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Col Elliot
Date	Fri 25th May 2012
Location	Dubbo RSL Club Theatrette Dubbo
After 30 years, three generations of fans, 13 gold and platinum albums, countless awards and the release of his new DVD Roadwork's, Col Elliott is back in town performing live at the Dubbo RSL Club Resort.

City Of Dubbo Eisteddfod
Date	Fri 1st Jun 2012 to Sat 30th Jun 2012
Location	Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, Darling Street Dubbo
Held at the Dubbo Regional Theatre and Convention Centre, the Dubbo Eisteddfod returns.

2012 Landmark Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft
Date	Sat 9th Jun 2012 to Mon 11th Jun 2012
Location	Coonamble Showground Coonamble
The 'Landmark Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft' held each June Long Weekend, is known as the biggest combined rodeo and campdraft in the Southern Hemisphere.

Dubbo Bridal and Event Expo
Date	Sun 1st Jul 2012
Location	155 Darling Street Dubbo
You know what you want when you see it, so see it all at the Dubbo Bridal Fair! At the Dubbo Bridal Fair you will experience a different kind of Bridal...

Cowra Picnic Races
Date	Fri 6th Jul 2012
Location	Cowra Showgrounds Cowra
The Cowra Picnic Races provides the quintessential country Australian horse racing experience this July..

CountryLink Inland Tourism Awards
Date	Sat 28th Jul 2012
Location	The Parklands Resort Mudgee
Mudgee is the proud host of the 2012 CountryLink Inland Tourism Awards. The 2012 CountryLink Inland Tourism Awards Gala Dinner will be an exciting evening with fabulous entertainment, local wine and...

Cowra Wine Show
Date	Mon 30th Jul 2012
Location	Cowra Show Pavilion, Mid Western Highway Cowra
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Join in the celebrations of the 2011 Cowra Wine Show public tasting. Cowra is proud to have one of Australia's largest wine show and the Public Tasting is a signature event on the Wine Show Calender. Test your wine tasting skills against expert...

Dubbo Annual Jazz Festival
Date	Fri 10th Aug 2012 to Sun 12th Aug 2012
Location	155 Darling Street Dubbo
2012 marks the 22nd Annual Dubbo Jazz Festival and as in previous years the line up is of its highest standards with the best of both International and Australian Jazz...

Annual Macquaire Lions Swap Meet and Car Show
Date	Sun 26th Aug 2012
Location	corner fitzroy and Wingewarra Street Dubbo
Its time again for another Swap meet and Car Show in Dubbo. Always a successful event it is one not to be missed.

Back Yamma Bigfoot
Date	Tue 4th Sep 2012
Location	Corner Back Yamma Road and Eugowra Road Parkes
The Back Yamma Bigfoot race will be held for its second year. This 25/50/100 kilometre mountain bike race is held in the Back Yamma State Forest near Parkes and Forbes in the Central West of New South Wales.

Bathurst Edgell Jog
Date	Tue 11th Sep 2012
Location	Russell Street Bathurst
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** At the Bathurst Edgell Jog, join the biggest fun run in country New South Wales - an eight kilometre fun run and walk.

Caragabal Sheep Races
Date	Mon 17th Sep 2012
Location	Caragabal Golf Club Caragabal
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Caragabal Sheep Races are held annually in September. Only in Caragabal, a half hour west of Grenfell, would you find sheep races instead of horse races.

Chifley Memorial Light on the Hill Dinner
Date	Sat 22nd Sep 2012
Location	Bathurst Panthers Bathurst
The legacy of Ben Chifley is celebrated each year in his home town of Bathurst at the annual Light on the Hill Dinner.

2PK Parkes Country Music Spectacular 2012
Date	Thu 27th Sep 2012 to Mon 1st Oct 2012
Location	Parkes Services Club Parkes
The Parkes Country Music Spectacular is held annually on the October Long Weekend. Feature artists and groups entertainment for night time concerts. Two day talent quest with awards night held on the Sunday night. Enjoy family functions, buskers, poets and street concerts. Tickets can be obtained at the functions.

36th Annual Antique Motorcycle Rally
Date	Sat 29th Sep 2012 to Mon 1st Oct 2012
Location	Parkes Showground Parkes
The Parkes Antique Motor Club hold an annual motorcycle rally for veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles built before 1964 during the October long weekend. Running for its 36th time, this Rally for Heritage Motorcycles is one of the longest continually running in Australia.

Condobolin Chutes and Utes
Date	Sat 29th Sep 2012
Location	Diggers Avenue Condobolin
The Condobolin Chutes and Utes annual event is on again October. Saturday starts with the Ute Show and Shine, followed by Professional Bull Riders (PBR) Australia Sanctioned Event. Broken bones, concussions, sore muscles, torn ligaments, all can make an eight second ride feel like an eternity.

Car Enthusiasts Weekend and Swap Meet
Date	Sat 13th Oct 2012 to Sun 14th Oct 2012
Location	Pioneer Oval and Parkes Showground Parkes
The Central West Car Club's 8th Annual Charity Show and Shine. To be held at Pioneer Oval, Parkes. Entry to Show and Shine is open to all motor vehicles and motor bikes. Judging is entrant based; every entrant is a judge with various judging categories.

Central West Car Club Inc 8th Annual Charity Show n Shine
Date	Sat 13th Oct 2012
Location	Pioneer Oval Parkes
This is an annual event with entry to Show 'N' Shine, open to all motor vehicles and motor bikes.

Australian National Field Days
Date	Tue 16th Oct 2012 to Thu 18th Oct 2012
Location	Australian National Field Days Borenore
In the 61st year of holding this nationally and internationally acclaimed agricultural event Australian National Field Days (ANFD) pride themselves in offering the latest in Agricultural technology to the farming industry.

Coona Yabby Races
Date	Sun 21st Oct 2012
Location	53-57 John Street Coonabarabran
Held on the eve of the Coonabarabran Cup are the local yabby races. Drop along to the Royal Hotel and help raise some much needed funds for the Coona Cancer Support Group. Don’t miss out on the “race that stops Coonabarabran” - the highly coveted Royal Hotel Cup.

Coonabarabran Cup
Date	Mon 22nd Oct 2012
Location	Nelson Street Coonabarabran
The Coonabarabran Cup is a spring racing carnival with a jam packed program of racing, fashions in the field, TAB, champagne and entertainment marquees, plus children's entertainment. The perfect package for a great day at the races! Entertainment will continue at the Coonabarabran Bowling Club into the evening.

Bathurst Spring Spectacular
Date	Sat 27th Oct 2012 to Sun 28th Oct 2012
Location	Various garden locations Bathurst
Bathurst Spring Garden Spectacular 2012 - visit 11 spring gardens in and around Bathurst, from formal town gardens to historic and large country gardens.

Cumulus Winemakers Table at Orange Wine Week
Date	Mon 29th Oct 2012
Location	Wentworth Gallery Restaurant Orange
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Now in its 6th year, Orange WINE Week draws thousands of visitors to the beautiful wine region of Orange NSW.

Dubbo Derby Day
Date	Mon 29th Oct 2012
Location	Merrilea Road Dubbo
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** After the Dubbo Show, the City Of Dubbo Turf Club's Derby Day is the biggest party on the social calendar. The Dubbo Turf Club is gearing up for another big day that in previous years has drawn crowds of between 5000 and...

27th Annual Rose and Flower Show
Date	Mon 29th Oct 2012 to Tue 30th Oct 2012
Location	64-70 Macquarie Street Dubbo
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Central Western Horticultural Society (Dubbo) Inc.

Bathursts Art Trail
Date	Sat 1st Dec 2012 to Sun 2nd Dec 2012
Location	26 Bant Street Bathurst
Up to 31 artists in the Bathurst area invite you to view their works when they open their studios and galleries. To find where they are located pop in to Bathurst Visitor Information Centre and collect a copy of Bathurst Arts Trail.

Bathurst Miniature Railway
Date	Sun 16th Dec 2012
Location	John Matthews Sporting Complex Bathurst
Bathurst Miniature Railway - operates every third Sunday of the month. The Miniature Railway is located next to the Tennis Centre in Durham Street.

Carols by Candlelight - Dubbo
Date	Sun 16th Dec 2012
Location	Darling Street Dubbo
Entertainment for the Carols by Candlelight will be provided by local bands and artists. The arrival of Santa Claus is always an event in itself. Lots of traditional singing and supported by glow stick waving is spectacular to see and partake in.

Bathurst Farmers Markets
Date	Sat 22nd Dec 2012
Location	Bathurst Showground Bathurst
Bathurst Farmers’ Markets - a Lions Club project. Come along and meet all the local growers and taste their healthy fresh seasonal produce. On sale are assorted boutique cordials, free range chickens and eggs, fresh and smoked fish, gourmet pies, honey, jams and mustards.

Countrylink Parkes Elvis Festival
Date	Wed 9th Jan 2013 to Sun 13th Jan 2013
Location	Various locations around Parkes Parkes
Its 35 years since Elvis left the building, yet more than 18,000 Elvis fans gathered in the Central NSW town of Parkes to celebrate Elvis Presley's birthday during the 2012 Festival. Record crowds are expected for the CountryLink Parkes Elvis Festival in 2013.

Blackwattle Fair
Date	Mon 14th Jan 2013
Location	Burrendong Way Mumbil
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Mumbil Blackwattle Fair is an annual event held every January. The main feature of the day is the famous "Chuck Akubra". This is a competition that participants literally throw an Akubra hat.

Australia Day Celebrations Dubbo
Date	Sat 26th Jan 2013
Location	Darling Street Dubbo
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Dubbo's Australia Day Celebration will kick off at Victoria Park.

Bathurst 12 Hour
Date	Fri 8th Feb 2013 to Sun 10th Feb 2013
Location	Mount Panorama Bathurst
The Bathurst 12 Hour features a range of brands and vehicles like no other race in Australia and attracts a significant number of international entries.

Black Stump Blues Festival
Date	Sun 24th Feb 2013 to Tue 26th Feb 2013
Location	Leeds Parade Orange
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** "Australia's Colour City" Orange hosts the Black Stump Blues Festival on the last weekend in February each year.

Autumn Colours
Date	Fri 1st Mar 2013 to Fri 31st May 2013
Location	Various locations around Bathurst Bathurst
The Bathurst region is renowned for its four distinct seasons and the autumn months are among the most beautiful of the year.

Barmedman Twilight Modified Tractor Pull
Date	Sun 3rd Mar 2013
Location	Barmedman Sport and Recreation Ground Barmedman
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** A twilight modified tractor pull, with V8 tractors pulling a weighted sled, competing for points for a series round of NSW championship. There are two tracks with non-stop V8 action.

Coonabarabran Agricultural Show
Date	Fri 8th Mar 2013 to Sun 10th Mar 2013
Location	Coonabarabran Showground Coonabarabran
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Coonabarabran Show commences with the Art Preview in the Wool Pavilion on Thursday evening where there is also wine and beer tasting. During the day, events include cattle and sheep competitions, show jumping, sheaf tossing, wood chop, tug-o-war, and various other...

2012 Combined Car Clubs Annual Charity Show
Date	Mon 11th Mar 2013
Location	Macquarie Street Dubbo
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The 2012 Combined Car Clubs Annual Charity Show is proudly supporting the Queensland Premiers Flood Appeal.

Brucedale Twilight Concert and Picnic
Date	Mon 11th Mar 2013
Location	Brucedale Homestead Peel
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Held on the lawns of Brucedale, the Twilight Concert and Picnic is the highlight of the music calendar. Staged on the veranda of the historic house the performance features local musicians and bands.

Alabar Gold Crown Carnival
Date	Thu 21st Mar 2013 to Sun 31st Mar 2013
Location	Bathurst Showground Bathurst
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Alabar Gold Crown Carnival runs for 10 days and is a mix of harness racing action (six race meetings) and social events. The social events include the Honouree Dinner, Golf Day, Gold Crown Ball and the yearling sale.

52nd Annual Autumn and Dahlia Show
Date	Sun 24th Mar 2013
Location	St Laurence's Primary Hall Dubbo
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The 52nd Annual Autumn and Dahlia show held at St Lawrence's Primary Hall. Open to all home gardeners. Entry fee 50 cent per entry. Entries accepted from 8:30am and no later than 10:30am, on the morning of the show.

Bathurst Motor Festival
Date	Fri 29th Mar 2013 to Sun 31st Mar 2013
Location	Mount Panorama Bathurst
The 2013 Bathurst Motor Festival returns over the Easter long weekend and celebrates the 75th anniversary of the first ever motor races at Mount Panorama in 1938.

Craft and Sales Expo
Date	Sat 30th Mar 2013 to Mon 1st Apr 2013
Location	155 Darling Street Dubbo
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Annually bringing together both talented interstate and local exhibitors, focusing on creative hand finished products, do it yourself products, craft supplies, homewares and creative workshops to inspire young and old. Customers have the opportunity to shop for something unique and special in...

36th Toyota Nationals
Date	Sat 6th Apr 2013 to Mon 8th Apr 2013
Location	Various locations Dubbo
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Toyota Nationals is Australia's premiere all Toyota car event presented by Dubbo City Toyota.

100 Mile Dinner with the Neighbours
Date	Tue 16th Apr 2013
Location	Gaskill Street Canowindra
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** At the 100 Mile Dinner, long tables overhung with colourful lanterns will be set along the heritage listed crooked main street of Canowindra for a communal feast of exceptional regional produce and wines sourced from within a 100 mile radius.

24th Bottle and Collectors Show and Trading Fair
Date	Sun 21st Apr 2013 to Mon 22nd Apr 2013
Location	Darling Street Dubbo
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Orana Collectables Club present their Annual Bottle and Collectables Show and Trading Fair at the Dubbo Regional Theatre Convention Centre. Come and see the display of collectables, bottles and goods from by-gone days and antiques plus trading tables. Have your items valued by...

Bathurst Half Marathon
Date	Mon 6th May 2013
Location	Various locations around Bathurst Bathurst
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Bathurst Half Marathon and 10 kilometre run is a fast, flat event, usually run in cool conditions in the friendly town of Bathurst.

Art Unlimited - Dunedoo
Date	Sat 18th May 2013 to Mon 20th May 2013
Location	Digilah Street Dunedoo
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Presented by the Dunedoo Lions Club, this is an eclectic art exhibition with photography, hanging art and ceramic displays. Amateur artists from across the region and around the country will be exhibiting their work.

Dubbo Annual Show
Date	Sat 18th May 2013 to Mon 20th May 2013
Location	Corner Fitzroy and Wingewarra Street Dubbo
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** The Dubbo Show is a recognised social meeting place for families and neighbours. It is an occasion for the exchange of ideas of all kinds and an opportunity to view trade displays.

Cowra Collectors Fair
Date	Sun 19th May 2013 to Mon 20th May 2013
Location	Cowra Showground Pavilion Cowra
* Latest event details are yet to be confirmed *** Cowra Collectors Club presents their 44th Annual Show and Collectors Fair; see over 100 displays of various kinds of glass, china, tools, bottles and much more from local and interstate collectors.