The character and colours of the

Blue Mountains Region change

throughout the year. From spring
time blooms to falling leaves, fresh
cool summers, to crisp and cosy
winters. Each season brings with
it a calendar of unique events.

FEBRUARY

Oberon Agricultural Show.

Bring all the family along and join in the
fun of the 110th Annual Oberon Show.
www.oberonaustralia.com.au
Jazz in the Gardens at Norman
Lindsay Gallery. The Friends of the
Norman Lindsay Gallery invite you
and your friends to this ultimate jazz
experience, a musical picnic party to
celebrate the birthday of one of Australias
finest artists, Norman Lindsay.
www.normanlindsay.com.au

JANUARY

Thomas at the Zig Zag Railway

Australia Day Celebrations throughout

the region.
Wines of the West at The Carrington
Hotel. This event showcases many of the
Central West regions leading wineries with
opportunity to taste the different wines.
www.thecarrington.com.au
Australian Gnome Convention.
Join in the fun as gnomes gather at
Glenbrook for their annual convention.
http://australiangnomeconvention.com.au
A Day Out With Thomas - Zig Zag
Railway (operates during all school
holidays). Join Thomas the Tank Engine and
some of his friends for a unique steam trip.
www.zigzagrailway.com.au
Rockleys Annual Rodeo. Rockley
Showground. Bucking since the 1950s.
www.oberonaustralia.com
Rockleys Annual Rodeo

The Roaring 20s...and all that Jazz!

The 1920s was a roaring time in the Blue
Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon Region.
Re-live this golden era by attending some
of the many activities and events taking
place during February. Frock Up. Jazz Up.
Come Up and celebrate The Roaring 20s...
and all that Jazz!
www.visitbluemountains.com.au

MARCH

Six Foot Track Marathon. This 45

kilometre race from the Explorers Tree near
Katoomba to Jenolan Caves is Australias
largest 100% off road marathon.
www.sixfoot.com
Blue Mountains Music Festival of
Folk, Roots and Blues. A three day
internationally renowned festival of folk,
roots and blue music featuring artists from
around Australia and the world.
www.bmff.org.au
Lithgow Flash Gift. Australias richest
female footrace. Athletes from around
Australia compete under a handicap system.
www.tourism.lithgow.com

Springwood Foundation Day.

Community Festival with parades, stalls
and much more.
www.visitbluemountains.com.au
www.visitbluemountains.com.au

SEPTEMBER

Lithgow Agricultural Show. Come and

see all the attractions of the show.
www.tourism.lithgow.com

Hazelbrook/Woodford Spring Garden

Festival. These diverse and delightful
gardens offer something of interest to all,
set amidst the unique charm of the Blue
Mountains.
www.visitbluemountains.com.au

Ironfest. Celebrate the festival of all

things metal through entertainment, music
and art. Ironfest features the International
Jousting Championship and Colonial
re-enactments. www.ironfest.com.au
Car Net Rally of Lithgow. Witness
the spectacle of rally cars competing.
Ceremonial start in the main street with the
rally conducted in the nearby State forests.
www.rallyoflithgow.com
Concert in the Caves. Immerse yourself
in a concert in the Cathedral Chamber of
the Lucas Caves. Jenolan Caves host regular
musical performances throughout the year.
www.jenolancaves.org.au

Rydal Agricultural Show. The greatest

little show in the west. Rydal Showground.
www.tourism.lithgow.com

The Norman Lindsay Festival of

Childrens Literature. Talks, workshops
and book signings by well-known childrens
book authors held within the grounds of
the home of The Magic Pudding.
www.normanlindsay.com.au

APRIL

MAY

Ironfest Lithgow

Great Train Weekend, Mount Victoria.

A great event for train buffs and everyone
alike. www.mountvictoria.biz
Winmalee Autumn Artfest. Local artists
work and crafts. Winmalee High School.
www.visitbluemountains.com.au
Autumn Harvest Food & Wine Fair.
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden. Tantalise
your tastebuds with fresh produce from
local producers and growers.
www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au
The North Face. A journey through 100km
of wilderness trails that will delivery
nothing less than the ultimate endurance
experience. www.thenorthface.com.au
Wild Endurance. A team event that races
100 kilometres through the region raising
funds to save the planet.
www.wildendurance.org.au
Varuna The Writers House presents
the Sydney Writers Festival. Each year
Australias only national writers centre
hosts events in conjunction with the Sydney
Writers Festival. www.varuna.com.au

Daffodils at Rydal. Stroll through rural

gardens experiencing the magic of Spring.
www.rydal.com.au
Street performers at the Winter Magic Festival Katoomba

JUNE

Winter Magic Festival. The winter

months are a special time in the region.
This month long event celebrates all thats
wonderful about the season including a
street parade that fills Katoombas main
street with colourful performers. One of
Australias largest community festivals
www.wintermagic.com.au
NRMA CareFlight Woodford to
Glenbrook Classic. Ride or run from
the Blue Mountains town of Woodford
to Glenbrook via the Oaks Fire Trail. This
incredibly scenic route is mostly downhill
and in great condition for mountain bikes
or a good set of running shoes.
http://careflight.org
Wizards Express. Enjoy the magic and
mystery of the Zig Zag Railways Harry
Potter themed train rides. (June/July
August/September).
www.zigzagrailway.com.au

JULY

Yulefest celebrations. Held throughout

the region in hotels, guesthouses and
resorts. www.visitbluemountains.com.au
Wizards School of Magic. Enjoy some
magical school holiday fun with Mistress
Wollemia Bubblebark. (June/July/August)
www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au

AUGUST

Vietnam Veterans and Associated

Forces Memorial Day Springwood.
www.visitbluemountains.com.au
Springwood High School Annual
Artshow. An outstanding event with over
1000 art works on display.
www.visitbluemountains.com.au

Oberon Daffodil Spring Garden

Festival. Open gardens in and
around Oberon.
www.oberonfestivals.com.au

Trout Fishing in Oberon. Season opens November.

NOvEMBER

Blackheath Rhododendron Festival

and Art Show. The village of Blackheath
comes alive with floral displays, art show,
parade and much more.
www.rhodofestival.com.au
Wild About Waratahs. Designed to
celebrate our States floral emblem and
inspire a love of Waratahs in the wild.
www.mounttomahbotanicgarden.com.au
Celebrate Lithgow. A week of celebration
culminating in the annual street party.
www.tourism.lithgow.com
Glenbrook Spring Festival.
Popular for local art, craft, live shows,
displays, amusements and stalls.
www.glenbrookchamber.com.au

Oberon Daffodil Spring Garden Festival

OCTOBER

Kedumba Drawing Award. Considered

one of the premier events for drawing in
Australia. www.kedumba.org.au

Leura Gardens Festival. Famous for

their different magnificent displays of
springtime colour and beauty in public
and private gardens.
www.leuragardensfestival.com.au
Leura Village Fair. Leura Mall comes alive
with the annual celebration of Spring.
www.leuravillage.com.au
Breenhold Gardens Annual Springfest
Concert. Bring a picnic and relax in this
Mount Wilson Heritage listed garden
estate. www.breenhold.com.au
Oktoberfest. Celebrate with authentic
German cuisine, Lowenbrau beer and
German Om-pa-pa Band.
www.thecarrington.com.au
Leura Gardens Festival

Christmas Carols at Jenolan Caves

DECEMBER

Christmas Carols. Various locations

throughout the region including a festive
performance at Jenolan Caves.
www.jenolancaves.org.au
Sunny Corner Sunday. Local artists
display the variety of local arts.
Entertainment and displays at various
locations within the village.
www.tourism.lithgow.com
These are only a few of the events and
festivals. For more information on these
and regional markets, exhibitions and
music in the Blue Mountains Region visit
www.visitbluemountains.com.au

www.visitbluemountains.com.au