Jindabyne Sports Grounds, Jindabyne, New South Wales, 2627
Phone Number: 61 02 6450 5600

From 26-Dec-2009 to 26-Dec-2009
This annual event has been running since 1943, originally in Old Jindabyne and now at the 'John Connors' Jindabyne Sports Ground. This year’s event, starting at 9am, has 15 action packed Rough Riding and Time Event Programs including the open bull ride, open saddle bronco and steer wrestling. It’s always a great day out with the family with side shows, food stalls and bar facilities available. No alcohol will be allowed through the gate due to strict licensing laws.

Thredbo Village, Thredbo, New South Wales, 2625
Website: www.thredbo.com.au
Fax Number: 61 02 6459 4101

From 12-Jun-2010 to 14-Jun-2010
Thredbo is celebrating the official opening of the winter season with a white weekend full of fun festivities and free entertainment, including the first event of the Thredbo Freeride Series, a rail jam at Friday Flat. What a fun and exciting way to celebrate the new winter season at Thredbo.

Banjo Paterson Park, Jindabyne, New South Wales, 2627
Website: www.flowingfestival.com.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6456 3876
Fax Number: 61 02 6456 4022

From 21-Feb-2010 to 21-Feb-2010
Dragon Boat racing is an exciting and competitive watersport which hs been in popularity as a relatively new sport in Australia. The forty foot long dragon boats are brightly painted and decorated with a dragons head and tail. Each cres paddles with a drummer to keep time and a steerer to control the boat. The races are exciting and spectacular to watch. Last years event saw 20 local community teams slog it out for the top price. The Race is held in conjuction with the Flowing Festival held all weekend.

Jindabyne, Jindabyne, New South Wales, 2627
Website: www.sermt.com.au
Phone Number: 61 02 9589 3339
Fax Number: 61 02 9589 3331

From 05-Nov-2010 to 07-Nov-2010
The Snowy Ride is a motorcycle event run annually with the aim of involving motorcycle riders from all over Australia to raise money for Childhood Cancer Research. It's an opportunity for riders to enjoy a weekend away with friends and family and to ride some of Australia's best and most picturesque roads. How it works is on Saturday you can leave from anywhere, whenever you like, and take whatever route you like as long as you're at the final checkpoint in Thredbo by 4pm. The Snowy Ride checkpoints are located at Adaminaby, Dalgety, Berridale, Jindabyne, Cooma, Bombala, Khancoban, Charlotte Pass and Thredbo. The first Snowy Ride was launched in 2001 as a request from Steven Walter, a young man who lost his fight against cancer. Steve loved motorcycle riding and asked that a charity motorcycle ride be organised to raise funds for cancer research and cancer care.

Cooma Showground, Cromwell Street, Cooma, New South Wales, 2630
Website: www.coomarodeo.org.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6452 4521
Fax Number: 61 02 6450 1798

From 13-Feb-2010 to 13-Feb-2010
Cooma Rural Australiana Championships Rodeo is an ABCRA Affiliated Rodeo. The event takes place in the rodeo arena at the Cooma Showground from 2.00pm and will provide great spectator viewing. Exciting events will include: Open Bronc Ride, Open Bull Ride, Open Bare Back, Steer Wrestling, Calf Roping and Ladies Barrel Race.

Bredbo Showground, Bredbo, New South Wales, 2626
Phone Number: 61 02 6454 4155

From 06-Feb-2010 to 07-Feb-2010
See the best young riders from the region compete at the Michelago Pony Club's Double Chance Sporting Gymkhana. There are 17 fun and exciting sporting events. Riders have two attempts at each sporting event and only a riders best time counts. Winner of flag spectacular will be awarded the Man from Snowy River Medallion. This is the ultimate sporting weekend and a great opportunity to see the upcoming equestrian talent.

Bombala Showground, Bombala, New South Wales, 2632
Website: www.bombalashow.org.au
Phone Number: 61 02 6458 4622
Fax Number: 61 02 6458 3777

From 20-Mar-2010 to 20-Mar-2010
The annual Bombala Show is a truly traditional country show which offers a unique experience for people of all ages showcasing the areas produce and country hospitality. This wonderful day and night event is jam-packed with attractions including traditional livestock exhibits and Art and Craft displays. The pavilion is brimming with homemade cakes, preserves, floral displays, paintings and needlework to name but a few. Other great attractions include the Bombala Show Girl, Yard Dog Trials, Historic Engineer and Machinery displays and trade exhibits. The Ring events are always well contested.

Friday Flat, Thredbo, New South Wales, 2625
Website: www.countrymusicchannel.com.au/cmcrocks
Phone Number: 61 13 0002 0589

From 05-Mar-2010 to 06-Mar-2010
The Country Music Channel's roots and country music festival will be rocking Thredbo over two big days. Thredbo will provide the perfect alpine backdrop to a stellar line up of national and international artists including Kasey Chambers, Jack Ingram, Richard Clapton, Adam Harvey, Doc Walker, Dan Sultan, The Wilson Pickers, Sinead Burgess, Peter McWhirter, Paul Greene, Mark Wells, Amber Lawrence, Mike Carr, Kirsty Lee Akers, Jetty Road, The Harrisons and Victoria Baillie with more artists to be announced.

Tumbarumba Racecourse, Tumbarumba, New South Wales, 2653
Phone Number: 61 02 6948 3333

From 03-Apr-2010 to 03-Apr-2010
The Tumbarumba Endurance Ride is held annually at Easter, at the Tumbarumba Racecourse. The ride is a clover leaf pattern and usually attracts over 100 competitors. The motto of endurance riding is "to finish is to win" as the challenge is for horse and rider to achieve a suitable level of fitness. Horses have to pass regular veterinary checks during the ride.

Forbes Street, Bombala, New South Wales, 2632
Website: www.celebrationofmotorcycles.com
Phone Number: 61 04 1962 2599
Fax Number: 61 02 6458 3265

From 21-Nov-2009 to 21-Nov-2009
The Annual Celebration of Motorcycles has displays; test rides, short film competition, and stalls selling all manner of motorcycle related goods. There will be entertainment all day and night. The weekend helps to promote bike touring of the Bombala region. There will be trophies for bikes in the following categories: American, British, Classic, Custom, European, Japanese, Most Unique, Outfit, Paint Job, Rat, Trike, Vintage, Peoples Choice and Overall Best Bike.