australiaday/forms.htm

4th February  

COMMUNIITY SPIRIT FETIVAL - Held at Kibble Park, Gosford, 5.30pm - 10.30pm. This is first for Kibble Park, we are trying to bring life into the heart of the city and ignite some night time activities and music for the community. There will be night markets, traditional Aboriginal Smoking Opening Ceremony and Storytelling, fire twirling, 5 Lands Band performing, Roller Girls, Rythm Hut Taiko Drums, Madam Wu Performance, Chris Taylor solo performance, Percussion in the Park and much much more. For further information phone 0416 923 655 or email: fixxevents@bigpond.com

 

11th February  

A NIGHT WITH THE STARS - A tribute concert will be held at the East Cessnock Bowling Club on Saturday 11th February from 6pm. To start raising funds for a life size statue of legendary country entertainer Reg Lindsay. Featuring on the evening with the stars are Allan Caswell, Wendi Jackson, Bruce McCumstie, The Crosby Sisters, Donita Dey and Adam Harvey, band mambers from the Reg Lindsay Homesteaders Showband. The night will also include an auction of a Fender Guitar along with a pair of Reg's stage boots and one of Reg's Rodeo Saddles. Loads of prizes and raffles. Cost for the show is $20 and all proceeds will go to the Reg Lindsay Bronze Trust. For more information call the club on (02) 4990 1444 or Ros Lindsay on (02) 4991 1585

 

12th February   MARDI GRAS FAIR DAY 2012
Fair Day is one of the biggest and busiest events of the world famous Sydney Gay and Lasbian Mardi Gras. In 2011 over 70,000 people attended the day to browse the stalls, watch the performers and join in the great sense of community. In 2012 we invite you to celebrate Fair Day with us. We have a range of stall opportunities available including food, merchandise and premium traffic zones. Register early for a stall at Fair Day at:
www.mardigras.org.au/stalls to find out more. Held in Victoria Park, Camperdown, Sydney.
www.mardigras.org.au

18th February  

Shire Vintage & Collectables Fair.
Sutherland Entertainment Centre 9.00am-4.00pm
Saturday February 18th 2012. Huge variety of vintage and retro goods: - clothing/ jewellery;
silver/metal ornaments; toys; glassware; figurines- Royal Dolton, Wedgwood,
LLadro, Worcester, Moorcroft; dolls; toys; linen & lace; telephones;
maritime collectables; stamps; books; coins; musical instruments; small
furniture; early Australian pottery; hand tools; antiques & curios.
Valuations on Site $5.00 each item
Stallholders enquiries: contact Dianne for ‘Early Bird site registration fee’ on 02 8250 1605
Web: www.comojannalirotary.org or Email: vintagefair@comojannalirotary.org


19th February  

LAKE JINDABYNE FLOWING FESTIVAL & 7th Lake Jindabyne Dragon Boat Challenge
CALLING FOR STALL HOLDERS – 19 February 2012 - located in Banjo Paterson Park Jindabyne, attracting approx. 5,000 visitor on the day. Free entry to the park.
Kicks off at 8am with start of the Lake Jindabyne Dragon Boat racing off shore also market stalls, Renewable Energy and Climate Expo, food stalls, entertainment, local produce, carnival rides, kid’s events and lots more! Download a market stall application form at www.flowingfestival.com.au
Stall enquiries Tracey Smith MBL: 0457154568 or email: info@flowingfestival.com.au

 

25th February   STANHOPE DOLL, BEAR & CRAFT FAIR
Blacktown Leisure Centre, cnr Stanhope Parkway & Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens, 2768. Sat - 10am - 4pm. Free valuations, antique & modern dolls, reborn dolls & supplies, artist bears and dolls, doll supplies and accessories. vintage lace & ribbon, handmade crafts, parking for cars and coaches, wheelchair access, over 100 wonderful dolls plus much more. Admission is adults $7 and children $2.
Phone: 0418 416 121 or 0419 498 075
Email: dollynook@live.com.au or craftymal@iinet.net.au

26th February   3RD ANNUAL WOLLONDILLY NORTH ROTARY CLUB
SWAPMEET AND FAMILY MARKET DAY

The Swapmeet and Market day will be held in the grounds of the Oakdale Workers Club, 1605 Burrangorang Road, Oakdale. The Swapmeet and Market Day will begin trading at 6am and carry on throughout the day. Steak & sausage sandwiches, egg & bacon rolls, pancakes, milkshakes, cold drinks and tea & coffee can be purchased from the Rotary Club’s BBQ from 6am and will be available throughout the day. This can all be enjoyed as you browse through the bargains or from the comfort of a shaded seating area. Stall Holders Welcome. • Stall set up time is from 12 midday on Saturday 25th February,2012 until 7.00pm at which time the gates will be locked. Gates will be unlocked and set up will recommence at 5.00am Sunday morning. • Trading will begin at 6am Sunday 26th February. For further information contact
Louisa Singleman - (02) 4680 8358 - lsinglem@bigpond.net.au
Nick Richardson – 0439 440902 - rcwnswapmeet@live.com
Warwick Richardson (02) 4659 6064 Mobile: 0418 978555
All proceeds from this event go to local Mental Health Charities and other Rotary Community Projects & local events.

10th March  

BERMAGUI SEASIDE FAIR
Multi award winning tourist event attracting approx 10,000 people. Located on the beautiful NSW far south coast. Over 100 market stalls, fancy dress street parade, entertainment on 2 stages, arts, crafts and photographic exhibitions, carnival, kid’s events, fireworks and lots more! Download a market stall application form at www.bermaguiseasidefair.com
Stall enquiries Christine (02) 6493 3378 or 0427 933 378 General Fair info 1800 645 808.

 

11th March  

ANNUAL REG LINDSAY RODEO will be staged at Cessnock Showground on Saturday 10th March starting at 3pm. Full Rodeo action, market stalls, catering and vbar. Music re-union featuring Bob Morton & The Summerland Kings plus Bill Chambers. For more information phone Ros Lindsay on (02) 4991 1585 or Email: info@reglindsay.com.auinfo@reglindsay.com.au

 

11th March  

SOUTHERN CROSS CRUISERS 7th ANNUAL CAR SHOW
This is the 7th annual Ronald Macdonald House Charity Fundraiser Car & Bike Show. Held at Orange Showground, Orange. Family orientated event strickly no alcohol on grounds. Food and drink available. Gates open 6am - 9am for entrants and cost is $15 per vehicle. Public entrance is from 9am and is $2 entry fee. Show will be cancelled if raining or snowing for more info call George on 0422 560 810

 

11th March   Inverell Swap Meet NSW
Inverell Showground, Tingha Street, Inverell NSW
Host: Inverell Antique Motor Club NSW
Contact Doug Green: 0427 708 730

17th March  

PENRITH CITY FESTIVAL - To be known as The Festival of Fun - To Be Sure, To Be Sure. Festival will have an Irish theme due to the event falling on St Patricks Day. Looking for expressions of interest from stallholders. To be held in High St Penrith and surrounding areas. Email sue@penrithcitycentre.com.au

 

24th March  

ST MICHAEL'S CAR BOOT SALE - Held Saturday 24th March, 2012 at St Michael's Catholic Church, 10 Croydon Rd, Hurstville, NSW 2220. Stallholders are invited - good variety of items, new & used. Great food & sausage sizzle, cakes, jams & condiments. Bookings & enquiries contact Michele on 0421 632 742 or email: micheleanthony@bigpond.com

 

25th March  

Hornsby Craft Fair
Autumn Special Sunday 25th March 2012, 11am till 4pm. It’s indoors in the auditorium of the Hornsby RSL Club, at 4 High St, Hornsby. The biggest indoor craft fair on Sydney's upper north shore. There's plenty of free parking and it's just 200m southwest of Hornsby station. A very convenient and pleasant way to browse and perhaps buy some very unique gifts; you may even find something special for yourself. All quality craft stalls, no hot foods.
Web: www.hornsbyrsl.com.au
Stallholder enquiries:
hornsbycraftfair@hotmail.com
Or phone Russell on: 0423 778 981

 

24th - 25th March  

SOUTHERN CROSS STREET CRUISERS 5TH ANNUAL SWAP MEET
Gates open 12 noon. Saturday swapper sites only. NO trading till sunday. Held at Orange Show Ground. Free overnight camping. Hot food & drinks on site. 6 meter x 6 meter sites $20. Full insurance cover for site holders. Lookers $2 per person. Strictly no alocohol on the grounds all weekend. Gates open 5am Sunday. Phone: George 0422 560 810

 

25th March  

Macarthur Annual Doll, Bear and Creative Fair
Sunday 25 March 2012.Campbelltown RSL Club Carberry Lane, 9.30am –3.00pm.Trading tables with everything for doll/bears, miniatures, collectables, needlecrafts, entertainment. All proceeds to local children’s charity “Kids of Macarthur Health Foundation”. Raffles, lucky door prizes. Enquiries (02) 4655 5022

 

30th - 31st March  

MAN FROM SNOWY RIVER BUSH FESTIVAL We invite you to join our great Craft Markets which are held in conjunction with The Man From Snowy River Bush Festival Corryong, Victoria. Friday 30th & Saturday 31st March, 2012. Make It, Bake It, Sew It, Grow It. Friday 30th March 2012, 10am – 4.00pm
Saturday 31st March 2012, 10am – 3.00pm

Markets are held in Hanson Street, Attree Centre Park & Jardine Street, Corryong

For further information or entry forms please contact Melinda at the Festival office via email admin@bushfestival.com.au
or phone (02) 6076 1992
or download forms at www.bushfestival.com.au

Entries close on Wednesday 7th March, 2012

1st April  

MILLTHORPE MARKETS
Now Coming to You Twice a Year! 1st Sunday in April and 1st Sunday in December (2nd Dec 2012) . The Millthorpe Markets will be held bi-annually at the beautiful Redmond Oval and are the major fundraiser for Millthorpe Public School. Over 6000 visitors on the day! then 1st April 2012, 8:30am - 4pm 200 stalls - Entry by gold coin donation. All proceeds to Millthorpe Public School. MAKE A DAY OF IT!!! Redmond Oval can hold a maximum of 200 stalls and the markets are open to all and as such we end up with a fabulous array and variety of stalls selling a wide range of goods. Food stalls welcome to apply. Applications open 1st September for the December markets. Applications only available from the website and successful stall holder notification is from mid October. Mobile: 0488 999 781
Email: shonahart@gmail.com
Website: www.milthorpemarkets.com

 

5th - 22nd April  

SYDNEY FAMILY SHOW - Calling all General Goods Exhibitors!! Weekend Only Trade Stalls now Available – Be quick! The Sydney Family Show (5-22nd April 2012) located at Moore Park, received an astounding 2nd year success in 2011 by attracting over 180,000 people in 18 days. With more than $1m dollars of PR coverage envisaged with an attendance figure close to 250,000 is expected for 2012. The demographic is kids up to 10 years old and their mums and dads. Free entry is the key draw card to the event which features Children's Competition Arena, Animal Nursery and Reptile Displays, Amusement Rides, Showbags, International Food and shopping extravaganza, high quality exhibitors creating an exciting shopping experience, Bars , Shopping and Cinemas.

We have long and short term site options for you. If you are wanting to increase sales, branding and profile please email andrew@ofa.net.au or call Andrew 02 9380 2128.

Website : www.sydneyfamilyshow.com.au


6th - 7th April   TUMUT EASTER BAZAAR - 6th - 7th April
Tumut, NSW. Held on Good Friday 6th and Easter Saturday 7th April at the Boys Club Hall next to the ambulance station. Inside and outside sites available. Open 9am - 4pm both days. Phone: (02) 4232 2337 or Mobile: 0419 427 801
28th April  

ADELONGS ANNUAL GOLD ANTIQUE FAIR & AUCTION
Over 100 stallholders both local & from afar featuring antiques & bric-a-brac. Other attractions for our many visitors include a Vintage Car Fair & Swap Meet, carriage rides, gold hunt and merry-go-round for the youngsters, musical entertainment, jewellery, clothing, cooking fresh produce & much more. Auction starts at 11am. For stalls or exhibits, applications or further information phone: (02) 6946 2000 or email:
jaysonsullivan@westnet..com.au

**If what you're looking for isn't here, try Markets & Fairs magazine, available in newsagents for $5.00, which lists around 1000 special events Australia-wide.

 

28th - 29th April  

2012 TAREE EXHIBITION & TRADING FAIR
TAREE LOCAL COLLECTORS CLUB
Held at the PCYC, 95 Commerce St, Taree. You are invited to join us as a trader (Fee applies). Please contact Don (02) 6551 4902 for an application form. Great raffle prizes, refreshments available. Adults $4 Under 15 yrs free.

 

18th - 20th May   WHITE CLIFFS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Visit amazing outback NSW. Affordable family entertainment. Friday 18th May is a local talent street party. Saturday 19th May are instruments workshops and an evening concert. Sunday 20th May is a Poet’s Breakfast. Please visit our website:
www.whitecliffsmusicfestival.com
for information on accommodation, tickets, performers and other activities. Limited catering available. Phone: 0428 757 006
24th June   Hornsby Craft Fair
Winter Special Sunday 24th June, 11am till 4pm. It’s indoors in the auditorium of the Hornsby RSL Club, at 4 High St, Hornsby. The biggest indoor craft fair on Sydney's upper north shore. There's plenty of free parking and it's just 200m southwest of Hornsby station. A very convenient and pleasant way to browse and perhaps buy some very unique gifts; you may even find something special for yourself.
All quality craft stalls, no hot foods.
Web: www.hornsbyrsl.com.au
Stallholder enquiries:
hornsbycraftfair@hotmail.com
Or phone Russell on: 0423 778 981

21st - 22nd July  

Martial Arts & Cultural Festival
See martial arts and culture come alive in 2012 with fun-filled activities ideal for the whole family! Big crowds expected!
STALLHOLDERS REQUIRED: Martial Arts & Cultural Festivals:
Sydney 21st-22nd July @ Parramatta Park and Melbourne (TBA).
Contact Maria Liza Edubas on Mobile: 0411 488 418 Email: edubas9@yahoo.com
Email: info@martialartsfestival.org or Web: www.martialartsfestival.org

 

If what you're looking for isn't here, try Markets & Fairs magazine, available in newsagents for $5.00,
which lists around 800 special events Australia-wide.