Events.nsw.gov.au provides event organisers, volunteers and the community with information about planning, assisting and enjoying the diverse range of events around New South Wales.

Here are just a few of the upcoming events in New South Wales.  For a more comprehensive list, visit the Tourism NSW website.

Reserve Forces Day Parade

Date: Sunday 5 July 2009
Time: Spectators to be in position by 10.30 a.m.
Location: Parade Grounds, The Domain, Sydney
Web: www.rfd.org.au

This year marks 70 years since the outbreak of World War II and the Reserve Forces Day Parade will pay special tribute to those in part-time military service at this time. For the first time this event will be held in The Domain – an historic location that has hosted military ceremonial parades since Colonial times. This location is expected to improve spectator views.

Reserve Forces Day parades and ceremonies are also held across NSW between the dates of Saturday 27 June and Sunday 5 July 2009. These locations include Lismore, Newcastle, Parkes, Taree, Tamworth and Wagga Wagga.

NAIDOC Week

Date:  Sunday 5 July, 2009 - Sunday 12 July, 2009 
Location: Various locations around NSW
Web: www.naidoc.org.au

National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) week provides the community with an opportunity to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. The theme for 2009 is Honouring our Elders, Nurturing our Youth which focuses on bringing youth and respected Elders together in a celebration.  There are multiple events around Sydney, including a sports day, family and market day, Elders’ morning tea and film night.

The Rocks Aroma Festival

Date: Sunday 19 July, 2009
Location:  The Rocks, Sydney
Web: www.therocks.com

Taste coffee from all over the world at The Rocks. There will be over 100 different vendors with exotic coffee to taste. There will also be camel rides, pastries and sweets, music and other entertainment to keep the family busy all day. The Rocks Aroma Festival runs from 10am to 5pm, and further information about the day can be found on The Rocks website, above.

Sydney Spring Cycle

Date: Sunday 27 September, 2009
Location: Routes starting at various locations around Sydney and all finish at Sydney Olympic Park.
Web: www.springcycle.com.au

Sydney Spring Cycle is an annual event that promotes cycling around the city. Cyclists can choose to start at North Sydney, Blacktown, Liverpool, or Sydney Olympic Park. This event is not a race, but affords an opportunity to enjoy cycling across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, through parkland, or through other picturesque parts of Sydney.  

Anyone can enter and families are welcome. For more information about how to register, please see the website.

Old Bar Beach Festival

Date: Saturday 3 October, 2009 – Sunday 4 October, 2009
Location: Old Bar, NSW mid-north coast
Web: www.oldbarbeachfestival.com.au

The Old Bar Beach Festival is a community event for everyone to enjoy their classic cars at a coastal location. There will be food, rides, markets, street performers, and much more.  This event features Kombi vans gathering in one spot in an attempt to break the world record.

Sydney 2009 World Masters Games

Date: Saturday 10 October, 2009 - Sunday 18 October, 2009
Location: Sydney, NSW
Web: www.2009worldmasters.com

The Games will host approximately 25,000 people from upwards of 100 countries, competing across 28 sports at more than 70 venues throughout Sydney. Many of these are Olympic venues, giving competitors the opportunity to have their own Olympic style experience.

Unlike the Olympics, the Games are open to everyone, not just elite athletes.  Competitors simply need to meet the minimum age for their sport, which ranges between 25 to 35 years, depending on the sport. To enter, register online before 31 July 2009.