Moorbel Hall Markets
Saturday 1 August, 9am–1pm, Moorbel Hall, 40 Auxiliary Street, Moorbel.
A monthly community market offering home-baked cakes, slices, jams, pickles, handmade soaps, and household items. Enjoy fresh hot sandwiches or relax inside the air-conditioned hall with a delicious Devonshire tea while socializing with friends. Contact 6344 2916
Sparkling High Tea
Saturday 1 August, 12pm–4.30pm, Stockman’s Ridge Wines, 21 Boree Lane, Lidster.
Enjoy a delicious selection of sweets, savouries, scones, tea, and a glass of award-winning Storm Sparkling wine. Take in some of the region’s best views from the gorgeous gardens while enjoying live music. Bookings are required for 1.5-hour sessions. Contact enquiry@stockmansridge.com.au
Buckinbah Park Markets
Sunday 2 August, 9am, Buckinbah Park, Forbes Street, Yeoval
A monthly regional market held on the first Sunday of each month featuring fresh produce, crafts, and food stalls. Note that during school holiday periods the market event relocates indoors to the local hall. Contact 0409 440 931.
Canowindra Swap Meet & Market Stalls
Sunday 2 August, from 7am, Canowindra Showground
Supporting the Canowindra Pony Club. Whether you’re a motoring enthusiast searching for rare automotive parts, a collector hunting for unique antiques, or simply seeking a fun day out with family and friends, there is something for everyone. $5 general admission. Contact Karen on 0428 442 404 for site bookings and more info.
Little Fishes at the Museum
Friday 7 August, 11am–11.30am, Age of Fishes Museum, Cnr Gaskill and Ferguson streets, Canowindra
A free monthly interactive program that explores science, gems, and minerals through hands-on activities, rock painting, and crystal growing. Admission to the session and museum entry is completely free, and no prior bookings are required. Contact 6344 1008.
Winter Wassail Festival at Small Acres Cyder
Saturday 8 August, 5.30pm to 9pm, Small Acres Cyder, 12 Akhgurst Road, Borenore
Celebrate ancient pagan traditions at the Orange Winter Fire Festival. Gather around bonfires to bless orchard trees while enjoying live music, sweet or savoury crepes, and spiced mulled cider. Attendees are encouraged to wear medieval, winter, or pagan attire. Contact info@smallacrescyder.com.au.
Molong CWA Trivia Night
Saturday 15 August, 7pm for a 7.30pm start, Molong Bowling Club, Euchareena Rd, Molong
Fun, laughter, good vibes and games between the rounds. Bring a supper basket for your table. $10 per person, eight people per table. Don’t have a table? Organisers can match you up! Book on 0439 754 842.
Yeoval Mulga Bill Quick Shear Competition
Saturday 29 August, 12pm–11pm, Royal Hotel Yeoval, 13-19 Forbes Street, Yeoval
A fast-paced shearing competition celebrating the district’s wool heritage. Features a Parents and Citizens association barbecue, a 100-club draw, and a free children’s jumping castle. Shearers compete for points to potentially represent Australia nationally.
Molong Show 2026
Saturday 5 September, 9am, Molong Showgrounds, 184 Euchareena Road, Molong
The Molong Annual Show returns for 2026. Save the date and add this major regional event to your calendar to get ready for a fun community day out at the local showgrounds. Contact molong.show@gmail.com.
Veteran Cars tour through Canowindra
Sunday 6 September to Saturday 12 September, Canowindra.
More than 100 pre-1919 cars and motorcycles will tour through Canowindra as part of the National Veteran Car Rally based in Cowra. This free community event celebrates Australia’s motoring heritage, featuring rare vintage models and vehicles
Wednesdays
Molong Library Connect
3pm-4.30pm, weekly during school term, Molong Library, 98 Bank Street, Molong
A drop-in activity for ages 10 and up. Enjoy LEGO, puzzles, board games, and occasional crafts during the school term. No bookings are required. Contact molong@cwl.nsw.gov.au.
Thursdays
Canowindra Library Storytime
10.30am-11.30am, weekly during school term, Canowindra Library, 70 Gaskill Street, Canowindra
A program for children from birth to five years. Uses nursery rhymes, stories, action songs, and finger plays to enhance language development, pre-literacy skills, and imagination. Sessions are interactive and include home routine tips for parents. Contact 6344 1796.
Cabonne Family Day Care Playgroup – Molong
10am-12pm, fortnightly during school term, Cabonne Family Day Care, 103 Bank Street, Molong
A free community playgroup that offers indoor activities like art, craft, books, and construction, plus outdoor play with bikes and a sandpit. Parents must bring their child’s daily essentials and provide constant supervision. Contact council@cabonne.nsw.gov.au.
Molong CWA Branch.
Meet 2nd Wednesday of the month, 5.30 dinner and 6.30 meeting, Freemasons Hotel bistro, 1 Bank Street, Molong
Molong CWA is for women who are interested in supporting their community in many different ways. Contact us via email or facebook messenger or come along with a friend to one of our meetings.Contact molongcwa@outlook.com or search Facebook for Country Women’s Association Molong Branch.
Fridays
Canowindra Library Rhyme Time
10.15am-10.45am, weekly during school term, Canowindra Library, 70 Gaskill Street, Canowindra
A weekly for babies up to two years old. Uses nursery rhymes, action songs, finger plays, and stories in a fun, interactive format to build early pre-literacy skills, imagination, and language development. Contact 6344 1796.
Molong Library Storytime
11.15am-12pm, weekly during school term, Molong Library, 98 Bank Street, Molong
For children aged zero to six and their carers. Includes singing, reading popular children’s books, and completing easy related crafts. Bookings are essential as spaces are limited. Contact molong@cwl.nsw.gov.au.
Mondays
Cabonne Family Day Care Playgroup – Canowindra
10am-12pm, fortnightly during school term, St Edward’s School Hall, Tilga Street, Canowindra
Free community playgroup features indoor and outdoor play including art, craft, books, bikes, and a sandpit. Parents must supervise their children and bring their own water and morning tea. Contact council@cabonne.nsw.gov.au.