Events GuideSnowy Mountains Events Guide
Thredbo Blues Fest 13-15 Jan
"The program for 2012 reflects the great depth of talent and the heritage of Australian Blues reflected in its players, their songs and the sounds and textures they create. All these elements give us our unique Blues heritage, one which we celebrate every year at Thredbo and 2012 will be exceptional" Taken from www.thredboblues.com.au
Jindabyne Irish Festival - 27 -30 Jan
The Festival unites the Australian Irish Community for a 3-day celebration of music, culture and sports. The Festival draws visitors from throughout Australia and abroad, and allows an annual opportunity to display and develop Irish culture within the Australian community.
Cooma Rodeo 11 Feb
A fun day with a wide range of activities and competition to watch. This event showcases local and interstate riders in a number of events including bull riding, barrel racing, rope and tie and steer wrestling.
http://www.coomarodeo.org.au
Flowing Festival 19-20 Feb
Come and experience this fantastic weekend spectacular set in Banjo Paterson Park overlooking Lake Jindabyne and Tyrolean Village. Enjoy the fireworks display on Saturday night or be apart of the 7th Lake Jindabyne Dragon Boat Challenge on Sunday. Sunday’s program also features the Renewable Energy and Climate Change Expo and huge Market Day and amusement rides.
Mountains to Beach TBA
The 2012 Mountains To Beach will take place from the 4-9 March 2012.
So get those holiday forms in, book those leave passes! The 2012 Mountains To Beach, 5 days of mountain bike heaven from the roof of Australia to the surf. Dont miss out!
Dalgety Show 4th March
The Dalgety Show is the only show in New South Wales to be held on the banks of the iconic Snowy River. Held every year on the first Sunday in March, the show was first held in 1945 to officially raise money to build a Memorial Hall to honour soldiers fighting in World War Two. The Dalgety Show is the show of the Snowy River Shire. The Snowy River Shire is located on the Southern Tablelands of New South Wales, Australia with an area of 6059 square kilometres. Its headquarters are situated in the picturesque town of Berridale, in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains.
Thredbo Jazz Festival 23-25 Mar
Thredbo is the ideal location for music festivals and events. Set in a picture perfect background of green valleys, mountain streams and nothing but the sweet sounds of Jazz & Funk music floating through the air. It doesn't matter whether you like your Jazz on the easy side or your a regular swing dancer this weekend of fun is sure to please even the likeliest of left feet.
Lake Light Sculpture TBA
Lake Light Sculpture is an exhibition and competition held along the stunning foreshore of Lake Jindabyne located at the foothills of the Snowy Mountains NSW. The annual exhibition runs over the Easter weekend with the official opening & award presentation on Good Friday morning.
Snowy Mountains Trout Challenge 29 Oct - 4 Nov
The annual Yamaha / Freshwater Fishing Snowy Mountains Trout Festival will be run from Saturday the 29th of October to Friday the 4th of November 2011. A week long competition for keen anglers from around the region and growing each year with over $10,000 in prizes
Snowy Ride 5-7 Nov
The Snowy Mountains yet again welcomes the renowned “Snowy Ride Festival” which is aimed at raising money for Childhood Cancer Research. The ride stretches through a number of check points along some stunning scenery and exhilirating roads.
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Snowy River Festival 5-7Nov
The Snowy River Festival is an action packed weekend of horsemanship and australian heritage events including bush poetry, country music, the stockman's challent, high country art and much more.
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Khancoban Trout Festival 19-26Nov
Another one of the Snowies fantastic fishing events. Fishing waters include Khancoban Pondage, Tooma Dam, Geehi Dam and associated rivers and the program is a week long event,
Cooma Sundowners Cup Race Day 3rd Dec
Head to Cooma race course for the annual Sundowners Cup. A great day of fashion, horse racing and a great oportunities for locals to catch up heading into the holiday season.
Jindabyne Rodeo 26 Dec
Still partying the festive season on from your Christmas celebrations? then you should get down to the Man from Snowy River Boxing Day rodeo. The Rodeo starts at 9am at the Jindabyne oval and offers a great range of activities and attractions for the family.
The annual event has been running since 1943 in Old Jindabyne and remains a non-profit entity, with all proceeds going back into the local community and future rodeos.
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