As always 2012 is shaping up as another huge year in Bellingen.
Remember to book your accommodation early as demand is high when events and festivals are on.
Major events this year include…
Camp Creative |
January 9-13, 2012 Lots of creative courses with great tutors. Open to all ages. www.campcreative.com.au |
Bellingen Readers & Writers Festival |
March 23-25, 2012 A celebration of Australian writing in all its forms, featuring talks and workshops from many established and emerging Australian writers including Morris Gleitzman, Alice Pung, Robert Drewe and Richard Glover. www.bellingenwritersfestival.com.au |
Bellingen Music Festival |
June 8-11 2012 Classical music festival, featuring The Song Company, Melbourne Guitar Quartet, the Orava String Quartet, soprano Shelli Hulcombe & pianist Deidre Rickards, Accord Pour Deux and the Bellingen Youth Orchestra. www.bellingenmusicfestival.com.au |
Bellingen Jazz Festival |
August 17-19, 2012 For 21 years the Festival has become a three day celebration of live music performed by the cream of Australia’s Jazz, Manouche and Blues musicians www.bellingenjazzfestival.com.au |
Toast Urunga |
September 2, 2012 Local food and wine, cooking demonstrations and entertainment www.urunga.com.au |
Global Carnival |
September 28-30, 2012 please note Global Carnival 2012 yet to be confirmed Boutique festival presenting world class acts from the far flung corners of the earth, children’s festival, workshops and more. www.globalcarnival.com |
Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival |
October 26-28, 2012 A weekend of accoustic music featuring some of Australia’s best folk, bluegrass and old-time country musicians www.dorrigofolkbluegrass.com.au |