Event date: Saturday 12 September 2026.
Grazing Down the Lachlan will make a return to Forbes.
This multi-award winning foodie adventure is set alongside the picturesque Lachlan River and celebrates produce native to the Central West NSW region, prepared by local restaurateurs and caterers.
‘Grazers’ are free to wander along the designated corridor of the nine-mile reserve between six stations offering delicious food with a matched beverage.
What makes this dining experience truly unique is the underlying commitment to delivering a no-waste, environmentally responsible event.
Date: 16/10-11/12/26
The Brigalow Arts Festival is the Banana Shire’s largest exhibition of visual arts in a professionally judged open art award. 2026 will mark the festival’s 30th anniversary. The festival program also offers artists and arts enthusiasts the opportunity to take part in networking events, practical workshops and to enhance skills in creative business development.
The exhibition component of the Brigalow Arts Festival is suitable for artists of any career stage across all artistic mediums. Categories encompass painting, printmaking, drawing, photography, digital arts, textiles, sculpture and decorative arts.
For artists, the Brigalow Arts Festival is the perfect way to build an audience, receive award recognition, sell works and exhibit in a professional gallery environment. For audiences, it is the ideal way to experience a cross-section of local arts, support artists and discover the stories that are being told in our region.
Date: 05/07/2026
Time: 9am - 3pm
Step into the magic of Maryborough, the birthplace of beloved author P.L. Travers, and celebrate the wonder of Mary Poppins! This enchanting, family-friendly festival transforms the city into a world of whimsy, storytelling, and fun.
Stroll through historic Queens Park and the Portside Precinct to enjoy:
- Grand costume parades and lively character appearances
- Live music and street performances that will have everyone dancing
- Creative workshops, artisan markets, and interactive activities for kids and adults alike
- Themed trails, scavenger hunts, and magical installations that bring your Favorite nanny to life
Dress in your best Mary Poppins-inspired outfit, grab a picnic blanket, and immerse yourself in a day full of music, laughter, imagination, and community spirit. It’s a magical experience the whole family will treasure