FESTIVALS AND SHOWS

BOAT FEST 2018, 
​Rathmines, Lake Macquarie

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Sunday 25th February 2018

The event invites the participation and exhibition of traditional and classic boats - steam, sail, motor and oared craft of all sizes. Boats must be of a design prior to 1975 but may have been built at any time from any material. Everyone is welcome to this free waterfront event at Rathmines in the grounds of the old Catalina Flying Boat base on Lake Macquarie.

More Information:
www.classicboatassociation.org.au/boatfest/boatfest.htm

LAKEFEST 2018

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17th February to 4th March 2018

A celebration of aquatic activity on Lake Macquarie
The Lakefest Aquatic Festival on beautiful Lake Macquarie – just south of Newcastle – is now a reality with a number of events confirmed to occur during the 2 week period from February 17 - March 4​

​More Information:
lakefestnsw.wixsite.com/lakefestnsw/home

CLASSIC AND WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL DARLING HARBOUR

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13-15 April 2018


Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Australia’s heritage vessels and their craftspeople. Over 100 boats will be on display at the Museum and in Cockle Bay Marina including Halvorsens, yachts and skiffs, classic speedboats, steam launches, tug boats, whalers and Navy workboats from all around Australia.
Enjoy free entertainment throughout the weekend including live music, maritime demonstrations, harbour cruises and kids activities.​

More Information:
www.anmm.gov.au/whats-on/events/classic-wooden-boat-festival-2018

TIMBER AND WORKING WITH WOOD SHOW

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July 2018

The Timber & Working With Wood Show is Australia’s premier event for woodworking! From the weekend hobbyist and home DIY’er through to the most passionate of enthusiasts, this is a show you cannot miss. See the best in the industry share their expertise, have fun trying new techniques and tools – and experience some of the world’s finest timbers…all at the one location!

More Information:
​impressiveexhibitions.com.au/index.php/sydney-details.html