Hay Events
16th Garrison Battalion Day
On the 25 of July 1940 the 16th Australian Garrison Battalion was formed at Sydney to guard the three camps at Hay 6, 7 and 8. Over 200 of those who enlisted at Hay during World War Two served in the Garrison. On 5 July 1943 the strength of the Garri ...
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40th Hay Plains Bowls Carnival
The Hay Bowling and Golf Club have been successfully running the June Bowls Carnival for the last couple of years on their own, an event which has been running for forty years now. This competition is a strong one, with up to 150 competitors on the S ...
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42nd Annual Hay Mini Nationals
The Mini Car Clubs of New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia have been traveling to Hay for the Hay Mini Nationals since 1968. Each year they hold a parade down Lachlan Street followed by the Motorkhana on Sunday. It is a great spectator sport ...
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Annual Booligal Camp Draft
The Annual Booligal Campdraft is always held towards the end of June. It is held at "Wallaby Yards" in Booligal. Campdrafting is a unique and very popular Australian sport involving a horse and rider working cattle. This event is a great outback exp ...
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Annual Hay Fishing Competition
The Annual Hay Fishing Competition promises to be a big day out of fishing on the Murrumbigee River. Prizes are on offer in a number of different categories, from junior to senior age groups. The competition runs over two days, and there are camping ...
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Annual Standard Vanguard Enthusiasts Rally
The Standard Vanguard Enthusiasts Guild (SVEG) have been coming to Hay for ten years now to hold their annual meet. They also run a street parade on the Saturday, followed by a dinner on the Saturday night and activities on the Sunday. The SVEG aim t ...
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Aussie Country on Tour
On Saturday 21 March appearing at One Tree Hotel the people of Hay and surrounding areas will be treated to four of the most renounced country guitarists and country style singers who all have a background and passion for Australian country music. Th ...
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Bishops Lodge Spring Market
The Bishop’s Lodge Spring Market is one of the Riverina’s finest. Stroll through a vast array of stalls selling distinctive handmade items such as quality clothing and home wares, as well as the Lodge’s unique roses. Fine food and entertainment ...
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Booligal Carp Fishing Comp
Come out to Booligal for a spot of fishing, where the aim of the game is to catch as many carp as you can, the bigger the better. Prizes will be on offer for the most amount of fish caught, the biggest, the smallest and a number of other prizes. ...
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Breakout and Escape
On the night of the 27 of June 1945, some Japanese Prisoners of War (POW's) planned to a breakout from Camp 7, north of West Hay. Because of the line of fire from the Light Machine Gun posts at various points, West Hay and Mungadale were evacuated an ...
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Carrathool Races
The Carrathool Races are the epitome of the 'bush race' meeting. Organised by the Carrathool Jockey Club in the small town of Carrathool, the small community of 99 friendly souls, bursts at the seams with over 2,500 excited race lovers and larrikins ...
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Dunera Day at Hay
On Saturday the 7 of September1940, four steam train loads of internees, in 48 carriages, arrived at the Hay Railway Station. They comprised mostly of Germans, Austrians, mostly Jewish and others who had fled from Nazi occupied Europe to England. The ...
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Easter Beach Cricket Challenge
Last year was the first year for the Beach Cricket Day. Played over the Easter Long Weekend, come out in the sun and enjoy yourself while playing some beach cricket. Seven a side, your choice, all men or mixed or even an all women's team. Held at th ...
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Festival of the Blades
Built on a sheep's back, this is a celebration of the contribution of the shearing industry to the Australian cultural identity and economy, including induction of shearing legends into the Australian Shearers' Hall of Fame. Shearer's enjoy legendary ...
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Hay Mini Nationals
The Hay Mini Nationals is an annual event which is held every June Long Weekend. Mini Car Clubs from throughout Australia have been visiting Hay for the past 37 years for this prestigious event, which includes a street parade on the Saturday, followe ...
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Hay Sheep Show
The Hay Sheep Show gives the local studs an opportunity to showcase their wool and complete for prizes. Hay is at the centre of what is generally regarded as one of the best wool growing merino regions in Australia. Hay's finest Merino sheep both s ...
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Hay Sportsperson of the Year
Come for a night of entertainment and recognition for the best sports person in Hay at the Hay Bowling Club. Everyone has their nominations in now and it's time to find out who the winner is for best sports person, junior sports person and best sport ...
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Hell of Walk - A walk for Can Assist
Come and enjoy walking to raise money for Can Assist. The Hell of Walk is a walk from Hay to Hell (One Tree Hotel). With hell coming from Hay, Hell and Booligal a poem written by Banjo Patterson. All money raised will be donated to the worthy cause o ...
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International Womens Day
Come and celebrate International Women's Day with a feast of international dishes and entertainment. This event will be held at Claughton House, located in the town of Hay. Women are encouraged to dress in something that represents another country. ...
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Italia Day at Hay
On 22 of May 1941 the first Italian Prisoners of War arrived in Hay from the North Africa campaigns. On the 9th-10th of July 1944 Italian Fascist Prisoners Of War in Camp 7 went on a rampage and two were murdered. Learn more about the Italian POW's o ...
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Lions Market Day Hay
Lions Club of Hay host a market day on the last Saturday morning of the month, every two to three months. There are lots of stalls with plenty of bargains and a great way to find a special treasure. Come along and support this wonderful group who he ...
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Oz Aliens Day
Remembering the Italian, Japanese and other "enemy aliens" arrested and interned in Hay between 1940 and 1945. On 2 of November 1940 the Camp 6 opened with Italian Civilian internees. On 25 of December 1941, 18 days after the Japanese attack on Pearl ...
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Shear Strife - A Baitlayers Tale Sound and Light Show
Shear Strife is an imaginative and theatrical experience in the form of a sound & light show overviewing the industrial history of the shearing industry. ...
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Toyoshima Day
On the 11 of March 1942, Hajime Toyoshima was sent to Hay following interrogation in Melbourne. He was the first Japanese Prisoner of War (POW) captured on Australian soil in World War 2. Eventually he was sent to Cowra along with other Japanese POW' ...
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