St Patricks Day Music, Food & Wine Festival (March)
Enjoy this Irish-themed celebration of music, dance, food, wine and beer along one of Newcastle's premier "Eat Streets", Beaumont Street, Hamilton. Entertainment begins at 9am, with entertainment from quality bands and performers, street theatre performances, market stalls and a fantastic display of traditional Irish dancing and music. Over 30 different locations to dine, 17 flavours of coffee, 5 pubs and not to mention the wine tasting!
Contact: Ian Mackey on 0414 496 493 or www.hamiltontown.com
Darby Street Coffee & Chocolate Festival (30 May 2010)
Sample a variety of local, organic and national coffees & styles. Taste morsels of chocolate decadence. Sip teas with a difference. Three stages full of entertainment, roving musicians, street performers, rides, face painting and market stalls showcasing local designers.
Contact: Jenny Barrie on 0411 222 429
Wallsend Winter Carnival (8 August 2010)
All the fun of the carnival comes to Wallsend with circus acts, a parade, market stalls and to keep the kids and those young at heart happy, plenty of rides and showbags.
Contact: Kathie Heyman on 0417 683 546 or www.wallsendtown.com.au
Darby Street Festival (10 October 2010)
This fair highlights the many attractions of this diverse inner city location. What a way to celebrate spring. A touch of funk and just plain classy, your family and friends will love this day out. Live music, street theatre, amusements and shopping for everyone in the family no matter how young or old.
Contact: Jenny Barrie on 0411 222 429
King Street Fair - 29 November 2009
More than just a street party! King Street is a lively day out. Major arts and crafts street fair, featuring food, street performances, gifts and clothing.
Contact: Ron Brown on (02) 4926-1313
Laman Street Art Bazaar - 5 December 2009
Paintings, sculpture, ceramics, jewellery and much more. Unique Christmas gifts for that hard to buy for person.
Contact: Lauren Boyd on 0421 338 343 or www.hunterartsnetwork.org
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