Events Calendar

140 years of Brigidine Tradition in Coonamble

Thursday, 14 Sep 2023

10.00am

Our Lady of Perpetual Help and St Brigid's School, Coonamble

Gai Gilmour

0439617327

g.gilmour@bth.catholic.edu.au

https://brigidine.org.au/anniversary-of-first-brigidines-arrival-coonamble/


Events begin with celebration of Mass at 10am.

ANZAC Day commemorations

Thursday, 25 Apr 2024 - Thursday, 25 Apr 2024

6.00am - 12.00noon

Cenotaph at Coonamble Shire Council, 80 Castlereagh Street Coonamble, NSW 2829

Coonamble Shire Council

6827 1900

council@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au


Two commemorations will be held in Coonamble this Anzac Day, starting with the Dawn Service from 6am at the Coonamble War Memorial, between the Council Administration Office and the library.

Those wishing to join the march later in the morning should assemble at the old RSL Building (corner of Castlereagh and Tooloon Streets, Coonamble) by 10.30am. The procession will make its way down Castlereagh Street to the memorial for a service from 11am,

ANZAC Day with the CWA

Thursday, 25 Apr 2024 - Thursday, 25 Apr 2024

Coonamble CWA Evening Branch

colwellbinyanorth@bigpond.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064243676694


The Coonamble CWA Evening Branch would like to invite attendees of the mid-morning ANZAC service to join them for a light morning tea at the CWA Hall (opposite the Library), following the services.

Enjoy a homemade morning tea supplied by members of the Branch.

The Hall will also be opened before and during the service for those who would like to use the restroom.

Camp Oven Cook Off at The Terminus Hotel

Sunday, 19 May 2024 - Sunday, 19 May 2024

Terminus Hotel, Coonamble

Terminus Hotel

6822 1041

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100047392315460


Come along for a great family-friendly weekend activity. 

Over $1000.00 worth of prizes. 

Contact the Terminus Hotel by phone to book your place as a competitor, by the 15th of May. Children are welcome to enter.

Follow their Facebook page for more information.

Clean Up Australia Day

Sunday, 03 Mar 2024 - Sunday, 03 Mar 2024

10.00am - 12.00noon

Quambone Road, near the Back Gular Road intersection

Maddi Ward

0458 921 981

tourism@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au


Residents interested in contributing to the community-driven Clean Up Australia project are invited to meet this Sunday 3 March from 10 am, on the Quambone Road, near the Back Gular Road intersection. Volunteers are advised to wear enclosed shoes, long pants and sun protection. Children under the age of 15, must be accompanied by a guardian. Registrations and equipment for litter collection will be available at the marquee on location. The event will be followed by a catered lunch and refreshments at Smith Park.

Community Wellbeing Day

Thursday, 27 Oct 2022

10.00am - 1.30am

Coonamble

Elsie Manson

0448 149 299

elsie.manson@interrelate.org.au

Community


Community Wellbeing event at Macdonald Park (or, if raining, at Coonamble Showground Pavilion).

Holding a Community well-being event for mental health month, a free fun filled day to provide self help and mindfulness activities to all community of all ages.

Free BBQ and Morning tea provided, 20 prizes to be won. There will be a free bus to and from Gulargambone for anyone who would like to attend the day (limited seats)

Coonamble Annual Show

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 - Wednesday, 15 May 2024

Coonamble Show Society

0457 221 103

coonambleshow@hotmail.com

coonambleshow.com


Find out more and stay up to date with event news by visiting the Coonamble Show Society Facebook page.

Coonamble Australia Day Celebration

Thursday, 26 Jan 2023 - Thursday, 26 Jan 2023

8.00am - 12.00noon

Coonamble Showground Pavilion


Everyone is invited to come together at the Coonamble Showground Pavilion from 8am to mark Australia Day in Coonamble, with a breakfast provided by the Rotary Club of Coonamble.

Josh Toole and friends from Blackfit Fitness will open formal proceedings with a Welcome to Country and Smoking Ceremony, followed by an address from our Australia Day ambassador, presentation of the Coonamble Country Education Foundation Scholarships and our Australia Day Awards.

Following this event, everyone is also welcome at the Coonamble Pool for the Australia Day Pool Party.

Coonamble Christmas Street Party + Concert

Saturday, 02 Dec 2023

5.00pm - 8.30pm

Coonamble main street

Maddi Ward

02 68271923

tourism@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au


Get ready for food and market stalls, Santa photos, Buy Local Cash Draw by the Coonamble Chamber of Commerce, festive activities and a fully staged concert. Max Jackson is coming home to perform into the evening, along with Kylie Gale and Castlereagh Connection! Stall holders wanted - if you are interested, please complete this form https://forms.gle/1y94Mp6cPyqmLPNs6 This event is proudly supported by the Coonamble Shire Council and the Department of Regional NSW.

Coonamble Fat Cattle Sale and Coonamble Store Cattle Sale

Wednesday, 23 Nov 2022

8.00am - All Day

Coonamble Saleyards

Coonamble Associated Agents


Inquiries, please phone either:

Halcroft & Bennett Pty Ltd (02) 6822 1444

AJF Brien & Sons (02) 6822 1277

Elders (02) 6822 6000

Nutrien Ag (02) 6822 1955

Please download the flyer to see details of the livestock on offer.

Coonamble Rodeo and Campdraft

Friday, 07 Jun 2024 - Monday, 10 Jun 2024

Coonamble Showground

Coonamble Rodeo Association

0475 087 017

coonamble_rodeo@hotmail.com

https://www.coonamblerodeocampdraft.com/


Held over the June Long Weekend every year the event is renowned as the largest in the Southern Hemisphere and is held in Coonamble, 6 hours North West of Sydney.

Coonamble Rodeo & Campdraft

Friday, 10 Jun 2022 - Monday, 13 Jun 2022

Coonamble Showground

Coonamble School Holiday Program

Monday, 15 Apr 2024 - Friday, 26 Apr 2024

9.00am - 5.00pm

Coonamble Shire

Coonamble Shire Council

6827 1900

council@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au

https://tinyurl.com/AprilHolFun24


Families of Coonamble Shire, register now for our Youth Week and upcoming School Holiday Fun programs!

This year we have a number of different streams of activities suited to different age groups:

Coonamble School Holiday activities: suited to the under 12s (with parents required to accompany any child aged 10 and under).

Register using the link above.   

Free Seniors Luncheon ("Outta This World" theme)

Thursday, 31 Mar 2022

11.00am

Coonamble Bowling Club

Council

6827 1900

council@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au


If you're a resident of the area and aged 50+, you're invited to the Seniors Luncheon that promises to be "outta this world"! That's the theme of this year's luncheon, hosted by Coonamble Shire Council. Dressing up is not essential but it is encouraged!

The luncheon will be at Coonamble Bowling Club from 11am on Thursday, 31 March, with entertainment by Royden Donohue.

Booking is essential by phoning Council on 6827 1900 or by calling in to the Administration Office in Castlereagh Street, Coonamble.

Council will also organise a bus from Gulargambone if there is sufficient interest.

If you're booking for more than one person, please have the names and phone contact details for each person.

Gulargambone Annual Show

Saturday, 18 May 2024

Gulargambone Showground

Gulargambone Show Society

gulargamboneshow@hotmail.com

https://www.facebook.com/gulargamboneshowsociety


Find out more and stay up to date with event news by visiting the Gulargambone Show Society Facebook page.

Gulargambone School Holiday Program

Monday, 15 Apr 2024 - Friday, 26 Apr 2024

9.00am - 5.00pm

Coonamble Shire

Coonamble Shire Council

6827 1900

council@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au

https://tinyurl.com/GularAprilFun24


Families of Coonamble Shire, register now for our Youth Week and upcoming School Holiday Fun programs!

This year we have a number of different streams of activities suited to different age groups:

Gulargambone School Holiday activities: suited to the under 12s (with parents required to accompany any child aged 10 and under).

Register using the link above.  

Join in the Coonamble NAIDOC Community Day fun!

Friday, 22 Sep 2023

10.00am - 2.00pm

Coonamble Local Aboriginal Lands Council office from 10am and Coonamble Sportsground from 11am


All community members are invited to join in the NAIDOC Community Day activities today at the Coonamble Local Aboriginal Lands Council office from 10am and then at the Coonamble Sportsground from 11am.

There will be a free barbecue lunch and refreshments for those attending.

Join in the boomerang and clapstick painting, indigenous games, face painting, broom and mud boot-throwing competitions, and other creative activites.

Elders are especially welcome, with shade available for them as special guests.

Everyone is welcome at the Coonamble Local Aboriginal Lands Council office for a short flag-raising ceremony from 10am, followed by a march to Coonamble Sportsground where the fun activities begin.

Marthaguy Picnic Races

Saturday, 11 May 2024 - Saturday, 11 May 2024

11.30am - 1.30pm

Quambone Sportsground / Racecourse Address 8398 Marthaguy Road, Quambone NSW 2831

Marg Garnsey

moblar1@bigpond.com

https://www.123tix.com.au/events/42747/marthaguy-picnic-races


Join us at the QUAMBONE Racecourse on the outskirts of the small village 50 km from Coonamble and 80 km from Warren.

The Marthaguy Picnic Races offers a great day out for one and all and a fantastic way to catch up with friends.

Mindfulness Art

Wednesday, 02 Nov 2022

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Interrelate Office, 54/51-55 Castlereagh Street, Coonamble

Sam Conn

0448 755 162

samantha.conn@interrelate.org.au


Mindfulness Art is an afternoon art group that will run for six weeks, where children and young people are able express themselves through their artwork.

Each child will receive a journal to use throughout the group and each week explore different topics around mindfulness. The aim of the group is that children and young people develop understanding of their self-image and the ability express themselves. 

The group is open to primary and high school aged children and will be held every Wednesday afternoon, 3:30pm to 4:30pm during the school term at the Interrelate office, 54/51-55 Castlereagh Street Coonamble. 

Parents must sign up their child prior to attending, forms can be completed at the Interrelate office.

Social and Emotional Wellbeing Expo

Wednesday, 05 Jun 2024

10.00am - 2.00pm

Macdonald Park Coonamble.

Ray Robinson

02 6822 0000

raymondr@ctgservices.com.au

Community


Coonamble Aboriginal Health Service is holding a community health day. The focus is on Social and Emotional Wellbeing but is open to anyone wishing to be involved.

Sportsman's Lunch with Kerry O'Keefe

Saturday, 14 Sep 2024

12.00am - 6.00pm

Coonamble Show Ground Pavillion

Ben Markey or Ron Mackay

0427 241 550 or 0429 235 820

cefcoonamble@gmail.com

Community


The Coonamble & District Education Foundation are proud to be holding a Sportsman's Lunch featuring the iconic Australian cricket legend and cricketing commentator Kerry O'Keefe.

Welcome to Coonamble Dinner

Saturday, 24 Feb 2024

6.30pm - 8.30pm

Coonamble Bowling Club

Coonamble Information & Exhibition Centre

02 6827 1923

tourism@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au


Are you new to town? Would you like the opportunity to meet some of the "locals" and find out a little more about the Coonamble district and what it has to offer? Come along to the annual Welcome to Coonamble dinner, It's a free family gathering to welcome you to town and provide helpful information. For catering purposes, RSVP by the 16 February by contacting the Coonamble Information and Exhibition Centre by phone 02 6827 1900 or email tourism@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au If your community group, organisation or business would like to supply information material to be made available on the night, please deliver it to the Coonamble Information and Exhibition Centre.

Womens Wellbeing Workshop

Friday, 08 Mar 2024

10.00am - 2.00pm

Sheila's Nursery

Cathy Wheelhouse

0428 221 872

cnc2829@bigpond.net.au


Womens Wellbeing Workshop. Music, Art and Yoga. Free entry but bookings are essential by phoning 0428 221 872.

Womens Wellbeing Workshop - Quambone

Sunday, 10 Mar 2024

10.00am - 2.00pm

Quambone Hall

Cathy Wheelhouse

0428 221 872

cnc2829@bigpond.net.au


Womens Wellbeing Workshop. Music, Art and Yoga. Free entry but bookings are essential by phoning 0428 221 872.

Youth Week 2024 Program

Thursday, 11 Apr 2024 - Tuesday, 23 Apr 2024

Coonamble Shire Council

6827 1900

council@coonambleshire.nsw.gov.au


Celebrate Youth Week 2024, with a program of activities and workshops for ages 12 years and older. 

View the program flyer for details. 

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