The family-friendly event will run from 11am to 3pm at the shire lawns on Monday, January 26.
A barbecue will be provided, but people are encouraged to bring along their own refreshments and salads.
“We encourage families to adopt the Aussie theme, a hat, a shirt, flags will be provided,” Lions Club president Murray Ross said.
Families can enjoy traditional Australian entertainment including an open mic, egg and spoon race, kangaroo hop, three-legged race and gumboot throwing competition.
Trophies will be awarded to the gumboot throwing winner and other activities held on the day.
Children can have their faces painted with spectacular designs or enjoy cuddles at the animal nursery created by the Billabong Ranch.
While citizen of the year awards won't be presented this year, a medallion has been created to be given to children as a treasured keepsake.
The Free Press has put together a list of other Australia Day events taking place around the region.
Australia Day events around the region
Kyabram
When: From 8am to 10am.
Where: John Pilley Reserve, Lake Rd.
The Rotary Club of Kyabram is presenting this year’s Kyabram Australia Day celebration. There will be a barbecue breakfast available and entertainment throughout the morning. Citizen awards will also be presented.
Girgarre
When: From 8.30am.
Where: Progress Park, or Girgarre Memorial Hall (dependent on weather).
The Girgarre Community Group has organised a guest speaker for this year’s Australia Day celebrations. Attendees will also observe a flag-raising ceremony, presentation of awards, performances from local musicians and a barbecue breakfast.
Kyvalley
When: From noon to 3pm.
Where: Kyvalley Parkgrounds, corner of Scobie and Sinclair Rds.
The Kyvalley Swimming Club Inc is presenting this year’s celebrations, with a free barbecue lunch on offer for attendees before a community ceremony featuring a special guest speaker. The pool will be open for kids to use for free throughout the celebration.
Rushworth
When: From 10am to noon.
Where: Village Green on High St, or at the Rushworth Community Group Centre, 34 Esmonde St (dependent on weather).
The Rushworth & District Australia Day Committee has organised a ceremony including live entertainment and a free barbecue. There will also be a presentation of citizen awards and the welcoming of new residents in Rushworth.
Stanhope
When: From 9.30am.
Where: McEwen Place, Monash St.
The Stanhope & District Development Committee has organised a ceremony including a flag-raising ceremony, with live music, guest speakers and a barbecue.
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