Hay Showgrounds, Hay, New South Wales 2711, Australia
Hay Rodeo and Gymkhana Club is one of the oldest rodeo clubs in the state. It hosts the annual Hay Rodeo every October, and the day always promises to be fun-filled, action packed and hosts some great rodeo action.
The Rodeo commences at midday. The program starts with the open barrel race; the rest of the rodeo is about rough stock and balance and agility. The highlights include the open bull ...
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 is a great way to find a special treasure. There is always a barbecue running most of the morning, and you can come and stroll amongst the stalls whilst having some lunch. Come along and support this wonderful group who help the town in ...
Murray Street, Hay, New South Wales 2711, Australia
Oz Aliens Day remembers the Italian, Japanese and other "enemy aliens" arrested and interned in Hay between 1940 and 1945. On 2 November 1940 the Camp 6 opened with Italian civilian internees. On 25 December 1941, 18 days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour (7 December), Japanese internees from the islands north of Australia arrived to go into Camp 6. Included in that group were Syd ...
Hay Showgrounds, Hay, New South Wales 2711, Australia
The Hay Spring Racing Carnival takes place in November and the Hay Jockey Club Annual Races has grown in stature to be acknowledged as one of the "biggest days of the year in town".
Whilst the Hay races are a professional meeting, the day has very much a "Picnic Races" atmosphere with numerous groups setting up picnic tables. There are full TAB facilities and Sky Channel available, an undercov ...
