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Blackheath (1065m)

The location of Blackheath was named by Governor Macquarie while returning from the west in 1815. On his way out he had given it the name Hounslow, after Hounslow Heath in England, but reconsidering, he wrote in his journal: "This place having a black wild appearance I have this day named it Black-Heath."

In the early 1830s Andrew Gardiner opened The Scotch Thistle Inn and in the 1840s a convict stockade was established here. A railway platform was opened in 1869. Blackheath was proclaimed a village in 1885 and achieved municipal status in 1919.




 
 
 
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JANUARY

Lane Cove Tourist Park
Every Wednesday from 6.30pm
The Australian indigenous culture is the oldest living culture in the world and a snap shot of it is available free for visitors and guests (weather permitting). Bring along a rug or chair or just sit on the grass, its something truly unique to experience as part of your  Park visit. Ph 9888 9133
 
Parramatta & District Historical Society
January Exhibition
History of HMAS Parramatta I, II, III, IV. Honouring the men who served in Parramatta II which was lost  in the Mediterranean in 1941. Ph 9635 4924
A guided tour including Lucas Gallery and Museum is open Thursday to Sunday from 11am to 3.30pm.
Hambledon Cottage, Gregory Place, Parramatta

Sydney Festival, Parramatta
13-22 January
Experience an exceptional program of events and activities as Sydney Festival once again returns to Parramatta, filling the streets, theatres, galleries and parks with local and international theatre, music and film.

Parra Opening Party - 14 January
The city parties like never before as the festiva opens with a host of exciting and thrilling
performances across the city. 4-11pm Cost: Free
Where: City wide. Details: sydneyfestival.org.au

Sydney Festival at Riverside - 13-22 January
Riverside Theatres play host to many intriguing performances during the festival. Don’t miss Sydney firsts and world premiers. Details: riversideparramatta.com.au
Bookings: Online or via 8839 3399

Idolize Spiegeltent  13-22 January
For the first time in Parramatta, don’t miss out on the Spiegeltent with its ten day program of delights featuring singers, bands, DJs and a little cabaret! 7pm onwards. Cost: Varies per event. From $30. Bookings: Online or via 8839 3399 Details: sydneyfestival.org.au
Where: Prince Alfred Park

Visit sydneyfestival.org.au for other great events as part of Sydney Festival 2012 including a fantastic line up of Dan Sultan & Busby Marou with special guest Kasey Chambers.

Australia Day, Parramatta
26 January 6am-9pm
Parramatta’s immense and popular Australia Day celebrations are one of the largest in the country and will keep you entertained from the  morning Aerial Carnivale with the signature hot air balloons to the night time concert and spectacular fireworks finale. Cost: Free
Ph 8839 3311 ausdayparramatta.com.au
Parramatta Park

The International Sand Sculpting Competition
11-14 January
Once part of a sculpture is finished, it is sprayed with a special solution of watered down PVA glue which seals the surface of the sculpture making it water resistant. Once finished, the sculptures can withstand wind and rain for up to 3 months. Sheltered from the weather they are permanent.
Event Statistics
• 400 tonnes of sand
• 12 master sand sculptors
• 20 tonnes competition piles
• 3 judges
Judging 15 January
Exhibition 15-29 January
Ph 4578 1144 www.villagesofthehawkesbury.com  Howe Park, Windsor

Australia Day with the Australian Gnome Convention
26 January
Come and join in the fun at the Australia Day celebrations. There will be a flag raising ceremony, a citizenship ceremony, stalls, entertainment for the whole family, children’s rides, wine tasting, gnome competition and other family fun activities and more.
Ph 4739 4987
Glenbrook Park

Life Drawing Summer School
2-12 January
Two summer schools are being offered. The first runs from 2 to 5 Jan, the second from 9 to 12 Jan. The courses are suitable for both beginners and more experienced drawers. The $290 cost of each workshop includes 4 days of tuition from 9am to 1pm daily with an experienced life-drawing tutor, models, use of easels and morning tea. Ph 4751 1067
www.normanlindsay.com.au 
Norman Lindsay Gallery and Museum, 14 Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge

The Leura Shakespeare Festival
7-28 January
Captivating new productions of William Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Taming of the Shrew. The festival opens at Everglades Gardens in Leura and plays for three weekends before travelling to Norman Lindsay Gallery, Faulconbridge for three special performances. Fairmont Resort, Blue Mountains is also a new official festival host in 2012, with an exciting series of new events. Ph 9439 5683
www.sportforjove.com.au

Jazz in the Gardens, Leura
8 and 22 January
Waldorf Leura Gardens Resort is getting into the swing of the warmer months, with live jazz entertainment on the property's beautiful heritage gardens. Local Blue Mountains residents and out of town guests alike are invited to enjoy the atmosphere while feasting on light lunch served in the newly refurbished Olive Tree Restaurant.
Ph 4784 4000 www.leuragardensresort.com.au
20-28 Fitzroy Street, Leura 

Wines of the West Festival
21-22 January 11am-5pm
Featuring wine tasting, cellar door sales and a regional food cafe. Cost $10. Ph 4782 1111
www.winesofthewest.com.au
The Carrington Hotel, Katoomba

Lady Luck Festival
27-28 January
A Showcase of Kustoms, Kulture and all things Old Skool!! Friday will feature burlesque work shops with a burlesque show at night.
Saturday By Day: A FREE EVENT located in a massive marquee on the hotel grounds. By Night: The Lady Luck Festival will shine, with a ticketed Cocktail Party in the Grand Dining Room of the Carrington. Canapés galore and three bands will entertain till the wee hours. Ph 4782 7033
www.ladyluckfestival.com.au
The Carrington Hotel, Katoomba

Little Big Top Circus
6-22 January
An exciting ensemble including amazingly skilled and internationally acclaimed artists Jesse Scott (Circa and Casus), Kali Retallack (IOTA -'Smoke and Mirrors Tour' and A4 Circus), Lochlan McAulay (Circa and Casus), and Alex Wildfire (KUSH Cabaret) will be performing with 'The Little Big Top's' Ring Mistress Miss Candy to create an incomparable, magical and mesmerising experience.
Bring your whole family along to what promises to be an 'unforgettable season of circus wonderment'. Amazing feats of human dexterity, gravity defying physical stunts, aerial artistry, hand-balancing, hula-hooping, comedy, fire, live gypsy music and so much more... Ph 4782 1111 www.thecarrington.com.au 
Carrington Square, 15-47 Katoomba Street 

Annual Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival
3-4 February
The Blue Mountains Ukulele Club are inviting everyone to join the fun with this year’s festival showcasing individuals and groups from around the world.
The Festival opens on Friday night with a dinner show at The Clarendon, Katoomba. On Saturday it's on to Katoomba where they will have two stages running, one at the Carrington Hotel Ballroom and the other across Katoomba Street in St Hilda.
The festival is a free community event supported by the Ukulele Groups and local businesses.

Off the Rails Tour 2012
26 January
Blue Mountains Ukulele Group (Blue MUGs) will be performing gigs all over the Blue Mountains from Glenbrook to Blackheath. All these events are Free and open to the public.Their aim is to bring the joy of playing the ukulele to as many people as possible and promote playing community music.
Gig details:
11:23am Gnome Convention at Glenbrook (Rotary Fundraiser)
1:01pm Blue Mountains Hotel Lawson
2:10pm The Grandview Hotel Wentworth Falls
3:16pm The Alexandra Hotel Leura (Leura Public School Fundraiser)
4:20pm Blackburn's Katoomba Family Hotel Katoomba
5:20pm Gearin’s Hotel Katoomba
6:23pm Gardner’s Inn Blackheath

Jemby Rinjah Eco Lodge
Fab Friday Night Specials from 6pm on alternate nights for $16.
6 & 20 January - Lobster Mornay & Steak Night.
1/2 a Lobster in a creamy Mornay sauce with a sirloin steak served with chips & salad.
13 & 27 January - Sirloin Steak & Garlic Prawns Night.
Garlic prawns served on top of a juicy sirloin steak served with hollandaise sauce, chips & salad.
Catering for vegans/vegetarians too, just let them know! Bookings essential. Ph 4787 7622 www.jemby.com.au
336 Evans Lookout Road, Blackheath

Day Out with Thomas
13, 14, 15 and 16 January
Join Thomas and his friends for a unique steam trip.
Thomas will be there with James and Douglas and even Diesel will help pull the train. Sir Topham Hatt, the Fat Controller, will be there to say hello and Mr Conductor will ensure you can find your reserved seats on the train. Bookings Essential. Cost $39.50 adults and $27.50 child. Ph 6355 2955
www.zigzagrailway.com.au
Zig Zag Railway, Bells Line of Rd, Clarence

Australia Day Celebrations in Lithgow
26 January
Activities include a concert in the beautiful gardens of Eskbank House from the Lithgow Orchestra, Lithgow Pipe Band and Violist Soloist Nancy Ismay.
Portland and Wallerawang will also be holding Australia Day Activities with lots of entertainment and fun for the whole family. 
For further information contact Lithgow Visitor Information Centre 1300 76 02 76
www.tourism.lithgow.com

Lithgow Folk Club
1st Sunday of every month at 3pm
Listen to the sounds of local folk musicians.  Ph Louise 0425 710 063
Court House Hotel, Lithgow

Cullen Bullen Race Meeting
28 January 
Watch the speedway action at the Cullen Bullen Raceway – “The Action Attraction of the Central West”. Divisions include Racing Super Production, Series, Production, Juniors, Street Stockers, Compact Speedcars, Microsprints, Dwarf Cars, Quarter Midgets & Vintage Speedcars. Adults $12, Pensioners and Children $2. Gates open at 1:30pm, racing starts at 4pm. Ph 6359 0582
Cullen Bullen Raceway

Jenolan Caves Music of the World
7 January
Concert and workshop series that is a celebration of cross-cultural music. The global sounds include music from India, Mongolia, Africa, the British Isles, Hungary, the Mediterranean and more.
Concert $65 adults, $38 child & pensioners. Workshop and concert deal $85.
www.musicoftheworld.org

Concerts in the Caves
21 January 4pm
Georg Mertens will perform his 'Bach to the Romantics' program in the Cathedral Chamber of the Lucas Cave. You will hear a program of music written for the Cathedral Cave.
28 January 4pm
Be enchanted by fiery and passionate Gypsy music from Russia, Romania & Hungary, performed by the Paganini Duo underground in the magical Cathedral Chamber of the Lucas Cave.
Cost $65, child $38. Ph 1300 763 311
www.jenolancaves.org.au
 
Bathurst Regional Art Gallery Exhibition
To 15 January 
Countryscapes: the 2011 $35,000 Essential Energy Art Prize for Landscape Painting - now in its 9th year, Countryscapes, Australia’s richest annual landscape art prize, showcases the wealth of artistic talent across country and coastal NSW while contributing to the visual arts industry. Ph 6333 6555
10am to 5pm Tues to Sat; 11am to 2pm Sun & public holidays; Mon by appointment. 
70-78 Keppel St
 
Looking Back at the Town Square
To 31 January 
An exhibition of photographs and artefacts from the historic heart of Australia’s oldest inland settlement, Bathurst.  Adults $9, Child $5. Ph 6331 5511 
Mon-Sat 10am - 4pm; Sun 10am - 2pm.
Australian Fossil and Mineral Museum, Bathurst

Bell Tower Open Day
7 January
Come along and see Bathurst’s newest bell tower. All five levels will be open and tours will be conducted by one of the bell ringers. Open the first Saturday of every month. Adults $5, child $2. Ph 6332 2830
10am to 12pm & 1.30 to 3.30pm 
All Saints Cathedral, Church St, Bathurst

Gulgong Folk Festival
6-8 January
To be held at various venues. Catch the performances of over 100 artists over 3 days in the historic gold mining of Gulgong. There will be breakfasts, workshops, markets, street theatre and Irish dancers organised as part of the fun. Catch great performers such as Bill Chambers and Anne Kirkpatrick performing live. Ph 0447 036 783
www.gulgongfolkfestival.com.au

Street Machine & Hot Rod Show
28-29 January
Come along to a great day out in Kandos. Ph 6379 4066
www.kandosstreetmachine.org.au
Simpkins Park Sport Complex, Ilford Road, Kandos

Australia Day Celebrations, Mudgee
26 January 
Robertson Park, Market St. Join in the celebrations of the founding of nation. For further information call Midwestern Regional Council on 6378 2850.

Orange Jazz Club
1 January
The Orange Jazz Quartet will perform Sunday 1st January with special guest artists dropping in to entertain you on the first jazz day of 2012. Always free entry 2-5pm, great atmosphere, food, central location. Ph 0401 583 780
Royal Hotel Orange

Parkes Elvis Festival
11-15 January
A 5-day program of events will feature favourites including look-a-like contests, Tribute to Elvis Competition, the Elvis Street Parade, displays of Elvis memorabilia and more than 150 unique Elvis-style events. Every year, Elvis fans and festival lovers converge on Parkes from all over Australia, with the Festival having become Australia's pilgrimage to all things King, and transforming Parkes to the 'Elvis Capital of Australia'. Ph 6862 6000

 

FEBRUARY 

Lane Cove Tourist Park
Every Wednesday from 6.30pm
The Australian indigenous culture is the oldest living culture in the world and a snap shot of it is available free for visitors and guests (weather permitting). Bring along a rug or chair or just sit on the grass, its something truly unique to experience as part of your Park visit. Ph 9888 9133

Riverside Theatres
22-25 February
Namatjira by Scott Rankin. Albert Namatjira's achingly beautiful watercolours introduced Australians to the exquisite beauty of our central desert heartland. Under the direction of Scott Rankin and Wayne Blair, the Namatjira family paints the picture of Albert who, at the height of his fame, sold out his shows within minutes. He supported over six hundred members of his community, lost 2 of his 10 children to malnutrition, was forbidden to own land, imprisoned for having a drink with his friends and died a broken man. Namatjira, played by Trevor Jamieson, has toured extensively nationally and internationally with a number of productions.
Bookings 8839 3399 www.riversideparramatta.com.au
Special school performances and prices available
Cnr Church & Market Sts, Parramatta

Parramatta & District Historical Society
4 February in the Hambledon Coach House at 1.30pm Leonie Knapman will give an illustrated talk on the historic township of Joadja.
15 February at 7.30pm in the Burnside Public School Hall, Mason Drive, North Parramatta, Trevor Patrick will describe the "day when war came to Newcastle in 1942, a tour of Fort Scratchley and the Maritime Museum".
Everyone is welcome and entry is free with a light supper served.

Valley Heights Locomotive Depot Heritage Museum
25-26 February
The Museum is showcasing transport of the 20's. If you love steam trams, come and enjoy the ride!  Displays of Historic Cars of the Era, Morning and Afternoon Teas available. 10am-4pm. Ph 4751 4638
www.infobluemountains.net.au/locodepot
Tusculum Road, Valley Heights

Jazz in the Garden, Norman Lindsay Gallery
25 February
Galapagos Duck will return to the Gallery for another spectacular evening of jazz. Last year, jazz lovers from all over NSW descended on the Gallery to see the legendary award-winning band perform. If you enjoy live jazz at its very best, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Truly the ultimate jazz experience. Guaranteed to sell out, secure your tickets now.
Ph 4751 1067 www.normanlindsay.com.au
Norman Lindsay Crescent, Faulconbridge

The Roaring 20s and all that Jazz
All through February
In February the Blue Mountains, Lithgow and Oberon regions will travel back in time with The Roaring 20s Festival. Activities include a wide program throughout the region including Jenolan Caves, Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah and Everglades Gardens. Hotels, resorts and guesthouses in the mountains will be holding various balls, dances and celebratory activities. Ph 4780 5500

Automobile Picnic in Leura Mall
4 February
Come to Leura Mall, picnic, sit on the grass and enjoy the music and the beautiful Vintage Cars, Motor Bikes & other Conveyances, including those featured in Underbelly Razor series.  Mid-morning there will be an attempt to break The Guinness World record for the largest number of Charleston dancers - put on those flapper dresses and join in the fun. Entry $2. Ph 0412 291 741www.charlestonchallengedownunder

Everglades Historic House
5 February
Everglades is hosting a Cluedo Game Party. Bring some friends, get into costume and come as your favourite character, maybe Miss Scarlett, Colonel Mustard or possibly Mrs. Peacock, and enjoy this popular murder/mystery deduction board game set in a mansion in Hampshire, England, in 1928. Excellent home cooked lunch. 11am - 4pm. Bookings (essential) and enquiries 4787 7945 or 4784 1974
37 Everglades Ave, Leura

Waldorf Leura Gardens Resort
4 & 5 February
Set amongst 4½ acres of garden overlooking the 4th fairway of Leura Golf Club, the Resort is proudly hosting The Gangsters and Molls Ball, full buffet dinner 7pm $70 pp. On Sunday enjoy Jazz in the Garden, free entry, lunch available 12:30-2:30pm
Bookings essential phone 4784 4000 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Ragtime at the Paragon
4 February Step back in time and escape the Depression at the historic Paragon Restaurant. Dress in your best 20's costume and come and dance the night away.  If your dancing skills are rusty help is on hand!  $70 pp includes 3-course meal with canapés on arrival and 1 free sparkling in the stunning Cocktail Lounge.  6:30 pm until midnight. Bookings essential 4782 2928
65 Katoomba Street

The Great Art Deco Ball at The Carrington
18 February
Held in the elegant Grand Dining Room. Frock up for a night of entertainment by the "JazzHat Quintet" (John Morrison’s JazzHat Trio featuring Jacki Cooper). 3 course dinner, 3 hour beverage package, tickets $99pp.  Prizes for best dressed.  Bookings essential Ph 4782 1111 www.thecarrington.com.au

Annual Blue Mountains Ukulele Festival
3-4 February
The Blue MUG's are inviting everyone to join the fun with this year's festival showcasing individuals and groups from around the world. The Festival opens on Friday night with a dinner show at the Clarendon, Katoomba. On Saturday there will be two stages running, one at the Carrington Hotel Ballroom and the other across Katoomba Street in St Hilda.

Ukes at the Clarendon
25 February
A fabulous evening of Ukulele Music in a great 20's venue. The Blue Mountains Ukulele Group has a big following so book early! Dinner and show at 7pm $62+bf, Show only at 8:30pm $20+bf. Bookings essential Ph 4782 1322 www.clarendonguesthouse.com.au
68 Lurline St, Katoomba.

Sculpture at Scenic World
16 February - 11 March
The Blue Mountains World Heritage Area will be transformed into one of the world's most spectacular art galleries for the inaugural Sculpture at Scenic World cultural event. Australia's only ancient rainforest sculpture exhibition will feature 26 unique artworks in a pristine Jurassic valley.   
Ph 4780 0200 www.scenicworld.com.au
Corner of Violet and Cliff Drive, Katoomba

Jemby Rinjah Eco Lodge
Fab Friday Night Specials from 6pm on alternate nights for $16.
3 & 17 February - Lobster Mornay & Steak Night.
1/2 a Lobster in a creamy Mornay sauce with a sirloin steak served with chips & salad.
10 & 24 February - Sirloin Steak & Garlic Prawns Night. Garlic prawns served on top of a juicy sirloin steak served with hollandaise sauce, chips & salad.
Catering for vegans/vegetarians too, just let them know! Bookings essential. Ph 4787 7622 www.jemby.com.au
336 Evans Lookout Road, Blackheath

Blackheath Golf Course
5 February
All golfers are invited to a 1920's Golf Day Medley followed by Jazz and Shiraz with the Mountains Jazz Quartet.  Highlights of the day include a BBQ lunch and refreshments, raffles and an auction. Golf Bookings 4787 5643, general inquiries 4787 8406

Mount Victoria
11-12 February
Come to Mount Victoria and enjoy 4 fabulous events over 1 weekend.
.Saturday 11 at 11am Croquet, Hooch and Lunch on the Verandah at The Victoria and Albert $25 pp
.Saturday 11 Afternoon Great Gatsby Movie at Mount Vic Flicks $15 pp with Champagne and Strawberries
.Saturday 11 at 7 pm Speakeasy Thrills at Blue Mountains Manor House with 20's Risqué Murder Mystery Most Foul, Charleston Dancing and Jazz Band until all hours $85 pp.
.Sunday 12 at 11 am Valentines …Renew your Vows with in house Celebrant and Wedding Lunch to follow at Closeburn House $50 per couple for Vows and $60 pp Lunch. 
Special Accommodation Packages available at Blue Mountains Manor House, Cedar Lodge Cabins and Victoria and Albert, if attending events on the weekend. Bookings essential Ph 4787 1369

The Roaring 20's Garden Party at Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah
26 February
Join us in the Formal Garden for an afternoon of 1920's fun, fashion and music.  BYO picnic and relax to the sounds of early jazz music.  Watch a game of croquet on the lawn and perhaps give it a go.  Take a tour of The Jungle – an early conservation effort by a group of Sydney businessmen of the 1920s.  View a selection of 1920's clothing and accessories from The Darnell Collection on show in our Visitor Centre. 12-3pm. Free entry.  Restaurant Tomah open during garden opening hours – bookings recommended Ph 4567 2060. Enquiries 4567 3000

Lithgow Flash Gift
25 February
The Gift is a professional athletics carnival and will see athletes invited from all over Australia. Races are to be conducted under a handicap system to give an even chance for all competitors of winning. Fun community events will include junior and senior events that can be registered for on the day and everyone is welcome to enter. This year will see the introduction of a sports expo and clinics with sporting clubs and associations invited to participate by having stalls with information and demonstrations about their club activities. Ph 6350 3230
www.tourism.lithgow.com  
Tony Luchetti Showground, Lithgow

Lithgow Triathlon
26 February
The Triathlon will consist of a 400 metre swim, a 20 kilometre ride and a five kilometre run. Part of a big weekend of sport in Lithgow with the Lithgow Flash being held on the same weekend.
Ph 4757 4378 www.mountainsports.com.au
War Memorial Swimming Pool, Lithgow

Cullen Bullen Race Meeting
25 February
Watch the speedway action at the Cullen Bullen
Raceway – “The Action Attraction of the Central West”. Divisions include Racing Super Production, Series, Production, Juniors, Street Stockers, Compact Speedcars, Microsprints, Dwarf Cars, Quarter Midgets & Vintage Speedcars. Ph 6359 0582
Gates open at 1:30pm, racing starts at 4pm.
Cullen Bullen Raceway

Roaring 20's And All That Jazz! Gala Ball
18 February
Celebrating the Opening of the 36th Art Exhibition in Portland. $80pp. Portland Art Society Festival of Events:
. 1 March Exclusive preview, Twilight Dinner Amid the Art, 6:30pm Crystal Theatre $50pp
. 2 March Art Exhibition Opening. Garry Petitt will be feature painter at the Exhibition.
Bookings essential Ph 0428 280 354

90th Annual Rydal Show
4 February
Known as "the biggest little show in the west", there is something for everyone with yard dog trials, wood chopping, prize winning arts and horticulture. See the horse riding events, the best wool, the best cattle, and the best vegetables the district can produce. Come and experience a real country show in a great bush setting on the edge of the village of Rydal just 25 minutes from Lithgow.
Ph 6355 6223 
Showground, Market Street, Rydal

Oberon & Villages Simple Pleasures Summer Festival
5-29 February
The lifestyle and treasures of village life are often not apparent to outsiders. The Festival is a chance for visitors to discover these simple pleasures, sharing the lifestyle, history, culture, produce, secrets, stories and hospitality of the Oberon Circle of Villages, a part of The Tablelands Way experience.
Summer in the high country is the season of bounty. Fruits are in season, trout are in the streams, mushrooms in the forests and adventure is in the air. Village life brings its own flavour to summer, with the pleasures of the home made and home grown.
Ph 6329 8210 www.oberonfestivals.com.au

Highlands Steam and Vintage Fair
11-12 February
The Fair caters to all steam traction engines, classic trucks, cars, bikes, military vehicles, tractors, vintage farm machinery, hot rods, oil engines, small heritage collections and heritage timber collectibles of all types. Ph 6336 5331 www.highlandssteam.org.au
Lowes Mount Road, Oberon

112th Oberon Show
18-19 February
A colourful showcase of country life, featuring quality cattle, prime lambs, a 200-class horse show highlighting majestic heavy horses, championship dog show, poultry, yard dog trials, and a wonderful display of produce, flowers and craft in the pavilion. The children can enjoy sideshow alley and the animal nursery. Saturday's program ends with spectacular fireworks and a thrilling bull ride program.
Ph 6336 0777 www.oberonaustralia.comShow Grounds, Ross Street,  Oberon

Classic Car Rally
10 February
Jenolan Caves is the destination for the Classic Car rally and also the Classic Tractor trek.  Each rally departs Oberon and plans to arrive at 11am at Jenolan Caves.  This is a must for lovers of vintage cars and tractors; cars and tractors can be viewed from 11am to 4pm.   Also on display is the Grand Concert Organ, the music evokes a carnival atmosphere and is often referred to as "the happiest music on earth".  Caves Tours run all day.  Bookings essential 6359 3911/1300 763 311 then follow prompts for cave tours

David Scheel at Jenolan Caves House
11 February
David Scheel's one-man show, Don't Shoot Me, I'm Only the Piano Player, has now been touring the world for 15 years, sold out in London's West End, then at 3 consecutive Edinburgh Festivals.
Come and enjoy David's show, with dinner, at award-winning Chisolm's Restaurant, Jenolan Caves. Marvel at his brilliant music, and laugh yourself silly.
Ph 6359 3900 www.jenolancaves.org.au

Concerts in the Caves
18 February 4pm
Relax to the sound of the cello drifting through the ancient Cathedral Chamber with cellist Georg Mertens playing Romantic cello music.
25 February 4pm
Be enchanted by fiery and dreamy Gypsy music performed by the Paganini Duo underground in the Cathedral Cave.
PH 1300 763 311 www.jenolancaves.org.au

Chifley in an Album
To 26 February
Commemorates the 60th anniversary of Prime Minister Ben Chifley's death - a collection of photographs exploring the life of one of Australia's most loved prime ministers. Ph 6332 1444
Sat-Mon: Guided tours only at 10am & 12pm
Chifley Home Education Centre, 10 Busby St, Bathurst

Bathurst Arts Trail
4-5 February 
The Trail bursts on to the local art scene with painters, potters, glass artists, sculptors and printmakers showcasing their talents in town & country studios & galleries. The trail will operate on the first weekend of each month till May with artists on hand to talk to visitors about their work. Maps & brochures with artists’ information including locations are available from Bathurst Visitor Information Ctr 

The Orange Gnoo Blas Classic Car Club Show
11 February
More than 300 cars go on display at the show, now considered one of the biggest and best in country NSW. It attracts several thousand people through the day and millions of dollars worth of cars. Special guests this year are Allan Moffat, Tim Schenken and Wendy Machin. Entry forms are available on the club website, www.gnooblas.com. For more details ph 6362 2840 or 0417 445 426.

Gulgong Show
17-18 February
The annual Gulgong Show delivers everything you'd expect from a great country show. Come and enjoy the wood chopping, local craft, animal judging and side show alley. Further information ph 6374 2689
Showground, Grevillea Street, Gulgong
 
Rylstone-Kandos Agricultural Show
24-25 February
With a variety of exhibits and competitions, as well as sideshows and a woodchop, the Rylstone-Kandos Show is not to be missed. Don't forget to stay around for the evening fireworks spectacular. For further information ph 6379 7718
Rylstone Showgrounds, Rylstone