Byron Bay Events
January
See the Thursday Plantation Annual Sculpture Show
“Sculpture in the Rainforest” An extremely interesting look at contemporory works by award winning Australia Artists. It also showcases artists from around the Byron Bay and Northern Rivers region - not to be missed.
30 September 2007 to 31 January 2008
www.sculptureshow.net
Complete Byron Bay Accomodation
The 3rd Annual Byron Bay Film Festival
8 days and 9 nights of some of the world’s best independent films. Presenting a diverse and unique program of animations, documentaries, experimental, surf, environmental, short and feature films. As well as workshops, discussion panels and Q&A sessions with national and international filmmakers.
Feb 29th - March 8 2008
http://www.bbff.com.au
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February
March
The Whole Woman Festival
Connecting women from home, community, arts and enterprise.
festival bookings 1300 660 367
Speakers - Alicia Power, Carmen Stewart, Chicchan Richards, Claire Dunn, Denise Greenaway, Emelisa Mudle, Jacqui Katona, Jenni Carghill, Mahboba Rawi, Mandy Nolan, Mary Moody, Rachel Berger, Rosie Scott, Sue Williams, Zenith Virago,
March to 2nd - March 9th
www.wholewoman.com.au
Complete Byron Bay Accomodation
Byron Bay 19th Annual BluesFest 2008
Over 40 artists and more. Featuring Keith Urban, John Fogerty, KT Turnstall, London Gospel Choir, Xavire Rudd and lots more.
Tickets
Thursday 20th March to Monday March 24th 2008
www.bluesfest.com.au
Complete Byron Bay Accomodation
April
2008 Byron Underwater Festival
There’s nothing like this in the world - the 2008 Byron Bay underwater festival is amazing! There is a underwater photo and video shootout. Snorkel tours, Underwater camera tryouts, Night dives, Introduction to Scuba, Kayaking with Dolphins, Marine and wildlife presentations, Underwater photography workshops, Underwater film screenings, Underwter arts, and Kidsevents.
From Wednesday the 30th of April to Sunday the 4th of May in Byron Bay.
www.underwaterfestival.com.au
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May
2008 Byron Underwater Festival (see above)
Byron Bay Triathlon
The 2008 Triathlon is a 1500 metres swim, 40km bike ride and a 10km run.
email at j_hogan21@hotmail.com.
Saturday 11 May 2008
www.byronbaytriathlon.com/
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Byron Bay Winter Whales Ocean Swim Classic
An amazing challenge swimming the crystal clear waters of world famous Byron Bay.
4th MAY 2008
www.ingenium.net.au/oceanswimseries
Byron Bay Yoga Festival
Special Guest Simon Borg Olivier
Byron Yoga Centre, Belongil Beach, Byron Bay
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th May
www.byronbayyogafest.org.au
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Bangalow Billycart Derby
June
Lismore Lantern Parade 2008
An amazing event, including a Lismore Kids Arts, Street theater, Market delight, ceremonial gates, winter warmers, parade, fiery finale, great street party.
23rd June 2005
www.lanternparade.com/
July
The Billinudgel Frontier Festival
Lennox Head Gromfest (Surfing)
The best junior surfers in the country battle it out in classic surf breaks for the mantle of Australia’s best surfing Grom!
11th to 15th July 2008
www.gromfest.com.au/
Byron Bay Writers Festival
An amazing writers festival that is well known throughout Australia, there are feature events and workshops, even a kids day - don’t miss it.
25-27 July 2008
www.byronbaywritersfestival.com.au
SAE Institute Byron Bay - Open Day
September
Fatherhood Festival
Aiming to question, share and celebrate. The annual event includes artists such as John Butler, Pete Murry and many others. Become aware of the impact you have on children.
Big Scrub Rainforest Day 2008
Includes bird watching, walks, presentations, workshops, guided walks, and performances - a very insightful event of you natural resource.
SAE Institute Byron Bay - Study for a Day
October
November
Kites & Bikes Festival 2008
Bangalow Show 2008
December
Byron Bay Community Christmas Carols
Bangalow Christmas Eve Festival
Byron Bay - New Years Eve 2008