Arts and entertainment
What's on in Cowra and Canowindra

COWRA COMMUNITY MARKETS

Sid Kallas Oval, 8:30am - 12:00pm

​​The Cowra Community Markets are held every third Saturday of every month at Sid Kallas Oval with a wide variety of local fresh produce, diverse stallholders and local buskers. Each month at their Markets you can find locally grown fruit and veg, eggs, honey, oils and other pantry staples. They also have home baked bread, cakes, slices and biscuits, homemade preserves, homewares and gift ideas, clothing, candles, plants, collectables and bric-a-brac, tea and coffee, and much more.

LEARN TO PLAY BOWLS

Sundays 9:15am, Cowra Bowling Club

$10 per Adult per game, Children free

Looking for a fun, social, and relaxed way to spend your Sundays? Join the Cowra Bowling Club and have a chance to learn to play bowls every week! Whether you’re a complete beginner or just want to refine your skills, the Cowra Eagles Bowlers will guide you through the game! To register your interest, simply contact: Sonia Morgan - 0425 228 505 Mim Shroder - 0417 062 679 Bob Morgan - 0481 244 081

LITTLE FISHES AT THE MUSEUM

Ages of Fishes Museum

Free program and entry

Join friendly staff at the Age of Fishes Museum Canowindra on the frist Friday of every month for some fun, hands on science lessons! Each month, the little fishes' study a new topic.

Perfect for curious minds and little adventurers, this fun and educational session is sure to spark creativity and wonder.

LEARN TO PLAY CROQUET

Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 8:45

Corner Darling and Brougham Streets, $5 per game.

It's a fun way to play sport in a relaxed and social way. Join us for a meet and greet, Dress: casual, flat soled shoes, hat and drink bottle.

Open to all over 10 years old. Those interested can call Carmel (0409939241), Jenny (0400395196) Elaine (0409781271).

COWRA FESTIVAL OF INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING

21-23 March

The 2025 Cowra Festival of International Understanding where will celebrate guest nation, India! The Festival originated in the mid-1960s at a time when the town was coming to recognise the benefits of promoting understanding between nations.

FLICKERFEST SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2025

Rosnay

27 April 6:45, with optional dinner from 5:45

A specially curated selection of highlights from Flickerfest’s Australian Academy® Qualifying competition programmes in Bondi 2025. See the best entries of this year’s 34th festival.

Rosnay organic wine will be served, and BYO alcohol is not permitted. All adult tickets include a free glass of wine or soft drink.

BONSAI WORKSHOP

March 22, 9:30am - 2:00pm, Cowra Japanese Garden & Cultural Centre

Ken Nakajima Place

Join Cath Duncan at the Cowra Japanese Garden for a day class on creating and training your own Bonsai.

All materials and tools will be provided by Cath with her great expertise and knowledge.

*Please note that admission costs into the Japanese Garden apply separately, unless you hold a valid Friend of the Garden membership on the date of this Class.

Please present your membership card to our staff on entry.

COWRA BREAKING OUT (LGBTQIA+ NIGHT OUT)

Club Cowra, CJ's from 6pm to 9pm, March 26.

Cowra's LGBTQI+ community comes together for a night of celebration and connection., embracing the freedom to come together openly and proudly.

Club Cowra will be hosting a gay social evening on Wednesday, March 26 at CJ's. This special night offers a relaxed and friendly atmosphere for LGBTQI+community and their allies in the Cowra community to connect and socialise. Guests can enjoy complimentary finger food, with a cash bar available at CJ's. There will be live music throughout the evening. This stress free, inclusive and welcoming gathering is open to all.

For more details, please contact Club Cowra at (02) 6342 1144.

ANGLICAN BOOK FAIR

St Johns Anglican Church

Thursday March 20th to Saturday March 22nd from 8am till close.

Thousands of clean, high quality books at the St John's Anglican Church Hall Cowra.

Contacts:

Bruce Pietsch - 0427 722 810

Judy Penfold 0418 695 551

ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION – ELISABETH CUMMINGS, DAVID COLLINS, BELINDA STREET

April 5, 3-4pm 2997 Darbys Falls Road, Wyangala (please arrive 15 minutes early)

Drinks & Cheese: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Tickets $20.

Moderated by Peter Haynes

Join us for an inspiring afternoon with three of Australia’s established landscape visual artists, Elisabeth Cummings, David Collins, and Belinda Street, engage in an insightful

discussion about their creative processes and experiences with artist residencies both in Australia and abroad. Moderated by renowned curator and arts historian Peter Haynes, this conversation will delve into the unique artistic journeys of these acclaimed artists, exploring their inspirations, techniques, and the role of residencies in shaping their practice.

Following the discussion, guests are invited to enjoy a glass of See Saw Wine (sponsors of this event) accompanied by a selection of fine cheese platters.