Events & Festivals
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FEBRUARY 2012

24 - 25 FEB: WEST WYALONG RUGBY LEAGUE KNOCKOUT Annual football competition. 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). For more information phone (02) 6972 0190. Ron Crowe Oval, West Wyalong

MARCH 2012

Click here to visit our website. 3 MAR: BARMEDMAN MODIFIED TWILIGHT TRACTOR PULL Another side of rural living! Amazingly modified tractors and trucks in competition. Annual festival attracting visitors from around the country (round 2 of NSW championships). Gates open 2.00pm - starts 4.00pm. Fun for all the family. Country market stalls, catering, meet the tractors and competitors, prizes for Best Esky Entrance $25 adults, $60 family (2 adults, 3 children), $15 age pEnsioners, $15 kids 12 to 16yrs, under 12yrs free. Camping facilities available (phone 6976 2086 for details). For more information phone (02) 6976 2003 or email wellsbm@dragnet.com.au Barmedman Sports & Recreation Ground

4 MAR: CLEAN UP AUSTRALIA DAY Help clean up our Shire! Volunteers are asked to meet at Lion's Park in West Wyalong (at the plane) at 8.00am 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. A free BBQ will be supplied afterwards. For more information phone the Visitor Information Centre: (02) 6972 3645. Various locations - Bland Shire

CANDY STRIPE FAIR Annual fair held from 4.00pm to 8.00pm - all welcome. Lots of stalls including afternoon tea, BBQ and cold drinks. Second hand book stall and devine discounts; Heavenly Treats; Saintly Sweets; Fresh is Best; Gone Potty; and Krafty Kritters - all allow you to buy something to take something interesting home. Activities for kids. Entertainment by local schools and organisations. Fashion parade at 5.00pm, and major raffle drawn at 7.00pm. For more information phone: (02) 6972 2163. St Barnabas Church Grounds, Court Street, West Wyalong

APRIL 2012

25 APR: ANZAC DAY CELEBRATIONS Traditional Anzac Day celebrations are held in towns and villages throughout the shire.

LADIES' DAY OUT 30 local businesses combine to celebrate Ladies' Day Out. A fabulous array of offers, events, food & drinks, classes, demonstrations, tastings, samples, sales, and a fashion parade. Businesses open 9.00am; 10.00am West Wyalong - various venues

AUGUST 2012

19 AUG: WEETHALLE SHOW Annual agricultural show featuring horse events, poultry, sheep and wool, and pavilion displays of farm produce, flowers, photography, arts and crafts, cooking and schoolwork. Attractions include the tractor pull, home-brew competition, ute competition, bike decorating, machinery displays and stalls. For more information phone (02) 6975 6288, fax (02) 6975 6258 or email kwdmstudholme@activ8.net.au Weethalle Showground, Weethalle

SEPTEMBER 2012

1 - 2 SEP: BARMEDMAN SHOW Annual agricultural show (both days) and 12th annual Beaut Ute Competition (see below). Admission $10 Adults to enter show (2 day entry). Entertainment includes Circle Work Demonstrations; "Bear-Fax" playing Saturday evening at the showgrounds; DJ Music - Queensland Hotel Saturday 10.00pm to late; and Tori Darke appearing Friday 8.30pm and Saturday 5.00 - 6.00pm at the Barmedman Hotel. Includes Circle Work Demonstrations and entertainment at the showgrounds.   Courtesy bus available on Saturday night from showgrounds to Barmedman and Queensland Hotels at 10pm. For more information phone 0448 766 280 or email barmedmanshowsociety@hotmail.com Barmedman Showground, Barmedman

For more details see our website. 2 SEP: BARMEDMAN UTE SHOW 12th annual Beaut Ute Competition on Saturday as part of the Barmedman Show.   Includes Circle Work Demonstrations, entertainment at the showgrounds and at Barmedman Hotel.   Courtesy bus available on Saturday night from showgrounds to Barmedman and Queensland Hotels at 10pm. For more information phone (02) 6976 2009 or email robbielawrence@bigpond.com Barmedman Showground, Barmedman

4 - 5 SEP: WEST WYALONG SHOW Annual agricultural show established in 1899. Agricultural and horticultural exhibits, horse events, cattle, championship Dog Show, pavilion exhibits of fine arts, preserves, produce, needlework, cooking and photography. Features also the Jan Van Egmond Memorial Prize for innovative inventions. For more information phone/fax (02) 6972 2078 or email wwss@dragnet.com.au West Wyalong Showground, West Wyalong

8 SEP: UNGARIE SHOW Annual agricultural show.  For more information phone (02) 6975 9357; email yarrendalenorth@bigpond.com. Ungarie Showground, Ungarie

WEST WYALONG CAMPDRAFT The West Wyalong Campdraft is the first event on the Southern Campdraft Association's calendar.  The event attracts up to 250 riders from southern NSW and Victoria.   The Campdraft is a charity event with the Wyalong District Hospital being the beneficiary.   Admission for spectators is free with the action starting at 7.00am each day.  A canteen will be operating over the weekend for meals and refreshments. Camping facilities available. For more information phone Julie Maslin 0428 420 212. Ralph Nicholson (02) 6972 2010 West Wyalong Showground, By-Pass Road, West Wyalong

OCTOBER 2012

13 OCT: MIRROOL SILO KICK CHALLENGE The Mirrool silo kick challenge has grown into a post-season pilgrimage since Geelong's Billy Brownless thumped home the first silo kick in 1992. The concrete silos are 30m high and 10m wide with a walkway across the top adding another few metres. Since the start of the kick, it has grown to incorporate the following events; Junior Kick (5yrs to 11yrs and 12yrs to 16yrs.) Ladies Kick Mens over 40 Kick For more information phone (02) 6974 1237. Mirrool Village

WEST WYALONG FLOWER SHOW Annual flower show with guest speaker. Commences 1.00pm. Admission $6.00 (includes afternoon tea). Services & Citizens' Club, West Wyalong.

NOVEMBER 2012

3 NOV: TOPPY ART & CRAFT ANNUAL CHRISTMAS FAIR Organised by the Wyalong Advancement Group and Wyalong P.S. - craft, plant, toy and other stalls with great ideas for Christmas presents. Lunch, morning and afternoon tea available. Open 10.00am to 3.30pm. For more information phone 6972 3042. Wyalong Hall, Wyalong.

DECEMBER 2012

CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Late night shopping in West Wyalong. Buskers, market stalls on Church Street, Santa arrives, music, and Jumping Castles for the kids. Church Street, West Wyalong.

BARMEDMAN CHRISTMAS CARNIVAL Annual carnival with visit by Santa, BBQ, chocolate wheel and activities for all the family. Commences 7.00pm. For more information phone (02) 6976 2004. Barmedman Community Centre, 46 Queen Street, Barmedman.

31 DEC: WEST WYALONG NEW YEAR'S EVE FIREWORKS DISPLAY Fun for all the family, a bi-annual community fireworks display. Held from 7.00pm until 1.00am with a Hawaian theme (leis and homs supplied). Children's fireworks at 9.15pm and another display at midnight to bring in the New Year. Jumping castle, face painting, limbo dancing, sandcastle building and games for the kids. Admission $10 adults, $20 family, $5 youth not with adult. Tickets available in advance from Cameo Inn Motel, Visitor Information Centre and the local pharmacy. Food and soft drink available or bring your own hampers including alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages. NO GLASS to be brought to the venue. For more information please contact the Visitor Information Centre - 6972 2266. Perseverance Street Oval, West Wyalong

JANUARY 2013

26 JAN: AUSTRALIA DAY Annual celebration of Australia Day with the Quota Club Breakfast and Official Australia Day Ceremony. Mary McLaren will be the Bland Shire Council's Australia Day Ambassador for 2009. The Ambassador program will allow Ms McLaren to visit West Wyalong and some surrounding villages on Australia Day and share with the community, stories of Hope, Courage and Inspiration. For more information phone Bland Shire Council (02) 6972 3645. Barnardo Park, Church Street, West Wyalong

26 JAN: PACE FARM AUSTRALIA DAY PAVLOVA COMPETITION An inaugural celebration held in 2006 has 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.