what’s On! in Coolamon Shire
If you need an excuse to visit Coolamon Shire, the shire has plenty of events each season.
NSW’s Coolamon Shire has something on nearly every weekend, but it’s the big annual events that have given Coolamon Shire its reputation for being one of the best places for entertainment in the Riverina!
Indulge in the time-honoured tradition of High Tea
Choose from a selection of fine loose-leaf teas, perfectly paired with delicious finger sandwiches, freshly baked scones, cakes & pastries
Join us to learn this bold printmaking technique.
Create something outstanding to hang on the wall, to give as a personal present, or to use as gift cards and tags AND, you'll have a heap of fun creating.
Get to it!
Capture Coolamon Shire photo competition and exhibition displays a unique and beautiful collection of images taken throughout the Shire.
Barbara cross stitch journey is one of patience, resilience and quiet dedication. This exhibition brings together a selection of Barbara’s remarkable work. Each piece representing hundreds of hours of careful attention.
Join us for an art experience INSPIRED by the renowned Wagga Wagga textile artist Carol Slattery, who is celebrated for her beautiful way of drawing with thread.
Don’t miss the action at the Marrar Campdraft 2026, running from Friday 8th to Sunday 10th May, featuring thrilling competitions, big prize pools, and entertainment all weekend. With events for all levels—from juniors to open riders—plus food, bar, and live entertainment, it’s set to be an unmissable weekend in Marrar.
Join Advance Ardlethan and celebrate the annual fundraiser for the Ardlethan & Beyond Museum. The Art Prize will commence with Gala night on the 9th.
Come along and enjoy a relaxed browse through a variety of stallholders offering a lovely selection of handmade items, unique finds and last-minute Mother’s Day gifts. From thoughtful treats to something a little special, there’ll be plenty to choose from.
Come enjoy fresh tea & scones in the Old Bank, dressed with English china, teapots and tiny art!
We are celebrating our incredible local talent, our mums for Mothers Day and our 3rd Lush birthday! Fresh scones jam and cream and fabulous mini art pieces, what a way to spend time!
Celebrate Mother’s Day with us
Show your appreciation by treating mum to a day off. Whether it’s a delicious breakfast, lunch or coffee & cake, we’re here to help celebrate all the incredible mums out there
It’s just around the corner and bookings are highly recommended to secure a table!
Please call us, book online, or send us a direct message to make a booking.
Join us for a special Mother’s Day Luncheon as we gather around the table to celebrate the incredible women in our lives. Think long lunches, beautiful surrounds and time well spent together.
Mothers Day menu updated with gluten-free options listed! We will set up on the day a separate section for anything with gluten to have everything separate
Also, welcome to order off our regular menu for anything else on the day
Passengers on the Vintage Rail Journeys Riverina tour will be stopping for the afternoon in Coolamon to explore Coolamon’s heritage main street, shops, cafes and attractions.
Create a unique barbed wire ball in this hands-on workshop at Make It Your Own — Friday 29th May 2026
Come down and celebrate our first birthday with pop-up markets, DJ’s and bands bringing good vibes all weekend long
Join me for a playful and inspiring day exploring colour, creativity, and composition. Inspired by Paul Klee, we’ll experiment with his colourful square studies to create rich, expressive backgrounds—then bring simple forms to life using the magic of negative space.
Coolamon Shire is proud to celebrate NAIDOC Week 2026 with this year’s theme: “Fifty Years of Deadly.” Explore our local events, workshops and activities for all ages.
Join me for my “From Chaos to Creature” abstract animal workshop, where you’ll:
• Start with loose, expressive, colourful chaos
• Learn fun techniques like dripping, tissue texturing, glazing + mark-making
• Pause… look… and discover an animal waiting in your canvas
• Gently sketch and paint your creature, letting the abstract background shine through
Ganmain Show is a fun packed day out for the whole family, with agricultural display and side show alley. Horse riding events, dog shows, sheepdog trials and the quick shear feature. Each year there is a number of new and different attractions to ensure there is something for everyone. The show ends with an impressive fireworks display.
A collection of events, workshops, performances and experiences that highlight the makers, thinkers and creators in our community.
This exhibition brings together artists from across the Riverina Region in all mediums. The exhibition is open to established artist & new and emerging artists to display their artwork.
Join us at the opening night with an evening of art, photos, music, food, drinks and award presentations.
Join me for a relaxed and creative workshop exploring rural landscapes with a focus on haysheds and farm sheds - those beautifully simple structures full of charm and story.
In this session, we’ll work on watercolour paper layered with textile collage to build rich surface texture, before developing the landscape using soft pastels.
Ardlethan annual show has a range of fun filled activities for all the family to enjoy!
Coolamon Rotary Club are proud to present the Rotary Garden Viewing for 2026. To be held Sunday 18 October. More details to come!
Join us for another market in the beautiful country town of Marrar. With an amazing line up for stalls coming along to showcase all the beautiful products from handmade to homegrown to handcrafted and small businesses and of course a delicious bite to eat. We have a little something for the whole family - from shopping to kids entertainment and food 😍
Advance Coolamon, in conjunction with the combined churches of Coolamon and the Lions and Rotary Clubs will hold a Community Christmas Carols event with a free BBQ for the community to celebrate the Christmas Season.