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Country Festivals & Events
Hills of Hall Festival, Wallaroo
RENOWNED FOR FOOD AND WINE EVENTS, OUR REGION CELEBRATES FRUITFUL HARVESTS ACCOMPANIED BY FESTIVITIES TO SHOWCASE THE CRAFTED END-PRODUCTS, ENTICING LARGE CROWDS OF VISITORS FROM NEAR AND FAR. IMAGINE LONG WEEKENDS SIPPING ON LOCAL WINES, PAIRED PERFECTLY TO FRESHLY PREPARED TASTING PLATES.
Yass Valley comes alive with music and arts festivals throughout the year, providing a chance for visitors to let their hair down, mingle with fun-loving locals and appreciate impressive displays of arts and crafts. All things country is celebrated through local town shows, field days and regular markets, providing everything from locally grown fruit and vegetables, machinery, handmade goods, entertainment for the kids and the odd farm animal or two.
Just Dropping By?
If you are in town for a short stay, check in with our pubs, clubs and bars for updates on smaller events, workshops and live music that are frequently enjoyed by our residents and openly welcome visitors and guests.
Celebrating County Life at its Finest.
Events
The spectacular landscape, temperate weather, friendly locals and gourmet delights of Yass Valley result in a destination ripe to be celebrated, showcased through a calendar bursting with festivals and events. Plan ahead if you visit during a festival or event, with accommodation and venues often booking out well in advance.
For up-to-date information on our exciting calendar of events, visit yassvalley.com.au.
Murrumbateman Village Markets
Binalong Community Market, Binalong
Sculpture on the Green - Binalong
Sculpture on the Green - Binalong
An annual event held from Late September - Early October in the grounds of the Binalong Community Club golf course.
Glengarry Rd, Binalong 0419 439 710 info@sculptureonthegreen.com.au www.sculptureonthegreen.com.au
Yass Community Market
Combining a Farmers Market with food producers and craft stalls, Yass Community Market sponsored by Yass Rotary Club is held on the 1st & 3rd Saturday of every month (except the first Saturday in January). Come for fresh produce, local eggs, olive oil, wine, jams, cakes, pastries and bread, hot food and coffee, crafts in paper, cloth and timber. There is something for everyone!
82-94 Comur St, Yass yassrotary.communitymarket@gmail.com www.facebook.com/yassfarmersmarket
Murrumbateman Village Market
Murrumbateman Village Market is a vibrant local market bringing together regional producers and craftspeople on the 2nd and 4th Saturday morning each month. We regularly host 50 stalls with everything from coffee, sweets and farm-fresh lamb, pork and beef to handcrafted outdoor furniture, recycled metalwork and produce from local gardens. It’s a great place to relax and enjoy the ambience of our Village Green.
19 East St, Murrumbateman Recreation Grounds 0407 909 745 info@mvmarket.com www.mvmarket.com
Binalong Community Markets
If you haven’t been to Binalong for a while, why not stop by and check out their beautiful town and the unique markets held within on every second Sunday of the month (excluding winter seasons). Located at the Café’ on Queen with fantastic stalls to keep you busy!
Fitzroy St, Binalong 0427 272 112 jangiles57@gmail.com
Riverbank Markets
There’s no better way to spend your Sunday lunch than down by the Yass river at the monthly Riverbank Markets. The markets have more than 50 stalls, offering a wide array of arts, crafts, clothing, homewares, memorabilia, toys, collectibles, pet treats and accessories, fresh foods, local wines, hot food and coffee, kids entertainment, and so much more. 4th Sunday of the month, 10:00am to 2:00pm.
