Events
Jacaranda Queen Candidate Fundraisers
17th May 2013-
2nd Nov 2013
Over the next 5 months there will be a raft of events & fundraisers happening across Grafton and the Clarence in support of the Jacaranda Festival Queen Candidates. For more information on these fundraisers, you can check the Jacaranda Festival website at Read more...
(02) 6642 3959
35th Annual Grafton Truck Show
8th Jun 2013
Truck drivers descend on Grafton from all over for this monster event for all ages. On Saturday 8th June there is the Truck Parade through Prince Street in the morning. In the afternoon the action moves to the Show Ground for trade displays, food sta.. Read more...
Grafton Showground, Prince Street, Grafton (map)
0409 319 362
July Greyhound Racing Carnival
27th Jun 2013-
12th Jul 2013
Greyhound owners, trainers, breeders and enthusiasts gather in Grafton from far a field to be part of this famous carnival with over $60,000 in prize money. This six meeting carnival, held over two weeks, coincides with the thoroughbred racing carni.. Read more...
Cranworth Street, Grafton (map)
(02) 6642 3713
IPSA K9 Karnival
30th Jun 2013
Iluka Pool & Sports Association (IPSA) is a not-for-profit organisation raising funds for a pool and sports complex in Iluka. IPSA will hold their K9 Karnival - a fun day out for dogs/owners and friends - to assist in our fundraising efforts. Th.. Read more...
Iluka Public School Oval, Charles Street, Iluka (map)
(02) 6645 7353
July Racing Carnival
4th Jul 2013-
14th Jul 2013
Celebrate in Style with the Clarence River Jockey Club for the 100th running of the Grafton Cup - the richest non-metropolitan carnival in Australia which attracts crowds in excess of 30,000. Special functions and extra entertainment are programmed into this exciting event with luncheons, dinners as we.. Read more...
Powell Street, Grafton (map)
(02) 6642 2566
Arts, Crafts & Quilts Exhibition 2013
5th Jul 2013-
7th Jul 2013
Opening Night: Thursday 5th July, starting at 6.00pm. (Junior prizes presentation 5.00pm).
Opening Times:
9.00am - 4.00pm Friday 6th July and Saturday 7th July.
9.00am - 3.00pm Sunday 8th July.
Sections: Fine Art Painting / drawing / printmaking. Sculpture (metal, wood, ceramics, glass, etc). Phot..
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Gulmarrad Public School, Gulmarrad (map)
(02) 6645 3700
Maclean Veterans Week of Golf
7th Jul 2013-
12th Jul 2013
Welcome to the inaugral Maclean Week of Golf Tournament Sunday 7th - Friday 12th July. Join in the fun of this stableford tournament for men and ladies. Places are limited so contact Maclean Golf Club to register to avoid disapointment. A BBQ and presentation will take place at conclusion of .. Read more...
Maclean Golf Club, Woodford Island, Maclean (map)
0417 047 605
Glenreagh Timber Festival
27th Jul 2013
Last year’s spectacular fence splitting races will again be a feature of this year’s event. The other popular events, sheepdog trial demos, blacksmithing, post splitting, sleeper cutting, timber crafting and more will again be included. There wi.. Read more...
Glenreagh (map)
(02) 6649 2009 or (02) 6649 2665
Grafton Country Music Roundup
29th Jul 2013-
4th Aug 2013
Tuesday 30th July till Friday 2nd August Walk ups daily from 9am till 8pm with meal breaks On Thursday there will be a 10 race greyhound race meeting from 2 - 6pm Saturday 3rd August , with readings from Jack Drake, Bill Kearns & Chrissy Webster. 9.45am til.. Read more...
Grafton Greyhound Racing Club (map)
0407 299 908 or (02) 6643 9022
Fay Boyd's Fine Art School Grafton
22nd Sep 2013-
26th Sep 2013
The Fay Boyd Fine Art School will be held at the Grafton High School from Sunday September 22 to Thursday September 26, 2013 inclusive. This small boutique art school has been carefully designed by Fay for professional tuition for the beginner through to the advanced artist .. Read more...
Cnr Oliver & Mary Streets, Grafton (map)
Grafton Bridge to Bridge Ski Race
5th Oct 2013-
6th Oct 2013
From its conception in 1973 with 27 competitors, the Grafton Bridge to Bridge Ski Race is now recognised as a leading event in the waterski racing calendar and a longstanding event in Grafton’s sporting fixtures on the long weekend in October. Com.. Read more...
Clarence River, Prince Street, Grafton (map)
0412 282 280
Australian National Goanna Pulling Championships
5th Oct 2013-
6th Oct 2013
Two combatant’s face-off on all fours in a tug-o-war like contest for a cash prize with a thick leather strap tied between their heads. This fun filled family day also has a woodchoppers event, jumping castle, fun rides, food and market stalls. Read more...
Wooli (map)
(02) 6642 4508
Grafton Jacaranda Festival
26th Oct 2013-
3rd Nov 2013
Join Grafton in celebrating the oldest family floral event in Australia. Jacaranda Queen Crowning, the Grand Float Procession, and Venetian Carnival & firework display are some of the highlights of this event. Read more...
Grafton (map)
(02) 6642 3959
Yamba Hot Rod Run
8th Nov 2013-
10th Nov 2013
Every year the small coastal town of Yamba at the mouth of the Clarence River plays host to hot rod enthusiasts from up and down the Australian east coast for the Yamba Rod Run. Some splendidly restored modern and vintage rods can be seen tootling a.. Read more...
Yamba & Coldstream Streets, Yamba (map)
(02) 6685 0107
Brooms Head Family Fun Day
1st Jan 2014
Dust off the excesses of the night before and join in with some family fun at Brooms Head. There are a multitude of races including sprints, distance, family relay, beach boat races, sandbag races, water carrying tug of war and the only place in Aust.. Read more...
(02) 6645 3599
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