Mudgee Events
There's lots happening in Mudgee across the arts, sports and culinary worlds. Why not organise your trip to coincide with one of the upcoming events?
ARTS & CULTURE
Kandos Street Machine & Hot Rod Show - 25 January 2025
Burn outs, Show n Shine, Go-To-Whoa and more. Free kids entertainment, trade stands, Saturday night fireworks. All made possible by local car loving volunteers
MAP Portrait Prize1 Dec 2024 - 2 Feb 2025
The inaugural MAP Portrait Prize was held in 2022 and is now a biennial event. It is now one of Mudgee Arts Precincts' most popular exhibitions.
Details here
Mudgee Show 28 February & 1 March 2025
Celebrate the 180th Mudgee Show with rodeos, Livestock, Sideshow Alley, Stalls, Horse Show Ring and Show Jumping Events, Stock Horse Racing.
Held at Mudgee Show Ground.
Details here
Sculptures in the Garden - 12th to 27th October 2025
Held at the beautiful Rosby Wines, this is NSW largest outdoor art exhibition, featuring local, regional, metropolitan and inter-state artists.
Details here
Mudgee History Talks
Held on the first Monday of each month (Feb - Nov), covering the history of the Mudgee region.
Details here
FOOD & WINE
Flavours of Mudgee - 27 September 2025
Savour the produce of 60 local food and wine producers whilst be entertained by performers in Mudgee's iconic main street. This is a free event.
Details here
Mudgee Region Wine & Food Month - September 2025
Starting out 40 years ago as a week long celebration, its grown to a month and is now one of NSW longest running wine and food festivals, featuring a diverse range of events including tastings, trivia, dinners and more.
Details here
SPORT
NRL Charity Shield - 22 February 2025
South Sydney Rabitohs vs St George Illawara Dragons
Glen Willow Stadium
Mudgee Classic - 3 & 4 May 2025
One of the great cycling events with road cycling and gravel courses.
Details here
NRL Telstra Premiership - 22 August 2025
Penrith Panthers vs Canberra Raiders
Glen Willow Stadium
MARKETS
Mudgee Makers' Market
Held on the first Sunday of every month in Robertson Park, Mudgee Makers' Market showcases the best local producers of food, wine and art in the region.
Details here
Church Markets
Held on the first Saturday of each month at St John's Anglican Church. Discover locally grown produce, freshly made cheeses, olive oil and bread, handmade textiles, arts, crafts and jewellery.
Details here
Lawson Park Markets
Every second Saturday of the month, The Lawson Markets are held by the river in the picturesque Lawson Park. Discover a range of stall holders offering local produce, arts, craft, knick-knacks, vintage clothing and more.
Details here
Mudgee Farmers' Market
Held in Robertson Park on the third Saturday of the month, this is the home of the Mudgee region's best range of local produce.
More details here
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