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What’s on in and around Parkes

May 15 2025 Updated May 15, 2025

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Beanies at the Corner competition will be held 30 May.

PARKES GOLD CUP

Sunday, 18 May

From 11.30am the Parkes Racecourse will be a buzz with a eight race program featuring the Parkes Services Club 'Parkes Gold Cup'. There will be free kids activities, live music by Robbi and Ben, market stalls, food and more. Adults are $10 with kids under 16 free.

SULLIVANS MINING AND INDUSTRIAL EXPO

Wednesday, 21 May

The Sullivans Mining and Industrial Expo 2025 is bring...

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