Cowra Events

Anniversary of the Cowra Breakout (EVENT)
Cowra (New South Wales - Australia)

05 August 2008 - 05 August 2008 (Confirmed Event)

The Cowra Prisoner of War campsite was the site of a mass breakout of over 1,100 Japanese during World War II. At 2.00am on 5th August 1944 Japanese POWs launched a mass escape. 231 Japanese lost their lives in the Breakout, 107 were wounded while a further 334 managed to escape into the surroundin ... hover for full event information

Patricia Hardman Exhibition (EVENT)
Cowra (New South Wales - Australia)

01 September 2008 - 30 September 2008 (Confirmed Event)

This exhibition will feature works by artist Patricia Hardman including glass fusing and slumping as well as Japanese inspired Mosaic Art.Patricia Hardman has twenty years experience in Leadlight and Stain Glass as well as designing windows and door panels. From here she progressed into the field of ... hover for full event information

Something on the Table Exhibition (EVENT)
Cowra (New South Wales - Australia)

05 September 2008 - 27 October 2008 (Confirmed Event)

Something on the Table Exhibition is a display of paintings and drawings of anything that can be placed on a table. This exhibition is open to artists who would like to try something different or to those who love painting still life.

Cowra Annual Spring Show (EVENT)
Cowra (New South Wales - Australia)

09 September 2008 - 10 September 2008 (Confirmed Event)

Local Agricultural Show consisting of the Cowra Show Girl competition, horse jumping and competition, cattle judging, sheep judging, machinery displays and demonstrations, rodeos, side show alley and various rides, fireworks displays, dog shows and woodchopping events and extensive pavilion displays.

Sport Aircraft Association of Australia Inc SAAA National Conference (EVENT)
Cowra (New South Wales - Australia)

19 September 2008 - 21 September 2008 (Confirmed Event)

"Escape to Cowra" is this year's National Convention at the Cowra Airfield. This year's event will be bigger and better than ever, and flying, flying, flying! There will be many events including forums, trade exhibitors, Flying Competitions, Formations, Aerobatics, Aircraft Judging, SAAA AGM, a casual Friday evening dinner, Fly-bys and a big Saturday night dinner.

Swag - Performance by the Cowra M and D Society (EVENT)
Cowra (New South Wales - Australia)

19 September 2008 - 26 September 2008 (Confirmed Event)

With an engaging story, great songs and a relevance to issues facing every rural and regional community, the new Australian musical Swag seems certain to attract plenty of attention when its first ever production opens in Cowra on Friday 19th September. Written by Maggie May Gordon of Trangie and wi ... hover for full event information

Sakura Matsuri Cherry Blossom Festival (EVENT)
Cowra (New South Wales - Australia)

24 September 2008 - 28 September 2008 (Confirmed Event)

Sakura Matsuri (Cherry Blossom Festival) is a Japanese celebration heralding the arrival of spring every year when the cherry blossoms are at their best.The festival is held at the Japanese Garden in and is based on the traditional Japanese festival of the same name. During this time the Garden cel ... hover for full event information

Cowra Home Expo (EVENT)
Cowra (New South Wales - Australia)

25 October 2008 - 26 October 2008 (Confirmed Event)

Cowra’s Home Expo will have a full range of retail businesses and services on display that have anything to do with building, renovating, furnishing and decorating the home. There will be expos with carpet, tiles, curtains, blinds, bricks, pavers, real estate agents, home entertainment, financial and legal advice, furniture, clothing, electrical, kitchens, turf, heating/cooling and a glazier.

Windowrie Weekend Concert in the Vineyard (EVENT)
Cowra (New South Wales - Australia)

25 October 2008 - 25 October 2008 (Confirmed Event)

Windowrie is hosting the Macquarie Male singers for its annual “Concert in The Vineyard” now in its fifth year.Local produce will be available for tasting with soft drink beer and award winning wines. Bring your own picnic hamper, rug and chair or enjoy the BBQ in the 5 acre garden.Windowrie is loca ... hover for full event information

Cork and Fork (EVENT)
Cowra (New South Wales - Australia)

01 November 2008 - 01 November 2008 (Confirmed Event)

Taste all of the region’s food and wine in the one place on the one day! This is a fantastic event that showcases the best of what the region has to offer. Satisfy your tastebuds and come along to the annual Cork and Fork.Some activities on the day will include wine tasting, gourmet food, farmers market, children's activities, jams and jellies along with light entertainment.

Cowra Food and Wine Weekend (EVENT)
Cowra (New South Wales - Australia)

01 November 2008 - 03 November 2008 (Confirmed Event)

The Cowra Wine and Food Festival is a celebration of the fantastic wines and local produce of the Cowra region. The highlight of the 2008 festival will be the Cowra Cork and Fork, featuring all food, all wine, in one place on one day.