Explore Narrabri Region

Boggabri Classic Show N Shine & Market Day
2024-03-23 09:00 - 14:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Jubilee Oval, Corner of Hull and Caxton Streets, Boggabri, New South Wales, 2382
Get Ready for the Boggabri Classic Show N Shine & Market Day!
Open to anything with wheels and an engine.
Saturday 23rd March 2024 at the Jubilee Oval, Hull Street, Boggabri from 9.00am – 2.00pm.
Something for the whole family with market stalls, food stalls, jumping castle, music, kids activities and more.
Show Vehicle Exhibitor $5 per vehicle
Gate Entry
$5 Adults (17+)
Under 16 FREE

CREATE Festival - Exhibition
2024-03-22 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-21 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-20 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-19 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-18 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-16 10:00 - 15:00, 2024-03-15 10:00 - 15:00 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
There are three exhibition spaces showcasing the works of over 20 artists.
With the theme ‘Country’ it’s nearly guaranteed there will be an artwork that you will want for yourself.
There will also be the installation, Walk With Us, depicting the history of the Gomeroi Nation.
And the exhibition, Art After Brain Injury, which showcase works by artists who have suffered a brain injury. Their stories are so inspiring.
Free entry with option to donate a gold coin to help ensure CREATE grows on a yearly basis.
CLICK HERE FOR CREATE FESTIVAL FULL PROGRAM

‘EUCALYPT DAY’ TALK
2024-03-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre, 103 Tibbereena St, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Head down to the Narrabri Region Visitor Information Centre for Eucalypt Day.
Narrabri Shire Council’s horticulturalist will give a talk about Eucalypts in the garden. Their traits; their favourite soils, and what to watch out for.
We will also have a speaker on the use these prolific trees by our First Nations people.
Refreshments and snacks provided.
Free – BOOKINGS ESSENTAIL.

Pop Up Gallery - 'Places and Spaces We Love'
2024-03-22 09:00 - 2024-03-30 17:00, 2024-03-21 09:00 - 2024-03-29 17:00, 2024-03-20 09:00 - 2024-03-28 17:00, 2024-03-19 09:00 - 2024-03-27 17:00, 2024-03-18 09:00 - 2024-03-26 17:00, 2024-03-17 09:00 - 2024-03-25 17:00, 2024-03-16 09:00 - 2024-03-24 17:00, 2024-03-15 09:00 - 2024-03-23 17:00 | 115 Maitland Street, Narrabri, 115 Maitland Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
An Exhibition by Brooke Dalton and Deb Michell-Smith
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Film Producer Talk and film Event
2024-03-21 18:00 - 19:30 | The Crossing Theatre, 117 Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
In conjunction with the CREATE festival, Rotary will be showing the acclaimed Flicker Fest film “Giants”. Come along to a “Meet the Producer” session with Narrabri local Steve Rees, the co-producer of the movie.

Intermittently filmed on the same Narrabri farm over a period of 18 months, Giants plays out amongst the changing landscape of the worst drought in Australia’s history.

Steve will take us through the process of creating and producing this 15 minute short film which was awarded Best Australian Short Film in 2022.

The bar will be open and light refreshments served. All profits go to Rotary International’s Polio Eradication program.

To book your tickets click on the link below
https://dev.explorenarrabriregion.com.au/…/create-festival…/

Date: Thursday 21st March 2024
Time: 6.00pm to 7.30pm
Cost: $30 Adult – $10 Student/Pensioner
Location: Crossing Theatre – 117 Tibbereena Street Narrabri NSW 2390

DISABILITY WORKSHOP – ROBIN STIEGER
2024-03-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
The creatures that fly, crawl and walk, the colours of the earth and sky will mix together to become Country.
Art for fun and friendship.
Free – BOOKINGS ESSENTAIL

NATIVE FLOWER WORKSHOP – ANNABELLE GUEST
2024-03-17 10:00 - 23:00 | Narrabri Aquatic Centre Multi Purpose Room, Tibbereena Street, Narrabri, 2390, Australia
Get ready to unleash your CREATivity with native flowers! 🌸 Join Annabelle Guest, the amazing founder of Narrabri Native Flowers, and create a stunning native flower arrangement which is yours to keep.
Workshop held in the multipurpose room, Narrabri Pool.
Price: $60

PAINTING – ABSTRACT – PETA MOORE
2024-03-17 09:30 - 15:30 | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
We are very lucky to have well known Armidale artist, Peta Moore, heading over to Narrabri.
This abstract landscape workshop will require a certain amount of ‘letting go’. There will be impulsive layering of paint plus deliberate mark making and consideration of design elements such as composition, colour, contrast and tone. I will show you my ‘trick’ using ‘mud’ for harmonious colours.
Price: $110 – BYO Lunch.

WEE WAA COMMUNITY ARTS & CULTURAL CENTRE - My Country
2024-03-16 18:00 | Wee Waa Community Arts & Cultural Centre, 22 George St, Wee Waa, NSW, 2388, Australia
Join us as we celebrate the WWCACC’s 2nd Birthday Behind the Yellow Door at the opening night of “My Country”.
The exhibition features new works from local, regional and interstate artists, printmakers and sculptors.
Ticket price includes complimentary canapes throughout the evening, access to the ‘Sip and Chill’ bar and each guest will receive a WWCACC limited edition enamel pin as a take home souvenir.
Opening Night: 16th March 2024
Time: 6.00pm
Exhibition Dates: Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday – 20 March to 18 April
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm
Price $35 Bookings Essential
Enquires: 0429921741

Night Golf - Bellata Golf Club
2024-03-16 16:30 - 23:00 | Bellata Golf Club, 80 Berrigal Creek Road, Bellata, NSW, 2397, Australia
We have put together a bit of inspiration for your St Paddy’s day night golf costume along with our Best Dressed Yeti prize pack valued at over $500 …. This is not one to be missed!

NIGHT GOLF

Glow Under the Stars: St. Patrick’s Night Eve Dress up Golf Extravaganza!

Join us for an electrifying St. Patrick’s Day EVE celebration unlike any other!

Date: March 16th , 2024
Time: from 4:30pm
Location: Bellata Golf Club

Dress to impress in your best St. Patrick’s Day attire and glow under the night sky.
course drinks cart!
best dress (managers choice) wins a YETI pack valued at over $500
Over $2,000 in prizes up for grabs!
Experience the thrill of night golf with our illuminated course.
$50pp & inc a BBQ dinner
get your jig on as we rattlin’ bog into the night!

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening of fun and competition.
Reserve your spot now!
See bar staff to Register before March 13th!

NB – you must be a registered player to qualify for any prizes given away on the evening.

MIXED MEDIA COLLAGE – DEB MICHELL-SMITH
2024-03-16 12:30 - 16:00 | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Learn how to layer, image transfer and print onto your mixed media collage.
Starting with your theme and colour palette and moving onto sourcing materials and perfecting your gluing technique. Gain skills in composition, colour theory, glueing and image manipulation.
Come with a friend or meet new friends, it’s all about getting creative.
Price: $25
Maximum 12 people
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NARRABRI ART & CRAFT SOCIETY - Living in the Country
2024-03-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Narrabri Arts & Craft Gallery, 35 Dangar Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Narrabri Art & Craft Society welcomes you to our place where members have crafted, created and painted their individual experiences and reflections on living in the country.
The shop, gallery and workroom will be open throughout the exhibition.
Official Opening: 11.00am, 16 March Refreshments will be served and the Betty Berriman award for best work will be presented.
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KID’S CHALK PAVEMENT WORKSHOP – JO HANNAFORD
2024-03-16 09:30 - 23:00 | Vickery Park, Boggabri, Australia
Come and create some chalk street art with local artist, Jo Hannaford.
You can either bring along a design that you would like to draw or Jo will be able to suggest a few options.
Please note, you will get dirty so wear appropriate clothing
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Women's NSW Open Regional Qualifying Event
2024-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Narrabri Golf Club, Gibbons St, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
Join us from Thursday 14 March – Saturday 16 March 2024!
The NSW Open Golf Regional Qualifying Series for Women is a set of six 36-hole tournaments in regional NSW that offer the top two placegetters at each the opportunity to compete in the 2024 Women’s NSW Open Championship at Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club.
The series kicked off in early November and culminates in mid-March at Narrabri.
With a $50,000 purse on offer at each (professionals only), the top two placegetters (professional or amateur) at each tournament will also secure a start in the co-sanctioned ( Ladies European Tour and WPGA Tour of Australasia) Women’s NSW Open Championship.
The format for each tournament is as follows: DAY 1 – Tournament Pro-Am (Compulsory for all competitors). DAY 2 – Tournament Round One – Random Draw + Tournament Pro-Am. DAY 3 – Tournament Round Two – Seeded Draw.
Entry for spectators is FREE. For those further afield, catch all the action LIVE during the final round via the tournament website, www.womensnswopen.com.au, or on the Sports Entertainment Network (SEN) App.
Don’t miss out on your opportunity to witness some of the game’s brightest up-and-coming stars as they vie for a place in the 2024 Women’s NSW Open Championship.

GATHER AND TRADE AT NARRABRI
2024-03-15 18:00 - 23:00 | Maitland Street Narrabri, Maitland Street, Narrabri, NSW, 2390, Australia
After the ongoing success of our ‘Gather & Trade’ markets throughout the region, Arts North West is excited to announce that we are collaborating with Narrabri Shire Council to bring ANW’s ‘Gather & Trade – Aboriginal Artisans Micro Markets ’ to Narra-BRIGHT in 2024!
On Friday 15 March, 2024 from 6.00pm, Narrabri’s CBD will come to life for Council’s annual CBD street party, Narra-BRIGHT.
Arts North West will provide all the marquees, tables, tablecloths, chairs and signage for the event. As well as assist in developing artist biographies and promotional collateral, leading up to the event and any ongoing support required. Each First Nations Stall Holder is paid a fee of $200 per site, to assist with accommodation and travel expenses.
Narra-BRIGHT is a night time event with the stall sites on Maitland Street opening from 3.00 pm with the event starting at 6.00 pm.
If you would like to be part of this great opportunity to showcase the creativity of our region’s First Nation’s creatives. Please fill in the application below, complete with your insurance information to secure your site. There are limited sites available, so submit your application NOW through the link below!
Gather and Trade Application

NarraBRIGHT
2024-03-15 18:00 - 22:00 | Narrabri, 2390, Australia
This family street party kicks off at 6pm on 15 March.
This is the main celebration of the CREATE Festival. It’s basically a street party for the whole family to enjoy.
Art Installations:

Illuminart Project Installation – Building on the spectacular display in 2023, some of Maitland Streets iconic buildings will come to life through the magic of projection mapping, highlighting their architectural features for one night only, during NarraBRIGHT.
The Sensory Garden – Created by Dr. Bliss Cavanagh, the sensory garden is an immersive and magical multisensory experience for people of all ages and abilities. Bliss is a sensory-based artist, and expert in the design of sensory spaces backed by evidence-based research. Bliss creates large-scale, immersive multisensory installations that offer therapeutic benefits and support wellbeing.
Neon % Art Installations – A staple of NarraBRIGHT, from the very beginning, be surprised by the neon and pop up artworks that will appear across the CBD.This year we are delighted to welcome ‘Something to Talk About’ a roaming mural exhibition, with thanks to Arts North West.
Markets & Food Stalls – You’ll be spoilt for choice at NarraBRIGHT 2024 with a growing spread of food, market stalls and a licensed bar area, brought to you by the Wilga Hotel at this years’ event!The delicious line up of food vendors includes:

One23 Café
Tourist Hotel
Fiesta Fried Chicken
Chef B Woodfire Pizza
Kebab and Go
Scope Empire Catering
Rotary BBQ and more!

Entertainment:

Young Artist Showcase – Some of Narrabri’s upcoming and youngest superstars will hit the stage at the Post Office, welcoming you Narrabright 2024

Location: Post Office
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Main Stage – Let’s get the party started and enjoy performance from amazing established local artists including Lloyd Bennet, Wait for Green and special guests, PHONIC.

Location: Near Elders Insurance

Hannah Indigo – Newcastle NSW based performer, Hannah Indigo is a professional hula hoop artist. Featured at major festivals including Dark Mofo, Vivid Sydney and Splendour in the Grass, Hannah’s roaming performance during Narrabright 2024, will put you into a spin!
LED Peacock – As the sun sets at Narrabright 2024, our LED peacock will spread her wings and roam Maitland Street until 10.00pm, be sure stop for a photo and share with us using #Narrabright2024
Freddie Mercury & Cyndi Lauper Stilt Walkers – Is this the real life? Is this a fantasy? At the end of the day, boys and girls just want to have fun, and fun you will have as musical stilt walkers roam throughout Maitland Street.

Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Kids Activities:

Solasta Kids Zone – Our littlest Narrabright’s will be thoroughly entertained by local children’s drama and arts teacher, Sarah Gleeson, owner of Solasta Performing Arts. For children aged from 0 – 4, the Solasta kids activity zone is a place for play, expression and fun for the little ones!
NDCAS Youth Zone – The NDCAS youth zone will be a treat with teens with activities for youth from 8 – 18 years old.
Face Painting – Local face paint artists, Grace Mor and Heidi Gleeson will be painting up a storm.

Location: Kids Zone
Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm

Kids Chalk Art Workshop – Children of all ages are encouraged join in on the art and express themselves in supervised chalk activity, with Local Artist, Jo Hannaford!

Location: ANZ Bank Rotunda

Neon Lantern Workshop -Make your own luminous paper lantern with a take home Neon LED light!Using 100% post-consumer recycled paper, and your imagination, each lantern is unique. The simple design is easy to make for adults and accompanied children. Local artist, Chloe Tough will lead this workshop during Narrabright 2024.

Make the most of NarraBRIGHT by enjoying some retail therapy at selected local boutiques and enjoy a wide range of food options from local community groups, food vendors, local cafes, restaurants, hotels and clubs! Have a Narrabri Shire Why Leave Town Card? NarraBRIGHT is a great opportunity to see it go to good use!
