Canowindra Show
4pm to 10pm Friday and 8am Saturday 25 and 26 September.
The 2026 Canowindra Show returns with children’s games, a bar, and live music by Wildcard on the Friday. Woodchopping, livestock competitions, vintage tractors, shearing, and market stalls, and so much more on Saturday. For tickets and info visit canowindrashow.com.au.
Lonely Mountain Ultra
Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September, 6am to 10pm
Held on the iconic and inspiring Gaanha-bula Mount Canobolas, just outside of Orange NSW, this event will challenge runners of all levels: 11K, 22K, and 32K trail runs, and ultra-marathons of 50K, 50M, 104K, and 100M, along with a kids’ 2K and 4K events. Runners will experience a dramatic course through the heart of the Canobolas State Forest, taking in fire trails, woodlands, and open pasture, climbing to nearly 1400 metres with breathtaking views over the NSW Central West. Visit lonelymountainultra.com.au for more info.
Canowindra Carp Muster
Sunday 27 September, 6am to 3pm, Age of Fishes Museum, 129 Gaskill Street, Canowindra
Join OzFish and Mid Lachlan Landcare for a free, family-friendly Carp Muster and waterway cleanup! Help protect native species by removing invasive carp and litter from local waterways. Features prizes across age groups for biggest carp, most caught, and most rubbish collected. Barbecue lunch provided. Registration is essential via ozfish.org.au/event/canowindra-carp-muster-nsw-27-september. Contact 1800 431 308 or lachlanriverchapter@ozfish.org.au for more info.
The Eugowra Canola Cup – Heats Day
Sunday 27 September, from 12pm, Eugowra Showground Paceway, Noble Street.
Come along to Eugowra’s Canola Cup Heats Day for a fantastic day of country racing, community spirit and plenty of excitement. Watch talented horses battle for a place in the Canola Cup final, enjoy the atmosphere and soak up a great country-town day out. Visit eugowraharnessracing.com to find out more.
Sunday Sessions at the Bowl
Sunday 4 October, 4pm to 7pm, Canowindra Bowling Club, 64 Ryall Street
Looking for a great long-weekend outing? Head to the Canowindra Bowlo for a free afternoon of live music with crowd favourite Michael Wynne, great food, barbecue treats and family-friendly fun. Stay on for the NRL Grand Final on the big screen afterwards! Free and contact canowindramusicandeventsco@gmail.com for more information.
Molong Village Markets
Monday 5 October, 9am to 2pm, Molong Recreation Ground
The Molong Village Markets are back this October long weekend with 95 stalls, local produce, handmade goods and plenty of delicious food. Kids will love the new Kids Zone, featuring a petting zoo, bouncy castle, face painting, train rides, ice cream and snow cones. There’s something for everyone! See facebook.com/molongvillagemarkets or email molongmagsec@gmail.com to find out more.
The Eugowra Canola Cup & Family Picnic Day
Monday 5 October, from 12pm, Eugowra Showground Paceway, Noble Street.
Harness racing at its best, the day features live music, fashions on the field, pony races, dash for cash, jumping castles, horse & carriage rides, food vans, and of course the Canola Cup feature race. The Canola Cup Garden Party Marquee is available now for bookings! Located on the home straight of the track, it features catering, beer and wine, garden tables and umbrella. Bookings via eugowraharnessracing.com.
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, Molong RSL, 22-24 Riddell Street, 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.
Saturdays
Moorbel Hall Markets
First Saturday of the month (except January), 9am to 1pm, Moorbel Hall, 40 Auxiliary Street, Moorbel
Cakes and slices, jam and pickles, a range of soaps, hand sewn items as well as fresh food including sausage or rissole sandwiches, egg and bacon rolls, and more. Devonshire tea/ coffee in the hall. New stalls welcome, contact Christine on 6344 2916.
Cumnock Market
Third Saturday of the month, 9am to 12pm, Crossroads Park, Obley Street, Cumnock
Fresh cakes and biscuits, jams, chutneys and pickles, fresh produce, crafted items, local honey, plants, If it is raining, the market will be held under cover. For more information contact Pat Gilmour on 6367 7270.
Sundays
Buckinbah Park Markets
First Sunday of the month. 9am to 1pm, Buckinbah Park, Forbes Street, Yeoval
Fresh farm produce, home-made items, CDs/ DVDs/ records, crafts, bric-a-brac, potted plants, toys, books and more.
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.
Various days
Molong Museum & Historical Society
Open 10am to 2pm, Thursdays, Saturdays & Sundays, 18-20 Riddell Street, Molong
Molong Historical Society aims to encourage the study of Australian history and the history of Molong and surrounding districts. We continue to collect and preserve items of historical significance.