The Best Regional Events Around NSW Worth Travelling to in 2019

Go beyond your usual spot to discover and re-discover all of NSW at these events.

Concrete Playground
Published on February 28, 2019

Spanning ocean and desert, NSW boasts an abundance of local food, live music and breath-taking nature to take in. From the lush Hunter Valley vineyards to the dusty flats of Broken Hill, there are festivals and events for every taste. So, instead of sticking to your favourite beach or local park this year, why not venture a little further afield and explore NSW's countryside?

Without some planning, however, the new few months are going to look a little dull. To help you out, we've pulled together a handy list of road trip-worthy events to attend with your entourage.

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Event
Wine Machine 2019

Sat, 23 Mar, 2019
Roche Estate, Pokolbin

Music and wine come together for a party in the vines.

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Event
Ultra-Trail Australia 2019

Thu, 16 May - Sun, 19 May 2019
Scenic World, Katoomba

An out-of-town running festival in the Blue Mountains — which includes a 951-stair climb.

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Event
Canoes, Champagne and Canapes

Multiple single dates
Beehive Point, Kangaroo Valley

Explore the Southern Highlands by canoe (and with a local sparkling wine in-hand).

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Event
Canowindra International Balloon Challenge 2019

Fri, 19 Apr - Sun, 28 Apr 2019
Canowindra Showground, Canowindra

Watch the sky come alive with balloons.

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Event
Sculpture at Scenic World 2019

Fri, 12 Apr - Sun, 12 May 2019
Scenic World, Katoomba

An outdoor exhibition in an ancient rainforest.

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Event
Orange FOOD Week 2019

Fri, 5 Apr - Sun, 14 Apr 2019
Various locations around the Orange region, Orange

Spend a week knee-deep in local, gourmet produce in this burgeoning food region.

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Event
Trundle ABBA Festival 2019

Sat, 4 May, 2019
Berryman Oval, Trundle

The nation's only festival celebrating the famed Swedish quartet.

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Event
Narooma Oyster Festival 2019

Fri, 3 May - Sun, 5 May 2019
Quota Park, Narooma

Spend two days celebrating (and eating) your favourite mollusc on the 'Oyster Coast'.

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Batlow CiderFest

Sat, 19 May, 2018
Pioneer Street, Batlow NSW

Celebrate the end of the apple harvest at this cider-fuelled street party.

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