Events
From local markets and wine festivals to family-friendly fairs and cultural celebrations, there’s always something to look forward to. Explore the dates and details of upcoming events and make the most of your time in our charming town.
Murrumbateman Field Days
The Murrumbateman Field Days is the annual premier agricultural and family event for Murrumbateman and the Yass Valley. Each year, more than 17,000 people and 300 exhibitors attend the 2 day event.
Exhibitors from around Australia showcase the best in the latest agricultural and landscaping services, equipment and machinery, livestock, traditional crafts, local produce, and attractions such as the snake man, a petting zoo, free face painting, jumping castles, kids rides, camel rides, pig races and performances by local musicians and Farmer Dave Muttley dog Crew from Rufftracks.
The Murrumbateman Field Days offers a family-friendly country experience over two days and is a fantastic weekend for the whole family.
The event has a major positive economic impact for Yass Valley Shire and all profits going back into the community:
- generates some $7.4 million in economic activity in accommodation, food and agri-business sectors
- $1.1 million is directly spent during the event on-site and in local towns
- exhibitor surveys show that $47 million in sales are generated during the event.
The event is run by the Murrumbateman Community Association through a team of 3 part-time staff supported by volunteers.

Murrumbateman Village Markets
Held on 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month, 9am to 1pm at the Village Green located within the Murrumbateman Recreation Ground you will experience a friendly market specialising in fresh foods and handicrafts with a local flavour.
The Village Green with its historic oak trees provides the perfect place for a relaxing morning browsing vibrant stalls, sampling produce, local crafts, supporting and chatting with local community groups. Kids can enjoy a free jumping castle.
An event by the Murrumbateman Community Association.

Murrumbateman Menshed
Open Thursday afternoons and Saturday mornings. Membership is open to males 18 years or older. Learn crafts, woodwork, assist the community and have great chats.
A sub-group of the Murrumbateman Community Association.

Murrumbateman History Group
The Murrumbateman History Group formed in January 2014 aiming to locate, record and preserve Murrumbateman’s history. We are hoping a permanent site will soon become available to contain many historical objects and information.
Learn about local historical sites and and discover lots of interesting stories. You can take a walk in the town and see historical buildings and sites or attend advertised events that showcase heritage and history of the area.
A sub-group of the Murrumbateman Community Association.

Murrumbateman Christmas Carols and Twilight Market
2024 Murrumbateman Christmas Carols and Twilight Markets are held during December on the Village Green at the Murrumbateman Recreation Ground – Date for 2025 TBA. Hugely popular, attendances are growing every year and is the Christmas event for local families.
A sub-group of the Murrumbateman Community Association.

Australian Cool Climate Wine Show
The annual Australian Cool Climate Wine Show is held in September and attracts entries from cool climate winemakers across Australia.
The show features events for the public, and is dedicated to benchmarking and showcasing the unique wines produced in cool climate regions.
The Show was delivered from 1999 to 2022 as an event by the Murrumbateman Progress Association (now MCA). The Show is now incorporated and independent and continues to be an important event for the local wine industry and community.

