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Information on these pages provided by Bland Shire Tourism and other sources. Information correct at time of publication - for more detailed information please contact the organisers directly. No liability is accepted where information has not been updated by the appropriate parties or for any inconvenience caused in that regard.
Listings on this page are free to local organisations - to list here please contact us - webmaster@visitwestwyalong.com.au
| SEPTEMBER 2008 |
2 - 3 SEP WEST WYALONG SHOW
Annual agricultural show.
For more information phone/fax (02) 6972 2078 or email wwss@dragnet.com.au
West Wyalong Showground, West Wyalong
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| 6 - 7 SEP: BARMEDMAN SHOW & BARMEDMAN UTE SHOW Annual agricultural show (both days) and 10th annual Beaut Ute Competition on the 6th. Admission $10 Adults to enter show (2 day entry) and extra $10 to enter in ute competition ($5 pre-registered utes - register early & pay on the day). Entries taken from 9am - 1pm, Judging between 1pm - 4pm. Includes Circle Work Demonstrations, "Bare-facts" playing Saturday evening at the showgrounds and Tori Darke appearing at Barmedman Hotel, Friday 8pm & Saturday 9.30pm and at the Show Saturday 5.00 to 6.00pm and Sunday 4.00 to 5.00pm. Courtesy bus available on Saturday night from showgrounds to Barmedman and Queensland Hotels at 10pm. For more information phone (02) 6976 2009, fax (02) 69762069 or email robbielawrence@bigpond.com Barmedman Showground, Barmedman
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13 SEP: UNGARIE SHOW
Annual agricultural show.
For more information contact PO Box 19, Ungarie 2669; Phone (02) 6972 6290; email missmcguigan @ hotmail.com.
Ungarie Showground, Ungarie
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20 - 21 SEP: WEST WYALONG CAMPDRAFT
Annual rodeo and campdraft.
For more information phone Julie Maslin 0428 420 212. Ralph Nicholson 0269 722 010
West Wyalong Showground, West Wyalong
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| DECEMBER 2008 |
| WEST WYALONG CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Fun for all the family - rides, games, festive food, a visit from Santa. Starts 5.00pm. For more information and enquiries about having a stall at the event, please call in and see Wendy or Sharon at the Visitor Information Centre, or phone 6972 3545.
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| JANUARY 2009 |
| 26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY Annual celebration of Australia Day with the Quota Club Breakfast and Official Australia Day Ceremony. For more information phone Bland Shire Council (02) 6972 3645. Barnardo Park, Church Street, West Wyalong
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| 26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY POOL PARTY An inaugural celebration held in 2008 set to become an annual event. Free fun activities include a jumping castle, face painting, water slide, BBQ tea, organised games, and performances by local band. This is a non-alcohol event and that children must to be accompanied by an adult. Entrance free. Open 12.00pm. For more information phone Bland Shire Council Community Relations Officer (02) 6972 3645 or email council@blandshire.nsw.gov.au Holland Park Pool, Kurrajong Street, West Wyalong.
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| 26 JAN: PACE FARM AUSTRALIA DAY PAVLOVA COMPETITION An inaugural celebration held in 2006 set to become an annual event. To celebrate this great Australian icon and recognise the egg industry in West Wyalong, residents are encouraged to enter their interpretation of an 'Australian' pavlova. The options are limitless from traditional pavlovas to modern day interpretations with that little something different. Generous prize money is up for grabs within the open adult and children's (ages 15 and under) categories. The Bland Shire Australia Day Ambassador will be the judge. Entrants are to deliver their pavlovas on Australia Day to the Quota Club Breakfast in the Park by 7.45am for registration and judging. For further information on the pavlova competition please contact Maggie Westbrook on 6972 3645 or at council@blandshire.nsw.gov.au. Barnardo Park, Church Street, West Wyalong.
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| FEBRUARY 2009 |
| 27 - 28 FEB: WEST WYALONG RUGBY LEAGUE KNOCKOUT Annual football competition - now in its 37th year. The premier pre-season event in country NSW, an evening competition under lights. Teams from the Riverina, Central West, ACT and South Coast compete for $10,000 prize money. Starts 6.00pm on the Friday and 4.00pm on the Saturday (finals Saturday night). Entrance $10 adults, kids under 16 $2. For more information phone (02) 6972 0190. Ron Crowe Oval, West Wyalong
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| MARCH 2009 | ||
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CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY
Help clean up our Shire!
Volunteers are asked to meet at Lion's Park (at the plane) with gloves, a hat, sturdy shoes, sunglasses and sunscreen, where you will be provided with bags and given an opportunity to fill out the registration forms. You will then be transported by bus to one of the pre-arranged locations.
Registration will commence at 8.00am; bus will leave at approximately 8.20am.
For more information phone the Visitor Information Centre: (02) 6972 3645.
Lion's Park, West Wyalong
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| APRIL 2009 |
| ANZAC DAY CELEBRATIONS Traditional Anzac Day celebrations are held in towns and villages throughout the shire.
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| MAY 2009 |
| EISTEDDFOD Annual eisteddfod held at the S&C Club. For more information phone (02) 6972 2111 West Wyalong S&C Club, Cnr. Gladstone & Monash Streets, West Wyalong NSW 2671
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| AUGUST 2009 |
| WEETHALLE SHOW Annual agricultural show. For more information phone (02) 6975 6204, fax (02) 69756229 or email sharanmcintosh8@hotmail.com Weethalle Showground, Weethalle
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