Event Date: Saturday 11 April 2026.
The Gunnedah Bird Sale and Expo have been running for over 20 years and has grown to be the biggest sale in Australia.
The 2019 expo showcased over 4,000 birds, and 175 exhibitors with 26 trade stands selling everything from seed, aviaries, nest boxes, books, medications and many other bird-related products.
A must for the bird enthusiast, the expo offers a hot breakfast and canteen facilities throughout the day at the Gunnedah Showgrounds Basketball Stadium and Griffiths Pavilion.
Please check the website for more details or call the Gunnedah Visitor Information Centre.
The Gunnedah Bird Sale and Expo is scheduled for Saturday, 11 April 2026, at the Gunnedah Showground's Basketball Stadium and adjacent Griffith Pavilion in Gunnedah, NSW. Organized by the Namoi Valley Aviculture Club (NVAC), this event is among the largest bird sales on Australia's east coast, attracting exhibitors and enthusiasts from across the country.
Trade Stands: The Griffith Pavilion will host various trade stands offering bird-related products, including seed mixes, aviaries, nest boxes, cages, books, and medications.
Catering: A BBQ breakfast will be available from 7:00 AM, complemented by canteen facilities and a coffee van on-site.
Event date - from 23 July 2026
Childers Festival is a celebration of the people and heritage of Childers and the only festival that closes the Bruce Highway!
Over four days, on the last weekend in July each year, Childers is transformed into an action-packed entertainment hub, concluding with Sunday's famous market day, which regularly sees nearly 40,000 people flock to the small town for celebrity artists and live music from every genre and decade.
The incredible markets feature a highway filled with over 300 stallholders where you can pick up vintage treasures, sample local produce and admire hand-made gems and local arts and craft. Those young and young at heart will also be mesmerised by dance, culture, street performers and carnival rides.
Experience free and ticked events around Childers including Opera by the Lake, Sugar Mill and Cane Fire tours, historical tours and much more!
Date: 4/7/26
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