savour more!
From classic meat pies and rich savoury fillings to sweet, indulgent options.
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The Great Pie Trail is a pie-filled adventure you won’t forget!
what's on the menu!
Your delicious journey will have you sampling everything from classic pies to exotic flavours you won’t find anywhere else.
As you drive from town to town, you’ll savour warm, freshly baked pies. The best part – you’ll be exploring the beautiful Lismore region while doing it.
Check out who is on the trail below and start planning your journey. You can select the ‘heart’ to customise your own trip itinerary too.
We’d love to know your favourite pie!
Share it with us by tagging @visitlismore.
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π¨β¨ Get Creative This May in Lismore! β¨π¨
Looking to try something new, unwind, or tap into your artistic side? Register for one of these hands-on workshops and have some fun! They are the perfect way to connect and create something special.
π¨ Clay & Sip
π 8 May | β° 6pm
π Silt Studio
π¨ Mummy & Me Motherβs Day Clay
π 10 May | β°10.30am & 1pm
πSilt Studio
π¨ Beaded Pot Plant Hanger
π 15 May | β° 5.30β8pm
πThe Artisans Table
π¨ Bead Mosaic on a Ceramic Arch
π 16 May | β°10.30amβ4pm
πThe Artisans Table
π¨ Textured Art
π 22 May | β° 5.30β8pm
πThe Artisans Table
π¨ Coffee & Clay
π 23 May | β°10am
πSilt Studio
π¨ Make a Beaded Plant
π 30 May | β°10am-1pm
πThe Artisans Table
π¨ Oil Painting
π 31 May | β° 10amβ1pm
πThe Artisans Table
These workshops book out quickly, so bookings are essential. Grab a friend, a loved one or come solo and get creative.
Planning a special event? Silt Studio and The Artisans Table are both available for private bookings and workshops, the perfect way to get together, celebrate and create memorable experiences.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #CreativeCommunity @silt.studio.lismore @the_artisans_table
πΆπ WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES ππΆ
The Countdown is on for Groovin the Moo with only 2 more sleeps to go! With the excitement building, now is the perfect time to start planning your weekend. There is so much MORE to do in Lismore and surrounds this weekend, make a weekend of it and explore MORE while you are here!
FRIDAY 8 MAY
πExplore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm (Fri-Sun)
πCommunity Tree Planting, Pritchard Park, Lismore, 10am-12pm
πLive Music at The Taphouse: Railyard Tunes, Two Mates Brewing, 4pm-6pm
πLive Music: Hayley Grace, Lismore Workers Club, 6-9pm
πLive Music: Lilli sheen, 5.30pm, DJ Spex, 9.30pm
πLive Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
πLive Music: Khan Rocks, Northern Rivers Hotel, 8pm
SATURDAY 9 MAY
πGroovin The Moo, Oakes Oval, Lismore, 11am-10pm @groovinthemoo
πLismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
πLismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
πGlobal Table β 10 Course Culinary Journey, Flourish Sanctuary, Nimbin, 11am-6pm
πWorkshop: Foraging for Edible Weeds, Nimbinβs Sustainable Living Hub, 10.30am-12.30pm
πLive Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
πLive Music: Sabotage Band, Hotel Lismore, 9.30pm
SUNDAY 10 MAY
πThe Channon Craft Market, Coronation Park, 9am-3pm
πMotherβs Day Yoga & Live DJ Event, County Lane, Lismore, 9.30am-10.30am
πCacao Ceremony & Sound Journey Meditation, Nimbin Bush Theatre, 10am-11am
πWorkshop: Mummy & Me Motherβs Day Clay, Silt Studio, 1pm
πBreathwork, Meditation, Sound Healing Journey & Spa, Bathe Spa, Lismore, 12.30pm-3pm
πLive Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm
πFilm: Wolfram, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
πLive Music: Matthew Armitage, Eltham Hotel, 3pm
πOpen Mic Pluckers & Poets, 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.
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil
πΆ Heading to Groovin the Moo?
Make Lismore part of your festival ritual before the gates open. Start your day slow with a locally roasted coffee, grab a fresh brekkie, and wander our streets filled with independent shops, vintage finds and handmade treasures.
β¨ Need a last-minute fit upgrade? Weβve got you.
π Motherβs Day this weekend? Tick it off while youβre here.
π Want to support locals? Every stop counts.
Arrive early. Explore more. Love Lismore.
#GroovinTheMoo #VisitLismore #LoveLismore
πΆDonβt rush straight to the gates for Groovin the Moo.
Lismore is full of hidden gems, artisan bakeries, vibrant cafΓ©s, vintage stores, bookstores, galleries and local makers.
Itβs the perfect place to ease into your day before the music kicks off at 11am.
Bring your friends, grab a bite, and soak up the creative energy of Lismore. βπ₯ππ’
πΆEnjoy the festivalβ¦ Lismore welcomes you β£
#VisitLismore #GTM2026 #NorthernRivers
π₯ Fire Twirling in the Quad π₯
Add a spark to your week with a free, family friendly fire twirling session at the Lismore Quadrangle with the Spin Sisters!
Whether you are looking to try a new skill or prefer to sit back and watch the magic, come along and enjoy a relaxed evening.
π Local tip! Why not make an afternoon of it and visit the Lismore Produce Market first to pick up some fresh local produce and tasty treats. Held on Thursdays from 3pm-6pm.
Gather your friends and family, pack a picnic rug and grab some delicious local eats to enjoy before the fiery entertainment begins.
π The Quad, Lismore
π First and Third Thursday of each month until the end of August. *Please note this will not be held on the third Thursday in May.
β°5pm
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #LismoreQuadrangle #FireTwirling #FamilyFun
πΆHeading to Groovin the Moo?
Before the music kicks offβ¦ the vibe starts in Lismore πΏ
Fuel up with a hearty breakfast, sip your way through our cafΓ© scene, and discover boutiques packed with unique fashion, accessories and festival-ready sparkle.
π Glitter, hats, sunnies? Sorted.
ποΈ One-of-a-kind gifts? Easy.
β Coffee worth waking up for? Always.
Turn your festival day into a full Lismore experience.
Head to the official destination website, Visit Lismore for inspo!
#GTM #FestivalReady #VisitLismore
May Entertainment and Live Show highlights! πΆππ§
Get ready for a packed month of live music and entertainment across Lismore and surrounds.
πΆ Maple Gliderβs May Residency
π 7, 16 & 22 May | β° 7pm
π The Eltham Hotel
πΆ Groovin The Moo
π
May | β° 11am-10pm
π Oakes Oval, Lismore
π¬ Star Court Theatre Games
π
15 May | β° 7pm
π Star Court Theatre, Lismore
πΆ Great Southern Nights | Lisa Hunt β Forever Soul
π
16 May | β° 7pm
π Lismore City Bowling Club
πΆ The Hillbilly Goats Show
π
17 May | β° 3pmβ6pm
π Rochdale Theatre, Goonellabah
π¬ Luke Kidgell β Good Intentions
π
21 May | β° 7.30pm
π Star Court Theatre, Lismore
πΆ Sound Lab 04 feat. Merryn Jeann, Johnny T, and M.E. Baird with Leroy Who + Georgi Milln
π
30 May | β° 6pmβ9pm
π Lismore Regional Gallery
πΆ Epic Party
π
30 May | β° 7.30pm
π Lismore Workers Club
Save the dates and enjoy MORE entertainment this month! For more ideas on things to see and do, head to the official Destination website - Visit Lismore.
#VisitLismore #SeeLismore #WhatsOn
π Nimbin MardiGrass is here! π
Nimbin`s annual festival officially kicks off today with the village buzzing with music, colour and ready for the celebrations.
Hereβs what you can expect across the weekend!
πΏ Opening Ceremony β A special welcome to officially begin MardiGrass weekend.
π Great Green Cabaret β Tonight, 7:30pm at the Nimbin Town Hall (45 Cullen St).
πΆ Live music and DJs all weekend.
π€£ Stand Up Comedy Shows β Get ready for some laughs!
π Kombi Konvoy β A weekend highlight, line the streets and watch all the classics cruise by.
π± The Hemposium β Hear interesting conversations from experts, researchers and advocates.
π¨ Browse market stalls.
πΏ Hemp Olympix β Fun and quirky games!
π§ββοΈ Ganja Faeries and performers throughout the festival.
β Law Reform Rally & Parade β Sunday 2.30pm
For all your weekend information and to check out the full program so you can start planning your weekend, visit Nimbin MardiGrass.
πVarious locations and venues, Nimbin Village
π 1-3 May
πΈ Photo credit Nimbin MardiGrass and Angela Ferro (Images 1 & 3)
#VisitNimbin #VisitLismore #NimbinMardiGrass
π± Help grow something bigger than all of us, Lismore π
There are 10,000 trees ready to go in the ground and this is your invitation to be part of it.
The Rainforest to River planting season is here, bringing our community together to restore habitat, strengthen our landscapes, and keep Lismore moving toward a greener future πΏ
Whether youβre a seasoned green thumb or just keen to lend a hand, these mornings are all about connection:
β Cuppas & nibbles
π³ Easy, guided planting (holes dug & ready!)
π§βπ€βπ§ Space to yarn, learn, and give back
π’ BYO gumboots!
Every tree planted is a step toward a healthier river, richer biodiversity, and a more resilient region.
π
Join a planting near you:
β’ Sat 2 May β North Lismore Wetlands (Bridge & Pitt St)
β’ Fri 8 May β Pritchard Park (Mill Lane)
β’ Sat 16 May β Simes Bridge East (Winterton Pde)
β’ Sat 23 May β Lismore Lake (Bruxner Hwy, South Lismore)
β’ Sat 30 May β North Lismore Wetlands (Bridge & Exton St)
β’ Sun 7 June β Albert Park (Baseball Stadium, East Lismore)
Bring a friend, bring the kids, or come solo. Letβs dig in and grow Lismore greener, together π
π Find out MORE - head to the Lismore City Council website and search `Rainforest to River`
#VisitLismore #RainforestToRiver #GreenerLismore #CommunityPlanting #LoveWhereYouLive
ππΆπ¨ WHAT`S ON IN LISMORE, NIMBIN & VILLAGES π¨πΆπ
There is so much to enjoy across the region this weekend with live music, shows, workshops and more to enjoy!
The Nimbin MardiGrass kicks off tomorrow with three big days live music, unique events, street parades, the annual rally plus more.
FRIDAY 1 MAY
πNimbin MardiGrass, Nimbin Village, nimbinmardigrass.com
πExplore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
πWorkshop: Paint & Sip: Northern Lights, The Artisans Table, 5.30pm-8pm
πFilm: Dude Whereβs My Car, Nimbin Bush Theatre, from 5.30pm
πLive Show: Kenny Rogers and Friends Tribute, Lismore Workers Club, 7pm
πExhibition Opening: Postdiluvian β Wojak, Elevator ARI, 7pm
πLive Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
πLive Music: Push Band, Civic Hotel, 8pm
SATURDAY 2 MAY
πNimbin MardiGrass, Nimbin Village, nimbinmardigrass.com
πLismore Parkrun, Riverside Park, 7am
πLismore Farmers Market, Lismore Showgrounds, 7.30am-11.30am
πCommunity Tree Planting, North Lismore Wetlands, Bridge St & Pitt St, 9.30am
πHeart Light Wearable Art Workshop, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-2pm
πSouthern Fried Feast & Line Dancing, Clunes Store, from 5pm
πWorkshop: Beads & Bubbles, The Artisans Table, 5pm-7pm
πNorthern Sounds Karaoke, Dunoon Sports Club, 6pm
πLive Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 7.30pm
SUNDAY 3 MAY
πNimbin MardiGrass, Nimbin Village, nimbinmardigrass.com
πWorkshop: Silversmith Ring Making, The Artisans Table, 10am-12.30pm
πExplore Multiple Exhibitions, Lismore Regional Gallery, 10am-4pm
πLismore Jazz Club: Peter Hunt Collective, Lismore City Bowling Club, 2pm-5pm
πLive Theatre: The Glass Menagerie, Rochdale Theatre, 2pm
πLismore Symphony Orchestra: Orchestral Colours, St Carthageβs Cathedral, 3pm
πFilm: Alphabet Love, Star Court Theatre, 2.30pm & 5.30pm
πLive Music: Lisa Mitchell β NSW Regional Tour, Eltham Hotel, 6pm-9pm
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.
#VisitLismore #VisitNimbin #LismoreCityCouncil