Events in The Tweed

THERE’S ALWAYS SOMETHING HAPPENING IN THE TWEED! CELEBRATING THE VERY BEST OF OUR REGION, FROM FOOD AND THE ARTS TO SPORTS AND SURFING, TAKE A LOOK AT OUR MAJOR EVENTS CALENDAR TO PLAN YOUR NEXT TWEED HOLIDAY OR HEAD TO OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OF WHAT’S ON WHEN YOU’RE VISITING.

JANUARY

TWEED WEDDING TRAIL MULTIPLE LOCATIONS For couples planning their special day, don’t miss the Tweed Wedding Trail with over 130 local wedding suppliers and premium venues opening their doors over one day. tcweddings.com.au

FEBRUARY

TWEED COAST ENDURO POTTSVILLE

Fast, flat and friendly! Whether it’s your first hit out, you’re pushing for a new PB or training for a longer distance, this long course tri will cover any athlete’s checklist! tweedenduro.com.au

MAY

MURWILLUMBAH ARTS TRAIL MURWILLUMBAH Art, performance, music and fun! Showcases over 70 contemporary artists from the Tweed and surrounds, with pop-up exhibitions, established galleries, street art, public art and film meshed with performance, tunes and celebration.

murwillumbahartstrail.com.au

JUNE

THE KINSHIP FESTIVAL MURWILLUMBAH The Kinship Festival is an annual event held in Murwillumbah with the aim of connecting children and families to Country and a sense of community. mccentre.org.au

WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY FESTIVAL MURWILLUMBAH Celebrating World Environment Day by uniting like-minded people in their choices and actions to protect, restore and enhance the environment.

wedfest. calderaenvironmentcentre.org

AUGUST

SAE GROUP AUSTRALIAN SURF FESTIVAL TWEED COAST SURF BEACHES Held in November and March each year, this event invites over 500 competitors from around the nation for a shot at being crowned Australian Champion across multiple surfing disciplines including surfmasters, longboard, loggers and bodyboard. It’s a mobile event, heading to the best waves on the day. australiansurfchampionships.com

TOUR DE TWEED TWEED VALLEY The spirit of cycling brings the community together for country laneway racing over an action-packed weekend. Showcasing the beautiful Tweed Valley, races take in scenic Tyalgum and the Madura Tea Estate, along with a time trial course and criterium in Murwillumbah.

tourdetweed.org

TYALGUM MUSIC FESTIVAL TYALGUM Bringing together some of Australia’s finest professional and emerging classical musicians to perform in the historic and resonant acoustics of the restored 1908 Tyalgum Community Hall, this longrunning and much-loved festival has string quartets, opera recitals, piano duets and pop-up concerts. tyalgumfestival.com.au

Please note that event dates and details can change so please check ahead on the event website before making your plans. For more details on all the events happening in the Tweed go to whatsontweed.com.au

MURWILLUMBAH SHOW MURWILLUMBAH Get amongst the Tweed community spirit and enjoy fun for all the family with a side show alley, rodeo, thrill rides, world class horse events, agri-displays, showbags, live music and more.

murwillumbahshow.com.au

KINGSCLIFF TRIATHLON KINGSCLIFF Held in November and March each year, the Kingy Tri continues to be one of Australia’s most popular tri events with a range of events for children and teams to firsttimers and elite athletes.

kingsclifftri.com.au

TWEED ARTISAN FOOD WEEKEND MULTIPLE LOCATIONS Held in November and March each year, enjoy bespoke foodie delights in dynamic venues from the coast to the lush hinterland, with a weekend of events celebrating the flavours, culture and passion of the Tweed’s local producers, chefs and farmers. destinationtweed.com.au

JOURNEY BEYOND THE TWEED'S FAMOUS COASTLINE TO IMMERSE YOURSELF IN OUR GREEN COUNTRY LANDSCAPES, ANCIENT FORESTS, CREATIVE COMMUNITIES, FARMGROWN GOODNESS AND LOCAL WELCOMES.

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RHETT BRAMBLEBY, Marine Discovery Centre Hastings Point has always been significant for me. My earliest memories are exploring the rocky shore, beaches and mangroves with my Dad and siblings. My father, Ted, would bring us here for holidays. Years later I moved here with my partner and two daughters and we found a little place at Burringbar. After working as an aged care nurse I joined Dad, who was running a coastal education centre with biology camps for schools. I now run my own business called Wild n Awake and work with the North Star Holiday Resort team to develop and run nature-based learning and adventure programs in their Marine Discovery Centre. Explore: When not exploring ecosystems at Hastings Point I take off into the mountains and rainforests to the west. The Border Ranges NP is a favourite. The views from places like The Pinnacle or The Blackbutts lookouts are magnificent. Sip: I’d have to say coffee. Sometimes a large coffee in the morning can last all day if I sip it.

Eat: One of our favourite dinners at home is getting fresh, warm pocket bread from the Lebanese bakery in Murwillumbah and adding home-made tabouleh, fried falafel, local hommus, yoghurt and jalapenos — delicious. I also love the food at Izakaya Potts Japanese restaurant at Pottsville – beer on tap too!

Shop: I always like a wander through the markets in the area. The Uki Buttery and Bazaar, every third Sunday, has an interesting selection of stalls and talented local musicians. The Murwillumbah Farmers Market every Wednesday morning is a great way to select fresh food grown in this region. Do: One of my other passions is music and songwriting. I’m in an originals band and we play around the area and sometimes at local markets — so look out for us, ‘Wall of Love’.