COWRA COMMUNITY MARKETS
Sid Kallas Oval, 8:30am - 12:00pm
The Cowra Community Markets are held every third Saturday of every month at Sid Kallas Oval with a wide variety of local fresh produce, diverse stallholders and local buskers.
Each month at their Markets you can find locally grown fruit and veg, eggs, honey, oils and other pantry staples. They also have home baked bread, cakes, slices and biscuits, homemade preserves, homewares and gift ideas, clothing, candles, plants, collectables and bric-a-brac, tea and coffee, and much more.
LEARN TO PLAY BOWLS
Sundays 9:15am, Cowra Bowling Club
$10 per Adult per game, Children free
Looking for a fun, social, and relaxed way to spend your Sundays? Join the Cowra Bowling Club and have a chance to learn to play bowls every week! Whether you’re a complete beginner or just want to refine your skills, the Cowra Eagles Bowlers will guide you through the game! To register your interest, simply contact: Sonia Morgan - 0425 228 505 Mim Shroder - 0417 062 679 Bob Morgan - 0481 244 081
LITTLE FISHES AT THE MUSEUM
Ages of Fishes Museum
Free program and entry
Join friendly staff at the Age of Fishes Museum Canowindra on the first Friday of every month for some fun, hands on science lessons! Each month, the little fishes' study a new topic. Perfect for curious minds and little adventurers, this fun and educational session is sure to spark creativity and wonder.
LEARN TO PLAY CROQUET
Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8:45
Corner Darling and Brougham Streets, $5 per game.
It's a fun way to play sport in a relaxed and social way. Join us for a meet and greet, Dress: casual, flat soled shoes, hat and drink bottle.
Open to all over 10 years old. Those interested can call Carmel (0409939241), Jenny (0400395196) Elaine (0409781271).
COWRA LIBRARY EXTENDED HOURS
The Cowra Library is trialing Extended Library Hours.
Join members of our community to make use of these hours to help us identify what hours are most useful to enjoy free books, computers, and resources. Enjoy free wi-fi and airconditioning six days a week.
The new hours are 9:30am - 6:00pm weekdays and 9:30am - 4:30pm on Saturday.
ADULT SURVIVORS OF CHILD ABUSE, MARCH 4
The Adult Survivors of Child Abuse - Cowra Support Group meets on the 1st Friday of each month from 12:30 to 14:30 and is open to survivors of all communities. All details online via: recover.itmatters.com.au. Alternatively, call Pascale, the facilitator, on 0458 698 460. Thank you and take great care.
GRENFELL PICNIC RACES
Saturday 12 April, Holy Camp Road Grenfell
Enjoy a fun day out at the Grenfell Picnic Races!
The day includes: TAB Van, six races – with a total of AUD 46,000 in prize money for the lucky winners, local bookmakers, canteen and bar, children's entertainment, novelty events and fashions on the field with over AUD 3,000 worth of prize money to be won.
Private marquee sites, to enquire visit Marquees, limited spaces available.
Contact: 0412 519 240
president@grenfellpicinics.org.au
COWRA HOSPITAL AUXILIARY STREET STALL
Friday, 11 April, Optimal Pharmacy
Join the Cowra Hospital Auxiliary on Friday, 11th April for their street stall where all proceeds made will be used to purchase much-needed patient equipment for our hospital. Held outside the Optimal Pharmacy on the Main Street, peruse through the various items on display and make a purchase for a worthy cause.
CANOWINDRA INTERNATIONAL BALLOON CHALLENGE
26 April - 4 May 2025
Canowindra Showgrounds.
The Cabonne Community Glow is the signature event of the Canowindra International Balloon Challenge. The Cabonne Community Glow is an amazing family-friendly spectacle and should not be missed.
Furnace and the Fundamentals, Big Night Out, and Nathan Lamont (and one other yet to be announced) will be the festival’s entertainment on Friday, 2 May 2025.
The Cabonne Community Glow event will take place on 3 May 2025.
CANOWINDRA BBQ MASTERS
Saturday, 26 April, Gaskill Street, 5-9pm
Cook up a storm alongside some of the region’s best grilling masters, with prizes which include a full lamb, vouchers, and complementary BBQ Aprons for participants.
Register today at www.123tix.com.au/events/46896/canowindra-bbq-masters
FLICKERFET SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2025
Rosnay Winery
27 April 6:45, with optional dinner from 5:45
A specially curated selection of highlights from Flickerfest’s Australian Academy Qualifying competition programmes in Bondi 2025. See the best entries of this year’s 34th festival.
Rosnay organic wine will be served, and BYO alcohol is not permitted. All adult tickets include a free glass of wine or soft drink.
KOYO MATSURI
Friday 2 May - Saturday 3 May
Join visitors from across the country at the stunning Cowra Japanese Garden and Cultural Centre as we welcome in autumn and get ready to celebrate Kōyo Matsuri for 2025. In Japanese, Kōyō ~ 紅葉 which translates to ‘colourful leaves’. This time is used to seek out and admire the Autumnal changes.
COWRA MASONIC HALL EVENTS HIRE
Cowra Masonic Hall is available for hire for weddings, dinners, birthday parties, functions and meetings.
Please phone Geoff Baker on 0417 423 678
