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There is no doubt that the Hunter Valley attracts some of the best and most recognised performers and entertainers in the world. The concert season in the Hunter Valley predominantly runs from September/October through to March/April each year. This winter we've seen a flurry of activitiy with larger ampitheatres and concert venues popping up throughout the Hunter. Regular concerts include Bimbadgen Blues, Jazz in the Vines and Opera in the Vines and A Day on the Green. Add to this the ever-increasing number of international acts and special events and you'll find that the Hunter Valley is a pretty popular travel destination! BOOK MARK THIS PAGE OR REGISTER FOR OUR E-BULLETIN TO BE NOTIFIED OF CONCERTS AS SOON AS THEY ARE ANNOUNCED!
 SPRING FESTIVAL OF FLOWERSSeptember 1st - September 30th 2010 Location: Hunter Valley Gardens Festival of Flowers is an event designed to immerse visitors in a visual and sensory experience they will never forget.There are over 250,00 annuals planted throughout Hunter Valley Gardens along with fabulous entertainment, activities, attractions, demonstrations, talks, tours and workshops. MORE INFORMATION  JAZZ & SEAFOOD SUNDAYSDATE: Every Sunday in September Location: Harrigan's Irish Pub - Broke Road Pokolbin Jazz and Seafood Sunday at Harrigan's Irish Pub & Accommodation will feature every Sunday. There will seafood specials at lunch time and Jazz on the Terrace. Sundays Seafood Specials are available from 12-3pm. Jazz music entertainment on the Terrace at 1pm to 4pm. For more information phone 4998-4300 or visit the website.  DOGGY FUN DAYDATE: Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th September, 2010 Location: Morpeth Common Doggy Fun Day is your perfect opportunity to have a great day out with family and friends and most importantly - your dog! Doggy Fun Day is a community based event formerly held at Empire Park in Newcastle. This year, Maitland City Council invites you and your furry friends to join us for Maitland's inaugural Doggy Fun Day to be held at Morpeth Common.  BULLS, BRONCS & BARRELS 7th Annual Champion of Champions Bulls Broncs and Barrels  WINE COUNTRY POLO
THURSDAY NIGHTS AT HARRIGAN'SDATE: Every Thursday in September Location: Harrigan's Irish Pub - Broke Road Pokolbin Thursday nights from 7pm come in from the cold and join us for our Wii games competition. Battle your friends to see who is the ultimate Wii champion with great prizes to be won brought to you by Harrigan's and Blue Tongue. Available on the night $17 Rump Steak served with chips and a free schooner of Blue Tongue. $4 schooners of Blue Tongue all night.  WOLLOMBI MUSIC FESTIVAL  FUNK & GROOVES FESTIVAL  SPRING FAIR - St Philips Christian College & Community FREE ADMISSION - A Great Day out for the Whole Family! Tonnes of Stalls, Amusement Rides, Wine Tasting, Gourmet Produce, Animal Displays, Pony Rides, Live Entertainment, Jumping Castles, Raffles, Auction & Hourly Chocolate Wheel Spins, Sausage Sizzle - Don't Miss It!  Maitland Garden
Ramble The Maitland Black and White Committee presents the 27th Annual Garden Ramble which is proudly sponsored by Stratco Thornton and McDonald Jones Homes, supported by MRM Thompson Norrie Lawyers. Spend a spring weekend enjoying eleven of the most beautiful gardens in the Maitland district. This is the perfect opportunity to gather ideas and inspiration for the upcoming gardening season or simply enjoy wandering through the variety of different garden styles and soak up some really stunning views. If you are travelling, indulge in a peaceful weekend away in the beautiful Hunter Valley. Enjoy the food and beverages available at gardens along the way. A bus tour of the gardens will depart from Maitland Railway Station at 9:45am each day - book a seat through the Maitland Visitor Information Centre on (02) 4931 2800 by Monday 14th Sept to ensure your seat, as numbers are limited. For more information visit www.maitlandbandw.com.au.  MACQUARIEDALE SLOW LUNCH  THE GRAPE ESCAPE WORLD CUP GOLDEN OLDIES RUGBY
 SIMPLY RED FAREWELL TOUR WITH MARCIA HINES
 WOLLOMBI VALLEY SHORT FILM FESTIVAL  VINTAGE GROWERS MARKETS
 SCULPTURE IN THE VINEYARDS  HUNTER VALLEY SEMILLON & SEAFOOD MAJOR EVENT DATE: Saturday 9th October, 2010  HUNTER VALLEY GARDENS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS  DRIVING MISS DAISY
 ROSE SPECTACULAR
 FROM THE PADDOCK TO THE PLATE ART EXHIBITION  MORPETH HONEY FESTIVAL  Lovedale CRAFTFEST 2010 -
Crafts in Action  VINTAGE FARM MACHINERY RALLY  OPERA IN THE VINEYARDS
 THE 3RD ANNUAL DOGGY DAY OUT
 JAZZ IN THE VINES 2010
 MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT HARRIGAN'S IRISH PUBDATE: Tuesday 2nd November, 2010 Location: Harrigan's Irish Pub - Broke Road Pokolbin Experience all the thrills of the Melbourne Cup at Harrigan's Hunter Valley. We will be featuring a Fashion Show, Lucky Door Show, Live Entertainment on the Terrace, 2 large screens to watch the race, Sweeps $5, $10, $20 and $50, $10 cocktails and Helicopter rides. A speciality menu will be available on the day For more information phone 4998-4300 or visit the website.  CHRISTMAS NATIVITY EXHIBITION  Bitter &
Twisted International Boutique Beer Festival Stowing away in a box may seem a little extreme but people everywhere are planning daring escapes to attend the best beer festival in Australia this year! The Bitter and Twisted International Boutique Beer Festival will be held inside the walls of the ex-maximum security prison, Maitland Gaol and will include over 50 craft beers, a nationally recognised entertainment line-up and the best prison food you'll find! Sunday is family fun day - with loads of kids activities! Early Bird tickets now on sale. Click here to buy online or call (02) 4931 2888 MUSIC * FOOD * BEER For more information contact Rachel MacLucas on 02 4931-2800 or email info@bitterandtwisted.com.au or visit the website www.bitterandtwisted.com.au  FOLK IN BROKE 2010  CHICAGO AMERICA & PETER FRAMPTON IN CONCERT  JIMMY BARNES CONCERT
CHRISTMAS NATIVITY EXHIBITION  BLONDIE & THE PRETENDERS IN CONCERT
 WORLD'S BIGGEST SLEEPOVER The inaugural two day -World's Biggest Sleepover will be held throughout the weekend
at multiple venues throughout the City of Maitland. The weekend of
festivities will include a range of activities and events from family reunions
and school fetes through to movie marathons, dance parties, car shows and global
beats festival. Activities will be designed to suit all age brackets and
interest groups. Built upon old fashioned values of family and mateship,
the highlight of the weekend will be Maitland's attempt to break the
Guinness World Record for the largest simultaneous sleepover held in multiple
locations. Local residents will be encouraged to invite guests to stay with them
overnight and register their stay online or through various locations around the
City to be included in the record attempt. For more information contact the Maitland Visitor
Information Centre on 4931-2899 or by email info@maitlandhuntervalley.com.au. You can also visit the website www.worldsbiggestsleepover.com.au.
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