February in the Hawkesbury - What's on
All Summer
Fantastic Fossils & Dinosaur Feet Treasure Quest
Kids activity
Check out our fossil collection and find the hidden fossils and dinosaurs in the Garden. This self-guided activity, coupled with a picnic or BBQ lunch cooked on our free electri BBQ's makes for a fun-filled family day out.
10am-5pm
Cost: $3 per quest (after garden entry fee)
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah
16th January - 21 February 2010
Under the Sun Exhibition
An exhibition by Australian ecological artists Scott Cardamatis and Joseph Sadd captures the essence of Australia's rich floral diversity. They use recycled products purchased from conservation organisations. Selected works will be on sale through the Gardens Shop.
Free (after Garden entry fee)
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW
1st February - 28 Februay 2010
A Country Life
A series of works by Ros Goody
Sassafras Creek
83 Old Bells Line of Rd
Kurrajong NSW
February 2010
Walking Tours of Windsor
Tuesday and Wednesdays 9.30am to 11.30am
Meeting point 7 Thompson's Square, Windsor - John Howe's House
Bring hat, sunscreen, water, camera and walking shoes.
Cost $30 per person
Bookings essential (02) 4575 1421 or 0408 751 422
4th February 2010 - Thursday
Hawkesbury Race Club
6th Evergreen Turf/Dad & Dave's Turf
Hawkesbury Race Club – Horse Racing
Racecourse Road
Clarendon NSW 2756
6th February 2010 (Saturday)
Sunset Jazz Dinner Concert
A celebration of local jazz and wines, not to mention a sumptuous 7-course meal at Restaurant Tomah while drinking in the panoramic mountain views at sunset. Tara Maher's soulful voice will add to the ambience of the evening.
6-10pm
Cost: $125 per person
Bookings essential : 4567 3019, places are limited
Restaurant Tomah
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah
6th February 2010 (Saturday)
Rodeo
Real deal action Rodeo.
Live band, novice bull ride, saddle bronc, team roping, breakaway roping, ladies/junior barrel race, steer wrestling.
Gates open at 4pm - live action starts 6pm
Adults $25, Children & Seniors $15, Family of 4 $70
Enquiries ph: 4579 0369 or 0412 618 946
Horseworld Indoor Stadium
191 Maguires Road
Maraylya NSW
10th February 2010 (Wednesday)
Hawkesbury Family History Group Meeting
Topic: "Jacklin, a convict's story" Jacklin was one of the pioneers of Ebenezer
Speaker: Vic King
The Hawkesbury Family History Group is a support and information group for family historians, co-ordinated by the Hawkesbury City Library. Guest speakers talk on a variety of topics. Anyone interested in family ad local history is welcome to attend.
Phone: 4560 4466
Tebbutt Room
Hawkesbury City Library
300 George St
Windsor NSW
12th February - 21st March 2010
Replant: a new generation of botanical art
This touring exhibition from Artback NT, six artists from very different backgrounds explore the scientific, cultural and social aspects of indigenous plant species of Australia's far north. There will also be a seperate, complementary exhibition of work by Kurrajong botanical artist, Elaine Musgrave, who has been commissioned to paint the Governor Macquarie rose, specially bred in the Hawkesbury to commemorate Macquarie's arrival in the colony 200 years ago. and, Bette Mifsud, who has been exhibition large-scale photo-media works, installations and portraiture in Australia and overseas since 1985.
Hawkesbury Regional Gallery
Deerubbin Centre (1st Floor)
300 George St
Windsor NSW
Closed Tuesdays & Public holidays
14th February 2010 (Sunday)
Vicary's Winery Craft Market
9.30am Start
Handcrafted clothes for kids & adults, toys, hats`n'things, 2nd hand goods and collections, gifts, books
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
16th February 2010 - Thursday
Hawkesbury Race Club
2010 NSW Stainless Steel Industry Social Day
Hawkesbury Race Club – Horse Racing
Racecourse Road
Clarendon NSW 2756
17th February 2010 (Wednesday) 10.30am
Hawkesbury City Council and Rose Society
Rose Pruning Demonstration
Learn how to prune for a perfect rose. With rosarian Trevor Grant, rose breeder and pruning expert (NSW Rose Society)
Deerubbin Centre
300 George Street,
Windsor NSW 2756
RSVP essential
Fiona Mann Phone: 4560 4579
21st February 2010 - Sunday
Annual Sydney Super Swap - From 6am
Car parts & Collectables
Veteran & Vintage Cars
Sports and Classic Cars
Hot Rods and Customs
Street Machines
Motorbikes
Vintage Tractors & Stationary Engines
For further information and swap sites contact 0410 447 927
Website: www.vvcaa.com.au or Email : vvcaa@optusnet.com.au
Lookers $5 entry fee - Swap Sites $20
Hawkesbury Showground
Racecourse Rd
Clarendon NSW 2756
21st February 2010 (Sunday)
Scout Fun Day
Celebrating Scout Founders Day - a free fun activity day for boys and girls, ages 6-18 years, to try scouting.
Free entry. Lunch and refreshments for sale
Enquiries phone 0408 209 356
McQuade Park
George St
Windsor NSW
27th February 2010 (Saturday)- 7th March 2010 (Sunday)
10am to 5pm
Plants With Bite! Plant Display and Fair
A large array of carnivorous plants will be on show. Learn how these intriguing plants have adapted to nutrient deficient environment by feeding on meat. Rare plants for sale and information sessions at 11am and 2pm each Saturday and Sunday during the fair.
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden,
Visitor Centre
Cost: Free (after Garden Entry)
Enquiries: 4567 2154
27th February 2010 (Saturday)
Rodeo - Hawkesbury Stampede
Come along and watch the best rodeo competitors in Australia doing battle with the fearsome bulls & awesome broncs.
Watch the cowboys match their skills against the one's they said couldn't be ridden.
Lots of fund & entertainment for the kids
Mechanical bull
Plenty of food and drinks
Licenced bar
Gates open at 5pm
Main event 6pm
Limited seating. BYO chairs/blanket
Tickets : Adults $25, Children U16 $15, Family $70 (2a & 4c)
Enquiries Steve 0417 453 559 or Michael 0434 286 967
Hawkesbury Showground
Racecourse Rd
Clarendon NSW
28th February 2010 (Sunday)
Kurrajong Community Centre Official Opening & Community Celebrations
Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, free sausage sizzle, native wildlife show, clowns, children's activities, free giveaways, displays, sporting events & demonstrations, stalls, refreshments & musical entertainment!
For further information contact 4560 4430
McMahon Park
McMahons Park Rd
Kurrajong NSW
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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