And the fish are known to bite here too. Tick. Festival Manager, Barry Harley said: “These artists join the already huge line-up performing in Tamworth this coming January, and it’s reassuring to see artists continuing to support what is not only the biggest festival in the country but the biggest economic driver for the Tamworth region.”. Some of country music’s biggest names, along with pop icons Paul Kelly and Don Walker, will take to the stage to perform their versions of Joy’s compositions. Joy will celebrate her 90th birthday during TCMF 2020 and Festival organisers, together with Joy’s family, have put together an incredible line-up of artists to perform in her honour. Australia has its fair share of summer festivals, but there is only one Tamworth Country Music Festival (TCMF). The Lookout is surrounded by natural bushland and is the base camp for the Kamilaroi Walking Track, which winds its way through the bushland of Oxley Park linking the Marsupial Park, Oxley Lookout and Flagstaff Mountain over a distance of several kilometres. Tick. RV dump points are also located throughout the area for your convenience. Australia's famous Tamworth Country Music Festival will not be held in 2021 due to COVID-19 concerns. Tick tick tick. “At Tamworth City Toyota we have set up a stage with a life size cut out of Lee as a fun way to put yourself right into the middle of the Festival action” explained Tamworth City Toyota Group Operations Manager, Chris Sheppeard. The Tamworth Country Music Festival is the largest country music festival held in Australia and runs over 2 weeks in January every year. The photos look fantastic and a great keepsake” said Chris. Music? Hundreds of aspiring artists (and some well-known faces who may pop-up) will be busking in Tamworth's Peel Street for the duration of the festival. It is a fully sealed and gently undulating track along the river, suitable to walk, run or cycle. Out from Barraba, Horton Falls Reserve is great for the bushwalker. The respect that artists have for Joy and her catalogue of classics is far-reaching and her birthday concert — Concert for Joy — is set to be a historic event at the Tamworth Regional Entertainment Conference Centre on Wednesday, 22 January 2020. Tamworth is the acknowledged home of country music in Australia. Some sections of the walk track are moderate, however other sections are quite challenging. There will be free shows every night of the festival in Toyota Park and fans will be able to see their favourite artists up-close-and-personal on the FanZone stage in Peel Street, daily. hats ‘on’ at the tamworth country music festival In January each year, Tamworth locals can show their pride for the Toyota Country Music Festival by collecting one of Toyota’s famous Festival hats. Dancefloors? “The hats have a unique design and are made exclusively for residents of Tamworth” said Barry. The area is regarded as good fossicking country with zircons, sapphires and other semi-precious stones to be found. Camping is permitted, however there are no facilities. As well, more than 70 per cent of these events are free of charge. Trending stories Most viewed stories. “The hatband features an ‘Ask Me’ icon, encouraging visitors to the Festival to engage with locals and perhaps discover some back roads and local hot spots they may not have experienced before” he added. Families will also love the Toyota Cavalcade, a street parade on Saturday 25 January, 2020, on Peel Street. For all those coming from the south, TCMF organisers recommend Camper readers turn off the New England Highway and explore Nundle and Hanging Rock. Like Nashville in the USA, Tamworth is instantly recognised for its links with the burgeoning popularity of country music here in Australia. For the fitter person, there’s a two-hour walk to the base of the gorge, for which the reward is stunning scenery — but there’s also an easier track from the carpark to the top of the falls. In this reserve, you can also take a swim or rough it camping. North of Tamworth is Warrabah National Park, a tranquil national park split by the stunning Namoi River. Camping sites here can be pre-purchased or bought at the gate, via credit card or Eftpos. “During the festival, there are premier camping options right in the CBD, including the Riverside Camping Grounds, and Wallaroo Camping Hire do great pre-pitched tent packages for those that need some extra kit to accommodate bigger groups.”. It dates back some 290 million years to the Carboniferous Period; many of the original glacial landscape features have been eroded away and replaced by those associated with running water. There are barbecue facilities, and the bush setting is replete with trees, birds, lizards, wallabies and pademelons. National Park camping nearby is also possible. Here are our top tips for having the time of your life at the Toyota Country Music Festival in Tamworth: Good ole' fashion Pub Crawl With over 120 venues taking part in the festival, it makes for one hell of a pub crawl. PICTURE CREDIT: Tamworth Regional Council, Total TCMF (countdown plus festival, Friday 10 to Sunday 26 January 2020): $280, 10 days of the festival (Friday 17 to Sunday 26 January 2020): $170, Final weekend (Friday 24 to Sunday 26 January 2020): $100. It’s Australia's largest music festival and one of the top 10 music festivals in the world.