| SEPTEMBER 2010 |
|
11 SEP: GUNNING FIREWORKS FESTIVAL
Annual fireworks festival with one of the largest display finales outside of Sydney.
Pyrotechnic demonstrations, market stalls, entertainment, food stalls and children's activities.
For more information contact PO Box 7185 Watson ACT 2602; phone (02) 4845 1051; info@gunningfireworksfestival.com.au
Gunning Showground
|
|
18 SEP: DAFFODIL TEA AND SPRING FAIR
Annual Fair.
For more information phone (02) 4832 1988.
Taralga
|
CAMELLIA SHOW
Annual flower show. Open 2.30pm - 5.00pm Thursday, 9.00am to 5.00pm Saturday and 9.00am to 12noon Sunday.
Uniting Church Hall, Young.
|
BRAIDWOOD DAFFODIL FAIR
Annual fair.
Ryrie Park, Braidwood.
|
KENMORE HOSPITAL MUSEUM AND TOURS
Step back into a 19th Century psychiatric asylum in the Kenmore Hospital Museum. The Museum is located in a former ward and closely resembles how it was in 1895.
11.00am and 2.00pm daily. Entrance - gold coin donation.
For more information phone 4821 2206.
Kenmore Hospital, Taralga Road, Goulburn
|
|
10 - 10 SEP: ANNUAL SHOW - HARDEN - MURRUMBURRAH
Annual agricultural show.
For more information contact PO Box 214 Harden 2587; phone (02) 6386 5060; fax (02) 6386 5061; email jantekooti@yahoo.com.au
Murrumburrah Showground, North St, Murrumburrah
|
|
10 - 12 SEP: GUNNING SPRING ART SHOW & SALE
Art exhibition and sale over three days - with Fireworks and Car Boot Sale.
Catholic Parish Hall, Cullivan Street, Gunning
|
GOULBURN TO SYDNEY CYCLE CLASSIC
Annual bike race leaves Montague Street, Goulburn 8.40am, then travels through the highlands, Wollondilly, Camden and on to Sydney.
For more information phone: (02) 9820 4011
Montague Street, Goulburn
|
26 SEP: MARULAN KITE FESTIVAL
See Marulan's best art and craft work, pony rides, jumping castle, animal farmyard. Fly (or learn how to fly) a kite and have fun. Prizes for best kites.
Kite-making workshop and kite flying, Market stalls, Craft Show & demonstration, BBQ & refreshments, Art Exhibition. and Fireworks Spectacular.
For more information phone (02) 4841 1515.
Marulan Hall & Tony Onions Park, Marulan
|
27 SEP: GOULBURN POULTRY FANCIERS' SOCIETY AUCTION
Including sale of equipment such as incubators, feeders and carry boxes, plus other bird breeds welcome. 9.30am start.
For more information phone 4832 1048.
Goulburn Showgrounds, Braidwood Road, Goulburn
|
|
26 - 28 SEP: ANNUAL SHOW - YOUNG
Annual agricultural show.
For more information contact PO Box 154 Young 2594; phone (02) 6382 2079.
Young Showground
|
30 SEP - 4 OCT: LILAC CITY FESTIVAL - GOULBURN
Annual festival with fireworks on Saturday at Seiffert Oval; street parade 3.00pm Sunday; gardens and floral displays; music; dancing; doll, teddy bear and craft show.
For further information phone: (02) 4821 1839
|
| OCTOBER 2010 |
30 SEP - 4 OCT: LILAC CITY FESTIVAL - GOULBURN
Annual festival with fireworks on Saturday at Seiffert Oval; street parade 3.00pm Sunday; gardens and floral displays; music; dancing; doll, teddy bear and craft show.
For further information phone: (02) 4821 1839
|
2 OCT: BRIBAREE SHOW
Annual agricultural show.
Bribaree Showgrounds, Bribaree
|
Presbyterian Church (c.1870s), now Taralga Museum. |
2 - 4 OCT: TARALGA HISTORICAL SOCIETY - 0PEN DAY
The Society's annual open day, held at the Museum every long weekend in October.
Arts and crafts stalls, produce, fun and games for all the family.
The museum and archives will be opened for those wishing to see something of the past of the town, or catch up on the history of the families of the area. There will also be a reunion of former workers of the marble and calcite quarries at the Masonic Hall.
For more information contact: Mary Chalker, (02) 4840 2084
Taralga Museum, Orchard Street, Taralga.
|
|
Visit the website |
3 OCT: IRISH WOOL FEST, BOOROWA
The Running of the Sheep has been likened to the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona. This is the Australian version where full wool merino sheep rampage down the main street of Boorowa in NSW leading the colourful street parade.
Other events in this free country street festival include the Blessing of the Fleece, a spiritual thanksgiving of the fine wool of the district, Irish dancers, Irish bands and singers, educational non stop musical extravaganza and a Grower's Market.
The National Flyball team (featuring hurdling dogs) have entered into the spirit by making the Irish Woolfest a major competition day. Special appearance by Luke Dickens.
For more information phone (02) 6385 3962 or email: b.manion@boorowa.nsw.gov.au
Marsden Street, Boorowa |
|
9 OCT: BURRANGONG PICNIC RACES - YOUNG
Annual picnic races.
For more information phone: (02) 6382 2130
Young Race Course, Temora Road, Young
|
16 OCT: HARDEN KITE FESTIVAL
A spectacular event celebrated in Harden annually on the 3rd Saturday in October at the Harden Racecourse. Held from 10.00am - 4.00pm and is a great FREE family day full of kite flying fun.
There will be plenty of kites to buy on the day for those who don't own their own. Musical entertainment from local and interstate musicians will entertain all and the many food and market stalls will keep the young and the young at heart busy for the day.
For more information phone: (02) 6386 2343.
Harden Race Course, Harden
|
Visit our website |
16 - 17 OCT: MURRUMBATEMAN FIELD DAYS
An annual event dedicated to small area farming, with exhibitors displaying a wide range of machinery, equipment and services with over 400 exhibitors including: Farm machinery of all types; Water tanks; Specialty foods; Trees and plants; A range of clothing; Farm and workshop tools; Community and support groups.
Open 8.00am to 5.00pm each day. Parking free, admission Adults $15 children 6 - 16 years per day (children under 6 free); family and weekend passes available.
For more information contact the Field Days Office: (02) 6227 5895
Barton Highway, Murrumbateman |
|
|
24 OCT: CROOKWELL ROTARY SWAP MEET
Annual swap meet and market day. Car parts, autos, books, tools, antiques & collectibles, arts & crafts.
Display of steam engines, vintage cars & bikes and horse drawn vehicles.
For more information phone (02) 4832 2153
Crookwell Showgrounds
|
Click here to visit our website |
24 OCT: BUNGENDORE RODEO
The Bungendore Rodeo is presented by the St Mary's and St Philip's Combined Churches Rodeo Association Incorporated.
The Rodeo and Campdraft are conducted each year in October and November respectively.
Car parking and basic camping facilities. Food, merchandising outlets, drink bars and entertainment rides.
Events include bull, bareback riding; saddlebronc; steer wrestling; rope & tie; team roping; ladies barrel race; breakaway roping; steer undecorating.
For further information contact (02) 6238 1408
Rodeo Equestrian Sports & Recreation Reserve, Kings Highway, Bungendore. |
|
| NOVEMBER 2010 |
Click here to visit our website
|
GOULBURN SPRING RACING CARNIVAL
Spring racing carnival with live racing on Melbourne Cup Day on the 3rd; Goulburn Cup Day on the 20th; followed by Goulburn Workers Club Anniversray Cup Day on the 22nd.
For further information contact 4822 2222.
Goulburn Race Track, Racecourse Drive, Goulburn |
|
WINDELLAMA SMALL FARMS FIELD DAY
Annual field day featuring Landcare, demonstrations & children's activities. The day will feature seminars, a speakers' corner, demonstrations plus educational and commercial exhibits to provide visitors with a wealth of ideas and information about living and working on small rural properties.
Gates open 9am. Admission: Adults - $5, Children under 15 free. Windellema Museum will also be open.
For more information contact (02) 4844 5554
Windellama Hall, Windellama
|
 |
6 - 7 NOV: CLASSIC YASS - CELEBRATION OF HERITAGE MOTORING
On the Saturday large display of Heritage Sedan, Racing, Sports Cars, Bikes and Military Vehicles . Eight piece band from Sydney playing favourites fro the 50s to the 70s throughout the day. Demonstrations, displays and sale of Memorabilia, food stalls.
On the Sunday - Observation Run for heritage vehicles, (entry forms available on request). Plus art trail/open studios and open gardens.
10.00am to 3.00pm each day. Admission free.
For more information contact (02) 6227 1111.
Banjo Paterson Park, Meehan Street Yass |
|
 |
ANNUAL ROSE SHOW - GOULBURN
Quota International's 17th annual Rose Show. Opening ceremony and dinner on the Friday night $20 per person; open on Saturday from 10.00am to 4.00pm - $2 per person.
For more information phone (02) 4821 3024
St. Saviour's Hall, Bourke Street, Goulburn |
|
Visit our website |
14 NOV: CONVOY FOR KIDS CHARITY EVENT
Trucks convoy through Auburn Street at 10.10am with stalls, entertainment, monster auction, judging of the trucks.
Trucks assemble at Gateway Service Station at 8.00am then convoy through Auburn Street at 10.00am and arrive for a family day at Belmore Park.
Entertainment to be announced.
For more information phone: 1300 663 669
Belmore Park, Goulburn |
|
Click here to visit our website |
GUNDAROO BUSH FESTIVAL GUMBOOT GALA
A celebration of Gundaroo -- a country village with a unique heritage and a strong community spirit.
Bring the whole family along for a day of fun including sheep dog trials, dog high jump and other dog events, woodchop competition, kids rides, markets, delicious country-style food, displays, bush poetry, pantomimes, demonstrations and competitions.
Build your own billy cart and enter the billy cart race, try a helicopter joy ride, or enter some of the novelty events like the barrel race.
The "Creative Country" art exhibition willl showcase talented local and regional artists.
The Gundaroo Bush Festival is sponsored by Telstra.
For more information phone Liz Clarke 0419 738 087 or see our website.
Gundaroo Village |
|
TARALGA HERITAGE RALLY
Displays and demonstrations of vintage farm machinery, cras, bikes, tractors, steam engines, military vehicles and items from the Powerhouse Museum from 10.00am each day.
Activities include vintage tractor pull, tractor trek, threshing display, hand loaded baling, heritage games for kids and live entertainment on the Saturday night.
For more information contact (02) 4844 7016
Taralga Showground, Taralga.
|
FESTIVAL OF AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AND THE ARTS
A series of performances showcasing the work of Australian musicians and artists living in the Southern Tablelands area of the State.
For more information contact (02) 4821 2450.
Goulburn & surrounds
|
Click here to visit our website
|
27 - 28 NOV: BRAIDWOOD QUILT EVENT
In November each year, the historic town of Braidwood becomes a mecca for quilters and tourists alike as it hosts this year the 12th Quilt Event and the famous 'Airing of the Quilts' on the Saturday.
In magnificent spring weather the main street is aglow with colour as quality quilts are strung up on the first floor verandahs with a backdrop of intricate and ornate iron work and wood.
Quilts also decorate shop windows, restaurants and cafes, and are exhibited Indoors. Plus indoor exhibition Saturday & Sunday at the National Theatre. Some 500 quilts are usually displayed.
A Fringe Festival will offer open artist's studios, quilt, textile and nostalgic exhibitions in the churches, open gardens sponsored by the Australian Open Garden Scheme and the Ryrie Park markets.
For more information contact Braidwood Quilters Inc, PO Box 135, Braidwood, NSW 2622. Phone (02) 4842 2355
Wallace Street, Braidwood. |
|
Visit ourwebsite |
19 - 20 NOV: CCCMA ANNUAL TALENT QUEST
The Cherry Capital Country Music Association Inc. presents its annual talent quest.
For more information about the Association and its monthly meetings, or applications for the talent quest contact PO Box 923 Young 2594 or phone Kate Sneddon (02) 4822 6433.
Young Services Club Auditorium, Cloete Street, Young Information for members and their guests |
|
28 - 29 NOV: OPEN GARDENS - BRAIDWOOD
In conjunction with the Braidwood Quilt Festival, some of Braidwood's best gardens will be open for inspection on the weekend.
For more information contact K. Penfold (02) 6929 3850
|
Visit our website |
GRABINE COUNTRY MUSIC MUSTER
Weekend of country music with talent quest, with performances by top country music stars. (Full details on our website.)
Food and Bar services available for the duration of the event, and activities for the kids. Strictly no BYO.
For more information and bookings phone (02) 4835 2345. Talent Quest entries should be forwarded to Dave Page, Production Manager - email jackemmy@aapt.net.au
Grabine Lakeside State Park, Grabine |
|
| DECEMBER 2010 |
FESTIVAL OF AUSTRALIAN MUSIC AND THE ARTS
A series of performances showcasing the work of Australian musicians and artists living in the Southern Tablelands area of the State.
For more information contact (02) 4821 2450.
Goulburn & surrounds
|
 |
4 - 5 DEC: NATIONAL CHERRY FESTIVAL - YOUNG
59th Festival with Cherry Festival Street Parade, Cherry Festival Ball, Cherry Festival Carnival, Celtic Tattoo Spectacular, The BIG Breakfast, Heritage Train Rides, Cherry Festival Bush Poets Competition & Breakfast, Jam Factory & Orchard Tours, Young & Region Farmer's Market, Market Day, Art & Photography Exhibitions, 'pick your own' cherries and lots more...
For more information contact Young Visitor Information Centre
Phone: (02) 6382 3394 - Fax: (02) 6382 5085 - email: info@visityoung.com.au |
|
YASS CUTTING SHOW
Come and watch one of the fastest growing equine sports in Australia.
Featuring Open, Novice & Non Pro events.
In Cutting horse competitions, horse and rider have two and half minutes to demonstrate their ability to seperate cattle and prevent them from returning to the herd.
For more information phone 0412 521 198.
Yass Showground, Yass.
|
SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS FAIR, GOULBURN
Stalls offering opportunity to find Christmas gifts. Includes Tree Decorating competition.
Admission by gold coin donation, children under 12 free.
For more information phone 4821 3926
St. Joseph's School Hall, Goulburn.
|
COMBINED CHURCHES CHRISTMAS CAROLS - YASS
Come along and enjoy a relaxed, fun time carroling! Sausage Sizzle and drinks available.
Commences 7.00pm. Admission free.
Cooma Cottage, Yass
|
ATTESTATION PARADE, NSW POLICE COLLEGE, GOULBURN
Traditional ceremony where students at the College are accepted as Probationary Constables for the NSW Police Force.
Held at 11.00am. For further information contact Police College at 4828 8525.
Goulburn Police College, McDermott Drive, Goulburn.
|
APEX CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK - BRAIDWOOD
Christmas fun for the kids and all the family in the centre of town.
Ryrie Park, Wallace Street, Braidwood
|
CHRISTMAS CAROLS - AT BUNGONIA
Carols commence 5.00pm.
For more information phone 4822 4050.
Christ Church, Bungonia
|
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT - YOUNG
Carols commence 5.00pm.
For more information phone 6382 7793.
Carrington Park, Young
|
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS CAROLS - GOULBURN
Christmas fun for the kids and all the family in the centre of town with live performances and fireworks. Carols from 5.00pm to 10.30pm.
For more information phone 4821 1044.
Belmore Park, Goulburn
|
Click here to visit our website
|
CHRISTMAS CUP, GOULBURN
Annual Christmas Cup and TAB race meet.
For further information contact 4822 2222.
Goulburn Race Track, Racecourse Drive, Goulburn |
|
| JANUARY 2011 |
|
15 - 16 JAN: BRAIDWOOD CAMPDRAFT
(Details to follow)
For more information phone (02) 4847 5063
Braidwood Showground, Kings Highway, Braidwood |
|
 |
MICALONG CREEK ANNUAL CRICKET MATCH
Micalong Creek Cricket Club (Campers) vs. Wee Jasper (Locals) Cricket Match.
32 years young, this annual match pits the bush cricket skills of the locals of the beautiful Wee Jasper valley against the campers who visit every year.
An entertaining day for the whole family on the banks of the beautiful Micalong Creek. The match is followed by the traditional fire hose tug-o-war where the losing cricket team tries to regain their pride.
BBQ Lunch, cold and hot drinks available. New players aged over 12 welcome, sign up on the day or get in touch beforehand. All welcome. Great day out! Commences 10.00am.
Micalong Creek Camping Reserve, Nottingham Road, Wee Jasper |
|
POULTRY FANCIERS' ASSOCIATION AUCTION
Includes sale of equipment and bird breeds. Commences 10.00am.
Goulburn Showgrounds, Braidwood Road, Goulburn
|
Click here to visit our website |
24 - 26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY UTE MUSTER
The Currency Card Ute Muster is a three day event.
Lots of family entertainment, concerts. Enjoy the large of utes in the Show N Shine on Sunday. Trade stalls, UTE Queen competition, and celebrity appearances. Camping facilities available.
For further information phone Frank on 0409 123 396.
Goulburn Showground, Braidwood Road, Goulburn. |
|
Click on the horse to visit our webpage. |
26 JAN: TARALGA RODEO PLUS
The annual Rodeo and festivities of Australia Day at Taralga attracts visitors from all over Australia. Citizenship, entertainment activities and Campdraft on the 26th, Gymkhana on the 30th and the Rodeo on the 31st.
(The official program is available on the Taralga Rodeo webpage.)
Hot food, cold drinks available, plus stalls, children's rides, amusements.
BBQ and camping facilities available for visitors.
Lot's of other activities available for families - museums, heritage village walks, Wombeyan Caves, Yerranderie Ghost Town, walking trails, trout fishing, golf, bowls, tennis, and trail bikes.
For more information phone/fax: Mary Mooney, (02) 4843 3016
Taralga Showground, Taralga. |
|
26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY PICNIC IN THE PARK, GOULBURN
National Australia Day festivities - live entertainment, rides, stalls and free breakfast. Official program begins midday.
Belmore Park, Goulburn.
|
26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY FUNCTION, BRAIDWOOD
Australia Day Function and community picnic in Braidwood from 11.30am to 1.30pm.
For more information contact R. Trevalion (02) 4842 2225.
Ryrie Park, Wallace Street, Braidwood.
|
26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY IN THE PARK, CROOKWELL
Australia Day Function and community picnic in Crookwell.
For more information contact Upper Lachlan Visitor Information Centre, (02) 4832 1988 - email: crookwellvisitor@bigpond.com
|
26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY BREAKFAST, YASS
Join in community activities with breakfast in Coronation Park, Yass - sausages, eggs & toast, coffee, tea & juice .
For more information contact Yass Information Centre: Phone: (02) 6226 2557 - Fax: (02) 6226 1509
email: yasstourism@interact.net.au
Coronation Park, Comur Street, Yass
|
26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY BREAKFAST CELEBRATIONS, YOUNG
Australia Day Function and breakfast with address by Australia day Ambassador. Carrington Park, Young. Commences 8.00am
For more information contact Young Visitor Information Centre, (02) 6382 3394
|
26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY CELEBRATIONS, MARULAN
9.30am Procession; 10.00am Official Ceremony in the Park and address by ambassador Karen Hughes; 11.30am Shearing Demonstration; 12.00pm Children's Activities; 1.00pm Adult's Activities. All day entertainment. Admission free.
Tony Onions Park, George Street, Marulan
|
26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY FUNCTIONS, HARDEN DISTRICT
A day of activities starting with Breakfast, Newson Park, Albury St, Harden at 8.00am, gold coin donation. Then Australia Day Parade & Vintage Tractor Pull, Wombat Sports Ground, Wombat 10.00am - 4.00pm (Parade starts 12 noon); and Murrumburrah
Australia Day Festival - Yabby Cup Races, Marbles Tournament & Wet Sponge Throw-a-thon, Albury Street, Murrumburrah, starts 3.30pm at the Light Horse Memorial, then the Commercial Hotel. Proceeds to Murrumburrah Hospital Auxiliary
Harden - Murrumburrah
|
|
29 JAN: GUNNING CAMPDRAFT
(Details to follow)
For more information phone (02) 4822 7382
Gunning Showground, Gunning |
|
Click here to visit our website. |
BUNGENDORE SHOW
Events include cattle, goats, sheep, poultry, donkeys, mules and of course horses (10 rings no less). The pavilion will house a diverse range of exhibits, from flowers to photography, handicrafts and needlework, preserves, home brews and vegetable and farm produce. There is also much scope for our younger entrants, with children's classes in many sections. Special events this year include U Beaut Ute Competition, Pet Parade Competition and Flat Chat Dog Competition plus bikes from ACT Motorcycle Club.
We are proud to have been hailed as the best little one day show in New South Wales and as we endeavour to live up once again to such an accolade, we hope you will enjoy all the Bungendore Show has to offer. Camping $5.00 per night.
For more information phone (02) 6238 1687 or email: taffytykes@bigpond.com
Bungendore Showground, Matthews Lane, Bungendore |
|
| FEBRUARY 2011 |
Visit our website | .
BUNGENDORE COUNTRY MUSTER
One of Australia's largest country music festivals - a week of music and activities for country music lovers.
Features country music artists from around Australia, buskers, bush poets, Bush Ballads Awards & Concert.
Admission Saturday and Sunday: $25 per person/per day (kids under 15 free). Campsites available $5 per person per night (available commencing Jan 28th).
For more information phone: (02) 6238 0224
Bungendore Showground and Village |
|
Click here to visit our website. |
15TH AUSTRALIAN BLUES MUSIC FESTIVAL, GOULBURN
The National Festival of Australian Blues Music. A multi-venue festival throughout historic Goulburn, showcasing Australian talent. Line up TBA.
Includes free performances in Belmore Park for all the family, plus subscription performances (one to 3 days) at other venues.
Avoid disappointment, be sure to book your accommodation early. Please phone and ask to join the mailing list for updates on the Festival & special offers.
For more information contact the Goulburn Visitors Information Centre: 1800 353 646 or (02) 4823 4492 |
|
Click here to visit our website. |
CROOKWELL SHOW
131st Annual show. Alpacas, champion dogs, cattle, poultry, sheep, shearing and woodchopping. Land Showgirl competition.
Admission: $10 Adults, $5 Schoolchildren 10-16 years, Children under 10 years Free, $5 Pensioners.
For more information phone 4832 0016 or contact Showground Office Ph/Fax (02) 4832 1140 (P.O. Box 13 Crookwell NSW 2583) or email secretary@crookwellshow.com.au
Crookwell Showgrounds, Crookwell. |
|
CHARITY RODEO
Annual rodeo by the Goulburn Rodeo Club. Starts 2.00pm.
The full program includes; bullride, saddlebronc, bareback, steerwrestling, steer riding, rope and tie, steer undecorating, barrel racing, team roping and breakaway roping.
Run by volunteers with proceeds raised given to local Goulburn charities.
For more information contact 0414 932 373.
Goulburn Showground, Braidwood Road, Goulburn
|
THE BRAIDWOOD CUP
Annual race meeting at Braidwood held every year with full TAB and betting facilities, the highlight of which is the 'Braidwood Cup'.
For more information contact (02) 4842 2623
Braidwood Showground, Kings Highway, Braidwood.
|
Click here to visit our website. |
THE GUNNING RURAL SHOW
Annual agricultural show, normally held over two days at Gunning.
Performances and guest appearances, hospitality marquee and free camping on site. Food will be available, and the bar will be open until late. There's even a courtesy bus, leaving at 10.00pm, which goes to Gunning, Dalton, and Breadalbane. Children's activities on Sunday.
For more information contact Upper Lachlan Visitor Information Centre (02) 4832 1988 or email: secretary@gunningshow.org.au
Gunning Showground, Gunning. |
|
Click here to visit our website |
WEE JASPER NATURALLY
A series of events focussing on the natural wonders of the Wee Jasper valley.
Activities include Carey's Cave tours, Karst walk through Wild Caves Reserve, caving for speleologists, and fossil tours at Cooradigbee Homestead.
For more information see a detailed program on our website or phone: 0414 932 373
Wee Jasper village and surrounds. |
|
| MARCH 2011 |
BOOROWA SHOW
Annual agricultural show with a friendly rural atmosphere.
Dog Championships, pavilion displays, sheep show on the Friday.
On the Saturday: Animal exhibits, alpacas, yard dogs championships, photography, reptile exhibition, bushman kids' sports, fine arts competition.
Plus live music at the Musicfest, sheep championships, sheep shearing and U-beaut-Ute competitions. Refreshments available. See the exhibits in the pavilion and local manufacturers' displays.
For more information contact - PO Box 54 Boorowa 2586; phone/fax - (02) 6227 2889 - email - boorowashow@hotmail.com
Boorowa Showgrounds, Boorowa
|
 |
CROOKWELL COUNTRY FESTIVAL
The Crookwell Country Fair is a highlight of Crookwell's calendar. It is a fabulous event with street stalls, a grand parade, music and lots of activities. Thousands of locals and visitors mingle with one aim in mind - to relax and have fun.
The main street of Crookwell turns into a market and entertainment space. Live music, dancers, marching girls, clowns and stilt walkers take centre stage, while children with balloons and painted faces chase each other through the crowds, Grand Parade and helicopter joy rides.
For more information contact Upper Lachlan Visitor Information Centre (02) 4832 1988 - email: crookwellvisitor@goulburn.net.au |
|
Click here to visit our website |
THE BRAIDWOOD SHOW
Traditional annual country agricultural show held at Braidwood every year on the same ground since 1876. This year is the 130th annual show - well worth a visit to see a real country show.
Pavilions of country produce and animals and displays in the main arena; horse displays and competitions plus show jumping; beef cattle, sheep, alpaca and poultry exhibitions; farm and dairy produce, vegetables and fruit displays; handicrafts, art, photography, and floral displays; Sheep Counting Competition; Home brewed beer and wines; tug o' war; chainsaw competition; blockbusting and crosscut saw exhibitions; vintage cars and engines
Entrance $10.00.
For more information contact (02) 4847 5095; email: secretary@braidwoodshow.com.au
Braidwood Showground, Kings Highway, Braidwood |
|
YASS PICNIC RACES
Featuring a 6 race program, interstate betting, full bar (undercover) and fashions on the field. Food & drinks available, children's activities. A great day of fun and frivolities for everyone!
First race to start at 12.30pm - Last race 5.15pm. Busses leaving from the Clubhouse Hotel & The Australian Hotel.
For more information Phone: (02) 6226 2557 - Fax: (02) 6226 1509
email: yasstourism@interact.net.au
Marchmont Racecourse, Yass
|
Image courtesy Wikepedia |
KENMORE HOSPITAL MUSEUM OPEN DAYS
Annual open days of the 19th century museum showing exhibitions of the psychiatric asylum. This year the theme is 'Kenmore & War - WWI and WWII'.
Who were the hospital staff that answered the call for duty?
Where did they serve? What was happening at Kenmore during both wars
and after?
Open 10.00am to 4.00pm. Tours of the Hospital grounds at 11.00am and 2.00pm sharp. Entry by gold coin.
For more information phone (02) 4827 3412
Kenmore Hospital Museum, Goulburn |
|
CELEBRATION OF HERITAGE AND ROSES - GOULBURN (Incorporating Cathedral Week.)
Large number of events during the annual festival with special openings and guided tours of heritage buildings, museums and St. Saviour's Cathedral..
For more information and a printed program phone 1800 353 646.
Various locations - Goulburn
|
 |
TARAGO ANNUAL SHOW
Local country show featuring various events, championship dog show, sheep exhibits, side shows and pavilion displays. Bar and food, and car park facilities available. Free entertainment: Reptile Display, Magic Show, Shearing competition, Tug of War, Vintage & Classic Cars and Engines, Face Painting and competitions for children of all ages.
Open 9.00am to 5.00pm. Entry $8 adults, $4 concession, children under 16 free.
For more information phone: (02) 4849 4222 or email: : malou@skymesh.com.au
Tarago Showground and Entertainment Area, Braidwood Road, Tarago |
|
GIANT MARKET DAY FESTIVAL - YASS
This is the seventh year of the festival in Yass and has all the charm of a country fair, with animals to pat, rides for the kids, lots of live entertainment for ages, plus demonstration as well as over 200 stalls with lots of variety to pick from handmade craft, fresh produces, second hand items, jewellery, clothes, books, bags and much much more.
Bring a picnic and sit by the river and relax, while the kids enjoy all the activities in the riverbank park under the bridge in the main st of Yass.
This only a one day event held from 9.00am to 3.00pm. Entry is by gold coin donation which goes to the locate scouts group.
For more information contact (02) 6226 4443 or 1styassscouts@gmail.com
Riverbank Park, Comur Street, Yass
|
Click here to visit our website |
A.P & H SHOW - TARALGA
Traditional annual country agricultural show (established 1888) which highlights the agriculture and produce of the rich farming land around Taralga.
Horses, pavilion exhibits, arts and crafts, flowers, photo and home brewing competitions, and a wealth of local products including sheep, beef cattle, fat lambs, berries and wines.
For more information: phone - (02) 4840 2041; fax - (02) 4828 6610; email info@taralgashow.com
Taralga Showground, Bannaby Road, Taralga. |
|
Click here to visit our website |
GOULBURN AP&H SOCIETY SHOW
One of southern NSW's most important agricultural shows. Displays of agricultural products and activities. Equestrian events, working dogs, cattle, goats and sheep. Pavilions with displays, flowers and crafts. Entertainment for children. Includes Goulburn Workers Club Rodeo.
Entry: Adults $10.00, Children $5.00, Concession $5.00, Pre-School aged free, Family (2 Adults, 2 Children 16 yrs & under) $35.00.
For more information phone: (02) 4844 4387.
Goulburn Showground, Braidwood Road, Goulburn |
|
 |
BINDA PICNIC RACES
Historic annual country picnic races - one of the most important in NSW.
The first race meeting was held on the Binda Property, "Funny Hill", owned by the Carr family, in 1848 and the track is the oldest country racetrack in Australia.
Meeting were held annually until World War 1, and then suspended again when World War 2 began. The races resumed in 1943, the year the war finished, and meetings have been held annually since then.
The present day "Binda Picnics" as they are popularly known, attract a crowd of around 1500 people and the day is a social occassion for all racegoers.
Lunch is available and a bar operates on the day. Eight bookmakers cover the local races only and there is no TAB on course. Buses run from Crookwell to the races and then return to Crookwell after the last race.
Gates Open 10.00am; First Race 12.30pm; Last Race 4.45pm.
Information on membership or any aspect of this year's race meeting may be obtained from the secretary, Dianne Layden, by phone on 4832 1376 or by email to dlayden2@yahoo.com.au. For more information contact Upper Lachlan Visitor Information Centre (02) 4832 1988 - email: crookwellvisitor@bigpond.com
Binda Racetrack "Funny Hill", Binda |
|
Click here to visit our website |
YASS SHOW AND RODEO
Horticultural & Agricultural Show. Dog Events, Wood Chopping, Shearing competition & Wether Trial, Sheep, Cattle, Poultry & Bird exhibits, Art, Flowers, Photographic and Cooking exhibits, Animal Nursery, Market Stalls and Commercial Sites, Sideshow Alley, Rides plus much much more.
Gates open 8.00am both days. Rodeo on Saturday night. Starts 5.30pm until late. Main events under lights.
Admission: Adults Saturday $13.00/Sunday $8.00; Children under 18 $5 both days, under 5yrs free.
For more information contact PO Box 132 Yass NSW 2582. Phone (02)6226 1615 - Fax (02) 6226 3528- email yassshow@bigpond.com
Yass Showgrounds, Yass |
|
| APRIL 2011 |
Click here to visit our website. |
2 APR: BUNDANOON IS BRIGADOON
For one day every year the mythical village of Brigadoon rises from the mists, and Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands become Brigadoon - one of the world's largest Highland Gatherings.
Hundreds of pipers and drummers, a street parade, massed bands, Highland Games (toss the caber!), and hundreds of stalls, displays and activities.
Bundanoon is Brigadoon normally attracts over 20,000 visitors from around Australia, and is one of the major events of the Southern Highlands.
Not to be missed! Whether you are of Scots ancestry, or looking for one of the most enjoyable and interesting of days out with the family, a trip to Brigadoon (perhaps on the steam train) will be a day to remember.
Lots of things to do and see, and heaps of activities for the kids to join in.
For more information see our website. |
|
25 APR: JERRAWA SHOW
Annual agricultural show - known as the "Little Royal". Includes Jerrawa Ute Competition.
For more information: phone (02) 6227 5441; email petercnewman@optusnet.com.au
Jerrawa Showground, Jerrawa.
|
25 APR: ANZAC DAY DAWN SERVICE
Held from 5.00am to 7.00pm at Goulburn War Memorial. Hot drinks and refreshments available after the service - museum open all day.
For more information phone M. Bullivant, (02) 4823 4462
Goulburn War Memorial & Museum, Rocky Hill, Goulburn.
|
 |
30 APR - 2 MAY: BACK TO BASICS - CAMPOUT MUSIC SESSION AND CAMPFIRE WEEKEND
Singing, camping, campfires and living with nature. Just 1/2 hour from Goulburn..... Follow the signs from Windellama Road, Goulburn, Marulan, Tarago or Bungonia.
Fundraiser for Windellama Rural Fire Brigade and other local charities. Friday night campfire; Saturday....Walkup Entertainment from 11.00am to 5.00pm.
Drinking water only. Food and drinks at affordable prices. No bar facilities. BYO chairs, torch, voices, instruments (so you can join in), and all weather gear and long johns. Tickets Adult $15.
For more information contact 4844 7118 or email: countryradio_carolyn@hotmail.com
Muffets Road, Quialigo |
|
GOULBURN SWAP MEET
One of Australia's largest swap meets. The Goulburn Swap Meet is conducted by
the Goulburn-Mulwaree Rotary Club and has been operating for over 20 years.
Primarily a market sale of used motor vehicle parts (some stalls for tools & bric-a-brac).
Gates open 6.00am. Tickets available at the gate (14 years and under free).
For more information and to book sites phone Goulburn Visitor Information Centre
(02) 4823 4492
Goulburn Showground, Braidwood Road, Goulburn
|
BRAIDWOOD RODEO
(Southern Zone Finals of the ABCRA.)
Commences 9.30am with mani program at noon followed by dinner and dance in the hall in the evening.
For more information email: braidwoodrodeoclub@yahoo.com.au
Braidwood Showground, Braidwood.
|
Image courtesy Wikepedia |
KENMORE HOSPITAL MUSEUM OPEN DAYS
Annual open days of the 19th century museum showing exhibitions of the psychiatric asylum. This year the theme is 'Kenmore & War - WWI and WWII'.
Who were the hospital staff that answered the call for duty?
Where did they serve? What was happening at Kenmore during both wars
and after?
Open 10.00am to 4.00pm. Tours of the Hospital grounds at 11.00am and 2.00pm sharp. Entry by gold coin.
For more information phone (02) 4827 3412
Kenmore Hospital Museum, Goulburn |
|
OPEN GARDENS, CROOKWELL
Open Garden Scheme events around Crookwell and Garden Lovers Market.
For more information phone Upper Lachlan Visitor Information Centre (02) 4832 1988
|
LAMBING FLAT FESTIVAL, YOUNG
Annual heritage festival which features a re-enactment of the reading of the Riot Act during the 1860's uprising on the gold fields.
Gold Panning Demonstrations, re-enactment of the reading of the Riot Act, Horse and Carriage rides, Bush Poetry, Live entertainment & lots more.
For more information contact Young Visitor Information Centre
Phone: (02) 6382 3394 - Fax: (02) 6382 5085 - email: info@visityoung.com.au
Carrington Park, Young
|
 |
BOOKHAM SHEEP SHOW AND COUNTRY FAIR
The showcase for breeders of the quality superfine, fine and medium woolgrowing sheep of the region. Six classes for ewes and pens of ewes, also commercial wethers. Ribbons, sashes and championship trophies. A feature is the Junior Judging Competition with expert commentary from experienced judges.
Craft and produce stalls, sheep dog trials, food stalls, dog flyball or terrier racing, Jumping Castle and other events for kids, country and western entertainers.
Open 9.00am to 5.00pm. Admission is free and all profits go to the Red Cross and Hospital Auxiliary.
For further Information phone (02) 6227 7843
Bookham Recreation Ground, Hume Highway (35kms from Yass towards Gundagai) |
|
| MAY 2011 |
|
BACK TO BASICS - CAMPOUT MUSIC SESSION AND CAMPFIRE WEEKEND
Singing, camping, campfires and living with nature. Just 1/2 hour from Goulburn..... Follow the signs from Windellama Road, Goulburn, Marulan, Tarago or Bungonia.
Fundraiser for Windellama Rural Fire Brigade and other local charities. Friday night campfire; Saturday....Walkup Entertainment from 11.00am to 5.00pm. Featuring Bryen & Karen Willems, Mark Willers (balladeer), poets and more!
Drinking water only. Food and drinks at affordable prices. No bar facilities. BYO chairs, torch, voices, instruments (so you can join in), and all weather gear and long johns. Tickets Adult $15.
For more information contact 4844 7118 or email: countryradio_carolyn@hotmail.com
Muffets Road, Quialigo |
|
 |
BLACK & COLOURED SHEEP BREEDERS ASSOC - SPINNING, WEAVING & WOOLCRAFT FESTIVAL
Display of coloured sheep and the wool products derived from them.
Spinning, weaving, carding and felting demonstrations of the wool; speed knitting competition; and fashion parades of clothing made from coloured wools.
Sale of wool fleeces, spinning & weaving supplies, and other wool products. Refreshments available.
Open from 10.00am. For more information phone: 4841 0528 or 4465 1601.
Robertson School of Arts, Illawarra Highway, Robertson. |
|
GOULBURN NORTH P.S. FUN & FIREWORKS NIGHT
An evening of fun and fireworks for all the family. Gates open 3.30pm. Amusement Rides, Sample bags, fairy floss, face painting, lucky dips, stalls, BBQ & Glow in the dark toys. Unlimited ride tickets available between 4.00pm and 7.00pm.
Tickets available at gate.
For more information phone 0428 298 157
Union Street, Goulburn.
|
 |
APPLE DAY - TALLONG
The Tallong Community Focus Group, is organising a Family & Friends Fun Day and celebrations to recognise the heritage of Tallong. Apples will be the theme of the day and any profits will be distributed to the local community.
Lots of street market stalls, including local produce stalls with apples and a variety of products for sale (new stall holders are welcome); displays of classic cars and steam engines; food and refreshments; history exhibition; novelty games; chocolate wheel; photographic and apple peeling competitions for all ages; street theatre; live music; quilt and craft displays; displays by ambulance and rural fire brigade and an 'APPLE' bake-off competition (pies, cakes, tarts, chutneys, etc.). Any profits will be distributed to the local community.
Open from 9.00am to 3.00pm. For more information contact Geoff Clark, (02) 4841 0577.
Memorial Hall and surrounds, Tallong |
|
Click here to visit our website. |
COLLECTOR VILLAGE PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Annual festival celebrating the pumpkin. Starts with the Pumpkin Festival Ball followed by festivities on the Sunday.
For more information contact: Helen De Bruin - M: 0428 600 810 - F:02 4848 0040 -
email: tickets@pumpkinfestival.com.au
Collector Memorial Hall and village. |
|
BRAIDWOOD HERITAGE DAY CELEBRATIONS
Celebration of Braidwood's heritage, with activities around the village.
For more information phone June Weatherstone (02) 4842 2355
Wallace Street, Braidwood.
|
ATTESTATION PARADE, NSW POLICE COLLEGE, GOULBURN
Traditional ceremony where students at the College are accepted as Probationary Constables for the NSW Police Force.
Held at 11.00am. For further information contact Police College at 4828 8525.
Goulburn Police College, McDermott Drive, Goulburn.
|
BOOROWA PICNIC RACES
Annual picnic race meet. Held at 12.00noon. For further information contact boorowapicnicraceclub@hotmail.com
Boorowa Showground, Ballyryan Road, Boorowa.
|
Visit our website. |
HALL UTE COMPETITION AND FAMILY DAY
Activities will commence at Flemington Road, Mitchell where Ute Competition entrants will meet at 11.00 a.m. for an 11.30 a.m. departure to "cruise" to Hall. All entrants will have their vehicles parked at the Polocrosse Ground by 12.30 p.m. Awarding of the Ute Competition prizes is scheduled to commence at 3.30 p.m. This is a static ute competition.
Barbecue all day; music; children's activities; historic engines; monster raffle and more for all the family. Entrance free. All profits from the day will be donated to Camp Quality.
For more information contact enquiries@hallutecomp.com or phone 0427 368 266 (AH).
Polo Crosse Grounds, Hall ACT |
|
POULTRY FANCIERS' AUCTION
Includes sale of equipment such as incubators, feeders, carry boxes and other bird breeds.
Starts 10.00am. For more information phone 4844 7133.
Goulburn Showgrounds, Braidwood Road, Goulburn.
|
