August in the Hawkesbury - What's on
All Winter - Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Touching Time Audio Tour
Garden's audio tour tells the story of the evolution of Australian flora.
Daily 10am - 4pm
Cost $5 pp plus Garden entry fee
Adventure Quest
Embark on a magical adventure quest through the Garden this winter. This self guided family tour takes about an hour to complete. Each completed quest wins a small prize.
Cost $3 plus Garden entry fee
Enquiries 4567 2154
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW
1st August - 7th September 2008
Liminal - Hawkesbury Regional Gallery
Seven artists working in different media explore the limen (moment between night and day).
Curated by Dr Colin Langridge and toured by Hobart City Council's Carnegie Gallery
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery
Deerubbin Centre (1st Floor)
300 George Street
Windsor NSW
2nd August 2008 (Saturday)
Ebenezer Annual Art & Craft Fair
Local Artists, Paintings, Pottery, Craft, Displays, Stalls, Entertainment, White Elephant, Auction, Kids Amusements, Great Food .
Enquiries Ph 4579 9282
Ebenezer Public School
531 Sackville Rd, Ebenezer
2nd August 2008 (Saturday) 8am - 3pm
Vocaid Markets
Raising money for Vocaid International.
Stall holders welcome
Contact Alison - Market stall Supervisor on 4567 2131
Vineyard Oval
Cnr of Windsor Road and Park Road,
Vineyard
2nd August 2008 (Saturday)
W.A.R.E.S. (Windsor Antiques Road Evaluation Show)
Entry FREE
There will be specialists available to value your Jewellery, Antiques, Collectables, Books and Furniture.
A $2 fee is required for each item you would like to have valued.
A range of Antiques, Collectables & Carters Price Guides will be for sale on the day.
Further information contact David Pead 4577 2797 or 0404 882 518.
The Deerubbin Centre
300 George St,
Windsor NSW
2nd & 3rd August 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
2008 TWO DAY SWAP MEET
Saturday 6am-5pm, Sunday 6am-2pm
Admission: Adults $5 Under 15 years Free
For swap meet details please phone: 0414 449 275
Hawkesbury Showground,
Racecourse Road,
Clarendon NSW
3rd August 2008 (Sunday)
2008 All Holden Display Day
Original and Customised Cars will be proudly displayed. So enter your HOLDEN - Sedan, Ute, Wagon, Van, 1 Tonner, be it stock or modified it does not matter so enter now and be a part of this great day.
From 6am Sunday 3rdAugust 2008, the vehicles will arrive at the Hawkesbury Showground, Clarendon. There will be lots of activities for the whole family throughout the day. Including Swap meet, Trade stands, Children's rides, Food stands, Drinks, & Icecreams.
Also featuring those FANTASTIC HOLDENS, 2008 AHD DISPLAYS DVD $35.
Admission: Adults $5.00 (GST Incl.)
Under 15 years Free.
ALL HOLDEN DAY Inc. COMMITTEE
Ph: 0414 449 275
www.allholdenday.com.au
Email: allholdenday@hotmail.com
Hawkesbury Showground
Racecourse Road
Clarendon NSW
3rd August 2008
Warralinga Gorge Stud Stock - Annual Production Sale
The Alpacas on offer for sale will be of quality breeding stock, with a mix of colours that will appeal to all levels of buyers.
The Auction wil be conducted by Landmark
Inspections from 10am - Auction commences at 1pm
Contact Graeme & Lyn Dickson 4576 5048 or Richard & Julie Bird on 9655 1122
336 Spinks Road
Glossodia NSW 2756
9th & 10th August 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Hawkesbury River Printmakers
A new and exciting exhibition showcasing local printmakers
Featuring artists Judy Brownlie, Lucy Child, Enid Colquhoun, Ian Elton, Greg Hansell, Ulla Lapidge, Mellissa Read-Devine, Jean Ronbinson, Sheila Sharp, Mary Smith, Virginia Wheatly.
10 am - 4pm
Enquiries: 4579 0245 or 4579 1173
Stan Stevens Studio
Deerubbin Centre
George St, Windsor
10th August 2008
Vicary's Winery Craft Market
9.30am Start
Enjoy a winters day in the country, come to Vicary's Winery craft market. Stalls & rides on Thomas The Tank Engine 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.
Vicary's Winery
The Northern Road, Luddenham
ph: 4773 4161
16th & 17th August 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Hawkesbury Artists Open Weekend
This annual showcase weekend of Hawkesbury artists includes exhibitions, sales and demonstrations at selected galleries and studios. There will be several artists and artisans exhibiting at each location, conducting demonstrations and selling their artwork direct. This is an artlovers weekend not to be missed and an opportunity to meet the artists. Parking at each venue.
For more details and a copy of the map contact Melissa on 4579 0245
23rd & 24th August 2008 (Saturday and Sunday)
Hawkesbury Horse and Farm Expo
A unique opportnity for the public to view equestrian and rural lifestyle services in this historic Hawkesbury area. Visit the various trade stands on the day.
Enquiries Janine 0411 320 867 or Greg 9627 1373 a.h.
www.Kellyvilleridingclub.com.au
Entry on the day $5.00 pp
Hawkesbury Showground
Racecourse Road Clarendon
23rd & 24th August 2008 (Saturday & Sunday)
Mid West Model Railroaders Train Expo 2008
Model Trains in O,HO, N & Z gauges
Train related arts & crafts
Vintage double decker bus rides to/from Windsor Railway Station to Exhibition
Brekkie, lunch and refreshments available
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm
Admission: Adults $8, Children 5yrs+ $5, Families $20
Event is being held to raise money for the Bligh Park Community Services Inc.
Contact: John Arrowsmith Ph:0411 400 049
Tiningi Youth Centre
Cnr Rifle Range Rd & Colonial Dr
Bligh Park NSW
24th August 2008 (Sunday) 10am - 3pm
The Maroota Muster
Stall holders welcome contact Belinda on 4566 8166
Old Northern Road,
Maroota NSW
24th August 2008 (Sunday) 10am - 3pm
Wedding Expo
Our Wedding Expo and Bridal Fair
Fashion parade at 12pm & 2pm
Entry fee $5 pp
Enquiries phone 9618 7125
Hawkesbury View Function Centre
Hawkesbury Race Club
Racecourse Road
Clarendon NSW
24th August 2008 (Sunday) 9am to 3pm
Hills Craft Market
* Australian Handmade Arts, Craft, Plant &
Gourmet Foods Market
This market is on rain, hail or shine!
(In wet weather the market moves to undercover pavilions within the showground)
For more information phone: (02) 9548 0709
www.hillscraftmarket.com.au
Castle Hill Showground
Showground Road,
Castle Hill. NSW 2154 (Enter off Carrington Road)
29th - 31st August 2008 (Friday - Sunday)
Creatures of the : Air, Land & Sea
A selling exhibition of art & craft by local artists, to be opened by Hawkesbury Regional Gallery Director, Ms Kathleen von Whitt.
Friday 29th August - 7pm Opening
Saturday 30th & Sunday 31st 10am - 3pm
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hawkesbury art community & Regional Gallery Inc
Stan Stevens Studio
Ground Floor, Deerubbin Centre
300 George Street
Windsor NSW
30th and 31st August 2008
The 2008 Hawkesbury 120 Ski Race Classic
Windsor to Wiseman's & Return
The longest 2 Up River Race Classic in Australia
Gate costs: Adults: $10 per day or weekend pass for Adults $15
Children: Under 10 free, 10-16 $5
Family: $20 per day or weekend for families $30
Full catering & Alcohol available (NO BYO)
Ski racing starts at 9am
Trade displays, Hydoplanes & Barefoot Drags
Entry Enquiries:
Steve Oswald: 0412 494 993
Further information regarding this event can be found at
www.skiracingnsw.com.au
Governor Phillip Park
Windsor. NSW 2756
30th and 31st August 2008 (Saturday and Sunday)
Horse Riding Lessons
Three Point Riding School
Glossodia
Do you have a free weekend? At a loose end?
Why not try your hand at horse riding?
Three Point Riding School is offering riding lessons in safe and varied settings. Widley experience instructor specialising in beginners. Well schooled ponies available.
Instruction given in enclosed round yard, arena, and open park field.
Contact Jamieson 0422 558 526
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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