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Events March 2010

Wild Oats Festival
Date: 13th March 2010

Venue: Bernard Park Northam

The Wild Oats Music Festival returns with a BANG in 2010 and will see Bernard Park, Northam come to life with live Australian bands, perfectly timed at the end of summer. Wild Oats will feature local Northam lads "The Novacaines" and the "Trigger Jackets" as well as West Australian heavyweights "Grinspoon" and "Jebediah", "The Sneaky Weasel Gang" will also be in on the live music action.Tickets are $45 and will be on sale soon. This is a licenced event. Camping is available at Jubilee Oval for $15 per person including breakfast. There is also a wide variety of accommodation available in York.

Click here to view York Accommodation

 

Wild Oats Ute Muster
Date: 13th March 2010

Venue: Bernard Park Northam

The Wild Oats Ute Muster welcomes utes from around the Wheatbelt and surrounds to swarm to Northam and show their stuff. Various Show N Shine categories will be on offer with fantastic prizes. Thr Ute Muster will commence with a parade down Fitzgerald Street, climaxing with an exhibition of utes far and wide at Henry Steer Oval.The Wild Oats Festival is a weekend of action not to be missed! Entry is $20 and comes with free camping on Jubilee Oval. Camping includes a Sunday breakfast. Accommodation is also available in York with something to suit all budgets.

Click here to view York Accommodation

Flying 50 Vintage Car Race
Date: 27th-28th March 2010

Venue: Streets of Northam

Check out the action as the Vintage sports cars race around the streets of Northam. Family fun day in the Avon Mall with activities and entertainment for all the family.

HOPE FOR HAITI CONCERT
Date: 28th March 2010

Venue: York Town Hall

Contact Details: 

Mark Lloyd, Phone: 0429 787 383

 

Hope for Haiti Concert                             

 

 

World Vision York & Limelite Events present an evening in the

York Town Hall on the 27th March

 

Headlining MEATLOAF (Tribute), JANIS JOPLIN (Tribute) &

"Sister Soul", all backed by a live band "EDGE OF BLUE".

 

All profits will be donated to victims of the Haiti Earthquake.

 

Doors open 7.30 for 8.00pm start and finish at midnight.

 

Tickets $29 available from 0429 787 383 or Community Matters

office, The old Fire Station York.

 

This will be a BYO Alcohol & Nibblies event with Tea, Coffee &

Snacks available to purchase adding to the benefit.

 

This Powerful performance will feature all of the Greatest Hits

 from these Artists and surely not to be missed.

York Society Photographic Awards 2010
Date: 27 March - 5 April 2010

Venue: Sandalwood Gallery, York

Contact Details: 

York Society Tel: 9641 1339 or 9641 1276 email: parprint@comswest.net.au

The York Annual Photographic awards attract many skillfully produced pictures each year from all over Western Australia.

A display not to be missed if you have a passion for photography. Entry forms also available on www.yorksoc.org.au

* - Experience York in March
Date: March 2010

Venue: York Area

Venues

Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
           

Regulars
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Sunday 7th  Maya’s Gonging Meditation Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday  7-8 pm
Sunday 7th 13 Tones of Creation private sessions Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday Appoint
Fri & Sun 5&7 Chi Gung classes Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Friday & Sunday 9-12pm
Saturday 13th York World Vision Markets Peace Park 2nd Saturday 8-1pm
Sat&Sun TBA York Craft and Gift Bizaar Town Halll Twice Yearly TBA

 General 
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Thursday 11th York Film Society Sandalwood Yards March Evening
Tuesday 16th York Society Poets' Night Sandalwood Yards March 7:30

 Locals
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Wednesday 31st  YVC Members Sundowner Laurelville March 5:30pm

Events April 2010

25th (Silver Anniversary) York Antique & Collectors Fair
Date: Saturday 3rd April-Monday 5th April 2010

Venue: York Town Hall

Contact Details: 

 Tanya Richardson 0429260537 or tanya1973@skymesh.com.au

This Easter Weekend will see the very popular York Antiques and Collectors Fair now in its 25th year traditionally it has a good cross representation of antiques and collectable traders and there is always a 'bargain' to be found. Come and take the time to fossick, you'll never know what you may find! The Fair will be open 10am to 4pm on Saturday ,Sunday and Monday. An event not to be missed by Collectors.

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               

 

 

 

 

York Mill Markets Open Day
Date: Sunday 4th April 2010

Venue: York Mill Markets

Contact Details: 

Tanya Richardson or Dale Smith Ph:96412900 or Email:markets@theyorkmill.com.au

The York Mill Markets will be opening soon and we are inviting you to join us at our OPEN DAY!!
Easter Weekend Sunday 4th April 11am-3pm. This is an opportunity for you to see the inside of the East Shed where the undercover York Mill Markets will be held soon.
There will be a Hot Dog Sizzle supplied by The York Mill Bakehouse Cafe & Restaurant’ Sausage sizzle team.
The Mill Bakehouse Cafe & Restaurant also offers cakes, coffees, lunch, dinner and music. The York Mill Site is also home to The York Mill Gallery WA’s largest regional Gallery.
York is also hosting the Photographic Awards and The Antique & Collectors Fair over the Easter Weekend so YORK is the place to be at Easter.
Please wear appropriate foot ware in the East Shed as there is still construction work underway.

Avon Square Dance Group
Date: 25 April 2010

Venue: York Town Hall

Contact Details: 

Brian Sims Phone:(08) 96461243 email:sims@agn.net.au

Avon Square Dance Group

30th Birthday Celebration Dance

25th April 2010 (Anzac Day) 1pm

in the York Town Hall

Maybe visiting dancers may like to make a weekend

of it and stay the night in historic York

 

 

* - Experience York in April
Date: April 2010

Venue: York Area

Venues

Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
TBA TBA Show York Variety Spectacular Town Hall  Evening
TBA TBA Show Country and Irish Night Greenhills Inn Evening

Regulars

Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Sunday 4th  Maya’s Gonging Meditation Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday  7-8 pm
Sunday 4th 13 Tones of Creation private sessions Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday Appoint
Fri & Sun 2&4 Chi Gung classes Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Friday & Sunday 9-12pm
Saturday 10th York World Vision Markets Peace Park 2nd Saturday 8-1pm

 General 
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Thursday 8th York Film Society Sandalwood Yards 1st Thursday Evening
TBA TBA Flower Festival Holy Trinity Church April Day
Tuesday 20th York Society Poets Night Sandalwood Yards 2nd Tuesday Evening
Sunday 25th Dawn Service Mt Brown Lookout April Dawn
Sunday 25th Memorial Service War Memorial April 11am

 Locals
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Wednesday 28th  YVC Members Sundowner TBA Monthly 5:30pm

Events May 2010

Hill Billy Ball - Fiddle Stix Bushband (archived)
Date: May 2010 - TBA 2010

Venue: York Town Hall

Contact Details: 

Jenny (08) 9641 2125 yorkcottages@wn.com.au

Fiddlestix Bush Band Proudly Presents a Hill Billy Ball at the York Town Hall Saturday 9th May 2009 - Last Years event

York Cottages (08) 9641 2125 email: yorkcottages@wn.com.au BYO [ Tea and Coffee available]

Back due to popular demand Fiddlestix Bush Band will be performing at the York Town Hall on 9th May, doors opening at 7.30pm. Fiddlestix has a 7 man lineup including a dance caller and will perform many well known Australian bush songs and dances. The theme this year is a 'Hillbilly Ball' so come dressed as your favourite member of the Clampitt family and join in the fun. The format is Cabaret, BYO alcohol and food and seating is tables of 10. Refreshments (tea/coffee/cakes etc) will be available.

York May Healing Fayre (twice yearly)
Date: May 2010 2010

Venue: Town Hall

York Healing Fayre 2009 - York Town Hall all weekend - 9:30 - 4:30 16-17 May 2009

 Reflexology, healers, psychic readers, reiki, Energy workers, massage, Free talksDemonstrations, healthy food & more...

 festival for your health & well being

 Be part of the healing energy

 For info & stalls : Eric 0422256898

 Or email : kayeanderic@yahoo.com.au

Wundowie Iron festival
Date: 18th May 2010

Venue: Wundowie Oval

* - Experience York in May
Date: May 2010

Venue: York Area

Venues

Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
           

Regulars
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Sunday 2nd  Maya’s Gonging Meditation Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday  7-8 pm
Sunday 2nd 13 Tones of Creation private sessions Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday Appoint
Fri & Sun 7&2 Chi Gung classes Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Friday & Sunday 9-12pm
Saturday 8th York World Vision Markets Peace Park 2nd Saturday 8-1pm

 General 
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Thursday 13th York Film Society Sandalwood Yards 1st thursday Evening
Saturday 1st Heritage Picnic Contact York Society May Day
Tuesday 18th York Society Poets Night Sandalwood Yards 2nd Tuesday 7:30pm
Saturday 30th York Old Time Dance Group Town Hall May 8-12pm

 Locals
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Wednesday 26th  YVC Members Sundowner TBA May 5:30pm

Events June 2010

Avondale Clydesdale and Vintage Day
Date: June - TBA 2010

Venue: Avondale Discovery Farm

This event is well worth the visit to Beverley to see the old matched with the new methods. This date to be confirmed closer to the day

York Gourmet Food and Wine Festival
Date: 26-27 June 2010 2010

Venue: York Town Hall & Masons Hall

Contact Details: 

Will Butun 08 9641 1177

 


York Gourmet Food & Wine Festival

 

30 GOURMET FOOD & WINE STALLS

TASTINGS

 COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS

ARTS & CRAFTS STALLS

  

YORK TOWN HALL

Saturday & Sunday

26th & 27th June 2010

9.00am – 3.00 pm daily

 

 

Enquiries to:

Will Butun Ph: (08) 9641 1177    Email: will47@westnet.com.au

* - Experience York in June
Date: June 2010

Venue: York Area

Venues

Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
           

Regulars
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Sunday 6th  Maya’s Gonging Meditation Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday  7-8 pm
Sunday 6th 13 Tones of Creation private sessions Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday Appoint
Fri & Sun 4&6 Chi Gung classes Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Friday & Sunday 9-12pm
Saturday 12th York World Vision Markets Peace Park 2nd Saturday 8-1pm

 General 
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Thursday 10th York Film Society Sandalwood Yards June Evening
Tuesday 15th York Society Poets Night Sandalwood Yards June 7:30pm
Monday 21st Winter Solstice Luncheon Sandalwood Yards June Midday

 Locals
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Wednesday 30th  YVC Members Sundowner TBA June 5:30pm

Events July 2010

Festival of Motoring
Date: 11 July 2010

Venue: Avon Terrace

Contact Details: 

York Motor Museum 9641 1288

Street Parade around Avon Terrace. Start time: 10am  Finish Time 4pm

Over 600 cars participating from Perth with a Pedal Car Race commencing around noon.

* - Experience York in July
Date: July 2010

Venue: York Area

Venues

Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
           

Regulars
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Sunday 4th  Maya’s Gonging Meditation Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday  7-8 pm
Sunday 4th 13 Tones of Creation private sessions Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday Appoint
Fri & Sun 2&4 Chi Gung classes Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Friday & Sunday 9-12pm
Saturday 10th York World Vision Markets Peace Park 2nd Saturday 8-1pm

 General 
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Thursday 8th York Film Society Sandalwood Yards July Evening
Sunday 4th York Society Open Day TBA July  
Tuesday 20th York Society Poets Night Sandalwood Yards July 7:30pm

 Locals
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Wednesday 28th  YVC Members Sundowner TBA July 5:30pm

Events August 2010

Avon River Festival
Date: 6th August 2010

Venue: Bernard Park Northam

Bernard park comes alive for the Avon River Festival starting at 5pm Friday 6th August. There is fun for all the family with stalls, rides, sideshow alley and spectacular fireworks!

Avon Descent Northam
Date: 1-2rd August 2010

Venue: Avon River

Contact Details: 

Northam Visitors Centre Hotline: (08) 9287 1877 info@avondescent.com.au

The Multiplex Avon Descent is a unique challenge to paddlers and power dinghy racers: * The only event in the world where power craft race paddle craft * Grade 2-4 white water rapids * 133 gruelling kilometres will test the endurance of the fittest athlete over 2 days. Power Boats The Ultimate Thrill There is no doubt that the biggest adrenaline rush is a Power Ride on the Avon River. For more information see our website www.avondescent.com.au

Dowerin Field Days
Date: 25-26 August 2010 2010

Venue: Dowerin

Contact Details: 

Dowerin GWN Machinery Field Days P.O.Box 124 DOWERIN, WA 6461 Ph: 08 9631 1021 Fax: 08 9631 1115

What a fantastic day out and just a short drive from York ! Choose York as your accommodation choice. http://www.dowerinfielddays.com.au/about.htm

* - Experience York in August
Date: August 2010

Venue: York Area

Venues

Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
           

Regulars
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Sunday 1st  Maya’s Gonging Meditation Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday  7-8 pm
Sunday 1st 13 Tones of Creation private sessions Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday Appoint
Fri & Sun 6&8 Chi Gung classes Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Friday & Sunday 9-12pm
Saturday 7th York World Vision Markets Peace Park 2nd Saturday 8-1pm

 General 
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Thursday 12th York Film Society Sandalwood Yards August Evening
Tuesday 17th York Society Poets Night Sandalwood Yards August 7:30pm
Saturday 28th York Old Time Dance Group Town Hall August 8-12pm

 Locals
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Wednesday 25th  YVC Members Sundowner TBA
August 5:30pm

Events September 2010

York Agricultural Show
Date: 4th September 2010

Venue: Recreational Centre

Contact Details: 

York Agricultural Society Tel: 96 25 1111

A great family day out. Includes Side show alley, sheep shearing displays and Pets corner. The show is rounded off by fireworks in the evening.

*- Experience York in September
Date: September 2010

Venue: York Area

Venues

Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Saturday 4th Sept York Ag Show Forrest Oval Annual Opens 9am

Regulars
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Sunday 5th  Maya’s Gonging Meditation Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday  7-8 pm
Sunday 5th 13 Tones of Creation private sessions Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday Appoint
Fri & Sun 3&5 Chi Gung classes Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Friday & Sunday 9-12pm
Saturday 11th York World Vision Markets Peace Park 2nd Saturday 8-1pm

 General 
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Thursday 9th York Film Society Sandalwood Yards September Evening
Tuesday 21th York Society Poets Night Sandalwood Yards September 7:30pm

 Locals
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Wednesday 29th  YVC Members Sundowner TBA
September 5:30pm

Events October 2010

* - Experience York in October
Date: October 2010

Venue: York Area

Venues

Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
 TBA    Quick Shears Competition  Castle Hotel  Annual  
Sunday 17th York Spring Garden Festival Holy Trinity Rectory Annual  
Weekend 22&24 York Jazz and Soul Festival York Area Annual  

Regulars
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Sunday 4th  Maya’s Gonging Meditation Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday  7-8 pm
Sunday 4th 13 Tones of Creation private sessions Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday Appoint
Fri & Sun 2&4 Chi Gung classes Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Friday & Sunday 9-12pm
Saturday 9th York World Vision Markets Peace Park 2nd Saturday 8-1pm
Week 9-17 YorkSociety Arts & Crafts Awards Town Halll Annual TBA

 General 
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Thursday 14th York Film Society Sandalwood Yards Monthly Evening
Tuesday 19th York Society Poets' Night Sandalwood Yards Monthly 7:30

 Locals
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Wednesday 27th  YVC Members Sundowner TBA Monthly 5:30pm

Events November 2010

Melbourne Cup Live Races
Date: 2nd November 2010

Venue: Greenhills Inn

Contact Details: 

Greenhills Inn Sean Roche Ph: 9641 4095 email: sean@greenhillshistoricinn.com.au

Northam Motorcycle Festival
Date: 29-30th November 2010

Venue: Bernard Park, Northam

Yamaha Showtown FMX team, KTM Australian Super Moto Championship Final featuring world champ David Gozzini, Veteran MX, Show & Shine, Kids Entertainment, Avon Valley Live Concert, M.A.D Ride, New bikes & accessories, Trials, Live Music & Stunt Riding.

Click here to download Brochure pdf (of Last years festival)

* - Experience York in November
Date: November 2010

Venue: York Area

Venues

Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
 Tuesday  2nd Melbourne Cup Live Race Greenhills Annual  
Saturday  TBA Healing Fayre Town Hall Annual  

Regulars
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Sunday 1st Maya’s Gonging Meditation Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday  7-8 pm
Sunday 1st 13 Tones of Creation private sessions Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday Appoint
Fri & Sun 1&6 Chi Gung classes Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Friday & Sunday 9-12pm
Saturday 13th York World Vision Markets Peace Park 2nd Saturday 8-1pm
Sun TBA  York Craft and Gift Bizaar Peace Park Twice Yearly 9-3pm

 General 
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Thursday 11th York Film Society Sandalwood Yards Monthly Evening
Tuesday 16th York Society Poets' Night Sandalwood Yards Monthly 7:30
Thursday 11th Rememberance Day War Memorial Annual  
Sunday TBA Welcome to New Residence Morning Tea Sandalwood Yards Annual  
Saturday 27th York Old Time Dance Group Town Hall   8-12pm

 Locals
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Wednesday 24th  YVC Members Sundowner TBA Monthly 5:30pm

Events December 2010

* - Experience York in December
Date: In December 2009

Venue: York Area

Venues

Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Friday  31st Celebration New Years Eve Annual  
Saturday  TBA Childrens Christmas Party Peace Park Annual  5-8pm

Regulars
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Sunday 5th  Maya’s Gonging Meditation Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday  7-8 pm
Sunday 5th 13 Tones of Creation private sessions Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Sunday Appoint
Fri & Sun 3&5 Chi Gung classes Wellness Centre - 4952 Gt Southern Hwy 1st Friday & Sunday 9-12pm
Saturday 11th York World Vision Markets Peace Park 2nd Saturday 8-1pm

 General 
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Thursday 9th York Film Society Sandalwood Yards Monthly Evening
Tuesday 154h York Society Poets' Night Sandalwood Yards Monthly 7:30
Wednesday 15th York Society Christmas Dinner Sandalwood Yards Annual TBA

 Locals
Day Date Activity Description Occurence Time
Thursday TBA  YVC Members Sundowner TBA December 5:30pm