NEW SOUTH WALES’ PREMIER HERITAGE FAIR
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Oberon Rugby Sports and Recreation Club hosts our Rally Grounds in 2010
Rugby League has been a part of Oberon since 1917 when the first games were played in the district.
The famous Oberon Tigers achieved a record between 1961 and 1971 that has been unmatched, when they won 10 out of 11 consecutive grand finals.
The club is one of the most successful Group 10 competition clubs ever.
Oberon Leagues Sports & Recreation Club is a nursery for future first grade players, which have included Craig Bellamy. In recent times two more aspiring stars have been signed to NRL Clubs.
Oberon Leagues Sports & Recreation Club is partnering the Oberon Heritage & Collectors Club Inc in the presentation of the Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair at its grounds in Lowes Mount Road in 2010.
The Club will be open throughout the duration of the Fair over the weekend 19th 20th 21st February for the benefit of members and guests.
You can become a Friend of the Fair
Did you know you can become a friend of the Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair?
Many people would like to have an involvement with the Fair but do not have the desire or time to be an active member of the club.
Friends of the Fair is ideal medium. You can be associated with the Fair and get regular friends only updates as well as discounts as advertised from time to time.
Have a look at the Friends Membership page on this website for full details or simply contact us for more information.
Who is AECOM?
Just who is Aecom , the latest partnering sponsor to the Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair?
AECOM in Australia and New Zealand thrives on finding smarter and more efficient solutions to some of the world's most challenging infrustructure projects. Their advisors, engineers, designers and planners work together as part of an integrated team that is committed to client success.
From their offices in over 100 countries, AECOM teams share and source knowledge, insights and experience globally to apply lessons locally.
Together their worldwide network of 45,000 dedicated people provides the following services:
Architecture, Building Engineering, Design & Planning, Economics, Energy, Environment, Government, Infrastructure Services, Mining, Programme Management, Transportation and Water.
AECOM becomes a General Presenting Partner
Multinational company AECOM has become a presenting partner of the Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair in February 2010.
The Company's purpose is to enhance and sustain the world's built, natural and social environments.
Currently AECOM is associated with Oberon NSW in its capacity as a world environmental leader.
The management team of the Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair welcomes AECOM as a sponsoring partner.
AECOM is yet another major company associating its business and branding with New South Wales' premier heritage fair.
Jenolan Caves for the Musically Inclined
You may not know it, but the world famous Jenolan Caves are located within the district of Oberon NSW.
In fact it was the earliest settlers of the Oberon district who located the Jenolan Caves when trying to rid the area of bushrangers.
They were instrumental in the early development of the Caves as a tourism destination and their descendents still live locally.
For the duration of the Oberon & Villages Summer Festival, the Cave Trustees have arranged a series of musical interludes within the Caves complex.
And so for the musically inclined visitors to the Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair there is an added incentive to come to Oberon for the weekend 19th 20th 21st February 2010.
Georg Mertens, well known Cello virtuoso, will perform at 4.00PM on Saturday 20th.
Needless to say, the acoustics are awesome!
Enquiries should be directed to Oberon Visitors Information Centre www.oberonaustralia.com or direct to the Jenolan Caves www.jenolancaves.org.au
Oberon & Villages Summer Festival has Plenty to Offer
Oberon & Villages Summer Festival is offering a weekend of Heritage over 19th 20th 21st February 2010.To whet your appetite there's news of yet another major event occurring during this weekend.
Festival co-ordinator, Wayne Cooper, said recently that the Festival is well stocked with activities catering to every person's taste.
"The 110th Oberon Agricultural Show, first held in 1896, is the place to see summer's bounty in full display. Let the locals point out Oberon's famous jellies made from local fruit trees that are over a century old or watch the brave locals ride the bulls in the ring or experience the pride of the farmers as they display prime local livestock, fruit and vegetables.
Dogs, horses and cattle have prominence in 2010.
Does two days of non-stop dog and working dog trials; equestrian events and a giant wild bull-riding rodeo plus a bigger sideshow alley and more arts and crafts grab your interest?"
Refer to www.oberonfestivals.com.au for details of all the events and activities for which Oberon & Villages Summer Festival has become so well known.
Great Value in all Tickets
Entrants and visitors will get wonderful value when they purchase a ticket to the Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair.
For visitors, a ticket purchased to enter the Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair in February 2010, whether it be an Adult, Child, Concession or Family will also gain automatic entry to the Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway event as well as unlimited travel on the Summer Festival bus around Oberon. Not only that but the ticket is valid for the three days of the Fair.
Entrants also receive the same privileges for themselves and one crew member and in addition will receive a specially minted badge as a momento of their visit to Oberon in 2010.
All tickets can be purchased in advance by following the instructions listed on the ticketing page.
Anyone interested in becoming an entrant can download a registration form from the registration or ticketing pages. You do not have to be a member of a club to be an entrant. Your qualification is having an item of heritage or historical value that you would like to display at the Fair.
Big Plans afoot for OTHR
Here's something interesting for railway buffs!
Oberon Tarana Heritage Railway has taken delivery of some of their rolling stock in time for the Oberon & Villages Summer Festival and their display in association with the Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair.
President Shane Moorhead said the group is planning to display a series of "S-Trucks" at the station filled with produce that would have been shipped from Oberon in the 1950's. Peas, potatoes and timber were just some of the local produce railed mostly to markets in Sydney.
Also confirmed as being on display on that weekend is a very rare Arnotts Biscuit Truck that carried tins of biscuits to country towns in years gone by. This truck was loaded at Arnott's Homebush factory and plied the tracks to the far reaches of New South Wales.
Shane will be announcing more interesting additions to the event at the historic Oberon station within weeks and you'll read about them first on this page.
Oberon will truly be a heritage town in February 2010 and be a great lesson in history for young and old alike.
Great Weather in February
Oberon in February is just devine!
Alpine climates can be fickle but February in Oberon is usually very stable with daytime temperatures averaging around 25C and nights cool and crisp.
When preparing for the Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair we recommend that you pack summer gear for daytime and warmer clothing for night. Don't forget your hat, umbrella and sun screen because although the climate is mild, it is also deceptive.
Our UV factor is high and you can burn easily, so beware!
Clubs should bring their tents for protection during the Bathurst Toyota Show'N'Shine.
Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair
The Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair is a not for profit organisation run solely by volunteers for the purpose of presenting a heritage event of the highest possible quality in Oberon NSW in February annually.
The Fair is a place where people can gather to discuss, display and demonstrate their machinery and collections.
It also encourages the collection and preservation of items with heritage value or historical interest relating to the social, cultural, industrial and rural history of Australia.
Another aim is to boost tourism for the benefit of Oberon and district by showcasing Oberon's spectacular countryside, it's country charm and the simple pleasures of Oberon's village life.
The Highlands Steam & Vintage Fair is a subsidiary of the Oberon Heritage & Collectors Club Inc.
If you would like to be part of the Fair, there are several ways you can help.
Why not become a member of the Oberon Heritage & Collectors Club Inc or a Friend of Highlands Steam and Vintage Fair or act as a volunteer at the Fair.
Full details are contained in the Oberon Heritage & Collectors Club Inc, Friends Of the Fair and Volunteers pages on this website.