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August 2008 | ||
| every day: | Shear Outback Shear Strife - The New experience at Shear Outback which opened briefly end of last year is back! The after dark state of the art sound and light show Shear Strife – A Baitlayers Tale. Wednesday to Sunday Evenings @ Shear Outback | |
| 5th: | RAAF Balloon Visit Learn all about the Royal Australian Air Force Hot Air Balloon. | |
| 8th: | Net - Set - GO! Ambassador Appearance Net-Set-Go girls netballers will recieve a visit from Netball star Susan Pratley. | |
| from the 8th: | Just Add Water A National Archives Touring Exhibition.The exhibition Just Add Water tells stories of Australians and our relations with water. This timely exhibition encompasses a subject that impacts on everyone. | |
| 11th: | Wool Growing with a Future The launch of the 3rd year of the Merino Advantage and X-bred Advantage Wool Pool Program | |
| 24th: | Hay Fishing Club Family Fishing Day Lots of fishy fun and prizes too on the Murrumbidgee River | |
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30th: | Lions market Day Find a treasure or a bargain or some yummy gourmet treats. The Lions Markets have everything to book a site phone Jan 02 69931443. |
| 30th - 31st: | 4thFlat Plains Men's 2 Bowls Triples $3000 prize money! 1st, 2nd, 3rd and best performed on the day. Nomination Fee: $120.00 per team | |
September 2008 | ||
| every day: | Shear Outback Shear Strife - The New experience at Shear Outback which opened briefly end of last year is back! The after dark state of the art sound and light show Shear Strife – A Baitlayers Tale. Wednesday to Sunday Evenings @ Shear Outback | |
| every day: | Just Add Water A National Archives Touring Exhibition.The exhibition Just Add Water tells stories of Australians and our relations with water. This timely exhibition encompasses a subject that impacts on everyone. | |
| 5th - 7th: | Dunera Day at Hay Commerates the arrival of 2,000 German Austrian Jewish internees, on 7th September 1940. Four steam trains of internees, in 48 carriages arrived at Hay Railway Station. | |
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13th - 14th: | Hay Agricultural Show Cooking competitions,show jumping, showgirl and showman competition, side show alley- the Hay Show has everything! One of the most popular family days on Hay's event calendars. Contact the office on 02 6993 1630 |
| 19th - 21st: | Patchers and Quilters of the Hay Plains ~ QUILT SHOW A wonderful exhibition of some amazing quilts. Talented quilters contribute their masterpieces to this extensive quilt show. | |
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26th - 28th: | Hay Open Annual Tennis Tournament If you fancy yourself with chance enter the annual tennis tournament, but be prepared, there are some pretty snappy regular players! |
October 2008 | ||
| every day: | Shear Outback Shear Strife - The New experience at Shear Outback which opened briefly end of last year is back! The after dark state of the art sound and light show Shear Strife – A Baitlayers Tale. Wednesday to Sunday Evenings @ Shear Outback | |
| until the 30th: | Just Add Water A National Archives Touring Exhibition.The exhibition Just Add Water tells stories of Australians and our relations with water. This timely exhibition encompasses a subject that impacts on everyone. | |
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11th: | Hay Rodeo and Gymkhana Feeling keen to test your mettle or watch others test theirs? Then come along and see who comes off best in a test of strength. |
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18th: | Booligal Sheep Races Schedule this event into your racing calendar as something not to be missed. A unique event and a unique location. The original sheep races with the professional racing set up. |
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19th: | 17th Bishop's Lodge Spring Markets Join us for a relaxing celebration of Spring at the annual Spring Market. Stunning surroundings, heritage roses and friendly people. Starting from 10am and running until 3.30pm, entry is $5 and children under 12 are free. For further infomation call |
| 20th: | Homestead Gardens Tours Often in stark contrast to the surrounding Hay plains, the pastoral area around Hay is home to some of the most magnificent homestead gardens. | |
| 25th: | Emirates Melbourne Cup visits Hay | |
November 2008 | ||
| until the 30th: | Shear Outback Shear Strife - The New experience at Shear Outback which opened briefly end of last year is back! The after dark state of the art sound and light show Shear Strife – A Baitlayers Tale. Wednesday to Sunday Evenings @ Shear Outback | |
| 2nd: | Oz Aliens Day Visit Dunera Museum to learn more about the Italian, Japanese and other civilian internees in Hay. Volunteers will be on hand to access the archive room and guide you through the museum | |
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22nd: | Hay Jockey Club Races Dress yourself up for the fashions on the field, join us for a day of style, glamour and best of all, good clean fun. The Hay races has all your favourites: TAB, Sky, food, bar service plus a band to party on into the night. A great social occasion! |
| 28th - 29th: | National Shearing Championships Two days of fantastic competition, with the best of the best competing for the top title | |
December 2008 | ||
| 13th: | Lions Club Market Day 10am to 2pm At the Lions Park To book stalls Contact Jan Ph: 69931443 Everyone Welcome | |
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Lani - keen racegoer
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"A modest splat" and "surprisingly likable" American travel writer Bill Bryson on Hay, from his 2001 best-seller Down Under |
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