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Sydney, Australia Events Calendar

Fairs, Festivals & Events

April 1 & 2, 2006
Hunter Valley Gourmet Cheese Festival
Enjoy this free festival on the picturesque grounds of the Terrace Vale Winery in Pokolbin, about 4 hours outside of Sydney. Sample cheese from producers from around Australia, plus other gourmet delights. Relax and enjoy live entertainment while sipping some handcrafted Terrace Vale wine.
April 16 to 17, 2006
Easter means Hoopla!
Hoopla! The FREE annual acrobatic and street theatre festival returns to Darling Harbour this Easter. See spectacular, bizarre and entertaining acrobatic, circus and street theatre performances every day. Each year, more than 150,000 people enjoy the great free family entertainment at Hoopla. Last year, the program included spectacular entertainment by The Flying Fruit Fly Circus, breathtaking acrobats The Amazing Zimbabwe Brothers and the brilliant Stalker Theatre Company's RED. Performances will be held at the Harbourside Amphitheatre, Palm Grove, Darling Walk and the Convention Centre Forecourt. 11 am to 7:30 pm daily.
April 30, 2006
Kings Cross Food and Wine Festival
Fitzroy Gardens The Kings Cross-City Edge district offers Sydney's best range and quality of dining and entertainment for Sydneysiders, business travelers, visitors and tourists. Here's an opportunity to experience some of Sydney's finest restaurants and NSW wines in the intimate and shady setting of Fitzroy Gardens Park - where Kings Cross meets Potts Point. 11 am to 6 pm
May 20 and 21, 2006
Lovedale Long Lunch - Hunter Valley
This is a progressive type lunch where visitors wine and dine their way around the seven participating wineries over the weekend enjoying a glass of wine, gourmet food, fabulous music and art. It doesn't matter where you start, it doesn't matter where you finish, but first purchase your "LLL" commemorative tasting glass (about US$3.75) at any of the participating Lovedale wineries. Choose a plate of entrée size gourmet cuisine (about US$13) provided by some of the Hunter Valley's most talented chefs, matched with a complimentary glass of the winemakers' specially selected wine to accompany it. Delicious desserts (about US$5), local cheese (about US$5), fresh coffee (about US$1.50) and a host of other delights await you at every venue. 10 am to 4 pm daily.
June 4, 2006
Riverfest Koshigaya Park, Hurley Street, Campbelltown.
Riverfest is an annual community festival celebrating the environmental and cultural diversity of Campbelltown. The festival features stage entertainment, free children's rides, a large range of food and information stalls, exhibitions and much more. Riverfest is an exciting way to educate the public on environmental and cultural issues that affect the community.
June 9 to 25, 2006
53rd Sydney Film Festival
The program will celebrate the best of world cinema including features, shorts, documentaries and retrospectives, as well as a series of special events, forums and lectures hosted by local and international industry professionals and practitioners. Check with your hotel for ticket information.
July 1, 8 & 15, 2006
Winter Concert Series
Taking place at Darling Harbor, the Winter Concert series returns for three Saturday nights in July and the Aquashell floating stage at Cockle Bay hosts this superb free concert series. Take a seat in the stunning outdoor setting at Cockle Bay's Amphitheatre for some winter music magic and be sure to enjoy the brilliant fireworks finale at the conclusion of each concert.
August 26 & 27, 2006
Penrith Show
Highlights of the show include a Grand Parade and fireworks spectacular, equestrian events, wood chopping, trotting, Olympic hurdling, iron man and woman competition, side shows, exhibitions, dog show, fruit and vegetable, harness racing, carnival rides, displays and heaps of live entertainment. Great family fun! Penrith Showground. Starts at 8 am both days.
September 9 & 10, 2006
Cronulla Spring Festival
The Cronulla Spring Festival is in its second decade. Each year the festival represents a theme with past themes being A Taste of the Orient, Life's A Beach and Movies & Musicals. A fun and colorful opening parade 'kicks off' the weekend festival, with dancers and entertainers making their way through Cronulla Street in colorful costumes. The Cronulla Spring Festival is a two day event featuring more than 100 market stalls, entertainment on stage and is fun for all ages. Stalls include food, fashion and eclectic items from Cronulla businesses and outside traders. This event attracts close to 30,000 people and is also Sydney's third largest outdoor festival. Cronulla Plaza from 9 am to 5pm.
September 10, 2006
Festival of the Winds
Kite enthusiasts from around Australia and the world come to this annual event held at Bondi Beach. Join the crowds and watch the enthusiasm of the kite flyers jostle with kites of every color, shape and size as they litter the skies of Bondi. The day is packed full of dance exhibitions, visual treats, workshops, multicultural entertainment and foods, rides, kite displays, activities for kids and adults.
October 16, 2006
Hunter Valley Garden's Rose Spectacular
Hunter Valley Gardens will be holding their 2nd Rose Spectacular, which includes over 35,000 roses across the property with approximately 125 different rose varieties. See new rose releases, art exhibitions and cooking demonstrations. Free after paid Gardens entry.
November 2 to 12, 2006
Festival of Fishers Ghost Campbelltown
Each November the legendary Campbelltown City Festival of Fisher's Ghost comes alive. The Festival is steeped in history, dating back to 1956. It is named after Australia's most famous ghost, Frederick Fisher. Held over 10 days, the Festival features a spectacular street parade, the prestigious Fisher's Ghost Art Award, Fisher's Gift sprint race, a fun run, street fair, craft exhibition, open days and a giant carnival with fireworks.
November 2 to 19, 2006
Sculpture by the Sea
This is Australia's largest annual outdoor free to the public exhibition of contemporary sculpture staged along Sydney's spectacular Bondi to Tamarama coastal walk. Each year the exhibition, which attracts over 450,000 visitors, exhibits approximately 100 works by artists from Australia and overseas.