Event date: 20 March - 29 March 2026
From humble beginnings in 1991, Orange FOOD Week has grown into Australia's longest-running regional food festival. Over 10 days in autumn each year, we celebrate the Orange region's produce, producers and chefs with a program of unique events.
FOOD Week features six signature events and a fabulous array of satellite events at local venues. All events incorporate local produce, celebrating the story of our region’s food and wine.
This commitment to provenance makes FOOD Week Australia's longest-running regional food festival, acclaimed as one of the top ten in the country.
Event date - Saturday 4 July 2026
The annual Aberdeen Highland Games takes place on first weekend in July each year and is run in conjunction with the Scottish Australia Heritage Council's Heritage Week.
During the day a number of events take place together with stalls providing food great coffee and Scottish/Celtic displays all of which represent traditional Celtic culture and recreation.
The games are a gathering of pipe bands, Clans, dancers, heavy event participants, to help celebrate the Scottish/Celtic history of the Upper Hunter. There are a number of novelty events for children.
Parking is free attendants will guide you in.
More information available HERE.
Event date: 26 January 2026
The Great Australia Duck Race is a reason to make Cobar Memorial Swimming Pool your destination for Australia Day! The ducks (yellow rubber duckies) are numbered 1-200 and have to swim the 50 metre length of the pool.
First duck to reach the shallow end and touch the wall is the winner!
Enjoy the rest of the activities at the pool including the giant inflatable obstacle, the water slide and score a BBQ lunch by one of the local community groups.
Soak up the atmosphere of the pool and the celebration of local heroes being awarded Australia Day honors for their amazing work.