Events

18 Sep 2025

Seeker Markets bringing sustainable fashion to Canowindra

Two sisters with a passion for fashion and secondhand treasures are bringing a new event to the Central West, with the launch of Seeker Markets in Canowindra. Courtney and Morgan, originally from Bathurst, were inspired by their experiences at...

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21 Sep 2025

Woodstock Show is a well oiled machine

For Woodstock, the annual show is more than just an event, it’s a celebration of local spirit, volunteer effort, and the crowds who travel from near and far to be part of it. Reflecting on last year’s show, Alison Rutledge said the real...

07 Sep 2025

Woodstock Show is a well oiled machine

07 Sep 2025

Fostering community connection

The Woodstock Show is set to return bigger than ever this year, with organisers unveiling a line-up full of new attractions, traditional favourites, and community spirit. Show secretary Alison Rutledge said visitors could expect a full day of...

07 Sep 2025

Bell Beats Festival set to rock Cowra this October long weekend

Bell Beats Music and Arts Festival has officially dropped its full line-up and launched its new website, setting the stage for a spectacular debut on Saturday, 4 October 2025. For the next three years, Bell Beats will transform Cowra’s Civic Square...

31 Aug 2025

Kelly Rimmer launches The Midnight Estate at Canowindra

Canowindra Library is pleased to host a free author talk with Kelly Rimmer at Canowindra Services Club, 93 Gaskill Street, on Monday 25 August at 10.30am. Please book your place by calling Canowindra Library on 6344 1796 or call in during opening...

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10 Aug 2025

Canowindra’s Show Ball success

The weather might have been chilly but the fire buckets were warm and the band provided great music into the night at the 2025 Canowindra Show esky ball. The fundraiser event was hosted at the showgrounds on Saturday, 26 July, with 175 tickets sold...

10 Aug 2025

Top dogs on display in Canowindra

Canowindra has hosted more than 200 top dogs and their handlers from far and wide at the Canowindra Yard Dog Trial Championships. Woodstock’s Michael Johnston took out the open competition, with 215 dogs in four classes over the two days on Saturday...

03 Aug 2025

Canowindra’s Show Ball success

10 Aug 2025

Top dogs on display in Canowindra

03 Aug 2025

Hook, line and community spirit

Sunday’s Carp Muster has had a huge turnout with 70 people registered and another 20 showing up on the day. The muster was brought to Canowindra by a collaboration between OzFish, Canowindra Connections Centre, Mid Lachlan Landcare and Cabonne Shire...

27 Jul 2025

Trial of Ben Hall back by popular demand

The Trial of Ben Hall will be back by popular demand in August. May 2025 marked 160 years since the bushranger’s death and the Forbes Shire Council Heritage Advisory Committee was inspired to mark the occasion with the performance of a unique local...

20 Jul 2025

Dancers twirl through 12-hour event

Canowindra’s New Vogue and Social Dance Group has hosted a wonderful day of dance and friendship at the seventh annual 12-hour dance. Nearly 100 guests took to the dance floor of the Canowindra Services Club through the Sunday event, with music...

20 Jul 2025

Dance the day away

This big weekend of the 12-hour dance is here, with couples to step onto the dance floor from 10am Sunday 22 June. Organisers of the New Vogue and Social Dance Group’s extraordinary annual event are anticipating another wonderful weekend, with...

13 Jul 2025

Watch a black and white photo come to life

The Golden Plough will be held in Peak Hill for two years

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29 May 2025

Magic night under the stars in Forbes

Frost and Fire returns to Forbes on Saturday 21 June

29 May 2025

Watch a black and white photo come to life

The Golden Plough will be held in Peak Hill from 31 May to 1 June and Western Branch president of the Australian Draught Horse Stud Book Association Aleks Berzins says it is the best thing you could do on a weekend. The Golden Plough is fast becoming...

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29 Jun 2025

Magic night under the stars in Forbes

Get into the toasty winter spirit at ‘Frost and Fire’ in Forbes on Saturday 21 June as this year’s event will be bigger and brighter than ever. Once again two huge effigy bonfires will light up the stunning ski dam location to live music from...

29 Jun 2025

Cast your lines for Canowindra Carp Muster

Get your bait and fishing rod ready for the return of the Canowindra Carp Muster. Hosted by OzFish and Mid Lachlan Landcare, this free event aims to remove as many carp as possible in an attempt to help improve the health of the Lachlan River and...

15 Jun 2025

Cast your lines for Canowindra Carp Muster

01 Jun 2025

Glow a highlight of sensational finale weekend

Canowindra’s International Balloon Festival finished on a high

05 May 2025

Canowindra Balloon Challenge takes off

Annual Canowindra Balloon Challenge takes flight

28 Apr 2025

Esky Ball returns to Canowindra

The Canowindra Show Society is thrilled to announce the return of the Esky Ball on Saturday, 26 July 2025 at the Canowindra Showground – and it’s set to be one of the biggest nights on the local calendar. Back for its second year, the Esky Ball...

18 May 2025

Generations carry reenactment tradition on

Bushranging history returned to the streets of Canowindra as part of Saturday’s balloon parade. Ben Hall and his gang’s 1862 Escort Gold robbery and 1863 Canowindra hotel siege are features of the parade and this year proved as popular as ever. The...

11 May 2025

2025 Canowindra balloon challenge soars through finale weekend

Hot air balloons have dotted blue skies over Canowindra during the week-long International Balloon Challenge, after early rain conditions cleared. Festival Director Brendon Mulloy said while the weather hadn’t been their friend early in the week, the...

11 May 2025

Balloon challenge to launch

Canowindra, are you ready?The countdown is on! The biggest week of the year kicks off this Saturday, April 26, as Canowindra welcomes balloonists, visitors, and locals to a celebration full of food, fun, and of course balloons. Festivities launch...