2TM's Top Ten Things to Do in Tamworth
HONORARY MENTION
ADOPT A PET DAY
Saturday 9 November // from 9.30am // Bunnings, Tamworth
Come on over and join our Volunteers in a meet and greet with some of our adorable and friendly Adoptable Pets!
NUMBER 10
SHAVE THE WORLD
Sunday 10 November // from 9.30am // Carlo’s IGA, Calala
The day is getting close! Why not support Donna Kelly from the Sidewalk Cafe in Calala raising money for 'shave the world' as she shaves off her locks!
There will be a BBQ sausage sizzle starting from 9.30am with the food being donated by Carlo. All proceeds going to 'shave the world'.
This is a great opportunity to support our local shops and help donate for a cure!
NUMBER 9
BLACK GULLY FESTIVAL ARMIDALE
Saturday 9 November // 10am – 5pm // New England Regional Art Museum
Every year New England folk gather at Black Gully (behind NERAM) to celebrate community, music and biodiversity.
Starting at 10.00am you can browse through the Maker’s Market and chill out with art, food, drink, nature and of course live local music.
Kids art and environment activities all day.
NUMBER 8
KINKY BOOTS
Saturday 9 November // Capitol Theatre, Tamworth
Don’t miss out on Tamworth Musical Society’s last performance of Kinky Boots!
Hilarious, heart-warming and a huge amount of fun!
Winner of six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Kinky Boots features a joyous, Tony-winning score by Cyndi Lauper and a hilarious, uplifting book by four-time Tony winner, Harvey Fierstein.
NUMBER 7
TAMWORTH WALK ‘N’ TALK FOR LIFE
Sunday 10 November // from 10am // Bicentennial Park, Tamworth
Walk 'n' Talk For Life is an action group of caring people who want to make a difference with mental health and preventing suicide in our community.
We will meet at the yellow Walk n Talk marquee which will be located on the Bicentennial Park side of the Tamworth Regional Playground. On arrival you will get a warm friendly welcome and a free t-shirt.
There will also be a complimentary BBQ after the walk, but don’t forget your water bottles and to slip slop slap!
For more information visit their Facebook Event.
NUMBER 6
ST JOEY’S QUIRINDI COLOUR RUN
Sunday 10 November // from 10am // Quirindi Showground, Quirindi
St Joseph's Primary School, Quirindi are holding their own colour run so be ready to get covered in colours!
The whole community is invited to this fun event - either walk or run 2.5km or 5km. Entry Fee: $10 per person
NUMBER 5
DANCING FOR THE RAIN
Saturday 9 November // 10am – 4pm // South Tamworth Bowling Club
Join us for a great day full of Variety Acts for the whole family to enjoy!
From dance, poetry, comedy DJ and even raffles! Entry is $5 single & $10 family with all proceeds going to our local farmers!
So come and help support our local farmers!
NUMBER 4
WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER CHARITY DAY
Sunday 10 November // 8am – 3pm // Stu Johnson Park, Porters Ln, Quirindi
Join the Quirindi Motorcycle Club for a great day of racing plus other family events!
There will be a jumping castle, lucky dips, raffles, cake stalls, tombola, guess the lollies, fairy floss and more!
So come on out for a great day and support the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service!
NUMBER 3
131st ANNIVERSARY AT TAMWORTH POWERSTATION MUSEUM
Saturday 9 November // 9am – 4pm // Tamworth Powerstation Museum
Come along and check out all we have on display this Saturday as we celebrate the 131st anniversary of Tamworth's electric street lighting.
Our amazing volunteers have been working hard to assemble new display cabinets generously sponsored by Essential Energy.
So drop by to see the launch of the Veness Letter Book display in our amazing new cabinets and so much more!
NUMBER 2
CAPERS CARNIVALE
Friday 8 – Saturday 9 November // 7pm – 10.30pm // Tamworth Regional Entertainment & Conference Centre
Come along to Capers Carnivale!
2019 will be the 10th Capers to be held at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment and Conference Centre.
Performances by exceptional talent from public schools across the north of NSW will be on show! From our massed choir of 200 voices, dances including tap, ballet, modern and contemporary, concert band as well as individual items of song, dance and drama!
Be sure not to miss out on this amazing performance!
NUMBER 1
SPRING SONGWRITERS SHOWCASE
Saturday 9 November // 8am – 4pm // Dag Sheep Station
The DAG presents Spring Songwriters Showcase!
Come and enjoy a great day full of live entertainment! With a huge line up of Artists including Kevin Bennett, Brad Butcher, Luke O'Shea, Gretta Zillar, special guests and Artists from the 2019 Spring Songwriters Retreat.
Adults $30 & Kids $15