Event Calendar & FestivalsTo enjoy yourself even more in Gulgong, visit us during the special events that are held each year: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December February 20 - Gulgong ShowThe best little show in the west. Rodeo, wood chopping, local craft,
animal judging, side show alley. At Gulgong Showground (south of C9 on
the map on page 2).
April 27 - May 22 - Prince of Wales EisteddfodThree weeks showcasing the talents of NSW performers. Dance, speech and music. At the Prince of Wales Opera House (F7 on the map on page 2) and the Memorial Hall (E9). Programmes are now available for the Eisteddfod from:
Ring 02 6375 9655 to request a copy. Dance is bigger than ever this year with a record number of entries. The competition will be held in the Memorial Hall, Herbert Street, Gulgong starting with the BABY DANCERS on 27th April, 2010 at 9.00am sharp. Championships will be held on Saturday afternoon (1st May, 2010) and our Group Day will be held on Sunday (2nd May,2010) Entries have now closed for Dance (10th March) and Speech (17th March, 2010) Entries for Music will close soon (24th March, 2010) Don't forget the Matinee Concert at 1.30pm and the Gala Night at 7.00pm on Saturday 22nd May, 2010
June long weekend - Henry Lawson Heritage FestivalCelebrates Henry Lawson’s life. Grand parade, literary awards,
live performances of Lawson’s work, heritage games, street markets,
buskers, art exhibition, horse racing, guided historic walks. Held throughout
the town. Official Henry Lawson Heritage Festival site August 12 - Gulgong Line Dancer Club - Social Night/DanceSaturday, 12th August, 7pm till midnight at the Gulgong
Bowling and Sporting Club.
August 22 & 23 - Gulgong Women's Bowling Club Triples Lawn Bowls CarnivalTuesday, 22nd August and Wednesday, 23rd August at the Gulgong
Bowling and Sporting Club.
November 5 - Gulgong Line Dancer Club - Social/DanceSunday, 5th November, 1pm till 5pm at the Gulgong
Bowling and Sporting Club.
December 31 - January 3 Gulgong Folk FestivalConcerts, bush dance, poetry, yarn spinning, jam sessions, story telling, street parade, workshops, children’s activities. Held throughout the town. Special guests, from England Johnny Handle, accordian, songwriter and performer from Newcastle England with Chris Hendry, Scottish singer. From Ontario, Canada Esme Boone, Scottish singer and harpist. For more information visit the Gulgong
Folk Festival website (www.gulgongfolkfestival.com).
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