What's On in Cowra, Canowindra and surrounds

CABONNE MAYOR CANOWINDRA DROP-IN-DAY Canowindra Library, May 15, 10:00am - 1:00pm Cabonne Mayor Kevin Beatty will visit Canowindra in May to meet with residents and community groups about any issues they may wish to discuss. Residents or community groups wishing to speak the Mayor should book a time by calling the General Manager’s Personal Assistant on 6392 3208. OLD SKOOL COOL CAR SHOW Hotel Koorawatha, May 17, 10:30am - 9:30pm Revheads and vintage admirers can cruise to the Koora Hotel for a day of great cars, and even better conversation. Car enthusiasts from across the state will descend upon Koorawatha, with plenty of opportunities for pics and maybe even a rev or two. CANOWINDRA VOLUNTEER EXPO Canowindra Serves Club Auditorium, 23 May 2025, 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM The day acknowledges the valuable service Canowindra volunteers and groups give to our community. It is also an opportunity to promote, reactivate or develop your club or group while creating awareness of groups and activities Canowindra offers. If your group would like to attend or want to know more please contact Deb Rutter 0487801767 or email debrutter@bigpond.com Bookings are essential. 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 DISH-TINGUISH Cowra Micro Gallery 10am-2:30 Saturday and Sunday until 19 May. An exhibition of transformed obsolete satellite dishes with artist Ken Hutchinson. Please be sun safe as the event is outdoors. 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 COLLECTORS FAIR 17th and 19th of May, 9:30 to 4:30. Cowra collector's fair is hosting its 56th annual fair, with free valuations and identification - have you got an antique collectable? find out what it is, and what it's value. Open to the public. ASCEND BY ELYSSA STOREY Rosnay Organic, Canowindra (during opening hours) 11:00am - 5:00pm until May 27 In her second solo exhibition, Ascend, Temora-based artist Elyssa Storey invites viewers to step into an intimate exploration of land and belonging. Each piece invites quiet reflection, celebrating the strength, softness, and resilience woven through the country and its people. WOODSTOCK HALL 100 YEAR ANNIVERSARY BALL Rankin Street, Woodstock, May 24 This year marks 100 years since the State MP for Cootamundra, Hugh Main declared Woodstock’s new hall officially open, before a crowd described as the largest which had ever assembled in Woodstock. Dust off your dancing shoes and grab a group together for a great night out in Woodstock woodstockprogressassoc@gmail.com 02 6345 0104 COWRA MOTORCYCLE CLUB DIRT TRACK DAY Purcell Drive, Woodstock, May 25 Incorporating the Robert 'Patto' Pattinson Classic Memorial Race. Enter via Ridernet, and direct queries to kurtz1010@bigpond.com LGBTQIA+ NIGHT OUT Club Cowra, May 28, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Cowra’s LGBTQ+ community is embracing the freedom to come together openly and proudly. With growing acceptance and inclusion, there is excitement to celebrate gatherings without hesitation, promote events, and simply enjoy each other’s company. WYANGALA FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR Matt Morrison Oval, 8 June, 10:00am - 11:45pm The king’s birthday long weekend goes off with a bang, the Annual Wyangala Bonfire & Fireworks Spectacular is back! This is a free community event made possible by the hard work of our incredible Wyangala Fireworks Committee volunteers and the generous sponsorships and donations from local businesses and the community. Thank you to everyone who helps make this event possible. For more info or to get involved, please contact wyangalafireworks@gmail.com NEW VOGUE AND SOCIAL TWELVE-HOUR DANCE Canowindra Services Club, 22 June, 10:00am - 10:00pm Tickets $15 The New Vogue and Social Dance Group presents the Twelve-Hour Dance at Canowindra Services Club. Featuring a special dance demonstration by well-known dancers and choreographers, Andrea and John Barwick. Music will be provided by Barry Whitty and Phil Redenbach, and the MC will be Doug Moorby Bring snacks to share, but food available from the club. Further details contact Gail on 0417 747 338. CANOWINDRA ESKY BALL Canowindra Showground, July 25, 5:30pm - 11:30pm Tickets $80 Grab your group, pack the esky and help us raise some money for the show society to improve the annual show and maintain/ improve the facilities for years to come. Grazing boxes to start followed by delicious hot food from the Fat Parcel Food Van. K'nOath will having you rocking the night away to their signature take on many of your favourite tunes. COWRA WINE SHOW PUBLIC TASTING Cowra Showground Pavillion, July 19, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Tickets $60 Test your wine tasting skills against expert judges and sample some of the best wines from Australia’s top wine-growing regions. The wine judges take a week to sniff, taste and spit their way through over 900 wines during the Cowra Wine Show and Cowra Winter Wanderlust celebrations.