October in the Hawkesbury - What's on
Christine's Studio - Pottery
OPEN each weekend in October
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
1st September - 30 November 2010
Spring into Colour
Starting mid September, visitors will be greeted by the vibrant colour of spring flowers at the Garden entry. The mass plantings will provide a spectacular display to whet the appetite for the 70 acres of spring delights inside the garden.
10am - 4pm (5pm with the start of daylight savings)
Enquiries ph 4567 2154
Mount Tomah Botanic Garden
Bells Line of Road
Mount Tomah NSW
October Long Weekend 2010 (2nd, 3rd & 4th)
Planning a visit to our area, why not check out our Accommodation and make it a great weekend, by staying and plan a visit to the many parks and reserves throughout the area. Take a stroll along the river, enjoy a Sunday Cruise on the River, visit the Mall Markets, or visit one of the many places on the Farmgate or Artisans Trails. Contact our Office for more information 4578 0233
Date: TBA
Ebenezer Church Spring Fair
Flower show, children's art, antique engines, plants, books, jams & pickles, stalls, cakes, sausage sizzle, white elephant and much more.
Inquiries: Rachael Turnbull 4579 0485 or Dawn Case 4575 1541
Ebenezer Church
Coromandel Rd
Ebenezer NSW 2756
Date: TBA
Waratah Farm Open Day
Time 10.00 am - 3.00pm
This local plantation has about 1000 Waratah plants including the rare white Waratah. Cut blooms for sale. Access to the plantations is by a fairly steep rough track (no wheelchair access).
Cost : Gold coin donation
Cut Blooms for Sale on the day
Enquiries: Frank or Ros 4567 2093
Gadara Wildflowers
3401 Bells Line of Road
Berambing
Date: TBA
Bilpin Garden Club's Spring Flower Show
Cut flowers, foliage and floral arrangements will be on display. There will be many plants, arts & crafts for sale on the day.
Morning & afternoon tea as well as lunches will be available on the day.
Saturday 1pm - 5pm & Sunday 10am - 4pm
Entry fee $4 adults, free entry for children
For further information contact Tina Brauer on 4567 2186
Bilpin District Hall
Bells Line of Road
Bilpin NSW
Date: TBA
Gardens & Flowers at Bilpin
three renowned large cold-climate gardens at their spring peak.
Perfick - 10 Powells Rd, Bilpin : Features shrubs, perennials and roses surrounding lawns, a hillside of deciduous trees and a huge lake.
Woodgreen - 27 Powells Rd, Bilpin : A Collectors garden of choice perennials. Salvias, Artemisias, roses, grases combine with a woodland of maples, birches and dogwoods.
Kookaburra Gardens - 83 Powells Rd, Bilpin : There is a traditional Japanese garden, rose gardens, rhododendrons, kalmias and clematis, with a new iris garden framed by lovely trees.
$6 for individual garden entry or $15 for 3 gardens and Flower show at Bilpin Hall. Chlldren are admitted free to gardens
10am - 4.30pm
10th October 2010 (Sunday)
Hawkesbury's Food, Wine & Jazz a Vienne Race Day
* Excellent Wine & Food Stalls
* A huge variety of food and variety stalls
* Great Live Bands all day
* Dance performances by Fusion Dance Company
* Free Harley Ride
* Kids FREE entertainment including pony rides, jumping castle & face painting
$10 per adult & $5 concession, Children free
Phone 4577 2263
Hawkesbury Race Club
Racecourse Road ,
Clarendon (opposite RAAF Base)
www.hawkesburyraceclub.com.au
www.jazzavienne.com
Date: TBA
Jazz a Vienne
Hawkesbury Jazz Club Youth Jazz Band Competition $1000 prize money
Richmond Club
6 East Market Street
Richmond NSW 2753
Date: TBA
Good Az Gold Tours
Shopping Tour
"Shop 'til your drop" Enjoy 8 hours of bargain shopping at the best value warehouses and factory outlets in Sydney! You will visit at least 10 warehouses and factory outlets in the care of our expert tour guide. This tour includes complimentary morning tea, lunch (Roast of the day, Tea/Coffee) and complimentary afternoon tea, a fully trained shopping tour hostess and luxury coach travel.
From $66 per person
Please contact Belinda at Good Az Gold Tours for more
information on times and pick up locations.
Phone: (02) 4573 6181 Mobile: 0410 584 841
** Please Note: The above tour must have a minimum of 25 people to run. Good Az Gold Tours reserves the right to cancel due to lack of numbers or change of date
Date: TBA
Sydney Blues Festival in Historic Windsor
A Celebration of Australian Blues Music
Over 40 Bands in various venues including hotels, restaurants, cafes and covered outdoor areas all within walking distances of each other...
Participating venues:
Jolly Frog Hotel
Cnr. Macquarie & Bridge St. Windsor Ph. 02 45774999
Macquarie Arms Hotel
99 George St. Windsor Ph. 02 45772206
Fitzroy Hotel
161 George St. Windsor Ph. 02 4577 3396
Windsor Function Centre
Cnr Macquarie & Dight St. Windsor Ph 02 45779399
Hawkesbury Hotel
335 George St. Windsor Ph 02 45773050
Windsor Bowling Club
Tebbutt St. Windsor Ph 02 45773578
Trentinos Restaurant
Fitzgerald House 89 George Street Windsor Ph 02 45877419
Cookies Bar & Grill
22 Fitzgerald St. Windsor Ph 02 45775422
Vault 146 - Restaurant and Winebar
146 George St. Windsor Ph 02 45878146
Over 40 Bands including
* Brewster Bros.
* The Mal Eastick Band
* Johnny Green's Blues Cowboys
* Steve Edmonds Band
*
Chase The Sun
* The Flood
*
Pete Cornelius & The Devilles
and many many more...
Book now - tickets strictly limited
Sydney Blues Festival
130 George Street
Windsor, NSW 2756
Ph: 0409 042 464
www.sydneybluesfestival.com.au
Date: TBA
A Spring Affair - Exhibition of Art and Craft for Sale
Macquarie Towns Art Society Inc.
Opening night friday 23rd $5 entry 7.00 for 7.30pm
Free entry Saturday 24th 10am - 8pm and Sunday 25th 10am - 4pm
Richmond School of Arts
Murray Wing
March St
Richmond NSW
Date: TBA
Kurrajong Scarecrow Festival
A full weekend of entertainment for everyone with `Best Scarecrow' competitions, historical events, `Young Talent Quest', `Concert in the Park' on Saturday evening and free family fun on Sunday.
Dog fancy dress competition to be judged by Don Bourke at 11.45 on Sunday.
For further details contact Peter Ewell on 4572 2938
Kurrajong Village
www.kurrajong.org.au
Date: TBA
Canoe Classic
Race Information: 1300 853 541
Website : www.canoeclassic.asn.au
Challenge yourself by paddling 111km from Windsor to Brooklyn overnight. All paddlers receive a medallion for finishing.
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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