Up to date information on events held in or close to Bilpin …
THE PICKET FENCE
The Picket Fence, located at 2605 Bells Line of Road (look for the pink picket fence, opposite the Bilpin District Hall) is open Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm (CLOSED from 20th December to 2 February 2024) and offers a large array of gifts, handmade jewellery, knit wear, plants, terrariums, art, craft ands much much more – unique items handcrafted by local artisans.
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BILPIN COMMUNITY MARKETS AND CAFE
Bilpin District Hall – Bells Line of Road, Bilpin
Every Saturday from 10.00 am till 12 noon.
An opportunity to buy freshly picked local organic produce, fruit, veges, freshly baked cakes, in-season fruit pies, plants, flowers, handmade woolen items, local honey, home made jams, chutneys, rocky-road, biscuits, local crafts, bric-a-brac, environmentally friendly cleaning products, so much more!
Come and enjoy a chat with the friendly local community while sampling our great coffee and delicious brunch and the sweetest treats around.
New stallholders welcome, only $10 for undercover stalls.
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BLUE MOUNTAINS BOTANIC GARDEN – MT TOMAH
This breathtaking Garden is the only botanic garden in the world located in a World Heritage Area. Focused on the conservation of cool climate plants it is home to 21,000 plants and 900 species.
Located under 2-hours’ drive from Sydney airport and less than an hour from Penrith and Richmond, the Garden is the perfect backdrop for a gathering, workshop or family day out.
Over the next five years, we are revisiting and returning the Garden to the original vision for the site while aspiring to be the model garden for sustainable practices on a global stage.
The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden is open every day except Christmas Day.
Monday – Friday: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm
Saturday, Sunday and public holidays: 9.30 am – 5.30 pm
Entry Is FREE
Further information on all events occurring at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mt Tomah can be found at:
https://www.bluemountainsbotanicgarden.com.au/What-s-On
RICHMOND GOOD FOOD MARKETS
RICHMOND PARK – Corner of March and Windsor Street, Richmond.
Saturdays 7am to 1pm
Just 30 minutes from Bilpin, the Richmond Good Food Market offers the opportunity to
- Support Local Farms
- Meet local farmers and know how your food was raised
- Avoid chemical and other additives routinely used in mass produced farms
- Support the community and local agribusiness
- Source great tasting food
- Save money and bypass Coles and Woolworths
- Support the Local Economy
A large number of Bilpin producers can be located at the markets, including Hillbilly Cider, Jaggards Dressing, Bilpin Honey and many many more.
MOUNT WILSON
Mt Wilson, the heritage garden village, is in the World Heritage Blue Mountains, only 30 minutes from Bilpin. The area has magnificent natural bushland and rainforest, walks and canyons as well as historic houses and grand exotic gardens, some of which are open to the public.
For a full list of events and open garden dates, please visit the website below.
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Do you still hold the back to back festival if so when is it on again please ?
Sorry, the Back2Back is no longer held in Bilpin. There is a smaller version – a ‘mini’ Back2Back held at the Australia Pioneer Village on Sunday 27th May. I hope that helps. ADMIN