Welcome to Nelson Bay Festivals your easy reference guide to what's on and happening in Nelson Bay. This page is proudly brought to you by Nelson Bay and District Business Chamber - just scroll down the page to find what you are looking for...

Nelson Bay Street Markets Magnus Street Nelson Bay Third Saturday of the month 9am-1pm Enjoy locally created creative Industries products, including jewellry, soaps, and accessories Produce including fruit, nuts, cakes, spices and more... Stop by and enjoy a coffee or lunch at one of our cafes or restaurants
Blues Wine n Food It's Indulgence the Festival on the Nelson Bay Foreshore March 2-3 2013 Free entertainment and the opportunity to sample great gourmet delights, wine from some of the Hunter's top boutique producers and much more... Be entertained by great acts including the Funky Do Da's
NSW Game Fishing Tournament February 23-24 March 2-3 See the Weigh In's Watch the Sail Past See the fleet of Game Fishing Boats at Nelson Bay Corlette and Soldiers Point
Sail Port Stephens April 15-21 2013 See great action on the waters of Port Stephens with this great event which showcases not only the regions best but the best of sailing on the NSW Coast www.sailportstephens.com.au sailportstephens.com.au/
Blue Water Country Music Festival Nelson Bay June 8-10 2013 Enjoy great Country Entertainment at multiple venues over the June Queens Birthday Long Weekend Free entertainment in the Festival Marquee on the Nelson Bay Foreshore Bootscooting, Music, Buskers, Markets and much much more.... Request your raffle tickets for the Fender Guitar signed by Adam Harvey Amber Laurence Jetty Road Markus Mieir at admin@nelsonbaybusiness.com proudly raising money for Camp Quality   www.bluewatercountrymusic.com.au
www.tastesatthebay.com.au First weekend in November annually November 21-3 2013 Book your Nelson Bay Escape and join us for the 13th annual Tastes at the Bay over 3 great days! Program highlights in 2012 included: Wizard and Oz, Half Nelson, Jan Preston, Funky Do Das, Footloose. Kids Stage entertainment daily. Roaming Clowns, Facepainting and African Drum Workshops and more...				Wizard and OZ Tastes at the Bay The spectacular waterfront at d’Albora Marinas on the Nelson Bay foreshore will host local gourmet food from local and regional restaurants, wineries from the Hunter Valley and Port Stephens along with music to make your day. Now in its 12th year, this major culinary event also offers a selection of interesting activitieson the Nelson Bay Foreshore, adjacent to d’Albora Marinas. Wine isn't all you can sample at Tastes at the Bay you can sample craft beer and gourmet food too... Cooking Classes and so much more with entertainment on 5 stages Saturday and Sunday. Friday ·  Stroll amongst gourmet food stalls enjoy the twilight markets and free entertainment. Saturday and Sunday ·  Stroll amongst gourmet food stalls both on both the marina and on the Nelson Bay Foreshore and surrounds · Enjoy live traditional, contemporary Jazz Music right through the day, both days. · Fun for the family in the form activites, amusement, lucky dips and interactive activities. Please check out our web pages for more details on our Tastes at the Bay program and purchase tickets on-line to your favourite events. Enjoy the Port Stephens Classic Automobile Association Show and Shine.
www.sculpturesbythebay.com.au July School Holidays  Nelson Bay Sculpture Festival 2013 dates to be released soon... Sculptures by the Bay is an annual sculpture competitions offering realistic prize monies for a range of categories in return the winning entries will remain within the local landscape. Enjoy the sculpture walk, participate in the Sandcastle Competition and enjoy the weekend markets... Free entertainment - great school holiday fun and art workshops for the whole family
http://www.golfportstephens.com.au/ August 13-16 2012 Nelson Bay				Port Stephens Golf Classic August 11-16 2013 Play 4 courses, Nelson Bay x 2 Pacific Dunes x 1 Newcastle Golf Course x 1 $5000 in prizes and a great week of golf... Social activities Golf Prizes, Wine Prizes and so much to see and do in Nelson Bay the Heart of Port Stephens.      Nelson Bay Golf Club   The Dunes

There's so much to see and do in

Visit us for the Easter School Holidays and enjoy boutique shopping, causal and alfreso dining, amazing activities

Sand Boarding - Dolphin Cruises - Bush Walking - Swimming - Shopping - Coffee - Dining - Fishing - Bush Walking 
Snorkelling at the most southern coral reef in NSW  - Bird Watching - Quad Bikes -  Camel -  Horse Rides - Paint Ball -
Have a shoreside Picnic or BBQ  - Visit the markets  - Enjoy the free entertainment on d'Albora Marinas and the Foreshore Have a coffee in town - Bowling - Movies - and so much more....

Nelson Bay is a dynamic community which caters to local residents, their visitors and tourists. As such the range of businesses located within the Nelson Bay CBD and surrounding areas are many and varied.

The Nelson Bay and District Business Chamber is a progressive organisation with over 140 members who meet regularly. To find out more about the Nelson Bay and District Business Chamber visit www.baybusinesschamber.com.au

If you are interested in conducting business in Nelson Bay and it's surrounds please contact us and we will endeavour to assist you 

Blue Water Country Music Festival June Long weekend Annually www.bluewatercountrymusicfestival.com.au

Sculptures Nelson Bay a festival celebrating sculture which speaks to our unique environment www.sculpturesbythebay.com.au