The eagerly awaited Jazz at the Pines was a highlight of the Orange Blossom Festival.

Eric Holroyd Hot Shotz performed on the stage, overlooking the Blue Mountains.

The backdrop fitting for a style of music that was born in the 19th century was historic Roughley House, which was built in 1856 and which is open for tours.

More festival events:

September 24-27: Castle Hill Art Society's 41st Annual Art Awards and Sale. Free. Details: Judy Adams, 96342015.

September 25: Garden and Landscaping Competition. Details: orangeblossom .com.au or 98430564.

September 26: Hawkesbury Harvest Farmers and Fine Food Market at Rouse Hill, 8am-noon. Details: Alan Eagle, 0415244477.

Free composting and worm farming work shop at Norwest Bunnings, 10am-noon.

September 27: Westpac Hills Fun Run, 8am, Fred Caterson Reserve. Details: Steve Whelan, 0411145190 or hillsathletics.com.

Carlingf ord Rotary Market, North Rocks Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children. Details: John Waters, 96141775.

Kenthurst Fair, 11am street parade, stalls, rides, live entertainment. Kenthurst Rotary Park. Details: Keith Bakers, 0414254051.

Crestwood Fair, 11am-7pm, entertainment, pipe band, rides, stalls and competitions. Crestwood Idol talent quest, demonstrations from Medieval Fighting Society, fireworks at 7.15pm, Peel Road. Details: crestwoodfair .net.

Classic Car Display, free, 9.30am, Bull & Bush Hotel.