April in the Hawkesbury - What's on
Every Sunday 10am to 4pm
Australiana Pioneer Village - Wilberforce
Take a journey into Australia's colourful past and visit the Australiana Pioneer Village in Wilberforce.
- Visit this unique NSW Heritage Listed site on 27 acres of picnic grounds situated on the Hawkesbury River at Wilberforce.
- Step back in time and wander through the village grounds.
- See the blacksmith striking his forge as he turns out assorted ironware.
- Hear bush musicians singing tunes from our colonial past.
- Visit the Damper Camp where you can enjoy a mouth watering serve of damper with cocky's joy and billy tea, or the Oxbrow Inn where good family food is available.
- Visit speciality shops where unusual Australian gifts and souvenirs can be purchased.
- There's something for everyone at Australian Pioneer Village.
Open Every Sunday 10am to 4pm
Entry: Adults $8.00, Concession $5.00 Children $3.50
Rose Street, Wilberforce NSW 2756
Phone: (02) 4575 1777
www.theaustralianapioneervillage.com.au
Christine's Studio - Pottery
OPEN each weekend in April
Saturday & Sunday 10am - 4pm
Explore your creative side
Now available:
Day and Evening 'wheel throwing' pottery classes using porcelain
Private and weekend workshops available on request
141b Mountain Close,
Kurrajong Hills 2758
Phone: 4567 8323
6th April 2012 - Good Friday (Visitor Centre Closed)
March - Mid April - TBA
Pick your own chestnuts
Nutwood Farm
Ph; 4756 2191
22 Danes Way
Mt Irvine NSW
Until Mid of April - TBA
Kookootonga Walnut & Chestnut Farm
Phone: 4756 2136
Chestnut picking until the end of April
Open every day from 9am to 5pm
(they give you a bucket and you pick your own.)
247 Mount Irvine Road,
Mount Irvine (right at the end on the no through road)
April (Sunday) - TBA
Oakville Fire Brigade's Family Day &Car Display
(Supported by Pitt Town and Districts Sports Club)
* Off Road Buggies
* Wooden Spoked Cars
* Micro Cars & Scooters
* Chevys
* E-Types
* Mustangs
* Motor Bikes - old, new, sidecars
* Vintage Trucks
* Tractors
* Buses and Go Karts
* Emergency services vehicle display
You name it, if it's got wheels it'll probably be there!
Huge Auction (funds raised for Oakville Volunteer Rural Fire Service), fireworks, market stalls, raffle prizes, kids rides (ride all day $15 from 12noon)
Adults: $10.00 Kids: $5.00
For more information call Ian on 4577 4348
or Peter on 0412 888 251
Pitt Town Sporting Club
139 Old Pitt Town Road,
Pitt Town NSW 2756
Phone: 4572 3658
April - TBA
St. Albans Folk Music Festival
St. Albans via Wisemans Ferry
The village atmosphere at St Albans creates the perfect ambience for a delightful weekend of folk music in a truly Australian setting.
Festival activities include music, dance, workshops, stalls, camping, campfire sessions, storytelling, kids' activities and poetry.
For enquiries phone: 0403 377 248 or 0404 278 142
For Ticket sales 02 4958 4033
St. Albans Folk Music Festival
April (Sunday) - TBA
Vicary's Winery Craft Market
9.30am Start
Handcrafted clothes for kids & adults, toys, hats`n'things, 2nd hand goods and collections, gifts, books, arts & crafts
Thomas The Tank Engine train rides with Thomas & his friends.
Free ballons, free face painting and free wine tastings.
Have a picnic in the grounds of the Sydney regions oldest continuously operating winery.
Admission & parking free.
All stall holders welcome phone 4773 4161
Vicary's Winery
The Northern Road
Luddenham NSW
12th April 2012 (Thursday)
Horse Racing
Richmond Club, Supporting:
Hawkesbury Skills Inc. (Charity)
Hawkesbury Race Club Sweepstakes Promotion
Hawkesbury Race Club
Racecourse Road
Clarendon NSW
Website: Hawkesbury Race Club – Horse Racing
13th & 14th April 2012 (9am to 4pm Saturday & 9am to 3pm Sunday)
Collectors' Plant Fair - NEW LOCATION!
Showcases growers of distinctive, unusual and collectable plants - plants that are not readily obtainable.
The Collectors' Plant Fair offers a huge range of plants suitable for coastal or inland gardens - for the tropical or cool climate garden, the native or cottage garden, country estate or balcony. It offers the opportunity to find that hard-to-get-hold-of-plant to add to your collection.
Contact: Peta Trahar 02 4567 2026
www.collectorsplantfair.com to download a booking form
or contact:
(02) 4567 2026 Fax
Hawkesbury Race Club
Racecourse Rd (opposite Showground)
Clarendon NSW
14th April 2012 (Saturday)
Professional Bull Riders
The Toughest Sport on Dirt
Horse World Indoor Stadium
Maraylya NSW
For More Information call
(07) 4945 4450
Website: www.pbraustralia.com
26th April 2012 Anzac Day Public Holiday
Visitor Centre will be open from 9am until 3pm
April (Saturday) 9am - 4pm - TBA
Autumn Harvest Food & Wine Fair
Celebrate nature's bounty surrounded by the spectacular deciduous colours of our highest, coolest Garden. family fun day with local produce, food stalls, wine tasting, musical performances, live radio broadcast, children's entertainment & free guided walks.
Enquiries 4567 3019
Cost: Garden entry fee
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW
27th - 29th April 2012 (Friday to Sunday)
Hawkesbury Show
This three day Show is the biggest event held in the Hawkesbury. It is the second biggest Show in NSW after the Royal Easter Show. The Hawkesbury Show is organised by a committee of very dedicated members of the Hawkesbury District Agricultural Association. Where the Country meets the City with fabulous exhibits. Everything from the popular Animal Nursery to Show Bag Alley. Watch the magnificent Grand Parade on Saturday afternoon. Fireworks on Saturday Night and great entertainment all day every day on the arena. See the Displays in the Philip Charley Pavilion of Art, Photography, Horticulture, Apiculture, Gemstones, Craft, etc. Watch the Judging of Animals, see the chickens, goats, ducks, crafts, tractors, & machinery, roving entertainment; its all there for the family to enjoy. Close to Clarendon rail station and plenty off street parking available.
Entry Forms are available from the Show Office, or by going on line and selecting which category you need.
The Show opening hours are: Friday and Saturday 9am - 10pm, Sunday 9am - 5pm Gate Admission Charges apply
Details ph: 4577 3591
www.hawkesburyshow.com.au
April (Saturday) - TBA
Horse Racing
Hawkesbury stand alone Saturday Schweppes Guineas
Hawkesbury Race Club
Racecourse Road
Clarendon NSW
April (Saturday) 9.00am to 3.00pm - TBA
Richmond Stamp & Coin Show
There will be Dealer and Club Sale Tables with Coins, Australian and World Stamps, First Day Covers, Thematics, Cinderellas, Postcards, Stamp Albums and Pages, Club Circuit Books. Lucky door prize, giveaways for kids, hourly raffles and an auction at 1.30-2.00pm. Special Souvenirs will be available on the day. 100m from East Richmond Train Station and free off street parking.Entry is free and refreshments will be available.
Contact: Ann Garrick (02) 4576 5031 Mobile: 0414 703 746
Fax: (02) 4576 7888
Email: richmondstampclub@ozemail.com.au
Web: www.richmondstampclub.bravehost.com/
St. Monica's Church Hall,
Cnr. Windsor & Burke Streets,
Richmond NSW 2753
April - May (Saturday& Sunday) 10.00am to 4.00pm - TBA
Bowen Mountain Community Arts Festival
The Bowen Mountain Community Arts Festival will bring many visitors to picturesque Bowen Mountain this weekend. Talented and respected local artists and craftspeople will exhibit their works at the exhibition. All works are offered for sale. This year’s Special Guest will be local artist, Taryn Malzard of Grose Wold. Local school children will show off their skills by entering in the very popular junior competition in various age categories. Visitors can cast their votes for the children’s art Peoples Choice Award. The venue, Bowen Mountain Park, is the ideal setting for the event. Visitors will experience the magnificent mature trees, picnic lawns, and panoramic views to the city and central coast. The organizers are offering a sausage sizzle between midday and 2.00pm each day. Soft drinks will be on sale and free tea and coffee will be available. Children are catered for by the modern children’s playground. Visitors’ children will be encouraged to paint a special picture for their mums for Mothers Day.
Contact: Marion Hanly (02) 4572 1510
Email: arts@bowenmountain .org.au
Web: www.bowenmountain.org.au
Cost: Free
Bowen Mountain Park,
Bowen Mountain. NSW 2753
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Please Note:
Although we do our best to confirm all event information published, sometimes event dates and venues change at short notice. To avoid disappointment it is advisable to check event details with the phone contact provided for individual events or the Customer Service Officer at our Visitor Information Centre. Phone: 02 4578 0233
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