Events in the Hunter
There are many events happening all over the Hunter Region. There is something for everyone, fabulous rock concerts, blues, folk, opera, jazz and even Reggie in the vines. For the foodies we have many food festivals including whr great Italian festival in Broke. We have great markets and even a Vintage Car Fair. I have listed the local Events that are happening in the Broke Region, followed by other events in other regions.
Events in Broke
Folk in Broke - Folk Festival - November, 2009
Where: MacNamara Park, Broke Village
Saturday: 11:am - Midnight
Sunday: 8:00am - 3:00pm
The 2nd Folk in Broke festival is happening on the first weekend in November 2008. A 2-day festival with some multiple stages, a workshop program, dance program, kids fest, multiple blackboard concerts, dedicated session venue/s, markets, and a feast of local and interstate artists. Enjoy a diverse mix of *World Music *Folk-Jazz *Blues 'n Roots *traditional australian folk *Jazz-Rock *celtic-rock *contemporary folk and a little indefinable genre fusing! Festival-goer's will be able to camp along the riverbank of the festival grounds [note though, no campfires as it's bushfire season]or alternately source some of the excellent accommodation in the area to suit a variety of budgets. Festival Tickets are available at the gate.
For general enquiries call Eden on 6579 1259.
A little bit of Italy in Broke - 4th and 5th April 09
Enjoy all the FUN & GUSTO at the Hunter Valley's Italian Festival - a little bit of ITALY in BROKE This year sees the 3rd 'a little bit of Italy in Broke' Italian
Spirit in the Vines - 24/10-25/10 2009
Traditional varieties for sample and purchase will include Hunter style Shiraz, Chardonnay and some of the most acclaimed Semillons in Australia. Other varieties available will be the lesser known but highly sought after Verdelho, Barbera, Merlot, Viognier, and Sangiovese. For those with a penchant for local produce Broke Fordwich is also a successful olive growing region. The Spirit of the Vines will include the latest olive oils, pickled olives and tapenades as well as other olive products such as soaps from the region.
Bulga Garden Ramble -Wednesday September 24th
Where: Various Local Gardens
Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm
Guest Speaker: Sandra Ross from The Garden Clinic - Australia's Largest privately managed garden club.
Topic: Gardens of the World
Cost: $20 - Includes boxed lunch
Bookings Essential - Phone 6579 1334
Includes displays from local nurseries and producers.
The Broke Village Fair and Vintage Car Display - Sunday 13th September 2009
Bring the family for a day out at the Broke Village Fair and Vintage Car Display. Over 300 Vintage cars and motorcycles from all over NSW will be on display. Take a look at the “old” farm machinery; perhaps granddad might remember using some of them! The kids will enjoy the rides and mum and dad can wander through the stalls displaying woodwork and craft items. Food and Drink stalls will also be available to feed the hungry ones.
The Broke Village Fair is held annually to raise funds for local charities which include – The Broke Rural Fire Service, The Combined Churches, and the Broke Hall Committee. An annual attendance rate of over 10,000 people, continue to guarantee its popularity and reputation as a great day out.
Art in the Vines - 13th September 2009- Where: Nightingale Wines
1239 Milbrodale Road, Broke
When: Opening night 10th September 7 pm
Promising a night of fine art, great wine & good food!
Entry for opening night only $15.00 per person
Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th 10 am – 4 pm entry free
Featuring artworks from artists throughout the Hunter, Central Coast, Condobolin, Dubbo, Port Macquarie, Sydney, Tamworth
Contact details: Maxine 6579 1036, Paul 6579 1000, Lisa 6579 1278
Bulga Broke Fordwich Milbrodale Community Markets
Where : Next to the fire shed Wollombi Street BROKE
When : Sundays:-
February 17th, April 20th , June 15th, August 17, October 19th� and Carols in the Park Twilight Market December 21
Fresh Seafood, Books, Bric-a-Brac, Local produce, Vegetables, Gourmet Foods, Gifts, Bargains. Do you have something to sell? Stalls Available. Or we can sell it for you !
Contact : Elizabeth Johnston
Phone: 0429 198 871
Around the Hunter Region
Saturday January 23rd 2009 A Day On The Green Presents RONAN KEATING live in concert with special guests Tina Arena and Damien Leith. Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley.
Friday February 12th 2010 & February 13th 2010 - ROB THOMAS with special guest Vanessa Amorosi at Hope Estate, Hunter Valley.
February 20th 2010 - CLIFF RICHARD & THE SHADOWS, The Final Re-union - Together Again at Hope Estate, Hunter Valley.
February 27 2010 - A Day On The Green presents Tom Jones with special guest David Campbell at Bimbadgen Estate, Hunter Valley.
Tickets on sale now.
February 27th 2010 - WHITNEY HOUSTON at Hope Estate, Hunter Valley. Tickets on sale now through Hope Estate.
Saturday March 6th 2010 - DIANA KRALL on her QUIET NIGHTS WORLD TOUR 2010. With special guests Madeleine Peyroux & Melody Gardot. at Bimbadgen Estate Hunter Valley.
Saturday March 27 2010 - JULIO IGLESIAS- live in concert. One Starry Night -. Hosted by HOPE ESTATE.
April 3rd 2010 - Carole King and James Taylor at Hope Estate, Hunter Valley -Taking the world stage together for the first time in nearly 40 years
Lovedale Long Lunch 14 May 2009 - 16 May 2010
The Lovedale Long Lunch is a progressive type lunch in the Lovedale region in the Hunter Valley 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.
Bimbadgen Blues, Roots, Funk n Grooves 2009 - 12 Sep 2009
Details: 10th Anniversary Bimbadgen Blues,Roots, Funk n Grooves is stamping its mark on the Australian event scene with 4,000 people expected to attend the one-day, six-hour festival this September 12th. Held at the picturesque Bimbadgen Estate, the line-up has now been finalised with headline acts The Panics, Blue King Brown, Kram, Ash Grunwald, Bluejuice, Philadelphia Grand Jury, Dialectrix, Here comes the Birds set to perform.
Bimbadgen Estate
790 McDonald's Road, Pokolbin NSW
Opera in the Vineyards - SATURDAY, 24 Oct 2009
Imagine sitting amongst the fabled Roman ruins in 1990, hearing the original three tenors create operatic history. Almost two decades on we pay tribute to this landmark musical event with three internationally acclaimed tenors together in Australia for the first time. Enjoy their power, passion & playfulness as they perform all the great tenor classics such as O Sole Mio, Nessun Dorma, La Danza, Vesti la guibba, La Donna e mobile and many more.
Starring:
Jorge Lopez-Yanez (Mexico)
Jose Medina (Mexico)
Dennis McNeil (USA)
Special guest - Niki Vasilakis (Violin) & Celebrity Host
Guests are invited to arrive from 3pm to indulge in a food & wine fair, and later, adjourn to the Wyndham Estate Forum for an open-air concert.
Tickets for the show only are available through Ticketek on 4921 2121 OR 132 849 & Dinner & Show packages are available by calling Wyndham Estate on 4938 3444 during office hours.
Jazz in the Vines @ Tyrrells Winery - 31 Oct 2009
Jazz in the Vines is not your average Jazz Festival. It´s also the friendliest festival around and the great food and wine but it is the great vibe and some of the grooviest music that makes the difference.
Tyrrells Vineyard. Broke Rd. Pokolbin
Hunter Valley Grape Escape - Thursday September 30, 2010
Sydney will host the world’s biggest rugby festival between 26 September to 3 October 2010. The Lovedale Chamber of Commerce has been selected to be the host of the main “break out” event of the Festival. It is the one day of the Festival when rugby is not played. Named the Hunter Valley Grape Escape, it is anticipated that it will attract some 4000 national and international visitors who will come to the Hunter for the day via more than 200 buses. They will enjoy a giant “Aussie BBQ” featuring local food, beers and wines. Participants will be able to sample lots of local produce, enjoy various local entertainers and participate in different country picnic sporting activities. Of course there will be displays featuring local wildlife, so we expect lots of photos to be taken as well. On departure each visitor will be given a specially labelled bottle of Lovedale wine as a memento of the visit.