June
6
to 5 Dec
June
16
to 17 Nov
High Tea Tuesday
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
July
3
to 26 July
Exhibition: Country Connection
Experience “Country Connection”, a three-week exhibition featuring artwork by local artist Rob Clark.
July
5
to 12 July
NAIDOC Week
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.
July
11
to 12 July
Bastille Day Celebrations
Celebrate Bastille Day with us at the Coolamon Hotel Three- Course French Dining Experience
July
12
to 15 July
Rustic Christmas Decorations
Join ‘Make it your Own’ to create your very own Christmas decorations!
July
12
1:00 pm13:00
Clay Workshop with Jody G
A fun filled 3 hours playing with clay and creating a small house and a tiny village. Numbers are limited to 10 so get in quick!
July
15
5:30 pm17:30
Kids Trivia
Get ready for an evening of laughs, fun and prizes! Join us from 5:30pm for Kids Trivia, where young trivia champions can put their knowledge to the test.
July
17
6:00 pm18:00
Christmas in July | Marrar Kitchen & Co
See all of July’s events with Marrar Kitchen & Co!
July
18
to 22 July
July
18
10:00 am10:00
Exhibition: Community Connections
Celebrate creativity and inspiration at our special art showcase featuring incredible works by people with disabilities. This exhibition highlights the unique talents and perspectives of these artists, offering a vibrant and heartfelt experience for all. Join us to appreciate their stories through art and support their amazing contributions to our community.
July
24
7:00 pm19:00
July
25
6:00 pm18:00
Christmas in July at Little Rustic Pantry
Christmas in July at Little Rustic Pantry
Join us for a cozy Christmas in July Dinner
Aug
2
to 5 Aug
Steel Strap Baskets
WHEN: Sunday 2nd and Wednesday 5th August 2026
TIME: 9:30am to 3:00pm
WHERE: Make It Your Own
COST: $130 per person
CONTACT: Nadine Lucas 0437 116 366 or nadine.lucas66@gmail.com
FACEBOOK: Make It Your Own
Aug
7
6:30 pm18:30
Ganmain Trivia Night
Get ready to put your knowledge to the test at Advance Ganmain’s upcoming Trivia Night. Gather your friends and join in the fun evening filled with challenging questions, great prizes and a good time.
Aug
12
to 16 Aug
Aug
14
10:00 am10:00
Red Nose Day Rural Style
Red Nose Day Rural Style is held at the Coolamon Up-to-Date Store, located in the main street, from 10am to 12pm. The expo features a variety of informative stalls, local services, and hands-on activities to keep the little ones entertained. Food available for purchase. Proceeds support SIDS and Kids NSW and BLOSS Baby & Pregnancy Loss Riverina through on-site donations.
Aug
15
9:00 am09:00
From Chaos to Creature
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
Aug
22
8:00 am08:00
116th Ganmain Show
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.
Aug
26
to 29 Aug
Aug
28
to 4 Oct
Yield Festival : A celebration of creative arts
A collection of events, workshops, performances and experiences that highlight the makers, thinkers and creators in our community.
Aug
28
to 13 Sept
Up2Date Art Exhibition
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.
Aug
28
6:00 pm18:00
Yield Festival Opening Night
Join us at the opening night with an evening of art, photos, music, food, drinks and award presentations.
Sept
4
to 5 Sept
Sheds & Paddocks
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.
Sept
4
to 13 Sept
Sept
11
to 13 Sept
Ganmain Book Fair
WHEN: Friday 11 to Sunday 13 September 2026
TIME:TBA
WHERE: Ganmain Hall
COST: Gold Coin Donation
CONTACT: TBA
Sept
18
to 3 Oct
'Stories in Metal and Glass' Exhibition
Discover the work of artists Andrew Whitehead and Daphne Grant in this exhibition, showcasing the creativity and craftsmanship of metal sculpture and glass art. Explore a collection of artworks and uncover the stories and techniques.
Sept
19
10:30 am10:30
Ardlethan Show
Ardlethan annual show has a range of fun filled activities for all the family to enjoy!
Sept
26
to 27 Sept
Marrar Madness - Xtreme Bull 2026
Join in at the Marrar Madness- Xtreme Bull 2026 festivities!
Oct
18
to 24 Oct
Coolamon Rotary Garden Viewing 2026
Coolamon Rotary Club are proud to present the Rotary Garden Viewing for 2026. To be held Sunday 18 October. More details to come!
Dec
5
4:00 pm16:00
Marrar Markets
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 😍
Dec
6
6:00 pm18:00
Coolamon Christmas in the Park
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.
Feb
14
7:00 am07:00
Ganmain Triathlon
Are you ready for the Ganmain Triathlon? This family-friendly event comprises a Sub Junior, Junior, Enticer and Open Sprint Triathlon
July
3
to 4 July
Colour Play: A Paul Klee- Inspired Studio Day🌈
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.
June
27
9:30 am09:30
Women and Children's Day
Join us for a day celebrating the women and children in our community by connecting and crafting together.
June
27
9:00 am09:00
Greenwood Spoon Carving
Join Ash from AC Woodwork Junee to carve your very own greenwood spoon!
June
19
to 20 June
An Encaustic Showcase | Held in Wax & Memory
We can’t wait to present to you a wonderful opportunity to indulge yourself amongst the encaustic works of @sharondevalentin from Griffith! I love Sharon’s art and am delighted to have the opportunity to display her new recent body of work!! But we also get to witness the process of her love of encaustic with us! Watching her with a blow torch is rather cool! I’m sure there will be opportunities to have some hands on experiences on Saturday 20th 10-12pm after her artists talk! We will also make sure you are hydrated and nourished.
June
17
6:30 pm18:30
Just A Farmer
Join us for a free community screening of the award-winning Australian film Just a Farmer.
June
13
9:30 pm21:30
4 Person Ambrose Event- Coolamon Golf
Join us for a cracking day of golf in support of a great cause!
June
12
6:00 pm18:00
The Buccaneers Bounty
From the Pop Up Performers, the merry band of players who put their own rumbustious spin on Shakespeare in last year's ‘Something to Crow About’, comes this Treasure Island inspired adventure directed by Anna Swift, with musical direction from Keith Radford in the lively Pantomime tradition.
June
5
to 7 June
Coolamon Hotel First Birthday Weekend
Come down and celebrate our first birthday with pop-up markets, DJ’s and bands bringing good vibes all weekend long
June
1
7:00 pm19:00
Trivia Night
5 rounds of trivia - prizes for each round plus an overall winner.
2 for 1 pizza's all night.
$20 chefs special
Book a table in our glasshouse or front bar to be a part of the fun.
May
29
9:00 am09:00
Rustic Wire Birdcage Workshop
Create a unique barbed wire ball in this hands-on workshop at Make It Your Own — Friday 29th May 2026
May
12
11:00 am11:00
Vintage Rail Journeys visiting Coolamon
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.
May
10
12:00 pm12:00
Mothers Day at Marrar Kitchen & Co.
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
May
10
8:00 am08:00
Mother's Day at Drovers Run🤍
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.
May
10
8:00 am08:00
Mothers Day at Little Rustic Pantry
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.
May
9
10:00 am10:00
Mini's Art Exhibition
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!
May
9
9:00 am09:00
Ardlethan Lions Club Mother's Day Markets
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.
May
8
to 10 May
Ardlethan Art Prize
Join Advance Ardlethan and celebrate the annual fundraiser for the Ardlethan & Beyond Museum. The Art Prize will commence with Gala night on the 9th.
May
8
to 10 May
Marrar Campdraft
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.
May
8
to 9 May
Drawn with a Thread Art Class
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.
May
7
10:30 am10:30
May
2
to 6 May
Barbed Wire Ball Workshop
Create a unique barbed wire ball in this hands-on workshop at Make It Your Own — Saturday 2nd, Sunday 3rd & Wednesday 6th May 2026
May
1
to 28 June
Exhibition: Stitched with Love. From Needle to Frame
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.
Apr
28
11:00 am11:00
Vintage Rail Journeys visiting Coolamon
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.
Apr
26
12:00 pm12:00
Coolamon Harness Racing Pacing Cup & Hooves and Hounds Festival
Enjoy an exciting 8-race TAB program, plus live music, Fashions on the Field (with a range of categories), mini trots and plenty of free kids’ entertainment including face painting to keep the whole family happy.
Apr
19
6:00 pm18:00
Coolamon Harness Racing Meeting- Harness Racing Family Fun Day
Round up the family and head along for an action-packed day of harness racing! Enjoy an exciting 8-race program, plus plenty to keep the kids smiling with free children’s activities including face painting. The day will also include full TAB and pony trots.
Apr
19
1:00 pm13:00
ZÖJ: Give Water to Birds
WHEN: Sunday 19 April 2026
TIME: From 1pm
WHERE: Ganmain Hall
CONTACT:
WEBSITE: https://www.wwmf.com.au
TICKETS: https://www.wwmf.com.au/ticketing
ZÖJ is an experimental cross-cultural music duo from Australia, consisting of Gelareh Pour on Kamancheh, Voice, and Qeychak, and Brian O’Dwyer on drumkit and percussion.
With a commitment to authentic intercultural expression, ZÖJ blends traditional elements from their respective backgrounds with contemporary experimental influences. Gelareh’s virtuosic string and vocal performances intertwine seamlessly with Brian’s dynamic drumming, resulting in a captivating and accessible sound.
This is part of the Wagga Weekender Music Festival.
Apr
18
to 22 Apr
Metal Flowers Workshops
Create a bouquet of splendid metal flowers in this hands-on workshop at Make It Your Own — Saturday 18th, Sunday 19th & Wednesday 22nd April 2026
Apr
17
to 24 May
Capture Coolamon Shire Photo Comp + Exhibition
Capture Coolamon Shire photo competition and exhibition displays a unique and beautiful collection of images taken throughout the Shire.
Apr
14
11:00 am11:00
Vintage Rail Journeys visiting Coolamon
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.
Apr
12
to 24 May
Linocut Class
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!