CROP SWAP
Saturday, February 8
Crop Swap is back for 2025, in the Library Courtyard at 10am on Saturday, February 8. It's a great way for those who grow their own food to make sure nothing is going to waste. If you have an over-abundance of particular fruits or vegetables in the garden, preserves or homemade goods - they are all welcome! Swap excess produce and fairly barter with like-minded people for fresh, local and delicious goods.
150TH ANNIVERSARY
February 21-23
The Anglican Ministry is celebrating 150 years in Parkes this year with some exciting events planned over three days in February. Stay tuned, more details on this massive milestone for the Anglican Church coming soon.
COUNTRY SOUNDS
Saturday, February 22
Country Sounds returns in February! Robbie Mortimer, Tyla Rodrigues, Baeden Faint and Gracey Jones will be rocking the Cooke Park Stage. Make sure to mark your calendars and gather your friends for a night of amazing music and good vibes. Stay up to date with Parkes Shire Council for more exciting updates.
TRUNDLE BACK IN TIME
March 15 and 16
This celebration of heritage returns to Trundle with the theme Show Us Ya Tracks. There will be all the regular favourites - the tractor pull, sheaf toss, swap meet, market stalls and kids zone with live music too. 2025 also marks 100 years of John Deere tractors.
COMMUNITY FIBRE ARTS EXHIBITION OPENING
Saturday, March 15
The opening of the Community Fibre Arts Exhibition will be held at 10am to 12pm on Saturday, March 15 in the Coventry Room at the Parkes Shire Library where entry is free. The exhibition will be opened until Saturday, April 12. The exhibition will see art entries including applique, knitting, crochet, felting, sculptural, basketry, creative embroidery, collage, weaving and more. Make sure to check it out.
HOMEGROWN PARKES
Saturday, March 29
It's back for 2025 - Homegrown Parkes is an opportunity for local and regional businesses who are processing, repurposing, sewing, propagating or producing fabulous local products to share their skill and products with the community. Markets, music, crop swap, performances and demonstrations in Cooke Park - it's all homegrown in Parkes and it's a great family day out.
EUGOWRA BOOTS AND BOWTIES BALL
Saturday, April 5
This is a fundraiser ball not to be missed presented by the Eugowra Public School P and C at the Eugowra Showground Pavilion. Think hay bales, festoon lights, warm tones, plenty of seating and the beautiful country night air. Roving canapes by Smoking Brothers Catering and live music from Foxxy Cleopatra - it's going to be spectacular. There will be buses from Forbes, Parkes, Canowindra and Gooloogong. Ticket details to come.