PAINT PARKES READ
Friday, August 23
Paint Parkes REaD will be holding their annual reading day 'Reading is Magic' at Cooke Park and the CBD from 9am to 12pm. Every time a book is opened magic falls out! For more information contact Shonel on 68621872
PARKES SHOW
August 26, 27 and 28
Come along to the Parkes Annual Show. Explore the range of exhibitions including art, cooking, animals and more and see Walter Whip and The Flames perform their talented and jaw dropping western show. You don't want to miss the excellent fireworks display and smash up derby also. Tickets are on sale now!
WOODFIRED EUGOWRA
Saturday, August 31
Woodfired Eugowra is back, purchase your tickets at 123tix. There will be over 20 market stalls on the day and you don't need a ticket to cruise the markets from 12pm.
TRUNDLE BUSH TUCKER DAY
Saturday, September 7
Bush Tucker Day is an iconic Aussie event for the whole family. Your entry fee into Trundle Bush Tucker Day includes entry into cooking competitions, free bush tucker taste testing, rides, free kids corner and live entertainment and music throughout the day and evening. Evening performances features special guests The Bushwackers and The Wolfe Brothers - So pack your dancing shoes there is something for everyone!
PARKES NAIDOC FAMILY FUN DAY
Saturday, September 7
At Bushmans Hill Wiradjuri Amphitheatre from 10am to 2pm celebrate NAIDOC with the Parkes community. There will be local performances and artifacts, a free BBQ, arts and weaving, jumping castle, face painting and information stalls.
SYDNEY CHILDREN'S CHOIR
Sunday, September 15
The St George's Anglican Church will be hosting the Sydney Children's Choir who will perform in concert at 4pm. No booking are required, this is a free event.
CARNIVAL OF CUPS
Friday, September 20
The Living End are returning to the Carnival of Cups stage to headline the launch of Season 2 at Parkes Harness Racing Club! They'll be joined by Shannon Noll, Sara Berki and Robbie Mortimer and local favourite Michael Green. This is a free event but you need to register for a ticket. To secure your spot now head to https://bit.ly/3Wa2Iqd
TOWN CRIER COMPETITION
Saturday, September 21
Come down to Cooke Park Pavilion and experience the excitement of the Town Crier Championships! Witness the best town criers compete for the championship title. Everyone's welcome to come down and watch the excitement unfold from 9:30am to 12pm.
RETROSPECTIVE DISPLAY
Setemper 20 - October 5
If you enjoy viewing all of the Waste 2 Art artworks, make sure to save the date for A Retrospective - works by Jocelyn Moles which opens on Friday, September 20 until Saturday, October 5.
OPEN GARDENS
Saturday, September 29
Parkes Open Gardens and Parkes Que Club will be hosting open gardens stalls at the Parkes Racecourse from 9.30am to 4.00pm. Open Gardens is calling for stallholders and are looking for quality, local and handmade. Contact Contact Pat McCallum on 0408 623 199 or badger47@bigpond.net.au
NORTHPARKES 30 YEARS
Saturday, October 5
To celebrate 30 years of operations, Northparkes would like to thank the community for their support over the years. We would like to invite you to a family friendly festival where you will hear some fantastic music while wandering the food stalls, tasting local beer and wine and there will also be rides for the kids. The one and only Daryl Braithwaite will be the nights headline act. secure your free ticket via 123tix.
TRUNDLE ABBA FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 19
Let's celebrate 50 years of Waterloo with the biggest and best Trundle ABBA Festival yet at Berryman Oval, Trundle! Featuring Bjorn Again, Furnace and the Fundamentals, Disco Revolution, DJ Diggz and Adante Adante Choir. Tickets on sale now: bit.ly/TrundleABBAtickets2024
TOM CURTAIN IN BOGAN GATE
Saturday, October 19
Tom is passionate about bringing his show to towns and communities that are often overlooked on the entertainment trail. At the Bogan Gate Pub from 5:30pm to 8:30pm there will be live music and entertainment fro the Katherine Outback Experience horse and dog show. Book your tickets now via https://events.humanitix.com/tomcurtain-bogangate2024
CENTRAL WEST CAR CLUB SHOW 'N' SHINE
Saturday, October 19
BOBBIN LACE WORKSHOP
Sunday, October 20
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