The Dusty Miner Events

homegrown markets

Speers Point Park
Nelson Bay Foreshore
Medowie
Raymond Terrace

Taste Festival Maitland

March – 2 day event

Explore the delights of food, produce, beer & wine.  See local and interstate experts in the fields of cooking, edible gardening and biodiversity across two stages, whilst sampling some of the best street food and local beer & wine the Hunter has to offer.

Smoke In Broke

June – 2 day event

Held over the June Long weekend the Smoke in Broke Festival is a 2 day festival of BBQ, Beer and Wine, coupled with some music, good vibes and a Saturday night Bon Fire.  Camping grounds available.

Maitland Aroma Festival

August – 2 day event

The festival features expert chocolatiers, talented baristas and the best of the region’s beer & winemakers. Maitland Aroma is the perfect way to ward off the winter chill.

Bitter & Twisted 

November – 2 day event

Bitter & Twisted Festival will celebrate with craft beers, live music and food this November in the grounds of Maitland Gaol.

Pelican Foreshore Markets

1st Saturday of Month