Saturday, April 20, 2024

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Cootamundra Picnic Races, 6 April 2024

Cootamundra Picnic Race Club

Pingrup Races, 23 March 2024

Pingrup Racing Club

Show a spectacle of flying feathers and jingling harness

The Clydesdale and Heavy Horse Show held at Werribee Park each year is an absolute spectacle. People have a deep love for the past and the great horse that made Australia, so to see them on display as they parade on the green grass is something really special.

Surprise for the Birchip Festival

From the Australian Street Art Awards – an Australia-wide organisation established in 2018 – comes the following message: "We have a surprise! Making good on our promise that size really does matter, we are announcing three extra awards this evening – for Best Small Town Street Art Festival or Event.

Gloucester Show, 22-23 March 2024

The demo derby will return, along with the pie eating competition, camp oven cook up and billy boiling competition. Regular attractions include the animal nursery, fireworks and post splitting competitions, reptile display and sideshow alley.

2024 Westfund Lithgow Show, 15-16 March 2024

Lithgow Show Society Inc

Spirit of the Land wins silver medal at Small Town Street Art Festival

The Spirit of the Land Lockhart Festival has been awarded a Silver Medal for the Best Small Town Street Art Festival or Event by the 2023 Australian Street Art Awards ... The Spirit of the Land Lockhart Festival is held annually on the second weekend of October and is renowned for its farm art sculpture exhibitions, fine arts and photography exhibitions...

Fabulous festival

Quill and Alyssa. Esoteric Festival shook the ground at Gil Gil to Donald’s north over the Labour Day weekend, attracting an incredible number of like-minded patrons to the popular dance corroboree. The ground trembled under those assembled; thousands of feet dancing to the heavy beat of music, provided by globally renowned DJs, with arms collectively raised to the open sky, intent on ascension into the Esoverse. 

Allora welcomes Heavy Horse Festival

Step back in time to a world of yesteryear when draught horses ploughed the fields and pulled the wagons. This weekend the Allora Showgrounds comes alive with the third annual Darling Downs Heavy Horse Festival – a celebration of our agricultural history and the pioneers who built this great nation.

Gourd almighty! Pumpkin prodigies pummel Ekka record with giant win

In a battle of supersized proportions, Toowoomba’s Downlands College smashed the longstanding Ekka record by over 100 kilograms to take out top honours at the Royal Queensland Show’s iconic Giant Pumpkin Competition at the Brisbane Showgrounds on Saturday. The secondary school students also set a Queensland record with its ginormous 368.5-kilogram entry which beat the Ekka record for heaviest pumpkin of 261.5kg set back in 2015.

Guess who entered “butcher wars” at Meatstock?

Yes, our very own Aaron and Claire from Allora Butchery took on other Butchers and their Apprentice from around the region at the Meatstock Festival held over the weekend at the Toowoomba Showgrounds. The competition was based on speed and accuracy. They each had to bone a chicken, tie 5 kilos of sausages and roll five rissoles.

Horsham Regional Art Gallery celebrates women artists in nationally renowned touring exhibition

Horsham Regional Art Gallery (HRAG) is proud to announce our first major exhibition of 2024, in collaboration with the National Gallery of Australia (NGA). Know My Name: Australian Women Artists tells a new story of Australian art.

All aboard for Victoria’s live music event like no other: Brooks

More music lovers from across Victoria are on track to experience local music gigs like no other, with the epic live music and tourism extravaganza SOUND TRACKS set to transform Shepparton, Rochester and Echuca next month ... The event, presented by OK Motels, brings together live music and regional hospitality – boosting local jobs, businesses and attracting more visitors to regional Victoria.

75th Wodonga Show, 16 March 2024

It will be a traditional family affordable show for all with free entry for all kids 17 and under plus lots of free activities such as jumping castles, animal nursery, circus, horse and carriage rides and a sheep shearing and black smith display plus the horse riding events and the CWA will also be making a return. Adults entry fee will be $10.

Warwick Show, 22-24 March 2024

Warwick Show and Rodeo Society together with RACQ, Showman Guild and all the wonderful entertainers of the Warwick Show come together to celebrate the importance of social and community participation and make everyone feel connection to the community and able to enjoy the opportunity to visit the Warwick Show.

110th Cohuna Show, 15-16 March 2024

Cohuna A. P. & H. Society Inn

Yass Show, 16 March 2024

The 2024 Yass Show will be held on 16 March 2024. It will be a one day traditional agricultural show, with two days of Showjumping. Spectator entry to Sunday showjumping is free. The theme for this year’s show is agriculture and showcasing the local region.

Bream Creek Show, 16 March 2024

On the back of holding a record-breaking event in 2023, on Saturday 16 March the community of Bream Creek are set to put on one of the great signature events of the region! With over 70 attractions, performances and exhibits, plus over 40 food and drink stalls including local produce, cheese, wine, spirits and more, The Bream Creek Show volunteer committee has worked hard to create what promises to be a truly wonderful day out.

Bombala Show, 16 March 2024

Our 2024 Bombala Show is all about Agriculture! On behalf of our amazing and hard working Bombala Exhibition Society committee and volunteers, I’d like to warmly invite you to join as at Bombala Show ground on Saturday, March 16, to celebrate all things agricultural. Our official show opening will this year take place at 11am on Saturday, with Member for Monaro Steve Whan opening the show, along with our 2024 Bombala Citizen of the Year, Dianne Ingram.

Escape to Paris this weekend

Bendigo Art Gallery’s latest blockbuster exhibition, Paris: Impressions of Life 1880-1925, will open this Saturday ... Journey through the streets of historic Paris, brought to life in more than 170 works of art and artisanal objects from the renowned collection of the Musée Carnavalet – History of Paris.

Showcasing local talent and produce

The Harcourt Applefest, set for Saturday 9 March and organised by the local community, is a day-long festival in the Harcourt Valley that highlights the region's cultural heritage and produce. The event, renowned for its engaging activities and showcasing of local talent, will feature a diverse range of attractions suitable for all ages.

Festival of Small Halls heading to Baringhup

In a much-anticipated event, Baringhup Hall is set to resonate with the melodies of folk music ... welcoming an international lineup featuring Icelandic folk singer Svavar Knútur, Australian folk duo The Maes, and Tarrengower’s own Grim Fawkner. The doors open at 6pm for a 6.30pm start, marking a first for Mount Alexander Shire under the auspices of the Festival of Small Halls...

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