Come Home to Gilgandra Festival

16/09/2025

16/09/2025

10 Year Reunion of the 2015 Gilgandra Coo-ee March and Tooraweenah Kookaburra March.
An open invitation to all the marchers and support people who participated in any way in the 2025 centenary re-enactments of the ‘Snowball’ Recruitment Marches of 1916 & 1916.
Pass it on to others who may be interested.
The reunion will be held in conjunction with the 2025 Goin to Gil and Under the Gums Festival to be held in Gilgandra on the October Long Weekend Friday 3rd to Monday 6th October 2025.
We encourage you all to join in the commemorative service and the street parade. Dress up in period costume or blue jackets and white hats available for the march.
Saturday 4th October
Meet and Greet from 11am at the Gilgandra Services Club. The club Courtesy Bus is available for those who want to join in the fun in comfort. Let me know
Blue jackets and hats available at the club. Bring your flags and banners.
12md join in the commemorative service in front of the Coo-ee Soldier Statue in Miller St Gilgandra before the street parade.
Marshall in Bridge Street to participate in the street parade from Bridge Street to Hunter Park (about 1km)
12.0pm The street parade begins
Transport back to the Services Club
The Under the Gums event opens 1.30pm at the Heritage and Visitors Information Centre. Markets and children’s area. Concert til late featuring Bluey, Lane Pittman, Abbie Ferris, Splashpool, Daryl Braithwaite and more.
Food and beverage vans available. Shuttle bus around town and from neighbouring towns.
Sunday 5th October
Coo-ee Calling Competition
11am at the Library Hub in Miller Street
Other activities you may interested in for the weekend
Live entertainment in the hotels and clubs, buskers and markets. Coo-ee Calling Competition and the Gilgandra Tractor and Machinery Club Show and Swap Meet.
The Coo-ee Gallery at the Heritage Centre will have a display of previous re-enactments and booklets for sale. You may be aware that the St Ambrose Church is in danger of collapsing. To raise funds, St Ambrose is holding an art show over the weekend at Feetham House. Support them if you can.
Brett Garling made the Coo-ee Soldier Statue in Gilgandra.
Another statue in Tooraweenah depicts the soldier casting of his uniform and gun and picking up the plough. It is worth a look.
Enquiries
Margo Piggott 0418766726 [email protected]
RSVP by Wednesday 1 October 2025

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16/09/2025

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14/07/2025

🎨Art Show & Sale at Feetham House 🖼

As part of the Goin’ to Gil Festival, don’t miss this beautiful showcase in support of restoring the St Ambrose Memorial Anglican Church, Gilgandra 🙌

Enjoy a curated collection of local art, including:
🖌 Judy Shalhoub – Paintings
🪵 Geoff Thomas – Pottery
🪞 Joe Shalhoub – Glassware
⚙️ Rowan Chandler – Metal Art

While you’re there… stay for tea, coffee & homemade cake on the verandah of this charming 100-year-old home 💐☕️

Event details:
📍 Feetham House, 54 Myrtle Street, Gilgandra
🗓 Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 October
⏰ 10am–4pm both days
🎟 Free Entry

Make a weekend of the Goin’ to Gil Festival, it’s all happening in the Gilgandra Region this October Long Weekend!!!! Check it out @👉 gointogil.com.au

13/07/2025

💙 WACKADOO! Due to huge demand, Bluey & Bingo have agreed to a SECOND Meet & Greet at Under the Gums! 🐾

Which means >>> we have just released an extra 40 Family Experience Passes – your golden ticket to meet for real life Bluey & Bingo!!! 🎉

A Family Experience Pass to Under the Gums, Gilgandra includes:
🎟 Event entry for 2 adults + 5 kids
🧺 A Family Picnic Pack
🐶 An exclusive Meet & Greet with Bluey and Bingo
🎫 A special keepsake pass

As Bingo would say >>> "HOORAY" >>> or maybe even >>> "THIS IS OUTRAGEOUS!"

✨ First in, best dressed – these will sell out again fast! Grab yours now from 123Tix!🏃🔥

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05/07/2025

, want a cheeky discount?

What does it mean to be a ?
🔥 You’re a legend (obviously)
🌾 You live locally in the Gilgandra Shire LGA

If that’s you, and you missed out on grabbing your early bird tickets, we’ve got something special for you!

👉 Discounted General Admission prices (the same as early bird price) are available for our . Send us a DM to get the code and get access!

🎶 Round up your crew, lock in those plans, and grab your tickets @ underthegums.com.au

05/07/2025

🐾 Bluey & Bingo are Coming to the Bush! 💙

Wackadoo Gilgandra! You read that right - see Bluey & Bingo during their Live Interactive Experience at Under the Gums this October Long Weekend! 🌿✨

Bluey follows the adventures of a lovable and inexhaustible six-year-old Blue Heeler puppy who lives with her dad, mum and four-year-old little sister, Bingo. In every episode, Bluey uses her limitless Blue Heeler energy to play elaborate games that unfold in unpredictable and hilarious ways – and now you’ll get to see the action unfold on stage!

Catch this adorable pair on stage in Gilgandra and get ready to play Magic Asparagus, Magic Xylophone, Keepy Uppy and more with your favourite Heeler duo 💙

📅 Saturday, 4 October 2025
📍 Gilgandra NSW, 2827

Tickets will be on sale soon – make sure to follow our socials and visit our website www.underthegums.com.au to keep up-to-date on all things Under the Gums and Goin’ to Gil! 🎟

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