Rugby World Cup visitors to Gosford for Pool A and B matches can expect a busy month of cultural and sporting activities in support of the tournament.
Irish and Romanian fans with families looking for something to do after the 17:00 match on 11 October can enjoy the Gosford Party in the Park Festival at Kibble Park Gosford.
Any fans upset by their team’s performance on the pitch should travel to the Woy Woy Theatre for the Spike Milligan Comedy Festival, celebrating the life of former Goon Show founder Spike Milligan on 10 - 12 October.
The beach might be the place to recover from the rugby excitement on 12 October with an afternoon surf carnival hosted by the local Surf Life Saving Clubs on the Central Coast, showcasing the Australian beach culture at Terrigal Beach.
Equine enthusiasts in town for the Pool A match between Argentina and Namibia or the Pool B game between Japan and USA should stick around for the Gosford Race Club race days on 16 and 30 October.
Jazz lovers who can’t wait for the Rugby World Cup show to arrive in Gosford are advised a weekend of live Jazz in various locations is on offer at The Entrance from 3 - 5 October.
The Entrance will also host an International Rugby Sevens One Day Tournament with teams competing from the South Pacific, USA and New Zealand on 25 October.
In November motor bikes roar into town with the Grand Final of the Supercross Masters on 8 November.
On 15 November a Flotilla of boats departs Gosford to Woy Woy, bolstered by a blessing of the fleet to open the Brisbane Water Oyster Festival at Anderson Park. Oysters, seafood and wine tasting are on offer.