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Sunday Session at Seven Mile Brewery
2026-05-17 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-19 15:00 - 21:00, 2026-04-05 15:00 - 21:00 (Australia/Sydney) | seven mile brewery, 188-202 Southern Cross Dr, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Soak in the sounds of the Northern Rivers with family and friends in a fun, laid-back and welcoming atmosphere. Enjoy a variety of comfort food from the food trucks on site, including all your favourites such as burgers, nachos, wraps, fries, and American style barbeque meats.
Music from 3 pm every first and third Sunday of the month.

Ballina Farmers and Producers Market
2026-05-17 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-10 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-03 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-26 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-19 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-12 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-04-05 07:00 - 11:00, 2026-03-29 07:00 - 11:00 | Commemoration Park, 1 Bentinck St, Ballina, NSW, Australia
Ballina Farmers and Producers Market is your local growers market.
Ballina Farmers and Producers Market is a favourite place to visit on a Sunday morning. It has the best farm fresh produce the region has to offer, in a beautiful setting by the river.
You can find freshly picked vegetables, oyster mushrooms, apples, berries, flowers and crisp salads. Alternatively, grab a punnet of seedlings and grow your own.
There is a wonderful range of artisan-produced foods: cheeses, freshly baked organic sourdough bread, pasta, cloud-like sourdough doughnuts, olives, honey, fermented vegetables and so much more.
The market is a perfect place for you to enjoy a cup of coffee with your pick of breakfast options including croissants, doughnuts, breakfast burgers, sushi, or vegan delights, to name just a few. It is a place for the community to get together.
It’s held at Commemoration Park every Sunday morning, next to the Missingham Bridge in Ballina. Pack a picnic blanket and head on down.
Ballina Farmer and Producers Market

Alstonville Community Markets
2026-05-16 08:30 - 15:00, 2026-04-18 08:30 - 15:00 | Alstonville Show Grounds, 6 South St,, Alstonville, nsw, 2477, Australia
Alstonville Community Markets
Sat 21 Feb ’26 – Sat 20 Feb ’27 (month event)

Alstonville Showgrounds – 6 South St, Alstonville NSW 2477
From 8:30am!

The Alstonville Community Markets transform the Alstonville Showground on the third Saturday of every month, bringing together a vibrant mix of local makers, growers and creators. It’s the perfect place to ease into the weekend with great food, artisan stalls, handmade crafts, local produce, clothing, plants and family-friendly entertainment.
Whether you’re browsing for something unique or simply soaking up the country-village atmosphere, these markets deliver that classic Alstonville charm. After exploring the stalls, take a wander along Alstonville’s leafy main street, where boutique shops, cafes and heritage buildings invite you to linger a little longer.
A relaxed Northern Rivers experience with plenty to discover – and even more to enjoy.

On-site parking available via Green Street (because who doesn’t love a good park-and-shop sesh?) See you there for a morning of LOLs, delicious eats, and local treasures galore!

Lismore Gemfest
2026-05-16 08:00 - 17:00 | nsw
Since 1990, the Lismore Gem & Lapidary Club has proudly hosted Lismore GEMFEST, bringing together gem and mineral enthusiasts from across Australia and beyond. Held at the Lismore Showgrounds in New South Wales, this incredible event is a celebration of all things lapidary, featuring an extensive range of minerals, gemstones, fossils, jewellery, lapidary tools, and equipment.
With over 140 dealers and tailgaters, GEMFEST offers something for everyone—from fine art jewellery in the Traders Hall to unique finds from outdoor traders, including rough stones, handcrafted pieces, and specimen-quality crystals. Young explorers can even try their luck Fossicking on the Hill, searching for their very own treasures!

Salsa Classes at Wharf Bar
2026-05-15 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-08 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-05-01 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-24 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-17 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-10 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-04-03 19:30 - 20:30, 2026-03-27 19:30 - 20:30 | Wharf bar and restaurant, 12-24 Fawcett St, ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
SALSA CLASSES EVERY FRIDAY at Wharf Bar & Restaurant
Every Friday, join us for Salsa classes with Elena from Salsa Mind — learn new moves, enjoy delicious food, and soak up the river vibes!
Classes from 7:30–8:30pm — $20 with complimentary guacamole & tortillas.

Hey Lady - Ladies Night
2026-05-03 19:00, 2026-04-03 19:00 | Hey Lady, 105 River St, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
A night of celebrating all the ladies. Good music and a bloody great time the first Friday of the month.
DJ from 7pm-12am.
$16 cocktails & $10 glass of prosecco for the ladies all night.
Yes men are welcome too, it’s all inclusive and a great night for everyone.

Wharf River Club Riverside Concert
2026-05-03 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-04-05 15:00 - 18:00 | nsw
Wharf River Club will bring music and entertainment to the river front. With the support of Ballina Times and Paradise FM we are creating place for young and old to come together and enjoy themselves right here in the heart of Ballina. Now is the time to come together and create something special! We have live music every Sunday from 3 – 6pm, right on time for Happy Hour PLUS once a month we host Wharf River Club featuring the biggest bands in the Northern Rivers, right on the Fawcett Park Wharf. Book a table, join us at the bar or bring your family and friends for a picnic on the lawn. The event is FREE but we do ask for you to make a gold coin donation to our charity of the day, supporting our local community.
So far this event series has raised close to $25,000 for Ballina and Norther Rivers based charities including Ballina Marine Rescue, Westpac Rescue Helicopter Ballina, East Ballina Lions Club, Northern Rivers Animal Services (NRAS), Rotary Club of Ballina on Richmond and many more.

Bulls, Broncs & Barrels
2026-04-25 15:00 - 21:00 | Alstonville Showground 6 South Street, 6 South St,, Alstonville, NSW, 2477, Australia
SATURDAY 25th APRIL 2026 – Alstonville Show Ground

Bucking Bulls and Broncs and the all time favourite Barrel Racing at our Bulls, Broncs & Barrels Event at the Alstonville Showgrounds SATURDAY 25TH APRIL 2026!
Plus they have a Bar, Fun Rodeo Food and Country Stalls to BOOST the experience!

Family Friendly, country vibes.

Easter at Summerland Farm
2026-04-04 10:00 - 14:00 | summerland farm, 253 wardell road, alstonville, NSW, 2478, Australia
Celebrate Easter at Summerland Farm. Enjoy the festive farm atmosphere with plenty happening across the park throughout the day. Little (and big!) adventurers can build their perfect day, with a range of activities available to book and add on to their visit – including face painting, Immersive Farm Tours, Animal Encounters, and decorating your own Easter basket.
A magical meet & greet with the Easter Bunny will be available throughout the day. The much-loved Easter Egg Hunt will run in three sessions at 10am, 11:30am, and 1pm. During the hunt, children will follow clues hidden around the farm, collecting macadamias along the way to exchange for delicious chocolates at the end of their adventure.
The Easter Egg Hunt is $5 per person. Once you have added your FREE event ticket to your cart, you will be able to select a time to start your Easter Egg Hunt. Pack a picnic blanket, gather your family and friends, and make it a memorable Easter celebration on the farm!

Taking Charge of Your Tomorrow - Ballina
2026-03-24 10:00 - 14:00 | Ballina RSL, 1 Grant Street, Ballina, nsw, 2478, Australia
Learn about Wills and estate planning, and other financial and lifestyle services designed to support the people of regional NSW. Chat to stallholders, listen to informative presentations and stay for morning tea.
Other stallholders include: Service NSW, Services Australia, Healthy North Coast, Seniors Rights Service, Legal Aid, Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Aging Northern NSW Local Health District, Carer Gateway – Carers NSW, National Disability Insurance Agency, Magenta Community Services and financial, health and care services.
This event is free. However, registration is requested for catering purposes.

Water Slide at Cherry Street Sports
2026-03-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Cherry Street Sports Club, 68 Cherry St, Ballina, NSW, 2478, Australia
School Holiday Fun at Cherry Street Sports Club
Slip and slide – The water slide is open from 3pm to 7pm April 2nd
Cost is $10.
Why not enjoy dinner while the kids have some fun.
