Event date: 11 April - 19 April 2026
See the magic and spectacle as one of the Southern Hemispheres biggest Hot air balloon events takes to the sky over the beautiful Canowindra countryside in Central West NSW.
The action is at either end of the day with balloons flying at sunrise and in the last hour before sunset over a 9 day period at the beginning of April.
The signature event is the Cabonne Community Glow and night markets where you will enjoy local produce, wine, crafts and entertainment culminating in a night display as the balloons light up synchronised to music.
Watching the balloons each day is free but there is an entry charge for the Balloon Glow.
As the action happens at either end of the day this leaves plenty of time for exploring the incredible sights in the area and visting the villages and town of the area. Stop in at wineries and local food producers to get a real sense of how wonderful this area is.
Whilst in Canowindra visit the Age of Fishes Museum (home of the State Fossil), wander down the historic main street or enjoy art galleries, wonderful coffee, cellar doors and quirky shopping.
Date: 17/07/2026
Come an enjoy the excitement of the 102nd running of the Mildura Cup !
Our racing is that bit more relaxed, more fun, and more connected, with 8 live local races, with all the Racing action on the Big Screens.
Fashions on the Field will again be a highlight of the meeting, with over $4,000 in prizes.
Courtesy Buses will again be available, please see further details below.
Come and support the local community and enjoy the up-close racing action that you'll only get in the country. Whether you are looking for country casual or a catered experience, there are packages to suit everybody!
The Dunne Pavilion will be open to the public!
Date: 7th - 19th of September 2026
The Ravensthorpe Wildflower Show is the world's largest show of its kind, celebrating the incredible floral diversity of Western Australia's Fitzgerald Biosphere Reserve (home to over 2,000 species) with displays of up to 700 local wildflowers, educational activities, guided walks, and a Spring Festival each September. Held annually for about two weeks at the Ravensthorpe Town Hall, it showcases unique species collected by trained volunteers, offering visitors a chance to learn about the region's botanical treasures.