NEW SOUTH WALES
Orange Winter Fire Festival, Aug 5-7 This year, the Winter Fire Festival in Orange delivers a program of cultural events focusing on the Australian cracker-night bonfire tradition. The Night Market, held on opening day, is a wondrous spectacle of fireworks and fire drums lining the heritage streets of nearby Millthorpe. Head to the Spiegeltent in Orange’s Robertson Park for circus acts, stand-up comedy and cabaret. orange360.com.au
Woodfired Eugowra, Aug 6 Savour the aroma of freshly cooked damper at this community event at Eugowra Showground. Try your luck in the camp-oven cooking and barbecue contests, watch food demonstrations, and enjoy live music – including a performance by songwriter Josie Laver – and a range of children’s activities. Find handcrafted gifts at the market, feast at the food stalls and get cosy around the fire pits. Camping is available, so stay and explore this pretty town, famous for its eventful bushranger history. visiteugowra.com.au/woodfired-eugowra
For an immersive experience combining lights, sound and nature, visit the
