Festivals & Events

Get your family and friends together and enjoy the fun and excitement of Hay Shire’s many festivals and events.

From the annual Australian Mini Nationals and the Festival of the Blades to the traditional Hay Show and historic Bishop’s Lodge Spring Market, there is something in Hay Shire for everyone.

March 2010

5th World Day of Prayer

St. Fergal's Catholic Church will host Hay's contribution to the 2010 World Day of Prayer. The service has been ... Read More

5th Magic for McGrath

Magician Anthony Laye is touring the east coast of Australia with his wife Nicola to raise money for the McGrath ... Read More

6th Carrathool Races

Racegoers can enjoy the six race program with $35,000 in prize money, licenced bar and continuous BBQ. Fashions ... Read More

6th Hay Sportsperson of the Year

The 2009 Sportsperson of the Year Award will be announced at a function held at the Hay Golf Club. The Junior ... Read More

12th International Women's Day

Gemma Sisia, founder of the School of St. Jude in Tanzania, will be the guest speaker at the local celebration of ... Read More

13th 11th Annual Shag Gregory Memorial Poker Run

Ride your motorbike, catch the bus or take your car on the 11th Annual Shag Gregory Memorial Poker Run. All ... Read More

13th Toyoshima Day

Learn about the story of Toyoshima, the first Japanese Prisoner of War to arrive in Hay in 1942 aswell as other ... Read More

17th Hay School of the Air Archi Portrait Exhibition

Come along to the grand opening of the Archi Portrait exhibition - a showcase of the portraits of local identities, ... Read More

20th A Night of Country with the Stars

Relax and enjoy country music at its best with Keith Jamieson, Reg Poole, Alisha Smith, Peter Simpson, Dianne ... Read More

28th Hay Gun Club Shoot

For further information contact Mandy Barnes on (02) ... Read More

April 2010

2nd Good Friday

 

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2nd Hay Gun Club Easter Shoot

Camping sites available and a kiosk will be in operation.

Further information can be obtained from Club ... Read More

3rd Easter Saturday

 

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4th Gold Chisel Concert

A tribute to well known aussie band Cold Chisel.

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Hay ... Read More

5th Easter Monday

 

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10th Can Assist Hell of a Walk

Hop on your bike or put on your runners for the annual Hell of a Walk in aid of Can Assist. The walk will be to Hay ... Read More

16th Homebush Field Day - Balranald

This great family day out will feature farming displays, health tent, ladies marquee, children's activities, plants, ... Read More

24th Combined Prostate Cancer Support Group & Can Assist Monster Auction

A group of local men are co-ordinating this fund raising event to assist local men in their fight against prostate ... Read More

25th Anzac Day Commemoration and March

6am: Dawn service at the cenotaph in front of the new library building then proceed to monument in the cemetry. ... Read More

25th Hay Gun Club Shoot

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Club Secretary Mandy Barnes (02) ... Read More

May 2010

2nd Isolated Children's Parents' Association Annual Tennis Day

The Annual ICPA Tennis Day is on again! Mischelle Schiller is the co-ordinator and anyone who is not in a team who ... Read More

14th Annual Booligal Campdraft

For more information contact Ivan and Melissa Job: 02 6993 ... Read More

22nd Italia Day

Learn about the Italian Prisoners of War that were interned in Hay's Camps 7 and 8. Hear the story of the Italian ... Read More

23rd Hay Gun Club Shoot Noon

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Club Secretary Mandy Barnes on (02) ... Read More

29th Lions Market Day

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June 2010

5th RFD Outback Trek

 

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12th Standard Vanguard Car Rally

 

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12th 40th Hay Plains Bowls Carnival

Further information can be obtained by contacting the Hay Bowling and Golf Club on (02) ... Read More

12th 43rd Mini Nationals

 

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14th Queen's Birthday

 

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19th 59th Hay Merino Sheep Show

The Hay Merino Sheep Show is in its 59th year and entries for Flock, Unhoused and Stud sections continue to ... Read More

26th Breakout & Escape Day

Hear about the time when Hay was threatened by a Japanese breakout from Camp 7 and the successful escape of Italian ... Read More

27th Hay Gun Club Shoot

Further information can be obtained by contacting Club Secretary Mandy Barnes on (02) ... Read More

July 2010

24th Australian 16th Garrison Battalion Day

Experience the story of the Australian 16th Garrison Battalion which was formed in Sydney to guard the three ... Read More

25th Hay Gun Club Shoot

Further information can be obtained by contacting Club Secretary Mandy Barnes on (02) ... Read More

31st Lions Market Day

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August 2010

2nd Bank Holiday

 

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11th 65th Anniversary of V.P Day - The end of World War Two

11am - Australian Army band from Kapooka arrives.

12.30pm - Street march.

1pm - Lunch hosted by Hay ... Read More

22nd Hay Gun Club Shoot Noon

Further information can be obtained by contacting Club Secretary Mandy Barnes on (02) ... Read More

September 2010

4th Dunera Day

Dunera Day will commemorate the 70th anniversary of the Dunera Boys arrival in Hay, which was a major event for the ... Read More

11th Hay Show

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19th Happy Wanderers 4th Annual Walk for Diabetes

 

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20th Hay Gun Club AGM

Further information can be obtained by contacting Club Secretary Mandy Barnes on (02) ... Read More

26th Hay Gun Club Shoot Noon

Further information can be obtained by contacting Club Secretary Mandy Barnes on (02) ... Read More

October 2010

4th Labour Day

 

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9th Hay Rodeo

Further information can be obtained by contacting (02) 69931525 or (02) ... Read More

15th Sport Shear Australia's National Shearing and Wool Handling Championships

 

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16th Hay Vintage and Vetean Motorcycle and Car Club Show and Shine

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17th Bishop's Lodge Spring Market

 

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30th Lions Market Day

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November 2010

6th Oz Aliens Day

Learn about the opening of the prisoner of war camp, Camp 6 in 1940. You will have the chance to hear abou the ... Read More

11th Armistice Day - The end of World War One

11am - Observance at the cenotaph in front of the new library where wreaths may be laid. Ex-servicemen and women and ... Read More

20th Hay Jockey Club Races

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28th Hay Gun Club Shoot Noon

Further information can be obtained by contacting Club Secretary Mandy Barnes on (02) ... Read More

December 2010

11th Lions Market Day

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13th Hay Gun Club AGM

Further information can be obtained by contacting Club Secretary Mandy Barnes on (02) ... Read More

19th Hay Gun Club Christmas Shoot

Further information can be obtained by contacting Club Secretary Mandy Barnes on (02) ... Read More

25th Christmas Day

 

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27th Boxing Day public holiday

 

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