AUSTRALIA DAY AT THE
WOOLSHED
Jan 26Pay your respects with a flag raising
ceremony, and enjoy barbecue, damper making
classes, cricket, whip-cracking demonstrations,
lamingtons, scones with jam and cream and, of
course, pavlova.
Jondaryan, (07) 4692 2229, http://www.
jondaryanwoolshed.com.auNSW/ACT
TUMBARUMBA RODEO
Jan 1All the action of a full APRA
Championship Rodeo with a barrel race, poddy
ride, bucking ponies, stallion chute out, poly
saddle ride, Aussie Rules versus Rugby League
steerrideandmore.
Tumbarumba, http://www.visittumbashire.com.
auPAMBULA SHOW
Jan 13Enjoy a traditional family-friendly
country show with a full day equestrian
program, woodchop events, free kids
entertainment, pig races, pavilion exhibits,
the coveted Pambula Oyster competition plus
more.
Pambula, http://www.pambulashow.comTHE GREAT EASTERN FLY-IN
Jan 6-7Check out the latest in aircraft, air
displays, and take to the skies in this unique
aviation event, which brings together pilots
from all corners of the country.
Evans Head, http://www.greateasternflyin.comGUYRA LAMB AND POTATO
FESTIVAL
Jan 24-28 Sample hearty lamb and potatomeals, browse boutique stalls and enjoy daily
entertainment and activities under elm trees
along the New England Highway.
Guyra, http://www.facebook.com/
GuyraLambAndPotatoFestivalVIC
LORNE PIER TO PUB
Jan 12 Cheer on thousands as swimmers
race 1.2km from the Lorne Pier to Pub amid
festivities celebrating the iconic annual event.
Lorne, (03) 5289 1724, http://www.lornesurfclub.
com.au/Content/piertopubBONJOUR BRIGHT
Jan 23-25 This festival is set to be beret
good... It’s a free French influenced festival in
Howitt Park, live music, food, wine and open-
air films.
Bright, http://www.alpineclassic.com.au/event-
info/bonjour-bright-festival/KILCUNDA LOBSTER FESTIVAL
Jan 28 Celebrate from 9am-4pm, or
until all lobsters are sold! With live music, a
monster raffle, carnival rides and amusements,
emergency service displays and, of course,
lobster sales and lunches.
Kilcunda, [email protected], http://www.
kcda.org.auLAVENDER HARVEST FESTIVAL
Jan 8 Immerse yourself in the healing
scent of a traditional lavender harvest, with
workshops, food stalls and tours of the 1860s
stone farmhouse.
Lavandula Swiss Italian Farm, Shepherds
Flat (03) 5476 4393, http://www.lavandula.com.
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What’s happening around
the country this month?
QLD
GREATAUSTRALIADAYBEACH
PARTY
January 26Enjoy a huge family day with live
music, arts and crafts, street theatre and the
official Australia Day Awards ceremony, Main
Beach at Yeppoon, http://www.capricornholidays.
com.auGOLDFIELD ASHES
Jan 26-28Amateur cricketers compete for
legendarystatuson58playingfieldsatthis
friendly event.
Charters Towers, http://www.goldfieldashes.com.
auWOODFORD FOLK FESTIVAL
Dec27-Jan1Whether you feel like music,
dance, cabaret, circus, comedy, workshops,
debate, street theatre or film we’ve got you
covered. Expect fireworks on New Year’s Day,
Woodford, http://www.woodfordfolkfestival.comWithRachael Doherty
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