Narromine

As a region in New South Wales, Australia, Narromine is a great place to be if you're looking for a dose of culture and traditions. Locals and tourists alike can witness several nationally and globally recognized events throughout the year. Here are some of the events you can look forward to when visiting or living in Narromine.

1. Dubbo Stampede

Dubbed as Dubbo's premier running event, the Dubbo Stampede allows people of all ages to participate in various categories like the 5.5km Dingo Dash, 10 km Cheetah Chase, 21.1km Zebra Zoom, and an ultra-marathon event, the Rhino Ramble. Dubbo is only a 40-minute drive from Narromine, making it an accessible annual event to participate in for locals and visitors alike.

2. Narromine Agricultural Show

The Narromine Agricultural Show is a significant annual event celebrated by farmers and their families from Narromine and nearby areas. This two-day event showcases the agricultural industry in the region, including livestock exhibits, horse events, a poultry show, photography exhibitions, and homecrafts.

3. Parkes Elvis Festival

The annual Parkes Elvis Festival held every January celebrates everything about the King of Rock'n'Roll. For five days, the city transforms into a vibrant hub of Elvis tribute concerts, films, displays, and markets. A street parade, an Elvis look-a-like contest, gospel services, and a busking competition are among other activities included in the festival.

4. Australian National Field Days

The Australian National Field Days is the country's oldest and largest agricultural field day. The three-day event held annually on a farm just outside of Orange, attracts over 600 exhibitors and 60,000 visitors. The event now includes livestock exhibits, demonstrations of state-of-the-art equipment and technology, and farm, garden and home products.

5. Bathurst 1000

The Bathurst 1000 held annually in October is a legendary Australian touring car race held at the Mount Panorama Circuit in Bathurst. The race has been held since 1963 and now attracts crowds of up to 200,000 spectators. The 161-lap, 1,000 km race is considered the pinnacle of endurance racing in Australia.

6. Australian National Busking Championships

Held annually in Cooma, the Australian National Busking Championships is a competition that sees street musicians of all ages and genre competing against each other for cash prizes or entry to the National Grand Finals held in Tamworth. The event brings the spirit of music, art, and cultural diversity to the streets.

7. Canowindra Balloon Challenge

The Canowindra Balloon Challenge held annually in April is a community festival that celebrates color, creativity, and community. It attracts balloonists from all over the world, who gather to paint the sky with hot air balloons over the course of five days. Visitors can see balloonists take part in challenges and compete in races, as well as participating in a range of ground-based events.

8. Orange F.O.O.D Week

The Orange F.O.O.D Week held annually in April showcases the Orange Region as one of the top producers of food and wine in Australia. F.O.O.D stands for Food of Orange District, and the annual week-long celebration allows visitors to taste and experience the region's food, wine, and culture in various ways like cooking classes, food and wine tastings, farm gate tours, and grower's markets.

9. Orange Wine Festival

The Orange Wine Festival, held annually in October, celebrates the cool climate wine growing region of Orange and its local wines. Visitors can take part in the Festival's flagship event, Wine in the Vines, which is held in the vineyards of Orange and offers tastings of over 50 regional wines. The event also includes food, live music, and entertainment for all ages.

10. Australian Celtic Festival

The Australian Celtic Festival held annually in May in Glen Innes celebrates the history of the Celts and their contributions to Australian life. The event features a re-enactment of Scotland's Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Australian Pipe Band Championships, and traditional Celtic music, dancing and storytelling.

These are just a few of the many annual events and festivals that Narromine and the surrounding region have to offer. Whatever your interests are, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Narromine and the wider region.