For further information please contact 66341339 or for nominations for bull ride please contact N.R.A. direct on 0754958668

Everyone is welcome, so come along and be a part of the community spirit at  the Urbenville Village Festival & Bull ride, this fundraising event will have auctions, raffles and lots of entertainment. All proceeds will go to local emergency services, Urbenville Rural Fire Service, Urbenville S.E.S, and the Westpas Lifesaver Helicopter Service.

POSTPONED DUE TO WET WEATHER!

New Information will be updated when a new date has been set. 
Check back later for more details.

Annette Battistuzzi
Phone: (02) 6662 6791
Mobile: 0413 317 944

An amazing display of dahlias are put together every year by the passionate gardeners of St Marks Anglican Church.

Come along and enjoy the vast range of Dahlias,  Carnations, Gerberas, Geraniums, Roses, Orchids and Cactus displayed from a single cut flower to a large decorative arrangement.

Come along from 8:30am - 1:00pm with Morning tea at 9:00am and lunch from 11:30am.
There will be stalls containing Plants, Produce and cooking.

Entry by Gold Coin.

Uniting Church 66627255

Pancake Day Celebrations at the Casino Uniting Church Hall

100 Canterbury Street, Casino

commencing 10am until 1.00pm

Savoury, Sweet and Gluten free pancakes will be available with a great selection of fillings for $3.00 each

Tea and Coffee - no charge

All proceeds raised on the day will go to support the Uniting Care Casino Transport Team

Come along and enjoy the tradition whilst supporting your community transport team

Casino Racing Club

Dianne Stanley
(02) 6662 1729

Enjoy a day out at the Annual "Rappville Cup" held on 25 February 2012.

Gussie up in your best and enter the Fashions in the Field competition to be in the chance to win from a pool of $1,500 in prizes.

The meeting of 8 races will be complemented by full TAB facilities on course, plus a host of bar and food outlets.

Entry is $15 for adults, with under 18 years free, but must be accompanied by a responsible parent or guardian. Kids will love the Byron Bay Kid's Club, bring the whole family for a great day out.

First race will be at 12.30pm with the last race run at 4.15pm.

Tweed River Ski Club
Brian Shepherd
Phone: 0422 216 777
Email: trwsc@live.com.au
Website: www.tweedriverwaterskiclub.com

Those speed demons at the Tweed Ski Club are back and this time more than 30 speed boats will converge on Coraki on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 March. Watch the exhilarating display at the junction of the Richmond and Wilson Rivers where boats will race through the twists and turns at speeds of up to 150 kilometres per hour.

The best viewing point by far will be along the river bank in the riverside park on Richmond Terrace for this free event. The Coraki Hotel will be catering to the crowds with food and refreshments in the beer garden, while snacks and takeaways are available at the nearby Junction Café & Pizzeria or Coraki Bakery.

All details are subject to change according to water conditions over the event.

Rae Maclean
Phone: 6662 2210
Email: almac2@dodo.com.au
Website: www.casino.nsw.au/casino-garden-club

In the Valley we love our gardens and a visit to the annual Casino Flower Show & Fair, Saturday 3 March will see you enjoying a blooming schedule of exquisite floral displays, demonstrations and stalls on all things green.

As a special treat, sarah Lysaght from "Out there" Sculpture garden and ABC Gardening guru Phil Dudman will host the event, plus Julie Ray will delight the crowds with her culinary skills. Learn how to arrange Mosaic and Fashion Parade will showcase the wonderful talent of Sarah Lysaght Fashion Design. The Casino Art Group will also have  an Art show for display.

Local gardeners are encouraged to enter into competitions planned for the day  with their favourite cut flower, orchid, pot plant or even veggie art! Pick up tips and tricks from experts including a Q&A with Phil Dudman. Kyogle Landcare will talk about Weed Control and Brandon Gifford will showcase his short films. Who and marvel at the vertical garden display and spectacular art exhibition.

Admission to the Civic Hall in Canterbury Street is $3. There will be Trade stalls, Market & plant Stalls as well as a raffle for your chance to win. Those keen on extending the gardening fun throughout the weekend should pick up a map of the self-guided open gardens around Casino on Sunday 4 March. For more information and map please ring Rae on 6662 2210.

Robert Johnston Phone (02) 6663 1559

Web: www.nswworkingstockdogs.org.au

The Tatham Charity Dog Trial and Futurity is held annually and draws competitors and enthusiasts from all over Southern QLD and Northern NSW.

Come to Tatham to watch these working dogs being put through their paces through a number of obstacles on the circuit.
The dogs will be judged and points deducted for any incorrect moves.
There are many categories on the day including Futurity, Open, Novice and Bush dog events.
Held at 45 Kings Lane, Tatham, this is sure to be an unusual and interesting country event.

Further details will be available closer to the date.

Dont miss all the action as The Mallanganee Village hosts The Mallanganee Bullride.

Highlights include:

• The Main Bullride.
• Chainsaw Races.
• Lawnmower Races.
• Entertainment at the Mallanganee Pub.

Dont miss this outstanding country event

Further details available closure to the event.

For more information please contact: Mary Wain 02 6628 5192 or email: susanfrench6@bigpond.com

The 12th Annual Quota Arts and Craft Fair will be on again in Alstonville.

Further details will be released closer to the event.

Jo Kijas
Phone: (02) 6682 2310 Mondays and Tuesdays
Email: newitalymuseum@harboursat.com.au
Website: www.new-italy.com

Celebrate our area’s rich history of Italian settlement at this year’s Anniversary Day, New Italy.

Come celebrate the 131st anniversary of the community's arrival in the Northern Rivers and take the opportunity to learn about the plight of the first Italian settlers to the area, taste their amazing food and local wines and be entertained by the storytelling and festive music and dancing.

Nadine Smith 
Mobile: 0417 460 221

Casino Visitor Information Centre
Phone: (02) 6662 3566

Web: www.crankfest.com.au 

A Regional Celebration of Youth Arts and Culture

Evans Head
The region’s biggest celebration of youth arts and culture takes place on 28 April 2012, running alongside the river at Evans Head. The festival offers youth a chance to step up and shine at the Breakamove showcase stage or in hip hop and extreme sports competitions. Or to kick back to the sounds of live bands or funky deejays. With creative workshops and heaps of great kids activities, plus diverse food and art markets, Crankfest offers something for the whole family.
Brought to you by Mid Richmond Neighbourhood Centre, Creative Peoples Collective Inc. and Richmond Valley Council, this is a free event showcasing the talents of youth from across the region and beyond. 

Casino Village RV Resort

Phone: (02) 6662 1069

Email: office@casinovillage.com.au

Website: www.casinovillage.com.au

Get ready for the 2012 Disc Bowls Festival for a week of FUN, FUN, FUN!

For experienced and beginner disc bowlers alike. There is also a prize for best cheer squad! 

Competitors will also be vying to have their names inscribed on the "Jacana" perpetual trophy and winners in each category will receive a trophy to mount in their recreational vehicle. The categories are:

•Mens Triples
•Ladies Triples
•Mixed Pairs
•Best Cheer Squad
As with any game of disc bowls, skill is not necessarily the most important factor, so don't be put off if you have never played before... give it a go!

Remember, all RV travellers are welcome to attend, including but not limited to Motorhomers, Caravaners, Fifth Wheelers, A'vaners, Camper Vaners.....

The Directors of Casino Village are offering prizes for the 2012 Disc Bowls Festival – 14 - 19 May, 2012.

Contact Casino RV Resort now.....

Further details available closer to the event.

ph 66888280 bcopper@bluemaxx.com.au

This is now the largest annual show in NSW devoted to minerals, crystals, gemstones, jewellery, fossils, rocks and lapidary equipment. There is something to suit every taste and a number of activities for children are provided. Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm Admission adults $5, children $1

Further details will be available closer to the event.

Beef Week Office

(02) 6662 8181

www.casinobeefweek.com.au

A fantastic annual event for the whole family! Highlights include:

• Official opening ceremony and crowning of the Beef Week Queen
• North Coast Wholesale Cars Summerland Drags & Fireworks display
• Town centre window display and dress up competitions
• The Northern Star 'Celebration of Fashion' parade
• Cattle sales at Casino's saleyards
• Live entertainment at The Cecil, The Charcoal, The Commercial and the RSM Club
• Orchid, craft, art and photography shows and exhibitions
• Golf open day
• Giant FREE BBQ breakfast
• Cow pat lotto, cow milking, whipcracking and woodchopping competitions
• Beef Week Cup horse and greyhound races
• Floral art display
• Mini-rail rides
• Stud cattle and led steer competition and auction
• Street stalls, amusement rides, Freestyle MotoX and BMX display
• Talent school performances, modelling competition, mini and junior stockmen and stockladies competition and the best dressed jillaroo and jackaroo competitions
• Spectacular street parade Saturday 26 May 
• Mr Beef competition
• Westlawn Finance rodeo
• Metgasco family day - live performances on stage and celebrity guest appearances, helicopter joy rides, market stalls, camp oven cooking demonstrations, amusement rides, reptile shows and much, much more! 

For a full list of events, locations and timetable, visit www.casinobeefweek.com.au  

Contact Samantha Wadsworth for further details 0400449315

Come and witness some of the skills of these teams of magnificent animals and their accomplished riders competing for the Northern Rivers Championship title. The program includes nine events ranging from Open, Open Non-Pro, Novice, Novice Non-Pro, Youth, Senior, Junior and Beginner divisions.

Casino Racing Club

Dianne Stanley
(02) 6662 1729

One of the most popular events on the annual Beef Week program, the Casino Beef Week Cup will bring hordes of racing lovers to the showgrounds. Gussie up in your best and enter the Fashions in the Field competition to be in the chance to win from a pool of prizes.

Further details will be available closer to the event.

Beef Week Office
Phone: (02) 6662 8181

www.casinobeefweek.com.au

The essence of Beef Week at full throttle is the annual rodeo, held at the Casino Showground after the main parade wraps up on Saturday 26 May.

The program features the Norco Rural Stores open bull ride, open bareback ride, open saddle bronc ride, novice bull ride, local and junior events. Food drinks and a licensed bar are available.

No alcohol is to be taken to the rodeo area.

 Further details are available closer to the event.

Enjoy a great day and night out in the first weekend of June at the Woodenbong Campdraft.

Further details will be available closer to the event!

Ray Adams Phone: 02 6663 1474 Email: zoomtopadams@bigpond.com

The Evans Head Dash For Cash is on again in 2012.

 More details to be confirmed closer to the event.

www.primex.net.au
ph:(07) 55314600
fax:(07) 55313072
info@primex.net.au
P.O Box 255
Main Beach QLD 4217

PRIMEX

Casino's own Primary Industries Expo.

Come along for 3 days Thursday 14th, Friday 15th & Saturday 16th June, 2012 to find your every need.

From - 
Trucks & tractors, Cars & Buses, Chainsaws & Lawn mowers
Local Produce & Leather Goods, tools, equipment, new technologies
The list goes on......
You might even buy yourself that new pair of boots.

There's a huge range of things to see and do.
Beef Cattle and Dairy Industry Exhibits as well as daily demonstrations.

Come along to PRIMEX 2012.

Further details and programs available closer to event.

Phone: 0448 881 414
Email: info@evansheadfishingclassic.com.au
Website: www.evansheadfishingclassic.com.au

People come from far and wide to enter the Evans Head Fishing Classic which offers prizes of over $85,000. The Evans Head Fishing Classic offers a chance for the whole family to have some fun together. More than 1000 fisherman, women and children participate in this `catch and release` event.

Entertainment is provided in the compound at the Fishing Classic headquarters, with popular daily prize draws. Daily and weekly prizes along with a minimum of 20 nightly prize draws - one of which is for a tinny - are amongst some of the features. A Kids Fishing Clinic is held followed by a Junior Mini Competition - making it a great event for the whole family.

This is a great time to try your hand at fishing and join the fun and festivities during the Evans Head Fishing Classic.

Helen Trustum
Phone: 6663 5283
Email: helen-trustum@hotmail.com

Evans Head Bowling Club

(02) 6682 4343

www.evansheadbowls.com.au

Evans Head Bowls Club hosts the Annual Seafood Bowls Carnival for a week of competition and fun.

Further details will be available closer to the event OR visit www.evansheadbowls.com.au

Casino Visitor Information Centre

(02) 6662 3566

Pauline Mortimer

(02) 6662 5876

Mallanganee Campdraft is held each year in August at the Campdraft Grounds in Mallanganee.

Further details will be available closer to the event OR visit www.mallanganee.com

Casino Racing Club

Dianne Stanley
(02) 6662 1729

Enjoy all the action at the Casino Racecourse as the Casino Racing Club hosts this popular race meet. 
Gussie up in your best and enter the Fashions in the Field competition to be in the chance to win some fantastic prizes.

The meeting of 8 races will be complemented by full TAB facilities on course, plus a host of bar and food outlets.

Further Information will be available closer to the event.

Casino Village RV Resort
Phone: 6662 8803
Email: admin@casinovillage.com.au
Website: www.casinovillage.com.au

The ever-popular Bushman's Heritage and Camp Oven Festival features poetry recitation and workshops over a fun-filled weekend at the Casino Village RV Resort at the eastern end of Light Street.

For more information visit www.casinovillage.com.au

Robyn Powell
Email: robyn_powell@bigpond.com

Quota Club of Alstonville/Wollongbar - 12th Annual Arts & Craft Fair

This event showcases around 60-65 stalls with both local and interstate artisans and craftspeople. Visitors can purchase quality crafts, fashion accessories, jewellery, millinery, timberwork, local art and more.

With around 3000 people attending the fair each year, this is an opportunity for talented people to display their innovative creations, and, at the same time support their community.  Come along and have fun with spot raffles and other surprises being co-ordinated by the Quota ladies.  Stop at "The Quota Cafe" for homebaked goodies and delights.  A hearty BBQ is also available. All profits go to support local community groups, organisations and individual families.

Further details will be available closer to the event.

Bob May
Mobile: 0411 101 699
Email: bobgmay@optusnet.com.au

Woodburn and District Orchid Society host the Annual Woodburn Orchid Show, the biggest of its kind on the Northern Rivers, and one that draws orchid lovers from as far as Queensland to Coffs Harbour to view the exquisite displays with over 400 orchids and pick up a bargain on the hundreds of propagated items available.

Further information will be available closer to the event.

Kyogle Visitor Information Centre
Phone: (02) 6632 2700

Wendy Piggott
Phone: (02) 6633 1276
Email: kyogleshow@yahoo.com.au
Website:www.kyogle.com/show.html

The Kyogle Show is an annual agricultural event held in October every year. 
The 2009 Kyogle Show celebrated 100 years of the Show, and the 2012 show proves that the show is still going strong. 
The 2012 Kyogle Show will feature equestrian events, ring events, side-show-alley, a Bull ride, vealer show and sale, fireworks and a demolition derby, cooking, fruit and vegtables and craft exhibits, dog show, stud cattle exhibits, poultry exhibits food and beverage available and other family entertaiment.

Come one, Come all to the 2012 Kyogle Show!

Further Information will be updated closer to the event.

Rex Clarke 6662 4035

Come along for all the fun and do your bit for the environment in this year's Carp Muster with lots in prize money up for grabs! 

Fishing is confined to the stretch of the Richmond and Wilson River and Bungawalbin Creek between Swan Bay and Cooks Weir, Casino.
Fish are to be weighed in at the Casino RSM Club.

All entrants are required to abide by current NSW fishing rules and regulations. All adults must hold a current NSW fishing licence.

Further details coming soon

Casino Racing Club

Dianne Stanley
(02) 6662 1729

Enjoy all the action at the Casino Racecourse as the Casino Racing Club hosts the Coraki / St Mary's Cup.

Gussie up in your best and enter the Fashions in the Field. The meeting of 8 races will be complemented by full TAB facilities on course, plus a host of bar and food outlets.

Further Information will be updated closer to the event.

Milton King
Phone: 6661 3531
Email: tabulamraces@yahoo.com.au
Website: www.tabulamraces.org

The Tabulam Race Meeting is held every year on the Saturday after the Melbourne Cup.

First Race meeting was held in 1859 and is still the major event in Tabulum each year.
Come along and take part in this Iconic event, there is something here for everyone!

The day is a family day with Children welcome.
There is TAB and Local Bookmakers available at the course along with a Licensed Bar. 
Grounds open at 10am with interstate races starting at 10:30am. The First Race is at 1pm with a total of 5 races on the day.

Camping is free and encouraged. Hot showers are available, power is unavailable for caravans.
Dog's welcome but must remain on leash at all times.

Further details coming closer to the event

Brian Shepherd
Phone: 0422 216 777
Email: trwsc@live.com.au
Website: www.tweedriverwaterskiclub.com

Whet your appetite for speed-chasing thrills at Woodburn’s Riverside Park for the annual Bridge to Bridge water skiing races.

The Woodburn Bridge to Bridge is the concluding race of the season. Each race caters for all skiers ranging from beginners to the elite with classes Sub Juniors, Juniors, Women’s, Masters, Social and Unlimited Inboards and Outboards.

Casino Village
Phone: 6662 1069
Email: office@casinovillage.com.au
Website: casinovillage.com.au

December means end of year festivities and the biggest Carols by Candlelight will once again be held at the Casino Village RV Resort 
Sunday 4th December on ‘the Village Green’.

There will be Entertainers Ranging from: 
pre-schoolers to dancers, soloists and bands, community singing and two very special compares 
Sandra Humphrys and Mcarthur Amey.

Santa and Mrs Claus will be there with special little helpers handing out treats for all the children.

After Santa's special appearance there will be the judging for the tiny tots dress up competition for children 5 years and under, dressed in christmas outfits.

Theres plenty to do and see:
Raffles
Glow sticks for sale
Face painting
Activities for the kids

Quota and Lions Club will be there with their food vans selling Hot and Cold Food and Drinks

Further Information will be available closer to the event. 

Platypus Gallery inside Casino Visitor Information Centre
Phone: (02) 6662 3566. Open 7 days 9am - 4pm with free entry

'Illuminating Words'  is the latest solo exhibition by calligraphy artist Vanessa Crisp, exploring the different stages of life, love, living and learning. A calligraphic and visual feast for the eyes and the heart incorporating the inspiration of a multitude of writers, philosophers and poets throughout the ages. 

The Platypus Gallery is located in the Casino Visitor Information Centre, 86 Centre Street Casino.  The Gallery is open 9am - 4pm 7 days a week. Entry is free of charge

Image: "Some day after" by Vanessa Crisp

Lismore Showground Alexandra Parade, North Lismore PO Box 675, Lismore NSW 2480 phone/fax: 02 6621 2733 email: office@Lismorespeedway.com.au website: www.lismorespeedway.com.au

V8 Dirt Modified, Wingless Sprints, Street STocks, 4 Cylinder Sedans, Junior Sedans

Please contact:

Glen Crawford - 02 66822032 Tuesday - Saturday
Pam Bellingham - 0414953879

As the old saying goes,
"One person's trash is another person's treasure"

So book your stall and bring all your unwanted treasures. $10 per area, which includes a table to display your treasures.
NO food stalls. No Commercial Traders.

Set up from 7am. Doors open 9am.

Lismore Showground Alexandra Parade, North Lismore PO Box 675, Lismore NSW 2480 phone/fax: 02 6621 2733 email: office@Lismorespeedway.com.au website: www.lismorespeedway.com.au

Liberty Fuels Wingless Sprints NSW Championship ? Demo Derby AMCA Nationals, Street Stocks, 4 Cylinder Sedans, Junior Sedans

Lismore Showground Alexandra Parade, North Lismore PO Box 675, Lismore NSW 2480 phone/fax: 02 6621 2733 email: office@Lismorespeedway.com.au Web site: www.lismorespeedway.com.au

V8 Dirt Modified Stampede AMCA Nationals, Wingless Sprints, Street Stocks, 4 Cylinder Sedans, Junior Sedans

Lismore Showground Alexandra Parade, North Lismore PO Box 675, Lismore NSW 2480 phone/fax: 02 6621 2733 office@Lismorespeedway.com.au www.lismorespeedway.com.au

AZA Motel NSW V8 Dirt Modified Championship Litre Sprints, Wingless Sprints, Street Stocks, 4 Cylinder Sedans, Junior Sedans

Email info@paddleforlife.org.au or send an email through their website www.paddleforlife.org.au.

Every year hundreds of rowers converge on the Wilson's River from Lismore through Coraki and onto the Richmond River to Ballina to take part in the 'Paddle For Life' event, raising much-needed funds for the Summerland Early Intervention Programme and Southern Cross Lads Inc.

Register online at http://www.paddleforlife.com/. This 3 day paddle is a great way to see the spectacular pristine waters of the Northern Rivers while socialising in a fun, fit and worthwhile way.

Lismore Showground Alexandra Parade, North Lismore PO Box 675, Lismore NSW 2480 phone/fax: 02 6621 2733 office@Lismorespeedway.com.au www.lismorespeedway.com.au

Trevan Ford Grenville Anderson Super Sedan East Coast National Wingless Sprints, Street Stocks, 4 Cylinder Sedans, Junior Sedans

www.ncinnovationfestival.org.au

The 2012 North Coast Innovation Festival is a series of individual events that are designed to showcase the intellectual capital, innovation and creativity on the NSW North Coast.

Festival events will include seminars, workshops, exhibitions and tours from 27 April to 29 April 2012 in various locations from Tweed Heads to Forster-Tuncurry.

Full list of events are available at ncinnovationfestival.org.au

Lismore Showground Alexandra Parade, North Lismore PO Box 675, Lismore NSW 2480 phone/fax: 02 6621 2733 email: office@Lismorespeedway.com.au Web site: www.lismorespeedway.com.au

V8 Dirt Modifed Season Final ?Showdown at the Showgrounds? Street Stocks, 4 Cylinder Sedans, Junior Sedans, Caravandalism ? Caravan, Boat & Dunny Derby

Please Contact Pam Walker 02 66364348 or 0417081741

The Annual Woodenbong Show is on again.

A day filled with fun for all the family at the Woodenbong Showground.

All the favourites will be there:

• Pavilion - Arts, Crafts, Woodwork, Photography, Cooking and Produce.
• Horses - Show Jumping, Led and Riding Classes.
• Dog Show.
• Ute Show.
• Chain Saw Races.
• Kids Events.
• Market and Trade stalls.

Admission: Kids $4, Adults $8, Family $20.

Free entry to Saturday evenings BBQ and Band, open to all.

Nyree Epplett Email: events@northernriversfoodlinks.com.au www.northernriversfoodlinks.com.au

Richmond Valley food producers, agricultural industry and community will reap big benefits when some of the Northern Rivers most groundbreaking sustainable agriculture projects are showcased in Casino and across the region in May. With the focus on sharing knowledge and making food production profitable in a changing climate.

Casino RSM Club

6662 1666

Casino Beef Week: www.casinobeefweek.com.au

The Official Opening  includes the Crowing of Beef Week Queen by Richmond Valley Mayor Cr Col Sullivan.

Further details will be available closer to the event.

TO BE CONFIRMED....

This is now the largest annual show in NSW devoted to minerals, crystals, gemstones, jewellery, fossils, rocks and lapidary equipment. There is something to suit every taste and a number of activities for children are provided. Saturday 9am to 5pm, Sunday 9am to 3pm.

Ray Adams
Phone: 02 6663 1474        Mobile: 0418217723
Email: zoomtopadams@bigpond.com

Online entries close Saturday, June 9, at 1 pm, although this could alter, so please check back closer to the event day.

Entry fee is $25 (2km), $15 (700m), $35 for both ocean swims, and $10 for the Dash for Cash.

Dash for Cash is to be held on the Saturday afternoon, 2-4pm, at the Events Head Aquatic Centre. Race over 25m, two categories 50+  and up to 49, Male and Female.

Race day entries will be taken at Evans Head SLSC until 9am, race day entry fee will include a $10 premium on online entries.

Andrew Habner

(02) 66204700

andrew.habner@tafensw.edu.au

TO BE CONFIRMED

The 4WD, Caravan, Camping & Marine Show is on at Lismore Showground, hosted by Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter. An event not to be missed. There is something for everyone, Fishing Rods & Reels, Boats, Caravans, Tents, Camping equipment, the latest and greatest in everything Outdoors so come along and see the massive range of everything you need for your next Adventure.

Further details will be available closer to the event or by www.lismore4wdshow.com.au

Windara Function Centre  66623800

253 Sextonville Road, Casino.

Come along and Enjoy a day out on Fathers day 2012, with some Pig Races at Windara Nurseries.

further details closer to the event.

Andrew Dougherty
Phone: 0418 640 372
Email: andrewd1@bigpond.com

Spring is an ideal time to get paddling, and where else but the beautiful Richmond River!

Join with the Far North Coast Canoe Club in the Paddle NSW Northern Series Marathon Events in 2012 at Woodburn riverfront as rowing buffs compete in a number of races on Rocky Mouth Creek.

Venue: Woodburn, NSW (approx 35km south of Ballina, on the Pacific Highway).  The race will commence at the park by the River at Woodburn, behind the Tourist Information Centre

Further Information will be available closer to the event.

Joy Whitney

(02) 6665 3185

Suzanne Wallace
Phone: 6661 7252

The second ever Rappville Gala Day is on in September at the newly improved Rappville Sportsground.

Featuring a jam-packed program of family activities, the day is expected to draw crowds from all over the Northern Rivers.

More details will be posted shortly.

Matthew Moyle, Event Coordinator
Email: mattmoyle@hotmail.com
Phone: 0400 811 796

The best provincial longboarding in Australia will feature120 longboarders from Victoria to the Sunshine Coast competing in the annual Evans Head Malibu Classic, formally the Evans Head Longboard Invitational.

Over the long weekend there will be live music, BBQ’s and refreshments available and on the public holiday Monday a beachside market. Spectators should get along to see surfboards from another era. The increasingly popular ‘retro’ competition division featuring pre 1982 single fin shortboards and the pre 1968 under 40’s Old Mal division will provide all the nostalgia from the days of old.

Come along to celebrate the start of summer surfing!
Click here to book your accommodation

Casino Show Office

(02) 6662 5991

The Casino Agricultural Show will showcase a wide variety of events and displays at this year's agricultural show. Bring the family to what is sure to be a great event focusing on family and fun for the children!

Become a member of the Casino Show Society today for discounted show entry tickets. To join visit the Casino Show Society Office between 10 – 3pm Monday to Friday.

Further details coming soon

Melva Thomson:
(02) 6683 2729
Email: info@corakiartprize.org.au
Website: www.corakiartprize.org.au

Coraki's premier annual event brings artists from far and wide to exhibit at Coraki Conference Centre and this year, also at Coraki Anglican Church Hall to incorporate the expansion of sections to include printmaking and sculpture.

The Coraki Art Prize begins with an official opening and presentation on Friday with a light supper, two glasses of wine and entertainment for what is going to be a great event for artists, friends and fans. Please note: children cannot be accommodated at this adults-only event.

The exhibition continues from 10am on Saturday and 10am on Sunday and will showcase artwork ranging from paintings, drawings, Aboriginal art, photography, youth art and youth photography from talented local artists over the two venues.

Venues:
Coraki Conference Centre
Union Street
(entrance via Coraki Hospital car park)

Anglican Hall
Corner Elizabeth Drive

More details closer to the event

Celebrate Melbourne Cup Day in the Richmond Valley! Spend the day with a glass of bubbles watching the race that stops the nation.

Details closer to the event

Pam Bellingham
Phone: 02 66822203
Email: pmbham@yahoo.com.au

As part of the Shire's Christmas festivities, the Woodburn Candles by Candlelight will be taking place at the Riverside Park, Woodburn (area between Country Women's Association room and Visitor Information Centre).

Further Information will be available closer to the Event.