
Community Markets
May 7: Cnr Dowling and Chapman streets, Dungog. Time: 8am-1pm.
Held on the grounds of Dungog Anglican Church on the first Saturday of the month. Head along and be sure to bag a bargain. Arts, crafts, local cooking, jewellery, cakes, slices.
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Growers Market
May 7: CWA Hall, 199 Dowling Street, Dungog. Time: 8.30am-12pm.
Find fresh produce grown by local farmers, market gardeners and backyard growers. Held every Saturday morning.
Get your skates on
May 7: Maitland Railway Station. Time: 4pm-10pm. Cost: Free
Maitland Railway Station will transform into a unique after dark experience. This free community event will see the station play host to a pop up roller skating rink, plus neon art courtesy of Carla O'Brien, food trucks, music and performances from the Maitland City Rollers.
Sundays at the Royal
May 8: Royal Hotel Dungog. Time: 4pm-6pm. Cost: $15
James Thomson has established a justifiable reputation as a highly respected songwriter, a gifted musician, and an electric live performer. His relaxed-yet-assured performance style made it immediately clear to listeners and critics alike that he was a special talent. Tickets: dungogroyalhotel.com.au/events.

Knitter's Picnic
May 13-15: 211 Dowling St, Dungog. Time: 9am-4pm. Cost: Friday free, Sat and Sun $10-$20
The Knitter's Picnic will be hosted by Hive & Gobbler on the lawn of the Dungog Inn. It will feature a market day on the Friday (10.30am-2.30pm), music, free fibre art demos and mini workshops, gallery exhibition, local produce, art and craft. Tickets: hiveandgobbler.com.au.
Cracker Night
May 28: John Tucker Park, Paterson. Time: 2.30pm-late. Cost: $5 child (3-13), $8 adult, $20 family (2A, 2C).
Gates to Rotary Club of Paterson's cracker night will open at 2pm. Main event begins 6.30pm.
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