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Australian Surf Championships
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Bonny Hills, July 31 - August 8
The Australian Surf Championships are to be held on the beautiful coastline of Port Macquarie. The competition will include the Australian shortboard titles, Australian para surfing titles and Australian bodyboard titles. The primary location for the event is Bonny Hills with back up locations including North Haven, Middle Rock, Lake Cathie, Lighthouse Beach, Flynns Beach and Town Beach. For more information see Surfing Australia's website.
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Mid North Coast Caravan Camping 4WD, Fish and Boat Show
Wauchope Showground, August 2-4
Whether you plan to have a long break touring around our beautiful country or just a weekend one relaxing by the sea, you will find all your outdoor equipment at the Mid North Coast Caravan Camping 4WD Fish and Boat Show, Wauchope Showground on Friday 2, Saturday 3, Sunday 4 August.
Koalas, film screening
Riverside Movies Kempsey, August 4
The Koalas is about the Koala's survival and their predicted extinction by 2050, due to habitat deforestation and other stressors. The film tells stories of resilience of this iconic species in the face of threatened extinction in the wild, highlighting the need for better land management solutions. The documentary calls for an end to habitat destruction to save the species.
Screening session: Sunday, August 4, at 1:30pm. Visit https://riversidemovies.com.au/movie/the-koalas/ to purchase tickets.
Kempsey Housing Partnership Group's Community Day
All Saints Anglican Parish grounds, West Kempsey, August 6
Raising awareness during Homelessness Week. Local service provider stalls, giveaways, barbecue, coffee and hot chocolates. Come along to learn more about the homelessness challenges in our community between 10am and 1pm.
Kempsey Library, August 6
Back to Birdsville is the latest outback romance from much-loved local author Fiona McArthur. Join Kempsey Library for a fantastic author talk with Fiona as we discuss her latest book that celebrates the best elements of rural Australia, from the colour and heart of the famous Birdsville races, finding strength in female friendship, and discovering hidden tenderness in people with tough exteriors. This event is free but bookings are essential, please see council website.
2024 Wheels 'n' Wines Festival
The Sherwood Estate, August 11
Sunday, August 11 is the days for all automotive enthusiasts in the Macleay Valley, with the 2024 Wheels 'n' Wines Festival providing a public exhibition of automobile classics, vintage motorcycles and more. Come to The Sherwood Estate and see the exhibition of classic cars, racing machines, retro caravans, helicopter rides and the Shannon's Super Rig. For more information, please see The Sherwood Estate's Facebook event.
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Clean up Macleay River
South West Rocks, August 17
South West Rocks Anglers Association 'Fishing Club' is hosting the Clean up Macleay River event on Saturday 17th August to remove discarded nets and traps to prevent "ghost fishing" where the mesh continues to ensnare and kill fish for years. Meet at Matty's Flat Boat Ramp at 1pm, bring strong pair of gloves, protective footwear, sun protection and water bottle to make the river better together. Contact Fishing Club President Damien on 048 961 801 if you are interested in joining.
Yuwa Nyinda
Chappell Park, Kempsey, August 28 & 29
Two-day festival to engage and inspire the Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community to create partnerships by celebrating youth, education, training and employment through a Dunghutti cultural lens.
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GLOW Fest 2024
Crescent Head, September 5 - 9
The circus arts and lifestyle gathering, GlOW Fest, is returning for it's fourth year with a new springtime edition. Pack your days with all the circus, flow and aerials you could wish for and your nights with performance, arts and community connection. There will be beautiful circus tents, workshops, kids programs, performances, beach jam, open mike and more. Tickets are now available online.
2024 Glitz and Glamour Ball
Kempsey, October 12
In an inclusive night of fun, the Glitz and Glamour Ball celebrates the International Day of People with a Disability. Get out your favourite outfit and enjoy being with others of all abilities, offering all the fun that people with disability can often miss out on - a complimentary drink on arrival, 3 course meal, entertainment and dancing, all in a safe, accessible and inclusive environment. Please see Eventbrite's website to purchase tickets.
Markets: Mid North Coast
There are plenty of local markets on the Mid North Coast. Check out the markets guide at: macleayvalleycoast.com.au/things-to-do/festivals-events/.
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