Wollombi Markets are held on the holiday Monday of each long weekend.

You will find local product, crafts, clothes, plants and more within the 100+ market stalls.

Situated an hour from Sydney and Newcastle, and 30 minutes from Cessnock, the markets attract thousands of attendees.

Meet bi-monthly (even months) – on the third Thursday at 5:30pm.

Meetings are at Various member businesses.

Upcoming Meetings

A copy of important dates for 2024 can be found below and invitations/reminders will be sent before each –

To apply for membership to the Lovedale Chamber of Commerce click here.

Committee meeting

Thursday 18 January at 4pm
Thursday 21 March
Thursday 23 May
Thursday 18 July
Thursday 19 September
Thursday 24 October
Thursday 21 November

Committee & Members

Thursday 1st February at 5.30pm for 6pm
Thursday 4th April
Thursday 6th June
Thursday 1st August
Thursday 3rd October
AGM 7 November (Venue TBA)
Thursday 5th December

Paying homage to the traditional way of making wine, Cessnock STOMP Festival offers a unique experience to stomp grapes and sample amazing local wines and food choices.

With over 100 market stalls and a huge kids area, there is something for everyone at Cessnock STOMP Festival.

With a hop-on hop-off shuttle service, relax and make the most of the D’Vine Long Weekend in October

We’ve got a flavour packed long weekend in store with something for the WHOLE family! Book in for wine, gin and craft beer tasting masterclasses, cheese and pasta making workshops, cooking demonstrations, tasting experiences pairing local wines with cuisine from around the world, barrel tastings, a Pet’s paradise with dog show, kids activities and you can even watch the footy grand final on the big screen at Ironbark over dinner on Sunday night!

There’s even horse and cart carriage rides for a more glamorous form of transport and E-bikes for the more adventurous nature lovers.

There will be plenty of opportunities to purchase local produce and handmade gourmet delights that you can take home and recreate amazing gastronomical experiences with.

Your Festival Passport will give you access to over 20 amazing events! Once you have your passport, you can pre-book experiences, purchase hampers and put together the weekend of your dreams.

You will be treated to a variety of creative and innovative materials used in the artworks and sculptures scattered throughout the Wollombi Valley.

The Wollombi Valley Sculpture Festival will be a Biennale event (held every two years) commencing in 2024.

Enjoy over 15 of Hunter Valley Wine Country’s famous wineries over two venues during the End2End Festival.

With wine, local gourmet food, celebrity chefs, boutique brews, Semillon and seafood and music this is an event not to miss.

With a shuttle bus, move from venue to venue with ease.

The Hunter Valley Highland Games celebrate the connection between Scotland and Australia.

Beyond a mere showcase of physical prowess, the Highland Games serve as a cultural celebration, inviting individuals of all ages to engage with and embrace the Scottish way of life.