Music Festival Dates

SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS
20 – 22 July 2018

 

MULLUM MUSIC FESTIVAL
15 – 18 November 2018

 

FALLS FESTIVAL 2018/19
31 Dec 2018 – 2 January 2019

 

BYRON BAY BLUES AND ROOTS FESTIVAL
18 – 22 April 2019

Annual Local Events

MULLUM TO BRUNS PADDLE
27 May 2018
Competitors race from Heritage Park, Mullumbimby down the Brunswick River to Terrace Park in Brunswick Heads. A mix of top athletes and fun paddlers compete on stand up paddleboards, kayaks, canoes & dragon boats.

 

OLD ‘N GOLD FESTIVAL
9 June 2018
A Unique Treasure Hunt through The Brunswick Heads Village trawling second hand vintage stalls, garage sales and incredible collectable and vintage fairs. Enjoy local street food and live music, this is an all weather all ages event.

 

BACK TO BRUNS HOT RODS
13 – 15 July 2018.
A 3-day showcase of the best hot rods, from vintage gems to muscled up models, this event allows car lovers to take in the best in show.

 

THE BYRON BAY WRITERS FESTIVAL
3 – 5 August 2018
Local and International writers gather in Byron Bay and its surrounds for 3 days of audience mingling, panel discussions and interviews in a stimulating festival style environment.

 

BYRON TO BRUNS BEACH RUN

Sunday 19 August 2018

The Byron2Bruns Beach Run is an annual fundraising event for the Brunswick Byron Athletics Club and the Brunswick SLSC. Get your stride going with your choice of either the 5km or 10km fun runs and help out a good cause.

 

BYRON BAY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
12 – 21 October 2018

The BBIFF is now the largest regional film festival celebrating its 12th year in 2018. The BBIFF features a diverse array of films and awards across multiple venues, local and international industries mix with audiences to attend previews, parties and workshops.

 

FESTIVAL OF FISH ‘N’ CHIPS & TWILIGHT MARKETS

2018 date to be announced.

The Festival of Fish ‘n’ Chips kicks off with the Twilight Markets and Firework display. Before the fireworks, enjoy wandering through twinkle lights checking out the various market stalls and doing your last minute Christmas shopping under the stars.

 

THE McGREGRS FAMILY CARNIVAL

Runs from Mid December 2018 to late January 2019

The McGregors Family Carnival will continue to run every evening in Banner Park throughout the Fish ’n’ Chip Festival until late January (weather permitting). Try your luck at the community Housie Tent or take the kids to enjoy the lights, music and rides.

 

WOODCHOP CARNIVAL

2018 date to be announced.

Get ready for another fireworks display on Saturday, January 13th at 9pm which will be trigger the beginning of The Woodchop Carnival – program commences the following Wednesday 17 January 2018. The Brunswick Carnival is currently regarded as the biggest woodchopping event outside the Sydney and Brisbane shows so it is not to be missed.

Local Community Market Guide

1st SAT OF MONTH
Brunswick Heads – Memorial Park, 02 6628 4495

 

1st SUN OF MONTH
Byron Community Market, Butler St Reserve, 02 6685 6807

 

2nd SUN OF MONTH
Lennox Head, Pacific Parade, Lake Ainsworth, 02 6686 2139

 

3rd SAT OF MONTH
Mullumbimby Community Market, Stuart St, 02 6684 3370

 

4th SUN OF MONTH
Bangalow Market, Showground’s, 02 6687 1911

Weekly Farmers Markets

Showcasing the best local growers and great food stalls to taste what the area has to offer. These are a must see.

 

New Brighton Farmers Market
River St, New Brighton
Tuesdays 7am – 11am
02 6677 1345

 

Byron Farmers Market
Butler St Reserve, Byron Bay
Thursday 7am – 11am
02 6687 1137

 

Mullumbimby Farmers Market
Mullumbimby Show Grounds, Main Arm Road
Friday 7am – 11am
02 6677 1345

 

Bangalow Famers Market
1 Byron St, Bangalow
Saturday 7am – 11am
02 6687 1137

Surf Events

BYRON SURF FESTIVAL
2019 date to be announced.
Founded in 2010 the Byron Bay Surf festival showcases core and creative surf culture by presenting innovative and experiential ideas through unique and engaging experiences. The festival activates a range of events including surfing, shaping, art, music, film, yoga and environment with an awareness and focus on sustainability, education and innovation.

 

QUIKSILVER & ROXY PRO
2019 date to be announced.
The Quiksilver Pro Gold Coast is hosted on one of Australia’s favorite point breaks, Snapper Rocks, Coolangatta. Only 30 minutes from Brunswick Heads, this is an awesome event with the world’s best surfers.