Monthly events & farmers markets are held at various locations along the Newell Highway Corridor. The listings below are only a snapshot of the many amazing events that take place every year along the Newell Highway Corridor.
For up to-date information, visit one of the many Visitor Information Centre websites or speak to the friendly staff at a local Visitor Information Centre. Information correct at time of publication but may be subject to change due to weather/unforeseen circumstances.
January
- Australia Day Events – various locations along the Newell Highway
- Tatura International Dairy Week
- Parkes Elvis Festival
- Inverell Cup Race Meeting
February
- West Wyalong Rugby League Knockout
- Bedgerabong Picnic Races
- Gilgandra Speedway Events – held on a regular basis throughout the year
- Moree Cup Charity Twilight Races
March
- Greater Shepparton Festival
- Narrandera John O’Brien Bush Festival
- Forbes & Parkes Rodeos
- Mendooran, Coonabarabran & Baradine Annual Shows
April
- Forbes Camel Races
- Gilgandra Annual Show, Twilight Rodeo & Tractor & Machinery Club Easter Rally & Swap meet
- Hartwood Campfires & Country Music
- Wellington Boot Racing Carnival
- Boggabri Drovers Campfire
- Goondiwindi Picnic Races
May
- Narrandera Annual Koala Spotting
- Forbes Vanfest
- Trundle ABBA Festival
- Binnaway Races
- Moree On a Plate Food & Wine Festival
June
- Jerilderie League of the Silent Flight Model Glider Tournament
- Forbes Kalari-Lachlan Rivers Arts Festival
- The Golden Triangle Mallawa Picnic Races
- Rowena Cracker Night
July
- Parkes Astro Fest
- Coonabarabran Horse Races
- Wean Picnic Races
- Yelarbon Modifyre
August
- Weethalle, Parkes, Peak Hill, Trundle, Tullamore & Bedgerabong Annual Shows
- Mendooran Turf Club Races
- Nosh Narrabri
- Goondiwindi Albins 400 Offroad Rally
September
- Jerilderie Gold Cup Races
- West Wyalong & Forbes Annual Show
- Grazing Down The Lachlan
- Trundle Bush Tucker Day
- Orana Caravan, Camping, 4WD, Fish & Boat Show
October
- Lockhart Spirit of the Land Festival
- Barellan Clydesdales & Heavy Horses Good Old Days Weekend
- Mirrool Silo Kick Challenge
- Barmedman Modified Tractor Pull
- Warrumbungle National Park Discovery Program and Siding Spring Observatory Open Day
- Wee Waa Cotton Music Muster
November
- Forbes Golf Classic
- Gilgandra Speedway
- Coolah Veterans Touch Football
- Inverell Eat, Drink, Live
December
- Christmas events – held at various locations along the Newell Highway. To get up-to-date information on events that are being held along the Newell Highway Corridor drop into the Visitor Information Centres and speak to the friendly staff.