Calendar of Events January February March April May June July August September October November December JANUARY 2008 Thomas & Friends Join Thomas and his friends for a unique train trip. Date: Saturday 20 January - Sunday 21 January 2006 Venue: Zig Zag Railway Time: various times Bookings essential Contact: Zig Zag Railway 02 6353 1795 Australia Day Celebrations - Portland The Portland "Great Aussie Pie Challenge" 26 January 2006 more info... Australia Day Celebrations 26th January Naturalisation ceremonies, displays including arts & crafts, live entertainment, breakfast with the Mayor and special Australia Day guest. Venue: Eskbank House Time: contact for info Contact: Lithgow Visitor Centre – 1300 653 408 A very Comet Aussie Day 26th January Celebrations at the Comet Inn. Venue: Comet Inn Hartley Vale Time: contact for info Contact: 02 6355 2247 REGULAR EVENTS Lithgow Craft Co-op Every Day 10am to 4pm Selling local hand made craft and novelties Venue: Sweet Briar Craft Co-op, Great Western HWY, Lithgow Contact: Audrey Staines - Phone: 02 6352 3541 Markets at Bowenfels Station An array of interesting locally produced Arts & Crafts, Trash and Treasure, Plants and Produce. Time: 1st & 3rd Saturday of the month, From 8.30am -3.00pm Venue: 1 Cooerwull Road – Lithgow Contact: Bill Alder – 02 6352 2268 Often Irish 1st Sunday of every month Listen to the sounds of local musicians Venue: Tattersalls Hotel, Main St Lithgow Time: 3.00pm Contact: 02 6351 3387 Lithgow Pony Club Gymkhana 1st Sunday of the month Venue: Sheedy's Gully, Hassans Walls Road Time: From 9.00am Contact: Jessica 02 6359 3339 Lake Wallace Sailing – Races Every Sunday Venue: Lake Wallace Contact: Geoff Beeche – 4787 6619 Lake Wallace Sailing Sail around Lake Wallace Every Sunday Venue: Lake Wallace - Wallerawang Time: 12pm Contact: Andy Holden at (02) 6379 1488 Motorcycle Events - Lower Mountains Club Location: Clarence Contact: Maree Kirby (02) 6336 2202 Zig Zag Markets Browse a large variety of stalls and pick up a bargain. Time: 2nd weekend of every month Venue: Zig Zag Railway, Clarence Contact: (02) 6355 2955 Go Kart Racing Last Weekend of the Month Venue: Lithgow City Raceway, Marrangaroo Cost: Free to spectators Contact: Bob Blackman (02) 9623 0135 State Mine Heritage Park 1st Sunday of every Month Mining machinery on display, Mine bus rides, Coal skip rebuilding demonstrations, Restoration of mining machinery Venue: State Mine Heritage Park, Lithgow Contact: (02) 6353 1513 Captured Craft Venue: Lithgow Correctional Centre, Marrangaroo Date: Every weekend and by appointment Time: 9.00 - 5.00 Contact: Dawn Moore at 02 6350 2296 Powerboat Racing Racing powerboats around circuit Venue: Lake Lyell, Lithgow Contact: Mary Howard 02 45 664317 Combined District Kart Club Venue: Lithgow Track Contact: Ron Harradine – 9766 1037 Cullen Bullen Speedway Venue: Cullen Speedway Sportsground Contact: Ray Blackley – 6359 0518 Central West Bushwalking Club The Central West Bushwalking Club holds regular bushwalks throughout the region. Walks include escapes into Wollemi and gardens of Stone National Parks Contact: Bruce mullaney 02 6331 7791 The information supplied in the Calendar of Events will be updated periodically from the Blue Mountains Regional Calendar of Events. If you would like your local event advertised on this page, please CLICK HERE to REGISTER YOUR LOCAL EVENT.