School Holiday Guide
DEC 14
December 14
Northern Rivers Rail Trail – Lismore to Bentley Official Opening
The Lismore to Bentley section of the Northern Rivers Rail Trail officially opens this December.
Lismore can’t wait to welcome you to experience the trail.
Dec
4-22
December 4 - December 22
Santa’s Wonderland
CheerMORE and meet the Jolly Man in Red in the magical Santa’s Wonderland at Lismore Regional Gallery, 4-22 December. You can see when Santa’s in and book your photos here!
DEC
All December
Elf Hunt
GiftMORE with family as your kids hunt cheeky elves in Lismore shop windows throughout December! Pick up activity sheets at Santa’s Wonderland or one of the Lismore Pop-Up Libraries, with prizes to win.
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ONE MORE SLEEP UNTIL LISMORE GEMFEST! ✨💎
Get ready for a sparkling weekend at one of Australia’s biggest gem and mineral shows!
With over 150 traders showcasing treasures from around the globe, plus fossicking on the hill, live demonstrations, and over $1700 in lucky door prizes, there’s fun for the whole family!
🚙 Limited parking onsite, why not park in the Lismore CBD and hop on the FREE shuttle bus for a hassle free ride straight to the front entrance?
🚌Shuttle Bus Locations
👉Stop 1: Lismore Transit Centre
👉Stop 2: Molesworth Street, near Koori Mail
👉Stop 3: Anzac Memorial, Alexandra Parade
**Please note there will be a pause in the bus service between 1pm and 2pm to allow the volunteer drivers a break for lunch.
Gem enthusiasts, rock collectors, and sparkle lovers, this event is one you don’t want to miss!
📍 Lismore Showgrounds, 116 Alexandra Avenue, North Lismore
📆 Saturday 17 May (9am-5pm) & Sunday 18 May (9am-3pm)
🎟 Tickets are available at the gate, $5 for adults and $1 for children (under 12).
For more information head to https://lismoregemfest.com.au/
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💎👪👏 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 👏👪💎
Get ready for a big weekend at the Lismore Gemfest with over 140 traders and dealers to discover, family fun and prizes to be won!
👋 Come and say hello to Lismore’s Destination Team in Pavilion 3 at Norco’s Primex Field Days this Friday and Saturday and check out Lismore’s NEW Great Pie Trail!
FRIDAY 16 MAY
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Norco Primex Field Days, Richmond Valley Events Centre, Casino, 9am-4pm
👉Lismore Regional Gallery Exhibition Opening, 11 Rural St, Lismore, 6pm-8pm
👉Scandalous Cabaret, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30pm, scandalous.com.au
👉Live Music: Adam Gardiner, Northern Rivers Hotel, 7pm
👉Karaoke Night, La Baracca, 8pm
👉Live DJ: DJ’s Frxsty & Friends, Hotel Metropole, 8pm
👉Live Show: Lonnie Pasco, Rochdale Theatre, 8pm-10pm
👉Live Music: Luke Vassella, 5.30pm, DJ, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SATURDAY 17 MAY
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Lismore Gemfest, Lismore Showgrounds, 9am-5pm, lismoregemfest.com.au
👉Norco Primex Field Days, Richmond Valley Events Centre, Casino, 9am-4pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Scandalous Cabaret, Lismore Showgrounds, 6pm & 8.30pm, scandalous.com.au
👉Live Show: Every Breath You Take: A Tribute To The Police, Star Court Theatre, 7.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Show: Tommy Memphis, Lismore Workers Club, 6.30pm-9.30pm
👉Live Music: Agaric/Motherboy/Cerberus, Hotel Metropole
👉Live Music: Push, Goonellabah Tavern, 9pm
👉Live Music: Pistol Whip Band, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SUNDAY 18 MAY
👉Lismore Gemfest, Lismore Showgrounds, 9am-3pm, lismoregemfest.com.au
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Live Music: The Lonesome Boatmen, Northern Rivers Hotel, 2.30pm
Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore - https://www.atdw.com.au/
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WELCOME TO THE GREAT PIE TRAIL! 😋
Introducing The Great Pie Trail, and Nimbin pie bakers, The Nimbin Bakery!
From classic meat pies and rich savoury fillings to sweet, indulgent options. The Great Pie Trail is a pie-filled adventure you won’t forget!
Set off on a delicious journey across Lismore, Nimbin and Villages, meet the producers, enjoy sampling the different flavours and specialties along the way.
📍 Nimbin Bakery, 52 Cullen Street, Nimbin
⏰ Open Monday to Saturday
☎️ 02 6689 1769
Hungry for MORE pies? head to www.visitlismore.com.au/pie-trail/
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CHANNEL 7`S SUNRISE - LIVE FROM LISMORE! 👏👏
Australia`s number one breakfast TV program Sunrise will be filming in Lismore next Wednesday 21 May!
We would love for the community to come to The Pie Cart from 5.30am to 9.00am to bring excitement and lots of smiling faces to the live TV weather crosses as we showcase what the Lismore region has to offer!
📅 Wednesday 21 May
📍 Lismore Pie Cart, Magellan Street, Lismore
⏰ From 5.30am - 9.00am
😄 Bring along your smiles!
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ITS PIE TIME - INTRODUCING THE GREAT PIE TRAIL 😋
Launching tomorrow at PRIMEX, the Visit Lismore team will be giving away hundreds of pies to celebrate `The Great Pie Trail.`
From classic meat pies and rich savoury fillings to sweet, indulgent options. The Great Pie Trail is a pie-filled adventure you won’t forget!
Set off on a delicious journey across Lismore, Nimbin and Villages, meet the producers, enjoy sampling the different flavours and specialties along the way.
Are you up for the challenge? Find us in Pavilion 3 at PRIMEX!
Hungry for MORE pies? head to www.visitlismore.com.au/pie-trail/
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CALLING ALL CHEESE LOVERS!! 🧀🧀🧀
As part of the Harvest Food Trail this weekend, visit Dhezi Deli in the charming village of Bexhill and discover their exceptional selection of over 250 cheeses and gourmet groceries sourced locally and from around the world.
👉 Discover a remarkable array of products and in store tastings as well as expert culinary guidance on utilising their gourmet ingredients.
🧀 Dhezi Deli`s complimentary cheese tasting experience provides a unique journey from origin to table, enhanced by perfectly paired condiments, many of which are made exclusively for Dhezi Deli by local farmers and artisan producers.
💐 Spoil Mum with a range of unique special gifts and hampers available for Mother’s Day.
📍 87 Coleman Street, Bexhill
📆 Saturday and Sunday, 10-11 May
⏰ 10am-6pm
💻 Visit www.harvestfestival.org.au for more info!
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🧀🎶🎨 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎨🎶🧀
A weekend of action in Lismore with Bull Throttle at the Lismore Showgrounds, the Harvest Food Festival Trail, live music, markets and MORE!
Celebrate Mum this Sunday with a nice meal, unique gift or pack a picnic and take her for a day out exploring our beautiful surrounds.
FRIDAY 9 MAY
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Lismore Regional Gallery Exhibition Opening, 11 Rural St, Lismore, 6pm-8pm
👉Bollywood Night, Masala Fusion, Lismore, 6pm-10pm
👉Live DJ: DJ Spex, Hotel Metropole, 8pm
👉Live Music: Ole Falcor, 5.30pm, DJ, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SATURDAY 10 MAY
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Harvest Food Festival - Lismore, Kyogle & Richmond Valley Spotlight, northernriversfood.org
👉Harvest Food Festival - Dhezi Deli Cheese Tasting, 87 Coleman St, Bexhill, 10am-6pm
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Live Music: Katie Brooke Band, Northern Rivers Hotel, 3pm-6pm
👉Bull Throttle, Lismore Showgrounds, 4pm-8.30pm - POSTPONED
👉Live Music: DJ 2FT Tom, 6pm, Maximum Thrust, 8pm, Hotel Metropole
👉Live Music: Rochelle Lees, Goonellabah Tavern, 9pm
👉Live Music: Push Band, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SUNDAY 11 MAY
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉The Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm - CANCELLED
👉Harvest Food Festival - Dhezi Deli Cheese Tasting, 87 Coleman St, Bexhill, 10am-6pm
👉Harvest Food Festival - Lismore, Kyogle & Richmond Valley Spotlight, northernriversfood.org
👉Live Music: Khanage, Northern Rivers Hotel, 1pm-4pm
👉Live Music: The James Street Preachers, Eltham Hotel, 2.30pm-5.30pm
👉Pluckers & Poets Open Mic, Dunoon Sports Club, 4pm
Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore - https://www.atdw.com.au/
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DON’T MISS THE LISMORE GEMFEST THIS MAY! 💎💎
We are getting excited for Australia’s largest Gem and Mineral Show `The Lismore Gemfest returning to Lismore Showgrounds this May.
With over 140 traders and dealers displaying gems, minerals, fossils, jewellery & equipment from all over the world, enjoy two massive days of this event.
👨👩👧👦 Bring the family along and fossick for treasure on the hill!
🏆 Over $1400 worth of lucky gate prizes to be won!
☕ Delicious food, drinks & coffee available.
🚗 Free onsite parking available at the Lismore Showgrounds, entrance via Dunoon Rd or jump on board a free shuttle bus from locations in the CBD.
🎫 Tickets are available at the gate, $5 for adults and $1 for children (under 12).
This is a fabulous event presented by the Lismore Gem & Lapidary Club.
📍 Lismore Showgrounds, 116 Alexandra Avenue, North Lismore
📅 Saturday 17 May (9am-5pm) & Sunday 18 May (9am-3pm)
For more information head to https://lismoregemfest.com.au/
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EXPERIENCE THE ELTHAM HOTEL 🎸🍔🎤
Nestled in the village of Eltham is the Eltham Hotel, a classic country pub where locals and visitors come together to enjoy great food, country hospitality and incredible live entertainment.
Whether you are a music lover or looking for a cosy spot to unwind, The Eltham Hotel has something for everyone.
What’s coming up in May?
🎶 May 4 – Jack Davies & The Bush Chooks
🎶 May 7 – Not Quite Folk (Open Mic Night)
🎶 May 14 – Monthly Irish Folk Jam
🎶 May 15 – Marina Allen (USA)
🎶 May 18 – Brad Cox (Solo) – sold out, join the waitlist!
🎶 May 22 – Monthly Bluegrass Jam
Need a place to stay? Plan ahead and enjoy a country stay at The Eltham Hotel.
👉For more information, to see what’s on or to plan your visit head to elthampub.com.au
📍 441 Eltham Road, Eltham
☎️ 02 6629 1217
⏰ Open 7 days, 12pm-late
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💚🎨🎼 WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE 🎼🎨💚
A big weekend ahead across Lismore, Nimbin & Villages with the annual Nimbin MardiGrass kicking off tomorrow, the Lismore Regional Gallery launching an incredible new line up of exhibitions and so much MORE to enjoy and explore! For inspiration, head to visitlismore.com.au
FRIDAY 2 MAY
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Nimbin MardiGrass – Events, workshops, talks & more, Nimbin Village, nimbinmardigrass.com
👉Lismore Regional Gallery Exhibition Opening, 11 Rural St, Lismore, 6pm-8pm
👉Star Court Theatre Games, Star Court Theatre, 7pm
👉Karaoke with Northern Sounds Karaoke, Goonellabah Tavern, 9pm
👉Live Music: Hannah Pearl, 5.30pm, DJ, 9.30pm, Mary G’s, 9pm
SATURDAY 3 MAY
👉Explore multiple exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
👉Lismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
👉Lismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
👉Nimbin MardiGrass – Events, workshops, talks & more, Nimbin Village, nimbinmardigrass.com
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Two Mates Brewing Taphouse, enjoy eats & drinks, South Lismore, 12pm-8pm
👉Lismore Speedway, Lismore Showgrounds, From 4.30pm (weather dependent)
👉Workshop: Beads and Bubbles, The Artisans Table, 5pm
👉Karaoke Night, Dunoon Sports Club, 6.30pm
👉Live Music: Dirty Channel Band, 9.30pm, Mary G’s
SUNDAY 4 MAY
👉Nimbin MardiGrass – Events, workshops, talks & more, Nimbin Village, nimbinmardigrass.com
👉Heritage Park Railway Train Rides, Molesworth Street, 10.30am-4pm
👉Live Music: Kyle Watson’s Jazz Warriors, Lismore Jazz Club, Lismore City Bowling Club, 2pm-5pm
👉Live Music: HOTDOG, Northern Rivers Hotel, 2pm-5pm
👉Film: Carmen & Bolude, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
👉Live Music: Jack Davies & The Bush Chooks, Eltham Hotel, 4pm
Want to get your event noticed? Create a free listing on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse (ATDW) and it will be featured on Visit Lismore - https://www.atdw.com.au/
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