THE Old Bar Beach Festival may be the headlining act this weekend in the Manning Valley, but it is far from being the only fixture on the social calendar.
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As usual there there will be several art exhibitions and markets on around the region, although the packed schedule of the beach festival means there is plenty to choose from for punters.
Alongside the classic Kombis, live music, food stalls, markets and more are new attractions including a petting zoo, camel rides and street performers.
They complement a packed schedule which will kick off on Saturday, October 3 with a mega market starting from 8am.
The Saturday will include the official opening ceremony, the classic car and Kombi display and parade, and the Jolly Pirates children's show.
At night there will be a Leukaemia Foundation 'light the night' lantern walk, as well as the always popular fireworks spectacular.
Sunday's schedule includes the 5km fun run and Kombi awards presentation, with both events requiring registration that day.
For more information regarding the festival, visit oldbarbeachfestival.com.au.
Outside of the festival, there will be several art exhibits displaying over the weekend.
Duets in Paint and Print, work by members of Taree Artists Inc and Taree Scribblers, will be on display at the Bean Bar Cafe, 1 Pulteney street, Taree, and Harrington Library, Harrington Waters Shopping Village, Harrington.
The Naked and Nude art exhibition will continue at the Manning Regional Art Gallery. On Saturday the Bridge Gallery will be open from 9am to 2pm, with a wonderful display of wood items on offer.
The Wingham Farmers Market will be on Saturday, 8am to midday, at the Wingham Showground.
On Sunday the Black Head Bazaar is on from 8.30am to 2pm on Black Head's main street, with local produce, handmade clothing and jewellery, homemade cakes, slices and biscuits all on offer.
