Come and browse the vast selection that will be available and take home some rare finds.

There will be a show and shine featuring a large number of vintage, veteran, contemporary and modified vehicles. 

Crookwell Showground Sunday, October 21, prices are adults $5 under 12 free, for more information email secretary@crookwellrotary.com.au

Who was Dame Mary Gilmore and why is she on the $10 note? 

Born in Roslyn near Crookwell in 1865, Mary was an Australian writer and journalist publishing poetry, memoirs and collections of essays.

Mary spent her childhood in small bush settlements and larger country towns before moving to Sydney as a young adult.

She held strong political views and became a supporter of utopian socialism, she secured a women’s column in the Australian Worker, which became extremely popular, advocating for the welfare of the disadvantaged by campaigning for social and economic reforms such as voting rights for women, old age and invalid pensions, child endowment, the relief of the poor and just treatment of the Aboriginal people.

Most of Mary’s recognition came later in life, making appearances in radio and television.

She became the first person to be appointed Dame Commander of the British Empire for contributions to literature.

Gilmore died in 1962 and was given a state funeral.

The Crookwell Mary Gilmore Weekend is an annual cultural event held in memory of the locally born writer and activist. The weekend showcases artists, poets, musicians, singers and entertainers.

Opening night is Friday, October 26, with the Art Show at the Crookwell Tea House and Gallery from 6pm to 8pm.

Saturday kicks off with informal jam sessions by musicians, singers and poets from 10am at the Crookwell Showground, followed by a free Performing Youth Concert from 1.30pm in the Showground Dome Pavilion.

Saturday evening will be the highlight of the weekend with a Variety Music Concert and Champagne Supper in the Showground Pavilion, commencing at 7.30pm. 

Sunday features breakfast at the Showground and free Balladeers, Musicians and Poets Showcase from 10am to 2pm.

Crookwell offers specialty shops, plus some excellent cafes, pubs and restaurants.

If you wish to spend the night, there are many different types of accommodation to suit every budget.

The Crookwell Tea House and Gallery will be open both Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. 

For more information contact the Crookwell Visitor Information Centre on 02 48321988 or email info@visitupperlacalan.com.au

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