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SPRING 2016 for all seasons!
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The Coolamon Shire seasonal events calendar is sure to give you an excuse to invite your family and friends to Coolamon Shire! Following is a brief snapshot of the events and festivals taking place in Coolamon Shire this sping with full details available from the website at www.coolamonshire.com.au
September CANINE CATWALK How would you like to upcycle a dog coat and walk your dog on the runway? Join us for the Canine Fashion Parade at the Ardlethan Agricultural Show from 4.30pm or book into the Upcycle Dog Fashion Workshops with designers Jenny Bannister and Dianne Clark on Thursday 15th and Friday 16th of September. WORKSHOP FEES APPLY ARDLETHAN AGRICULTURAL SHOW This year we’ll be celebrating 106 years with a great mix of traditional and modern country show events including a rocket demonstration by the Canberra Rocket Club, whip-cracking, cooking demonstrations, Stockman’s (Horse) Time Trials and a Miss Showgirl Competition. There’ll be a number of country music artists from the Ardlethan Country Music Festival performing on the day and activities for the kids including face-painting, Movies by Moonlight and more.
UPCYCLE WORKSHOPS FRIDAY 16 CANINE FASHION PARADE SATURDAY 17 FROM 4.30PM Ardlethan Showground, Ardlethan SATURDAY 17 Ardlethan Showground, Ardlethan
ADMISSION FEES APPLY GANMAIN HALL SPRINGTIME MARKET Welcome to spring! Sunshine, fresh foliage and gardening. Come along and sample a wide range of handmade and homemade produce, browse through food stalls and the markets where you’ll find jewellery, toys, plants, new clothing and much more.
SUNDAY 25 Ganmain Hall and Ford St, Ganmain
FREE EVENT
Coolamon Shire Council will be conducting some fantastic activities and events as part of the Spring School Holiday Program from Monday 26th September - Friday 7th October. For more information, visit www.coolamon.nsw.gov.au or call Coolamon Shire Library on 02 6927 2492.
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October TASTE RIVERINA FESTIVAL Taste Riverina Festival is a menu of over 100 events across the Riverina suitable for food, wine and craft beer lovers and foodies of all kinds. ADMISSION FEES MAY APPLY COOLAMON VINTAGE FIRE ENGINE MUSTER This exciting new event will be held in conjunction with the Coolamon NSW Fire Brigade 2016 Open Day and will showcase a range of modern and vintage fire engines, hot rods, vintage cars and demonstrations. There will be a range of children’s activities
FRIDAY 31 SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER Various locations throughout the Riverina SUNDAY 2 Coolamon
Museum & Visitor Information Centre will be open throughout the day. FREE EVENT SATURDAY 22 AUXILIARY FETE Enjoy a delicious morning tea and market stalls selling crafts, plants, cakes, books and more. There’ll be an array of children’s activities including face painting as well
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chocolate wheel. Come along and support the Hospital Auxiliary community and its residents. FREE EVENT CAPTURE COOLAMON SHIRE PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITON The Competition itself is open to both professional and amateur photographers everywhere however, all entries must have been taken within the Coolamon Shire boundary. There will be both Youth and Open Sections and cash prizes awarded across 5 Categories, including the $1,000 Cathie Thompson Prize.
OPENING EVENT FRIDAY 28 FROM 6.30PM EXHIBITION SUNDAY 13 NOV Up-to-Date Store, Coolamon
on Friday 28th of October and will feature Ceremony. The Exhibition will be on display at Coolamon’s Up-to-Date Store from Saturday 29th of October to Sunday 13th of November. OPENING $15PP, EXHIBITION $2PP
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COOLAMON WHOLE TOWN GARAGE SALE The 7th annual Whole Town Garage Sale will begin at Coolamon’s Up-to-Date Store, where bargain-hunters can collect their map, which will reveal more than 30 garage sales across town. With lots of treasures waiting to be discovered, everyone’s welcome!
SATURDAY 29 30+ locations around Coolamon
$2 PER MAP LIGHT THE NIGHT FOR LEUKAEMIA Light the Night is an inspiring walk where family and friends light a Gold, Blue or White and raise funds for blood cancer research and support. Register online and join us for a fundraising BBQ, refreshments and entertainment on the day.
SATURDAY 29 Coolamon Rover’s Football Oval, Coolamon
DONATIONS WELCOME
November MUSIC 4 MATES COOLAMON SHIRE COMMUNITY SERVICES ROAD MAP LAUNCH Music 4 Mates will be holding a launch day for their community services map, this will include music from 2.00pm with live entertainment from 4.00pm. There’ll be a range of free activities including face painting and a jumping castle for the kids plus, ‘come and try’ golf, bowls and tennis, which will make it a great family day out!
SATURDAY 5 Coolamon Sport and Recreation Club, Coolamon
FREE EVENT
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