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SUPAGAS CANOWINDRA
INTERNATIONAL BALLOON CHALLENGE

      share our air
     19th - 28th April 2019
www.canowindrachallenge.org.au
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A WARM
                                                                              welcome
                      On behalf of Canowindra                              Cabonne Council is proud to
                      Challenge Inc I would like                           be a major sponsor of the
                      to welcome all participants,                         2019 Supagas Canowindra
                      volunteers and visitors                              International Balloon
                      to Canowindra for the                                Challenge, which is one of the
                      10th Annual Supagas                                  flagship events not only in the
                      Canowindra International                             Central West, but in New
                      Balloon Challenge. Whilst                            South Wales.
here enjoy our historic village and the wonderful,
warm, generous country hospitality of our locals,    It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to
as you browse in shops, visit a winery or pub and    this year’s Challenge and I’m certain you will
have a hearty country meal. Canowindra is proud      thoroughly enjoy your experience, highlighted of
to host this International balloon event and         course by the amazing Cabonne Country Balloon
enjoys working closely with both local and state     Glow. It is an unforgettable display of light and fire.
Governments.
                                                     Canowindra is the hot air ballooning capital of
We encourage visitors to get up early (around        Australia and its reputation is known world-wide
6am) and watch the spectacle as the balloons         through the ballooning community. Some of the
take to the air. Please follow them to get the       world’s best hot air balloon pilots will be
greatest enjoyment. If you are unsure what           participating in this year’s event, which continues
balloonists do, please ask them as they are          to grow in status on the international ballooning
very friendly people and love to share their         calendar.
experiences.
                                                     On behalf of Cabonne Council, I congratulate the
I am indeed indebted to the many sponsors and        Canowindra Challenge committee and volunteers
supporters, without whom this event would not        who have worked so hard to make this event a
take place, especially the high level of support     success. I hope you have an unforgettable time
we receive from Destination NSW, Supagas and         at the 2019 Supagas Canowindra International
Cabonne Council. My thanks also to the tireless      Balloon Challenge and we look forward to seeing
work of our board and volunteers, without whom       you here again in the future.
we would not be able to host this great event.
                                                     Kevin Beatty
Graham Kerr                                          Mayor of Cabonne
Chairman, Canowindra Challenge Inc
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DAILY BALLOON
                                                      competition
Sunday 21st to Saturday 27th April                Balloons will be launching daily at 6 to
                                                  6.30am and 3.30 to 4pm. Flights can take up
Official Supagas Canowindra International         to 2 hours so there is plenty to watch.
Balloon Competition
More than just a visual spectacular, the          Balloons can only safely fly in calm light
Supagas Canowindra International Balloon          conditions and each flight is weather
Challenge is a seven day competition filled       dependant. Announcements about the
with tasks and activities for Pilots to outwit,   flights will be at the Canowindra
outplay and out manoeuvre their fellow            Showground at 5.50am and 3.30pm daily, by
competitors.                                      phoning 1300 908 825 or on our Facebook
                                                  page Facebook/canowindraballoonchallenge.

    TAKE A balloon flight
    Be a part of the Canowindra Challenge! This is a rare opportunity to get a
    ‘birds eye view’ of the balloon competition. Daily from the Showground.
    Book online at www.canowindrachallenge.org.au
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WHAT’S
       on!
                                                     ARTS CANOWINDRA
                                                     “Escape to the Country” Exhibition
                                                     70A Gaskill Street
                                                     Opening Night Wednesday 17 April at 5.30pm
                                                     Thursday 18 - Monday 29 April
                                                     Open 9am - 3pm daily, free entry
                                                     Canowindra Arts is proud to hold our annual April
                                                     Art Exhibition. The title is reflected in many of
                                                     the works but more importantly in the spirit of
                                                     the Exhibition. Come and enjoy our local talent as
                                                     you “Escape to the Country!”
2019 FLICKERFEST
SHORT FILM FESTIVAL 2019
                                                     THE ROYAL HOTEL
Saturday 20 April
6pm for a 7pm start                                  Live Music
Canowindra Showground                                Royal Hotel, Gaskill Street
Bookings www.canowindrachallenge.org.au              Sunday 21 April Static Nomadic 5pm
Canowindra International Balloon Challenge has
partnered with Flickerfest and Rosnay Organic        GOLF CLUB
Wines to present the 2019 Flickerfest short film     Friday 19 April Good Friday Par 3 fun day, open
festival. Rosnay Organic​will be looking after the   to all. Food and Entertainment available
bar and we will feature a Gourmet Food Truck to
                                                     Saturday 20 April Meat raffles and members
complement this exciting evening. Be quick!
                                                     draw. Come and have a drink while the kids do
Tickets are incredibly limited so secure your
                                                     the Easter egg treasure hunt
ticket now to avoid disappointment.
                                                     Sunday 21 April 3 person Ambrose Fun day
THE KEY GRAB                                         Friday 26th April Live Entertainment and food
                                                     available
Sunday 21 April
From 6.30am onwards                                  Saturday 27th April Meat Raffles and members
Position of the pole to be advised                   draw. Beef and Gravy rolls for dinner and jukebox
                                                     available
The Official start of the Canowindra Challenge
will commence with the legendary Key Grab            Golf Club open daily, ome and have a game of
activity. Pilots will attempt to grab a key from a   golf - carts available. Chinese restaurant open
20metre pole. Big prizes and big bragging rights     daily for lunch and dinner.
are up for grabs. A not to miss morning.
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BOWLING CLUB
Tuesday 23 April Happy Hour 5pm - 6.30pm
Thursday 25 April Happy Hour 5 - 6.30pm &
ANZAC Day NRL games live
Friday 26 April Grooves On The Greens
Free live music from 5pm featuring Lusi Austin
and Palumbo & Starr. Bring your picnic blanket &
sit out under the stars, enjoy raffles, BBQ,
Chinese Restaurant and sweet treats.
Saturday 27 April Breakfast At The Bowlo
From 8.30am. Bacon & egg rolls with Barista
coffee cart. Stay around for a game of bowls.
Chinese Restaurant open Wednesday to Sunday.
Lunch specials only $10. Dinner from 5pm.
                                                      THE MSM MILLING AND MANILDRA
                                                      GROUP CAMPFIRE COOKOUT AND
AGE OF FISHES MUSEUM                                  ANZAC CONCERT
Wednesday 24 April The Museum is hosting              Thursday 25 April
a “Curious and Creative How They Work” Kids           6.30pm
Activity Day with children able to open up old        Canowindra Showground
machines and electrical devices to see how they       Bookings www.canowindrachallenge.org.au
work.
                                                      Come and Join us this Anzac Day for the 2019
Friday 26 April The Museum is hosting a Kids          Campfire Cookout and Anzac Concert. A night
Activity Day with science experiments and craft       around the campfire sharing songs, yarns and
activities. Children are free and adults are $5.      poetry with Chloe & Jason Roweth. A scrumptious
13 April—25 May Australian Maritime Museum’s          Aussie dinner will be served from our piping hot
Submerged Exhibition from Australia’s coast is        campfire ovens. Bookings are essential.
the final resting place of over 11,000 shipwrecks.
                                                      PASTA NIGHT @ THE OLD VIC INN
CANOWINDRA HOTEL                                      Wednesday 24 April
110 Gaskill St, phone 6344 1407                       The Old Vic, Gaskill Street
Sunday 21 April Beno McGarity 3 - 7pm in Beer         6.30pm
Garden                                                Bookings preferred 6344 1009
Wednesday 24 April Nacho night
Thursday 25 April Knockout Pool comp, free entry
                                                      MAKE IT,BAKE IT OR GROW IT
                                                      Friday 26 and Saturday 27 April
Friday Footy Special 6-8pm Burger & Beer $15
                                                      Open 9am - 3pm daily
Weekly Blackboard specials.                           Canowindra Services Club Auditorium
                                                      Canowindra Art & Craft Market - all items are
SERVICES CLUB                                         made or grown by local and regional people.
ANZAC DAY                                             Great opportunity to discover the diversity,
Thursday 25 April                                     productivity and creativity of our community.
Club Opens 5am                                        Hosted by the Canowindra Creative Centre Inc.
Dawn Service 6am
Gunfire Breakfast 7am                                 BALLOON WALK & MEET THE PILOTS
ANZAC March & Ceremony 11am                           Experience the awesome dimensions of a hot air
2up from 2pm                                          balloon by walking inside one. Learn about the
Big screen TV each day including NRL football         sport of hot air ballooning from those that know
on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. The          best...our pilots! Times and Dates to be advised
restaurant will be open every day for lunch and       on facebook and outside the Event Office, as
dinner for the entire week. TAB and ATM facilities.   weather permits.
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LONGS CORN
                       E       R RD

                                                                              GATE 1

                                                     GATE A

                                                RD
                                          INDRA
                                     CANOW
TILGA ST

                                            GATE B
                                      T
                                RODD S

               SPORTS                                             CANOWINDRA
                OVAL                                               GOLF CLUB

           CARPARK ENTRANCE        MAIN ARENA                 COACH PARKING

           CARPARK EXIT            BALLOON GLOW AREA          PUBLIC ENTRY

           PEDESTRIAN ACCESS       NIGHT MARKETS              BALLOON ENTRY

           DISABLED PARKING        STAGE                      EMERGENCY ACCESS

           TOILETS                 CARPARK                    LPG BALLOON REFUELLING
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CABONNE
                                                                     COUNTRY
                                                                       balloon
                                                                        glow

     SATURDAY 27TH APRIL
  CANOWINDRA SHOWGROUND

Don’t miss the amazing spectacle of            4pm     Alikinetic Dance Group Canowindra
balloons lighting up the night sky at the
                                               4:30pm Torsion Dance Group Cowra
Balloon Glow and Night Market. This is
the public highlight of the week where         5pm     Official Welcome and Speeches
balloons light up their burners in the
dark to music.                                 5:20pm Pilot awards
                                               5:30pm Pilots on Parade and Fossil car
ENTRY FEE
Adults $30                                     6pm     Amitie - Parkes Vocal Group
School age children 17 years and under free.   7pm     Cabonne Country Balloon Glow
Gates open from 3pm, bring a chair or rug.
                                               7:30pm Eagle and the Wolf
WINE, FOOD AND CRAFT MARKET                    8:15pm Kristen Lee Morris
3pm to 8pm                                     9pm     Goodnight - See you in 2020
Local chefs and wineries will offer their
produce at sample size and prices. Or bring                    *Schedule is subject to change
your own picnic basket. No BYOG. This is a                      based on weather conditions.
glass free event.

    BOOK ONLINE for quick entry!
    Go to www.canowindrachallenge.org.au Select Balloon Glow from the left side
    menu. Select the green “Get Tickets” button and follow the prompts.
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A balloon flight is a one way trip, as balloons fly
FUN fact                where the winds take them. Every balloon needs
                        a chase crew on the ground to bring them home.

                 Balloon Joy Flights
The region’s most experienced balloon flight operator
                                         OFFICIAL PASSENGER CARRIER TO
                                           CANOWINDRA CHALLENGE INC.
                                                      BOOK A RIDE

                             Early morning, champagne balloon flights year round
                                    Group discounts and gift certificates available

Graham, Jan & Anton Kerr | Longs Corner Rd, Canowindra | T 02 6344 1819
      flyingwinejan@gmail .com | www.balloonjoyflights.com.au
CABONNE COUNTRY

                                                       Enjoy…
Welcome to our picturesque Central Ranges, the
fertile slopes of Mount Canobolas and the many
varied landscapes of Cabonne Country.
We wish all balloonists, visitors and communities
an unforgettable and enjoyable 2019 Supagas
Canowindra International Balloon Challenge.
Come and enjoy our famous locally produced food
and wine, re-live our gold rush history, take in the
panoramic countryside, visit and discover the
riches of our villages, collect art and craft or
wander through our diverse National Parks.
8 - 12 JANUARY 2020

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LET THE
                                                                                     GAMES
                                                                                        begin
Competition flights (tasks) require pilots to            FLY ON
exercise skill in manoeuvring their balloons over a      The object of the Fly On task is for each pilot to
set course with goals, targets, scoring areas, time      select a goal during flight a set minimum and
and distance limits. Good results in competition         maximum distance from their previous goal that
tasks are achieved using a combination of winds          can be flown to after completing the previous task.
at various altitudes to fly in the direction of a goal
and accurately approach the target within the des-       JUDGE DECLARED GOAL
ignated competition area.                                The Competition Director declares a goal, usually
Balloons do not land on the target itself. Crew          a road intersection or other identifiable point. The
members aboard the balloons drop markers onto or         balloons launch from a common launch site and try
as close to the target as they can fly. The markers      to drop a marker closest to a target located near
are small sandbags with streamers attached. We           the declared goal.
ask you to not touch the markers or move them as         LAUNCH SIGNAL FLAGS
this may adversely affect the score of the pilots
                                                         RED       No take off permitted. Any previous
and their competition results.
                                                                   permission to take-off cancelled.
Some of the tasks are listed below:                      GREEN     Permission to all balloons to begin
KEY GRAB                                                           hot inflation.

Stand by the key mounted on top of a flagpole and        BLUE      Permission to ‘blue’ wave (odd
watch as the balloonists fly in and try to “snatch”                numbered balloons) to begin hot
the key for a substantial prize. There is a small                  inflation.
exclusion zone around the pole. A truly spectacular      WHITE     Permission to ‘white’ wave (even
event.                                                             numbered balloons) to begin hot
                                                                   inflation.
HARE AND HOUNDS
                                                         YELLOW Five minute warning.
Competitors will follow a hare balloon and attempt
                                                         PINK      Supplementary or amended briefing
to achieve a marker drop close to a target
                                                                   information available.
displayed by the hare no more than 2 metres
upwind of the basket after landing. The hare             BLACK     Task cancelled.
balloon may deflate or fly on as desired.                VIOLET    Reserve: meaning as declared at task
                                                                   briefing.
Lawrence’s

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    for all your grocery needs.
   Friendly staff will assist you
    in-store or help carry your
       groceries to your car.

41 Gaskill St, Canowindra | Phone 6344 1441
   Mon - Fri 7am - 7pm, Sat - Sun 8am - 4pm

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FOLLOWING THE
                                                                balloons
Ballooning is “weather dependant” Rain or “too            property starts even if the road looks like a
much or too little” wind etc. causes cancellations.       public road. Please follow any directions from
These decisions can made as late as seconds               officials and volunteers politely. They
before a launch.                                          understand what is needed for the safety of all.
• Pilot briefing is 5.30am & 3pm in the briefing       • Get well off the carriageway, a B Double truck
  hall (Burdett Hall near main gate).                    causes permanent damage if it strikes.
• NO ONE (except the flight director) will know        • Keep well away (20+meters) from inflating
  departure points or tasks before he announces          balloons for safety reasons. Fans & flames can
  them to the teams at the briefing.                     cause life threatening injuries. You may also
• The pilots will be appointed tasks at the briefing     impede the crew doing their job.
  for the current session of flying.                   • Be aware of traffic on country roads, they may
• All attendees at the briefing, public or teams,        appear empty, however trucks & cars still use
  MUST be SILENT, this is imperative for the             these roads, trucks cannot avoid a suddenly
  team’s safety, should they miss an important           stopping car easily. STAY SAFE.
  piece of information due to a distraction.           • Please do not impede any teams/officials as
• If you wish to follow the teams to a launch site       they head out to a launch site or target & chase
  that’s fine, however please follow after all the       their balloons. The chase crews are an extremely
  balloon trailers have departed.                        important part of ballooning. They need to relay
                                                         important information to the pilot re target &/or
• Always drive within the law & safety first.            conditions “on & from the ground”.
• NEVER enter a private property in your vehicle.      • The Flight Director is “GOD”. He/she alone sets
  Please park outside & walk in if appropriate.          the tasks & makes the overriding decisions as
  Permission to drive onto a private property is         to the conduct of the teams & the event. NO
  granted to teams & officials only BUT NOT THE          ARGUMENT.
  PUBLIC. An open gate can define where a
Historic Guesthouse and Restaurant
        RESTAURANT OPEN EVERY DAY
  Lunch 12noon - 2pm • Dinner 6.30pm - Onwards

BOOK NOW FOR OUR PASTA NIGHT
   Wednesday 24th April, 6:30pm
          Phone 6344 1009 for bookings

      Phone: 02 6344 1009 • Fax: 02 6344 1001
  Email: info@oldvicinn.com.au • www.oldvicinn.com.au

 Foodworks Canowindra provides                              Taste Canowindra Bottler
 grocery and daily need products                           is the one stop shop for all
   at a very competitive prices.                           your liquor needs at a very
   Your friendly Grocer                                   reasonable/special price tag.

                OPEN 7 DAYS                                        OPENING HOURS
          Mon to Fri 7am to 7pm                                Sunday - Wednesday 10am - 7pm
 Sat - 8am to 6pm and Sun - 8am to 6pm                         Thursday - Saturday 10am - 8pm
                                                        Extended hours will be in place for Balloon Week
       94 Gaskill Street, Canowindra
             Ph 02 6344 1039                            42 Ferguson Street, Canowindra | Phone 6344 2332
MEET THE officials
                                                               Meteorologist:       Don Whitford (Vic)
                                                               Assistant Scorer: Mike Gilligan (USA)
                                                               Target Team          Ian and Carol
   We are thrilled to have the following team                  Leaders: 		          Benning (Vic)
   of officials on board for the 2019 Supagas                  Windreaders:         Randy and Karen
   Canowindra International Balloon Challenge.                 		                   Christophers (NSW)

                     EVENT DIRECTOR                                          BALLOON
                     Paul Petrehn (USA)                                      OPERATIONS
                       We are delighted to have                              Adam Barrow (Vic)
                       one of the Worlds most                                Adam will be responsible for
                       coveted Directors back to                             all operational ballooning
                       Canowindra this year. The                             acticvities during the 2019
                       Petrehn family are like the                           Canowindra International
                       Kennedys except in                                    Balloon Challenge. Adam is
                       ballooning. Ballooning is a                           well known in the ballooning
family passion, Paul learnt to fly with his parents    comunity and obtained his pilots licence in 1993.
and obtained his pilots licence in 1993. He then       He knows the Canowindra area well having grown
moved on to get his commercial pilots licence in       up in the town. He has organised National
1995 and began flying passengers for a living. He      Championships and has been Deputy Director
is a professional balloonist and currently flies       and Jury President at National Championships, as
passengers in Alburqueque New Mexico. Paul’s           well sitting on the Jury internationally. Adam has
first love in the sport is Competition Ballooning      flown in competitions in many countries around
and he has had a spectacular career as a pilot         the World and is passionate about competiton
having won the US National Championships 3             ballooning. Over the course of his ballooning life
times. He has represented the USA 5 times in           he has also served as President of the Australian
World championship. Using his understanding            Ballooning Federation. He is also one host of the
of competition flying and task setting, he has         wildly popular ballooning podcast: Aunty Monkey.
become a much requested Director around the
World. Paul is known for his innovative and
exciting approach to task setting that provides
                                                                             SAFETY OFFICER
spectacular flying.                                                          Steve Griffin (QLD)
                                                                             Steve has been flying since
                     SCORER                                                  age 16 and is an accomplished
                                                                             aviation record breaker having
                     Erica Hahn (USA)                                        broken 15 World records and
                      Erica has been ballooning                              85 Australian Records in
                      nearly her entire life, thanks                         mixed gas balloons, hot air
                      to a family friend who                                 balloons and hot-air
                      introduced the sport to her      airships. The Federation Internationale Aerostation
                      parents when she was only        (FAI), the Worlds governing body for all sport
                      five years old. After crewing    aviation, awarded Steve its Montgolfier Diploma for
                      for many years, Erica            Exceptional Performance in Aerostation. He
received her private pilot license in 2004, although   also holds the highest level of FAI Gold Sporting
 she spends much more time crewing than she            Badge with three Diamonds. Steve is passionate
does flying. Because of ballooning, Erica has          about aviation safety and has been involved in
been lucky enough to travel to several countries,      aviation human factors research and training
including Australia, Japan, Austria, Hungary,          since 1992. He has served as Safety and Technical
Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Canada, and Mexico.      Officer for the Australian Ballooning Federation,
Her most memorable flight was in the United            Secretary and later President of the Professional
Arab Emirates, flying from the World Islands, over     Ballooning Association of Australia. Steve is also
the Arabian Sea, and landing at Skydive Dubai          an accomplished aircraft builder having built
at sunset. Erica is employed by the Albuquerque        several revolutionary balloons for record setting
International Balloon Fiesta.                          and recreational use.
FUN fact
         THINGS TO                                           Balloons use approximately 1 Litre of

            see & do                                         LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) per flying
                                                             minute. This is the same gas you use
                                                             in your BBQ at home.

    CANOWINDRA ART & CRAFT MARKET
MAKE IT, BAKE IT OR GROW IT                                      Art Exhibition Opening
     FRIDAY 26TH & SATURDAY 27TH APRIL                        Wednesday 17th April at 5.30pm
    SERVICES CLUB AUDITORIUM 9AM - 3PM
All items are made or grown by local and regional people.                   Exhibition open daily
 Great opportunity to discover the diversity, productivity
              and creativity of our community.                           18th - 29th April, 9am - 3pm
                                                             From then on Friday-­Sunday only
                                                    Inc.

A not-for-profit group sponsored by Cabonne Council
                                                              Gifts

360 Million year old, internationally significant                                                                               Lamps
      fossils from a national heritage site
                                                                                           OPEN 7 DAYS
                                                              Antiques

                                                                                 Wander through the two floors showcasing
                                                                                                                                Homewares

                                                                                     an eclectic mix of old and new.
                                                                                            COFFEE SHOP
                                                                                OPEN From 6.30am during Balloon Festival
                                                                                Enjoy refreshments in the garden or takeaway.
                                                              Garden Features

                                                                                46 - 50 Ferguson St, Canowindra NSW 2804
                                                                                    Tel 02 6344 1529 | Fax 02 6344 1135
                                                                                   justask@canowindratradingpost.com.au
                                                                                                                                Jewellery

               VISITOR INFORMATION CENTRE
               AND GIFT SHOP
        129 GASKILL ST, CANOWINDRA
   www.ageoffishes.org.au | Ph: 02 6344 1008
          Email: aof@colourcity.com
         Open 7 days a week 10-4pm
     (Except Christmas Day and Anzac Day morning)
STAY THE
 night
                                                The Canowindra Riverview Motel &
                                             Cottage are ideally situated near the pool
                                            and shops. The accommodation is spacious
                                              & modern with all new queen size beds.
                                                      Complimentary Wi-Fi.

                                                   a. 3 Tilga Street, Canowindra
                                                           p. 02 6344 1633
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                                                with ensuites, plus a separate lounge with double
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WINE
         & dine

 Rodd St & Browns Ave, Canowindra
       Phone: (02) 6344 1342

GOLF CLUB OPEN DAILY
Chinese Restaurant open
lunch Wednesday - Sunday
and dinner daily
9 holes $15
18 holes $20
Cart hire for 9 holes $20
Cart hire for 18 holes $30

        CANOWINDRA SERVICES
        & CITIZENS CLUB LTD
        GASKILL STREET CANOWINDRA
        02 6344 1397 • OPEN 7 DAYS

                 CLUB OPENS 5AM
                DAWN SERVICE 6AM
                                                           Tues | Happy Hour 5 - 6.30pm
              GUNFIRE BREAKFAST 7AM              Wed | Member's badge draw from 5.30pm
             MARCH & CEREMONY 11AM                        Thurs | Happy Hour 5- 6.30pm
                  2UP FROM 2PM                            & NRL ANZAC Day games live
                    ATM & TAB
                                      Fri 26th | Grooves On The Greens with free
                                      live music from 5pm featuring Lusi Austin and
  LIVE MUSIC FRIDAY 26TH APRIL        Palumbo & Starr. Bring your picnic blanket
 NRL FOOTBALL ON THE BIG SCREEN!      & sit out under the stars enjoy raffles, BBQ,
                                      Chinese Restaurant & sweet treats.

 RESTAURANT 0PEN LUNCH & DINNER       Sat 27th | Breakfast at The Bowlo from 8.30am
    EVERY DAY DURING FESTIVAL         Bacon & Egg Rolls with Barista coffee cart
                                      Stay around for a casual game
                                      of bowls.                     Chinese Restaurant
            HAPPY HOUR                Sun | Recovery
                                                                      Open WED - SUN
        EVERY FRIDAY 5PM TO 7PM                                 Lunch specials only $10
                                      at the club!                    Dinner from 5pm
            $3 SCHOONERS!
Taste wines in our unusual strawbale winery.
                                                Stay in the newly renovated Winery Cottage.
                                                82 Lawrences Rd, Canowindra
                                                0427 936 054
                                                www.wallingtonwines.com.au

                                                  Available for tasting all weekend at
                                                 Canowindra Supercellars Bottle Shop
                                                        www.windowrie.com.au

            CANOWINDRA

    13 Blatchford St, Canowindra
          (02) 6344 1207                          Join us for quality
                                                     Bistro meals
•   Great range of local wine & craft beers     Wednesday Nacho night
•   Huge range of beer, wine and spirits
•   Great weekly specials                         Friday Footy Special
•   Across the road from Canowindra Bakehouse   6-8pm Burger & Beer $15
OPEN:      Monday to Thursday 10am to 7pm         Blackboard Specials
           Friday and Saturday 10am to 8pm            110 Gaskill Street
           Sunday 10am to 6pm                             6344 1407
LOCAL
           business                          SHARE OUR TYRE SERVICE AIR

                                                      FREE TYRE SAFETY,
                                                       AIR PRESSURE &
                                                       BATTERY CHECKS
                                                    MAJOR TYRE BRANDS &
                                                   EXIDE BATTERIES IN STOCK
                                             OPEN 6 DAYS - 24/7 MOBILE SERVICE

                                              All fresh pies, cakes, bread
                                              & sandwiches made on site.
                                                 Cold drinks & coffee.
                                             14 Blatchford St, Canowindra • 02 6344 2525
                                               Open Monday to Friday 6:30am - 5:30pm
                                                      Saturday 7:00am - 2:00pm

     DON’T
      forget
                                                Australia Postal Products & Services
                                               OPEN SATURDAY 27th April 2019
                                                 ATM - Bank@post Agency
                                              Representing over 70 financial institutions
                                                     NEW stock in – art supplies
                                              Retailer for ELECRTICAL WHITE GOODS
                                                  Licensee/Mngr: Karen Cummings
                                                           With Ingrid Dicton
Remember your time at the 2019
                                              54 Gaskill Street,Canowindra NSW 2804
Supagas Canowindra International Balloon      Phone: 02 6344 1003 Fax: 02 6344 1374
Challenge with our great merchandise
available online or from the event office.
Mon - Fri 8.30am - 5pm
                                          Sat 8am - 12pm or by appointment
                                                21 Mill St, Canowindra
                                                     T 6344 1083
                                                canre@bigpond.net.au
                                           www.canowindrarealestate.com

                                          SALES AND PROPERTY
                                             MANAGEMENT

     WOOL GROWERS
                                                   live well...
 Your wool needs the attention that
        only we can supply.
We specialise in the sale of your clip,     Canowindra
       maximise your returns.
     Wool is our only business.              Pharmacy
           BRYTON WOOL
                                          For all your healthcare needs and a great
is the complete package with stores
                                           range of skincare, cosmetics and gifts.
in Canowindra, Crookwell, Young and
      Forbes. Please call us on:              Welcome and good luck
      CANOWINDRA 6344 1756                      to all balloonists
        CROOKWELL 4832 1000
         YOUNG 0427 319 577
                                          Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30 and Sat 9am - 12.30
         FORBES 0428 210 631
                                          79 Gaskill St, Canowindra | T 6344 1204
WITH
                                                                        thanks
Canowindra Challenge Incorporated would like to take
this opportunity to thank you, our supporters across
                                                                      Canowindra
                                                                       International
                                                                           Balloon
different levels of government, our local business                    Challenge

partners and the generous and ongoing efforts of our
volunteers and local community groups.

As a not-for-profit organisation we rely on the

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generosity of others to ensure, as a community, we
host a world-class Hot Air Ballooning event that offers
broad appeal and attracts visitors to Canowindra.

A special thank you to Farmpix Photography for            www.canowindrachallenge.org.au
supplying us with the beautiful images used
throughout this program.
                                                          FREECALL 1300 908 825
Your support made this possible.

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