Sydney's Best Out-of-Town Events That You Can Plan a Whole Weekend Around This Summer

Pick one, lock in some mates and accommodation, and you'll have a ready-made pearler on the horizon.

Concrete Playground
Published on December 03, 2019

You never need an excuse to go away for the weekend, but having an event to plan one around really sets the wheels in motion. This summer, regional spots across NSW (and the ACT) will be hosting everything from major art exhibitions to regional food festivals. So pick one, lock in some mates and accommodation, and you'll have a ready-made pearler on the horizon.

List

Map

Event
Cannoli Day

Sun, 23 Feb, 2020
Pasticceria Massimo Papa, Fairy Meadow

This out-of-town bakery is serving up Sicilian pastries for $1.

{"id":759667,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003ESunday 23rd February\u003Cbr\u003E@ Pasticceria Massimo Papa\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Cannoli Day","description":"This out-of-town bakery is serving up Sicilian pastries for $1.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pasticceria-Massimo-Papa_cannoli_FB-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pasticceria-Massimo-Papa_cannoli_FB.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/cannoli-day","latitude":"-34.395143","longitude":"150.892983","address":"130 Princes Highway","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pasticceria-Massimo-Papa_cannoli_FB.jpg","alt":"Cannoli Day"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/Pasticceria-Massimo-Papa_cannoli_02_FB.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
FireAid2020

Fri, 24 Jan, 2020
Bong Bong Picnic Racecourse, East Bowral

A Southern Highlands bushfire benefit gig with Daryl Braithwaite, John Paul Young and Megan Washington.

Buy Tickets

{"id":756929,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 24th January\u003Cbr\u003E@ Bong Bong Picnic Racecourse\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"FireAid2020","description":"A Southern Highlands bushfire benefit gig with Daryl Braithwaite, John Paul Young and Megan Washington.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/festival-music-unsplash-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/festival-music-unsplash.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/fireaid2020","latitude":"-34.5058112","longitude":"150.45391530000006","address":"460 Kangaloon Road","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/premier.ticketek.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/festival-music-unsplash.jpg","alt":"FireAid2020"}]}
Event
Woodford Folk Festival 2019–20

Fri, 27 Dec 2019 - Wed, 1 Jan 2020
Woodfordia, Woodford

Southeast Queensland's annual end-of-year festival is back for its 34th year, with Amanda Palmer, Lior, Horrorshow and The Herd on the bill.

Buy Tickets

{"id":754911,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 27th December - Wednesday 1st January\u003Cbr\u003E@ Woodfordia\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Woodford Folk Festival 2019\u201320","description":"Southeast Queensland's annual end-of-year festival is back for its 34th year, with Amanda Palmer, Lior, Horrorshow and The Herd on the bill.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Woodford-Folk-Festival_1a_Flicker_supplied-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Woodford-Folk-Festival_1a_Flicker_supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/woodford-folk-festival-2019-20","latitude":"-26.9548","longitude":"152.778","address":"87 Woodrow Road","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/woodfordia.iwannaticket.com.au\/event\/woodford-folk-festival-201920-MTgxNDY\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Woodford-Folk-Festival_1a_Flicker_supplied.jpg","alt":"Woodford Folk Festival 2019\u201320"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Woodford-Folk-Festival_4_Flicker_supplied.jpg","alt":"Woodford Folk Festival 2019\u201320"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Woodford-Folk-Festival_3_Flicker_supplied.jpg","alt":"Woodford Folk Festival 2019\u201320"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Woodford-Folk-Festival_2_Flicker_supplied.jpg","alt":"Woodford Folk Festival 2019\u201320"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Woodford-Folk-Festival_2_Flicker_supplied.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Parkes Elvis Festival 2020

Wed, 8 Jan - Sun, 12 Jan 2020
Various locations around Parkes, Parkes

You’d be forgiven for thinking you were in Graceland at this officially endorsed Elvis Presley fest.

{"id":754388,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EWednesday 8th January - Sunday 12th January\u003Cbr\u003E@ Various locations around Parkes\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Parkes Elvis Festival 2020","description":"You\u2019d be forgiven for thinking you were in Graceland at this officially endorsed Elvis Presley fest.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2019-Ultimate-Elvis-Tribute-Artist-Contest-1-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2019-Ultimate-Elvis-Tribute-Artist-Contest-1.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/parkes-elvis-festival-2020","latitude":"-33.1373","longitude":"148.1747","address":"Victoria Street","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/2019-Ultimate-Elvis-Tribute-Artist-Contest-1.jpg","alt":"Parkes Elvis Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Parkes-Elvis-Festival-Street-Parade-6-1.jpg","alt":"Parkes Elvis Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/Parkes-Elvis-Festival-Northparkes-Mines-Street-Parade.jpg","alt":"Parkes Elvis Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/Parkes-Elvis-Festival-DNSW.jpg","alt":""}]}
Event
Falls Festival 2019

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 - Thu, 2 Jan 2020
North Byron Parklands, Yelgun

Kick off 2020 in Byron with Halsey, Vampire Weekend and load of local and international acts.

Buy Tickets

{"id":745558,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003ETuesday 31st December - Thursday 2nd January\u003Cbr\u003E@ North Byron Parklands\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Falls Festival 2019","description":"Kick off 2020 in Byron with Halsey, Vampire Weekend and load of local and international acts. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/falls-festival-lorne-supplied-120x120.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/falls-festival-lorne-supplied.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/falls-festival-2019-byron","latitude":"","longitude":"","address":"126 Tweed Valley Way","booking":" \u003Csection class=\"book black ga-send\" data-current-type=\"tribe_events\" \u003E\n \u003Ca class=\"book_online_anchor\" href=\"https:\/\/www.moshtix.com.au\/v2\/event\/falls-festival-byron-bay\/114290?skin=FallsFest&_ga=2.148448244.252338900.1570686732-935012853.1570686732\" target=\"_blank\"\u003E\n \u003Ci class='ph ph-ticket'\u003E\u003C\/i\u003EBuy Tickets\n \u003C\/a\u003E\n \u003C\/section\u003E","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/falls-festival-lorne-supplied.jpeg","alt":"Falls Festival 2019"}]}
Event
Crush Festival 2020

Fri, 24 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan 2020
Adelaide Hills Wine Region, Oakbank

This long weekend festival is all about summertime wine tastings, live music, art and theatre — and it’s free to attend.

{"id":745362,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 24th January - Sunday 26th January\u003Cbr\u003E@ Adelaide Hills Wine Region\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Crush Festival 2020","description":"This long weekend festival is all about summertime wine tastings, live music, art and theatre \u2014 and it\u2019s free to attend. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Crush-Festival-Adelaide-Hills-Credit-Nick-Lawrence-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Crush-Festival-Adelaide-Hills-Credit-Nick-Lawrence.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/crush-festival-2020","latitude":"-34.9806387","longitude":"138.84336659999997","address":"18 Oakwood Road","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Crush-Festival-Adelaide-Hills-Credit-Nick-Lawrence.jpg","alt":"Two women drinking red wine on a picnic blanket"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Crush-Festival-Supplied-Credit-Nick-Lawrence.jpg","alt":"Band playing with Adelaide Hills in the backdrop"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Crush-Festival-Nick-Lawrence-2019.jpg","alt":"People sitting at tables outdoors drinking wine"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Crush-Festival-2020-supplied\u2013Credit-Nick-Lawrence.jpg","alt":"Two women and a child on the grass"}]}
Event
Ginger Flower and Food Festival

Fri, 17 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan 2020
The Ginger Factory, Yandina

Thousands of plants will be available to buy at this Sunshine Coast event.

{"id":745254,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 17th January - Sunday 19th January\u003Cbr\u003E@ The Ginger Factory\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Ginger Flower and Food Festival","description":"Thousands of plants will be available to buy at this Sunshine Coast event.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ginger-Factory-Ginger-Flower-Food-Festival-supplied-04-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ginger-Factory-Ginger-Flower-Food-Festival-supplied-04.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/ginger-flower-and-food-festival","latitude":"-26.5546408","longitude":"152.96008370000004","address":"50 Pioneer Road","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ginger-Factory-Ginger-Flower-Food-Festival-supplied-04.jpg","alt":"Ginger Flower and Food Festival"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ginger-Factory-Ginger-Flower-Food-Festival-supplied-02.jpg","alt":"Ginger Flower and Food Festival"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Ginger-Factory-Ginger-Flower-Food-Festival-supplied-03.jpg","alt":"Ginger Flower and Food Festival"}]}
Event
Apollo Bay Seafood Festival 2020

Fri, 14 Feb - Sun, 16 Feb 2020
Apollo Bay Harbour, Apollo Bay

Three days of oysters, prawns, wine and sustainability talks on the Great Ocean Road.

{"id":745241,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 14th February - Sunday 16th February\u003Cbr\u003E@ Apollo Bay Harbour\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Apollo Bay Seafood Festival 2020","description":"Three days of oysters, prawns, wine and sustainability talks on the Great Ocean Road.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/apollo-bay-seafood-festival-supplied-3-120x120.jpeg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/apollo-bay-seafood-festival-supplied-3.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/apollo-bay-seafood-festival-2020","latitude":"-38.7583","longitude":"143.67721400000005","address":"1 Breakwater Road","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/apollo-bay-seafood-festival-supplied-3.jpeg","alt":"Apollo Bay Seafood Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/apollo-bay-seafood-festival-supplied-2.jpeg","alt":"Apollo Bay Seafood Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/apollo-bay-seafood-festival-supplied-1.jpeg","alt":"Apollo Bay Seafood Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/02\/apollo-bay-seafood-festival-supplied.jpeg","alt":"Apollo Bay Seafood Festival 2020"}]}
Event
The Pilwarren Maslin Beach Nude Games

Sun, 12 Jan, 2020
Maslin Nude Beach, Maslin Beach

A day of naked competitions at a picturesque Adelaide beach.

{"id":738665,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003ESunday 12th January\u003Cbr\u003E@ Maslin Nude Beach\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"The Pilwarren Maslin Beach Nude Games","description":"A day of naked competitions at a picturesque Adelaide beach. ","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pilwarren-Maslin-Beach-Nude-Games-supplied-01-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pilwarren-Maslin-Beach-Nude-Games-supplied-01.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/the-pilwarren-maslin-beach-nude-games","latitude":"-35.2445053","longitude":"138.47064439999997","address":" Bowering Hill Road","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/Pilwarren-Maslin-Beach-Nude-Games-supplied-01.jpg","alt":"The Pilwarren Maslin Beach Nude Games"}]}
Event
Enlighten Festival 2020

Fri, 28 Feb - Sun, 15 Mar 2020
Around Canberra, Canberra

Watch the city light up as Canberra celebrates culture, music, performance and innovation.

{"id":738203,"type":"event","icon":"calendar","info":"\u003Cp class=\"address\"\u003EFriday 28th February - Sunday 15th March\u003Cbr\u003E@ Around Canberra\u003C\/p\u003E","name":"Enlighten Festival 2020","description":"Watch the city light up as Canberra celebrates culture, music, performance and innovation.","thumbnail":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Illuminations-NPG-enlighten-VisitCanberra-Supplied-120x120.jpg","photo":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Illuminations-NPG-enlighten-VisitCanberra-Supplied.jpg","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/event\/enlighten-festival-2020","latitude":"-35.307500","longitude":"149.124417","address":"","booking":"","archive":{"title":"Event","url":"https:\/\/concreteplayground.com\/sydney\/events"},"banners":[{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Illuminations-NPG-enlighten-VisitCanberra-Supplied.jpg","alt":"Enlighten Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1846_enlighten_hcreations_visit-canberra-supplied.jpg","alt":"Enlighten Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/1846_enlighten_hcreations_Visit-Canberra_supplied.jpg","alt":"Enlighten Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Enlighten-Festival-Illuminations-supplied-04.jpg","alt":"Enlighten Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Skyfire-Fireworks-Enlighten-VisitCanberra-supplied.jpg","alt":"Enlighten Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Enlighten-Festival-Lights-Canberra-Action-supplied-01.jpg","alt":"Enlighten Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Enlighten-Festival-Symphony-Park-supplied-01.jpg","alt":"Enlighten Festival 2020"},{"src":"https:\/\/cdn.concreteplayground.com\/content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Canberra-Balloo-Spectacular-Enlighten-VisitCanberra-supplied.jpg","alt":"Enlighten Festival 2020"}]}