Parkes Area Events

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2PK Parkes Country Music Spectacular

The Parkes Country Music Festival is held annually over the October long weekend. The festival features an excellent line-up of professional and guest artists (2010 artists to be confirmed closer to the date). Weekend events and activities will include: street busking, talent seekers quest, gospel service, free club entertainment, concert in the park and much more.

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Antique Motorcycle Rally

The Parkes Antique Motor Club hold an annual motorcycle rally for veteran, vintage and classic motorcycles built before 1964 during the October long weekend. Participants come from famous clubs and travel to Parkes from all over New South Wales. Some motorcycles are very rare indeed and unique, often being built by companies that collapsed during the Depression or were destroyed by war and other problems. The Rally often has between 100 - 150 entrants who enjoy a full weekend of riding and fri...

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Memories of Elvis

2010 will be the 33rd anniversary since Elvis' untimely death. The weekend will include a candlelight vigil at the Elvis Wall of Fame on Saturday evening and Sunday will see the Elvis Church service commencing at 9.00am at the Uniting Church Hall Elvis Lennox Private Collection of Elvis Memorabilia will be open all weekend at 16 Wentworth Street, Parkes. Further details will be advised closer to date.

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Parkes and District Kennel Club Show

The Parkes and District Kennel Show is always a great opportunity to come and have a look at the different breeds and talents of the various dogs. Competitions run from 9am to 4pm daily with various categories. Observers are always welcome. This event will be held on the 12th and 13th June at the Parkes Showgrounds.

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Parkes Annual Swap Meet

Parkes Antique Motor Club presents their 16th Annual Super Swap Meet. This event will cater for veteran, vintage, classic, modern, sports cars and motorcycles. This meet also attracts many stall holders providing a great opportunity to find that hidden treasure. The event is organised by the Parkes Historic Motor Club with gates opening at noon on the Saturday prior for setting up and then gates opening early Sunday morning for trading.

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Parkes Picnic Races

The Parkes Picnic Races are held annually on the Saturday of the June long weekend. The weekend has almost become a ‘Back to Parkes’ weekend, with many residents opening their homes to friends and relations who come to celebrate their connection with Parkes for the weekend. The weekend attracts visitors from all over the state, as well as from interstate. People are welcome to organise their own arrangements for the races, or to purchase tickets in a hospitality tent organised and catered ...

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Parkes Show

Parkes Agricultural Show is a big country show with many events including horses, sheep and cattle judging, farming and motor display, side show alley, Miss Show Girl Competition, and the popular dog show competition. The spectacular fireworks display is one not to be missed. The show also features ringside daily and evening entertainment. Food and bar facilities on location. This event is one for the social calendar.

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Peak Hill Agricultural Show

Peak Hill Agricultural Show offers two days of ring events, cattle and horse events and judging, side show alley, dog show, spectacular fireworks display and pavilion exhibits, presentation of the Showgirl competition plus much more. Come and enjoy a day out at a Country Show. This event is one for the social calendar.

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Peak Hill Arts and Craft Exhibition

The annual weekend event caters for all craft enthusiasts at the Peak Hill Arts and Craft Exhibition. See patchwork, cake decorating, art, folk art, pottery, spinning, tatting, candle wicking, precious metal clay and silver smithing as well as food stalls. Learn how to crochet and revamp all your old clothes and lots more. Come along and enjoy yourself at the Peak Hill Arts and Craft Exhibition. The exhibition is held at two venues right in the heart of the Peak Hill township. Refreshments of ...

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Trundle Agricultural Show

The Trundle Agricultural Show offers two days of ring events with horse and cattle events and judging, pavilion exhibits, presentation of Miss Showgirl, the side show alley and more. Come and enjoy a day out and have a true country experience at the Trundle Show. This event is one for the social calendar.

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Tullamore Agriculture Show

The annual Tullamore Agricultural Show offers all the usual pavilion exhibits, ring events, side show alley, livestock judging and also the Dog Show is always a popular event. Plenty to see and do so come and enjoy a day out at a Country Show. This event is one for the social calendar.

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Tullamore Irish Festival

This festival is the home of true Irish fun and runs over the Easter weekend starting on Thursday night. Easter Saturday entertainment is on throughout the day starting with a Street Parade. There will be Irish songs, Irish music, Irish dance, folk dance, songs and poems. There will be Craft and Specialty stalls, Tullamore Dew Cup the hurdle race with a difference, Irish Tug-O-War and Irish bike riding. Plus a variety of food, bar facilities, refreshments and fun for all bring your family, f...

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