Harrington & Surrounds Business & Community Association

Harrington Community Expo
2018-10-13 09:30 - 16:00 (Australia/Sydney) | Harrington Waters Function Centre, 1-7 Caledonia Street, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce is proud to welcome everyone to the inaugural Harrington Community Expo. Come and see what our community and volunteer groups do, how they support our community and how you can join them. There are many activities that take place in our community that you can be a part of and the expo is the perfect place to find out about them. Each group will have an information booth for you to chat to the members and find out more.
The group will include Marine Rescue, Rural Fire Service, State emergency Service, Army Cadets, Art and Craft groups and manufacturers, Lions Club, Evening VIEW Club, Jabiru Teaching and Learning Centre.
Devonshire Tea will be available from the Harrington CWA members, so you can rest the legs and fuel up!
If you have a community organisation or volunteer group you think would prosper from this event and would like to have an information booth please contact Cliff Hoare as soon as possible. Phone Cliff on 0418 268 998.

John Oxley Bicentenary Celebration
2018-10-20 08:00 - 12:00 | Harrington, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
The John Oxley Bicentenary Celebrations are Proudly brought to you by Harrington Lions Club, Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce and Harrington Evening VIEW Club. To mark the bicentenary of Oxley’s arrival here and crossing of the ‘lake’ there are a number of not to be missed events happening over 3 days.
Saturday 20th October.
8.00am – FLAG RAISING CEREMONY
Pilot Hill – High St, Harrington
ON Saturday morning, spectators can gather on Pilot Hill before 8am to see the pipe bands and cadets from the army and air force march to the flagstaff. The town crier will call the gathering to order and the Lions members will raise the flags.
9.30am – STREET PARADE
The street parade will commence at the Harrington Crowdy Marine Rescue base and travelling along Beach Street to the John Oxley Memorial (alongside Club Harrington). Featuring in the parade will be a town crier, a mount police trooper in period dress, members of the Light Horse Brigade, pipe and drum bands, floats, school children, old cars and motorbikes, community organisations and services.
* Beach Street will be closed to traffic while the parade is taking place and detours will be in place.
11.00am – DEDICATION CEREMONY
John Oxley Memorial – Beach St, Harrington.
Unveiling two new information boards detailing the John Oxley Exploration Journey.
11.30am – ENACTMENT
John Oxley Memorial – Beach St, Harrington.
Harrington Public School Students will present an enactment of the Oxley expedition’s river crossing.
12.00pm – LIONS BARBECUE LUNCH
John Oxley Memorial – Beach St, Harrington.
Parade participants and spectators can refuel at the Lions BBQ and for stalls. On display will also be the cars and bikes from the parade.

Harrington Genuine Farmers Markets
2018-10-20 08:00 - 13:00, 2018-11-17 08:00 - 13:00 | John Oxley Reserve, Beach St, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Harrington Genuine farmers and artisans market
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Oxley Reserve, Beach St, HARRINGTON
From 8AM – 1PM
A great group of stall holders including:
fresh fruit and vegetables
honey
wine
handmade chocolate
candles and soap
free range eggs
essential oil healing and diffusing jewellery
hot food and coffee direct from the farm
and more …

History Display
2018-10-20 08:30 - 16:30, 2018-10-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Harrington Memorial Hall, Pilot St, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Kindly organised by the Harrington Evening VIEW Club, featuring wonderful photographs of Harrington’s early days, as well as other memorabilia. Light refreshments available too – tea, coffee, scones and damper available all day, provided by the Hall Committee.

Harrington Public School P & C Bush Dance
2018-10-20 17:30 - 22:00 | Club Harrington, 50 Beach St, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Harrington Public School P&C are proud to be adding to the John Oxley Celebrations with a Bush Dance to be held at Club Harrington.
Tickets are available from the School Office or Club Harrington Reception. Adults $25 and Kids $15.
Each ticket includes a 2 course meal and entertainment by Don Craine – Folk Music that will set the stage alight! Drinks available from the bar at Club Harrington.
Dress in your Country Best!
Limited number of tickets available. Please rsvp by October 10th.

Harrington Public School John Oxley Enactment
2018-10-22 09:15 - 09:30 | John Oxley Reserve, Beach St, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Harrington Public School will present an encore performance of their enactment of the Oxley Expedition’s river crossing. On this Date, Monday 22nd October, 200 years ago, Oxley and his men were crossing the river. Come down and support the school students.

Australia Day in Harrington
2019-01-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Harrington Memorial Hall, Pilot St, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
The Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce and the Harrington Lions Club Invite you to Celebrate Australia Day on Saturday 26th January from 8am at the Memorial Hall, Harrington.
A barbecue breakfast, billy tea and damper will be on sale.
The Citizens of the Year Awards will be presented during the morning. See you all there.

Harrington Markets
2019-07-14 08:00 - 13:00, 2019-10-07 08:00 - 13:00 | John Oxley Reserve, Beach St, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Harrington Markets is run by Harrington Crowdy Head Marine Rescue as a major fundraising event, which helps keep their Rescue Vessels on the water. The markets are run 4 times a year with a variety of stalls and activities. Come down to Oxley reserve, opposite Club Harrington carpark from 8am to 1pm on Monday 1st October.
The 4 markets for 2019 are:
Tues 1st January
Mon 22nd April
Sun 14th July
Mon 7th October

Spring Fair & Community Markets
2019-09-08 08:00 - 13:00 | Harrington Public School, High St, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Come along to the annual Harrington Public School Spring Fair and Community Markets. From 8am to 1pm on Sunday 8th September in the school grounds, High St, Harrington. There will be Markets, games, rides, auction, photobooth, raffles, pony rides and more. A great morning out for the whole family… All welcome!

Hannam Vale Open Garden Day
2019-10-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Hannam Vale, Hannam Vale, NSW, Australia
Hannam Vale Open Garden Day will have a selection of private country gardens open for just six hours on Sunday 20 October for you to peruse at your leisure. Nestled in the Stewarts River valley in the heart of The Three Brother region Hannam Vale offers you a delightful day through farm gardens, flower gardens to woodland gardens.
And at our recreation reserve in the heart of Hannam Vale, you can collect your program and enjoy our cafe for coffee, tea and heaps of yummy homemade cakes and slices that will get your blood sugar levels up for a day of nostalgic wanderings. Come back to the reserve and enjoy a nourishing luncheon whether its BBQ, sandwiches, soups or more.
Then browse our market stalls for a great variety of quality plants, preserves, and bric-a-brac.
Situated approximately halfway between Port Macquarie and Taree, visitors making their way to Hannam Vale should exit the motorway at the Hannam Vale road signs and follow the signage for approximately 11kms.
Programs are $10 per person to access all the gardens with children under 16yrs free.
For more information, contact Anne on 0414 989 776

Harrington Community Expo
2019-11-02 09:00 - 15:00 | Harrington Waters Function Centre, 1-7 Caledonia Street, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
All Welcome. Come and see what our community and volunteer groups do, how they support our community and how to join.
For more information phone Cliff 0418 268 998

Christmas Lights Competition
2019-12-01 - 2019-12-15 | NSW
Our annual Christmas lights competition is on again. The local area’s judged: Harrington, Crowdy Head and Coopernook.
Entry forms are available from the Harrington Post Office.
Best decorated House $150
Best decorated business or shopfront $150
Best Decorated home/van in a caravan park $150
Last day of judging 15th December. Winners announced on 22nd December at the Lions Club Carols by Candlelight.
Sponsored by the Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce.

Carols by Candlelight
2019-12-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Harrington Foreshore, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Come along and enjoy our annual Carols by Candlelight organised by the Harrington Lions Club in conjunction with The Chamber of Commerce, local churches, The CWA and local Rural Fire Service.
Vintage car display from 3pm. Carols from 4pm.

2020 Harrington Festival
2020-01-01 | NSW
The Annual Harrington Festival takes place during the month of January with the majority of events on the 1st of January. The family-friendly event is free and all activities take place on the Harrington foreshore (Beach Street, Harrington) overlooking the stunning breakwall.
Kick off the New Year with:
Markets from 8am in the John Oxley Reserve
Food Stalls, Carnival Rides and Side Show from 3pm on the foreshore.
Live Music from 5pm on the foreshore.
John Gollan fireworks display at 9pm from the Harrington Breakwall. And yes the fireworks are on the night of the 1st! And has been known to be one of the best displays on the Mid North Coast. Grab a spot anywhere along the water’s edge and you will catch the fireworks.
Bring the family along and make a day of it. Please arrive with time to spare for the fireworks as they are very popular!
Harrington is located 45 minutes South of Port Macquarie and 20 minutes North of Taree on the NSW Mid North Coast.

2020 Tagged Fish Competition
2020-01-01 - 2020-01-31 | NSW
The Lower Manning Tagged Fish Round-up is on again in 2020!
This year we have a $10,000 Super fish thanks to the Harrington Hotel.
Get your rods out and start fishing in January.
Here are the details:
* Competition runs from January 1st to January 31st 2020
* 25 tagged fish to be caught
* Fish are released at Harrington, Manning Point and Coopernook into the Manning River.
* Catch a fish with a tag and present the tag at the Harrington Hotel during business hours (Beach street, Harrington) to claim your prize.
* Prizes of cash and vouchers ranging from $100 to $10,000.
With thanks to our sponsors that make this event possible (In no particular order)
Sea Shells Cafe
Ems Thai Restaurant
Harrington Beachside Meats
Arrest-A-Lite
Professionals Harrington
Meat@Chrissos
Coopernook Hotel
Harrington Bait & Tackle
Taree Auto Group
Harrington Cellars
Harrington Mechanical Services
Harrington Marine
Oceanview Chinese Restaurant
Manning Point Bowling Club
Weeroona Holiday Park
Harrington BP
Ella’s Takeaway
Harrington Newsagency
Harrington Bakehouse
Nate’s Pizzeria
Harrington Hotel
Oxley Anchorage Caravan Park
Big4 Colonial Holiday Park
Harrington Waters Pharmacy
Harrington Beachside Takeaway

Harrington Citizen of the Year Awards
2020-01-26 08:00 - 09:30 | Harrington Waters Function Centre, 1-7 Caledonia Street, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
The Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce and the Harrington Lions Club invites you to celebrate Australia Day on Sunday 26th January 2020 from 8am at the Harrington Waters Function Centre (opposite the library).
A BBQ breakfast, billy tea and damper will be provided free of charge. The Citizen of the year awards will be presented during the morning.
The awards are proudly presented jointly by the Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce and the Harrington Lions Club. They acknowledge individuals who have made a noteworthy contribution to our community during the current year or given outstanding community service over a number of years. The recipients of the awards are role models for everyone, inspiring us through their achievements.

Harrington Christmas Lights 2020
2020-12-11 - 2020-12-24 | Harrington, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Harrington Christmas Lights Competition!
Get your lights up for 11th – 24th December 2020.
Prizes on offer this year:
House – First $300, Second $200, Third $100
Caravan Park Home $300
Business Best Dressed $300
Best STreet $300 to donate to a chosen charity. Minimum 4 homes to enter.

2021 Harrington Festival & Fireworks - Cancelled
2021-01-01 | Harrington, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Regrettably, because of the COVID-19 pandemic the Chamber of Commerce committee has determined it is unable to stage the Harrington Festival and Fireworks that would otherwise have run on January 1st 2021. We know that locals and visitors will be disappointed. However, the Chamber cannot risk placing the safety of its volunteers supporting the event, and those attending, in jeopardy. We hope the Festival will be able to continue in 2022.

Australia Day 2022
2022-01-26 08:00 - 10:00 | Harrington Waters Function Centre, 1-7 Caledonia Street, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
The Harrington Crowdy Head Chamber of Commerce and the Harrington Lions Club invite you to celebrate Australia Day on Wednesday 26th January 2022 from 8am at the Function Centre, opposite the Library, Caledonia St, Harrington.
Free breakfast starting the morning followed by Guest Speaker Mark Vaile, former Deputy Prime Minister and Citizenship Awards culminating in our Citizen of the Year.
This event will be subject to any Covid-19 regulations in place at the time.

Harrington Community Expo 2022
2022-09-03 09:00 - 15:00 | Harrington Waters Function Centre, 1-7 Caledonia Street, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Harrington & Surround Business & Community Association is proud to be once again holding the Harrington Community Expo. The Expo will allow the public to visit our Community groups, Emergency Services and Volunteer groups. Find out what they do, how they support our community and how to join.
PLUS The launch of A Resilient Community preparedness Booklet at 11.30am.

Harrington Markets
2022-10-03 08:00 - 13:00 | John Oxley Reserve, Beach St, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Looking for something for the calendar, well Marine Rescue Crowdy Harrington is bringing the Harrington Markets to you on Monday the 3rd of October from 8am to 1pm at Oxley Reserve Beach Street, Harrington, near the Bowling Club. So make a note to bring friends and family. We have plenty of sites booked for you this time as well as food and drinks. We are looking forward to a great day and we hope you will join us for a fun day.

Harrington Public School Spring Fair 2022
2022-10-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Harrington Public School, High St, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Harrington Public School celebrates 150 years in 2022. Join in the celebrations at the Spring Fair on October 22nd 2022.

Harrington Community Christmas Carols
2022-12-18 17:00 - 20:00 | Harrington Foreshore, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Join in the Harrington Community Christmas Carols hosted by the Lions Club. Starting from 5pm the carols will take place opposite the village shops on the waterfront stage. A special appearance from Santa will take place too!

Harrington Santa Run
2022-12-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Harrington, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia

John Gollan Day Festival & Fireworks 2023
2023-01-01 - 2023-01-02 | Harrington, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Sunday, 1st January 2023
Marine Rescue Markets – Oxley Reserve 8am – 2pm
Historical Photo Exhibition – Memorial Hall 9am – 1pm Sideshow & Carnival Rides from 3pm
Live Music from 6.30pm
Fireworks – on the Breakwall from 9pm
Monday, 2nd January 2023
Historical Photo Exhibition – Memorial Hall 9am – 1pm
Sideshow & Carnival Rides 10am – 7pm

Historical Photo Exhibition
2023-01-01 09:00 - 13:00, 2023-01-02 09:00 - 13:00 | Harrington Memorial Hall, Pilot St, Harrington, NSW, 2427, Australia
Presenting an exhibition of historical photographs of Harrington and surrounds.
Sunday, 1st January, 2023 & Monday, 2nd January, 2023
Open from 9am – 1pm
Memorial Hall, corner of Beach St and Pilot St, Harrington
Entry: Gold coin donation
