What's on across the Mid North Coast in May

Whether its annual Agricultural shows, film and food festivals, surf and running comps, or even a LEGO event, here is a list of things to do across the Mid North Coast during the month of May – from Coffs Harbour to Camden Haven.

🏎️ Coffs Coast Rally, Saturday 3

Returning after a successful debut in 2024 is the Coffs Coast Rally.

The motorsport features some of the roads once used in the FIA World Rally Championship.

Visit the website for details on entries, stage maps, and spectator information coming soon.

📽️ Bellingen Film lovers, until Sunday 4

The annual week-long cinema binge continues until May 4.

Screening at the Bellingen Memorial Hall are 12 films from 2024, including Oscar and Cannes festival winners, across several genres.

Check out the program and tickets here.

🎠The Bellingen Show, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25

Unfortunately, the annual Coffs Harbour Agricultural show has been postponed, however, the Bellingen Show is still going ahead in May.

The show has been exhibiting local produce, arts, crafts and entertainment since 1881. 

On the program this year is the  Mongrel Dog Show, the Partner Carrying Competition and Young Farmer Challenge, plus a silent disco, youth chill tent, and games for kids.

Tickets are available online or at the door for one or two day admissions, from $15 for an adult. The event is  free for concessions, school students and children under 6 years old.

🤠 The Macksville Show, Friday 2 & Saturday 3

The annual show has woodchopping, a cattle and goat arena, saleyards, a tradespace, a horse program and showjumping, and food and beverages.

The Champion Dog Show on Saturday has been postponed due to wet weather conditions, however the horse program will proceed as planned on both Friday and Saturday.

To find out more head to the Facebook page.

🏄 Crescent Head Malibu Classic, Thurs 22 to Sun 25

The annual Malibu Classic is back for its 37th year.

Held at the Crescent Head surf reserve, the competition showcases Malibu surfboards, or 'Old Mals', and modern replicas known as Logger boards.

To find out more head to the Facebook page.

🏃 IRONKIDS, Port Macquarie, Saturday 3

For kids aged 7 to 13, this run will take place along the breakwall for 1 to 1.5kms. Start time is 9am, for all other information, visit the website.

General admission is $35. Register online.

🏊‍♀️ IRONMAN 70.3, Port Macquarie, Sunday 4

Swim, ride and run by a supportive sideline from Westport Park to Town Green. 

Find out more and register online here.

🧱 LEGO Brickfest, Port Macquarie, Sunday 25

Back for its 7th year is the LEGO fan event, Brickfest. 

Come see LEGO creations and collections, explore LEGO worlds, get hands on and create your own and try your luck at winning a prize. There will also be vendors so you can take your own figures and sets home.

The event is being held at the Port Macquarie indoor stadium on Hibbard Drive.

Find out more here.

📖 Sydney’s Writer’s Festival Live & Local, Port Macquarie, Thursday 22

60-minute sessions of the festival’s headline events from Sydney will be live streamed at the Glasshouse in Port Macquarie throughout the day from 10am.

Book tickets online from $8.50.

🍷 Slice of Haven Food and Beverage Festival, Camden Haven, Sunday 25

A celebration of local talent from music to food and beverages, plus a children’s treasure hunt.

Find out more on the website.

Keep an eye out for our monthly event guides from live music to local markets, and more.

Thumbnail image credits: (L) Macksville Show Society Facebook page and (R) Crescent Head Malibu Club Instagram.