Australia day marks the anniversary of the arrival of the first fleet of British ships at Port Jackson, New South Wales in 1788 and the raising of the British flag at that site by Governor Arthur Phillip. Since 1994 all States and Territories have celebrated Australia Day as a unified public holiday.
Canowindra’s celebrations will begin at 1.30 in Morris Park where awards will be handed out by guest of honour, Councillor Janelle Culverson. After the ceremony it’s usually onto the pubs to continue the merriment, the Canowindra Hotel are having a Bogan themed party and will be putting free lamb and gravy rolls until 3pm and free jukebox all day (Australian only music of course) and the Royal Hotel are celebrating all weekend with DJ Matt Robson providing entertainment on Saturday night plus drinks specials – Corona buckets 4 for $20 and cider 4 for $20. If you’re planning on a BBQ at home don’t forget to head to Belubula Butchery for minted lamb, sausages and everything else to keep those tummy’s happy. Grab your flag and celebrate your national day!