Upcoming events
Spirals at Woodberry
Grab a Spiral at Woodberry Shops 3pm - 7pm, Thursday 18th June.
Spiral Spuds are gluten free & vegetarian with vegan seasoning available. Coeliac Australia Accredited. Each spiral is $6
Homegrown Markets Maitland
Homegrown Markets monthly market in Maitland
We’ll be bringing a lineup of fab handmade & design stalls, yummy street food, live tunes & entertainment
~ Handmade, design & gourmet produce
~ Street food
~ Coffee & bevvys
~ Live music
~ Kids craft/game zone
~ Permanent jewellery bar
~ Face painting
& MORE!!
Homegrown Markets 7th Birthday Market
Homegrown Markets returns to The Station, Newcastle for Newy’s biggest handmade & design market
We will be celebrating our 7th market-versary!!!
~ Handmade, design & gourmet produce
~ Street food
~ Coffee & bevvys
~ Live music
~ Kids craft/game zone
~ Permanent jewellery bar
~ Face painting
& MORE!!
As always, we'll be bringing a lineup of fab handmade & design stalls, yummy street food, live tunes & entertainment
Find over 100+ stalls to shop local-made
Spirals at Holmesville
Grab a Spiral at Holmesville near the Skate Park on Appletree Rd, Friday 12th June, 3pm - 7pm.
Spiral Spuds are gluten free & vegetarian with vegan seasoning available. Coeliac Australia Accredited. Each spiral is $6
June Wollombi Market
What to expect;
- Jumping Castle
- Live Music
- Fresh Local Produce
- Books
- Handmade Crafts
- Collectables
- Native Plants
- Bric-a-Brac
- Face Painting
- Food Trucks
Homegrown Markets Speers Point Park
The Hunter’s biggest handmade & design market! The perfect place to shop local-made, enjoy an array of street food & soak up your local community
Homegrown Markets curate a lineup of quality handmade & design stalls from across the Hunter region & beyond in one stunning lakeside location
Lots of on-site & surrounding parking, a large playground, heaps of yummy street food, coffee, kids entertainment & more!
Keith Allen Classic
KEITH ALLEN CLASSIC 2026
Get ready for a HUGE weekend at Cessnock MX as we bring you the Keith Allen Classic — a massive 2 Day Open Event packed with racing, atmosphere & good times!
EVENT DETAILS
- 2 Day Open Event
- Shoot Out Races
- Canteen Open Saturday & Sunday from 7:30am
- Food Trucks Saturday Night
- Market Stalls Saturday — come check them out & support our amazing small local businesses
- Fire, Music & Good Vibes Saturday Evening
- Camping Available Friday & Saturday Night
- Riders, families & spectators welcome
This isn’t just another race weekend…
It’s about bringing the motocross community together for an epic weekend of racing, mateship & memories
Bring the family, grab some food, support local businesses & enjoy an unreal weekend at Cessnock MX
The Marina Market
The Marina Market’s June long weekend market
Heaps of yum street food
Local-made retail
Live music
Face painting
Gourmet produce
Spirals at Cardiff
Grab a Spiral at Myall Road, Cardiff - Near Wilkinson Park, Friday 5th June 3pm - 7pm.
Spiral Spuds are gluten free & vegetarian with vegan seasoning available, Coeliac Australia Accredited. Each spiral is $6
Matildas AFC Asian Cup FREE Live Site 💛💚⚽
Northern NSW Football will host a series of FREE live sites to bring our football community together to rally behind the Matildas’ matches in the group stages of the 2026 AFC Asian Women’s Cup!
All matches kick-off at 8pm, with live sites open from 6.30pm. Join us at Lake Macquarie Regional Football Facility for a night of fun family activities and an exciting outdoor live broadcast on the big screen, all while being surrounded by your mates.
You don’t want to miss this!
Homegrown Markets presents Maitland Market
Homegrown Markets return to MAITLAND!!! happening Sun 8th Feb at Harold Gregson Park
We’ll be bringing a lineup of fab handmade & design stalls, yummy street food, live tunes & entertainment
~ Handmade, design & gourmet produce
~ Street food
~ Coffee & bevvys
~ Live music
~ Kids craft/game zone
~ Permanent jewellery bar
~ Face painting
& MORE!!
Spirals at holmesville
60 Appletree Rd (Skatepark) - Spiral Spuds are gluten free and vegetarian with vegan seasoning available, Coeliac Australia Accredited. Each Spiral is $6.
Music in the Podium - Brightside
Brightside was formed in 2018 by 4 guys that spent their childhood jamming together as best mates. After recognising a need for a band that can play all genres whilst engaging young and old, they now play all over Newcastle, Central Coast & Hunter Valley creating a one-of-a-kind vibe!
Spirals at Cardiff
Wilkinson Park, Myall Rd - Spiral Spuds are gluten free and vegetarian with vegan seasoning available, Coeliac Australia Accredited. Each Spiral is $6.
Stroud Show
One of the top 20 Agricultural Shows in NSW, the 2025 Stroud Show has forged ahead, now extending to a three day format and offering Show goers an even bigger, better and brighter program.
Gates open on Friday 25th April to Sunday 27th April, where once again the Stroud Showground will become the hub for agriculture, eccentric contests and most of all, community spirit.
For 104 years, the Stroud Show has showcased the rich livestock, products and produce from the Stroud region and beyond. In 2025, visitors will experience three days of family fun with an array of entertainment, arts, craft, food, traditional produce displays as well as cattle, horse and dog shows to enjoy.
Spirals at 4WD Supacentre Newcastle - Heatherbrae
Come grab a Spiral at 4WD Supacentre Newcastle - Heatherbrae and do some shopping.
Thursday 20th February
4pm - 7pm
Shop 2/2364 Pacific Hwy, Heatherbrae
Spiral Spuds are gluten free and vegetarian with vegan seasoning available, Coeliac Australia Accredited. Each Spiral is $6.
Wollombi Easter Market
The Wollombi School Community Centre is proud and excited to coordinate the Wollombi Easter Market on Easter Monday, April the 21st, 2025, in the Cattle Sales Yard paddock in the village of Wollombi.
Fresh Local Produce
Books
Handmade Crafts
Plants
Collectables
Clothing
Jumping Castle
Face Painting
Live Music
Food Trucks
And Lots More!
Homegrown Markets - Easter Sunday - Speers Point Park
Homegrown Markets annual “Lake Mac Easter Sunday Market” including a special visit from THE Easter bunny!
Handmade & design market / street food / live music / face painting / onsite car park / gourmet produce & more!!
The Marina Market - Easter Saturday
The Marina Market’s special Easter event
Heaps of yum street food
Local-made retail
Live music
Face painting
Gourmet produce
Homegrown Markets - Good Friday - Rowlands Park
Homegrown Markets second annual Good Friday Twilight at Rowlands Park at The Junction, Merewether
We’ll be bringing a lineup of fab handmade & design stalls, yummy street food, live tunes & entertainment
Little Treasures Childcare Greta Easter Hat Parade & Markets
Come along for a fun Easter Hat Parade & Local Markets.
Come on down for some hot food, live music and some amazing local stalls.
Get in and grab something for Easter for the whole family
We look forward to seeing you there!
Spirals at Holmesville
Grab a Spiral at Holmesville near the Skate Park on Appletree Rd, Wednesday 9th April 3pm - 7pm.
All Spiral Spuds are gluten free & vegetarian with vegan seasoning available. Coeliac Australia Accredited. Each spiral is $6
Homegrown Markets - Speers Point Park
Lake Mac’s largest handmade & design market ~ The perfect place to shop local-made with a huge lineup of makers
Homegrown Markets curate a lineup of quality handmade & design stalls from across the Hunter region in one stunning lakeside location
This event is Sun 6th April from 10am-2pm
Lots of on-site & surrounding parking, a large playground, heaps of yummy street food, coffee, kids entertainment & more!
Spirals at Woodberry
Grab a Spiral at Woodberry Shops 12pm - 4pm, Saturday 5th April.
Spiral Spuds are gluten free & vegetarian with vegan seasoning available. Coeliac Australia Accredited. Each spiral is $6
Spirals at Cardiff
Grab a Spiral Thursday April 3rd, 3pm - 7pm at Myall Rd, Cardiff. Spiral Spuds are gluten free and vegetarian with vegan seasoning available, Coeliac Australia Accredited. Each Spiral is $6.
Emporium Market
Emporium Market is your destination for local creativity and delicious bites. Every market features a unique mix of talented artists, makers, snacks and food vendors, so there's always something new to uncover.
Getting here is easy – we're right at the Civic light rail stop, making it simple to drop in for a snack, a chat, or a browse.
Parking – Wright Lane Public Car Park is just a short stroll away for your convenience.
Our markets goal – We focus solely on creators, from newcomers launching their first collection to seasoned artists perfecting their craft. Many of the vendors you’ll meet are just starting their journey, so you might be discovering their work before anyone else.
Support our region’s incredible creators, and enjoy a fun and vibrant atmosphere. Our market is a place to connect with creatives, share stories, and be inspired by the people and passion behind the products.
So whether you're shopping, snacking, or simply soaking up the vibes, we can’t wait to see you there!
Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival
Welcome to Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival
The annual Kurri Kurri Nostalgia Festival is all about Rock n Roll, Classic Cars, Hot rods, Fashion, Music, Dancing and everything good about the 50’s and 60’s. The weekend usually attracts large crowds of people from all over Australia to join in the atmosphere as the town centre is transformed into all the glory of a bygone 50’s and 60’s era.
There’s a classic car and hot rod ‘Show and Shine’, a huge range of quality retro market stalls and food vans, lots of free entertainment, rock n roll dance demonstrations, main stage performances, feature bands, fashion parades, best dressed competitions, side show alley and much more. Plus nightly events with lots of great ‘rock n roll’ and ‘rockabilly’ dances at local venues. The festival is free to enter and tickets to indoor shows may be purchased online or through the Kurri Kurri Visitor Information Centre.
Twilight Fridays at MAP Mima
Get ready for Twilights Fridays at MAP mima! This exciting series kicks off on 18 October 2024, bringing a lively lineup of curated events that celebrate local talent and make art accessible to everyone.
Experience an electric atmosphere filled with diverse cultural experiences, featuring a rotating calendar of activities like Beats and Eats, Cinema in the Cube, and Art After Hours.
Join us Friday evenings from 5-8pm until 11 April 2025, for unforgettable evenings of fun and creativity for everyone. Don’t miss out—come and be part of the excitement!
Check out the website for what's on each month.