Hawkesbury City Council proudly invites you to the fun , excitement and action of Australia Day on the Hawkesbury 2024 , our family-friendly community event on Friday , 26 January 2024 from 5pm to 9pm at Governor Phillip Park , Windsor .

This will be the perfect way to enjoy this special day with friends and family alongside our beautiful river .

This year the Hawkesbury River itself will take centre stage with a special display by Wakeboard Australia . Wakeboard Australia will be holding its Annual Australian Open and Junior Series on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 January on the river , and will use Australia Day to finetune

their skills and delight the crowds . The RAAF has confirmed that its Roulettes - the RAAF aerobatic display team - will be conducting a flypast on the day .

The standout hit from our last Australia Day on the Hawkesbury , Farmer Dave is back to MC in 2024 , ensuring a fun and high-energy event for the whole family . He will also commentate the thong-throwing competition , which makes its return after a triumphant debut in 2023 , so make sure you sign up at Council ’ s tent on the day and stake your claim for the 2024 Golden Thong trophy . To cap it all off will be the always popular fireworks display at 9pm .

Australia Day on the Hawkesbury 2024 will also feature :

- An outdoor stage with live entertainment ( line up to be confirmed )

- Food and drink stalls plus food trucks - Free face painting - Emergency Services Display - Roving entertainment There is also an inclusive playspace at Governor Phillip Park , and plenty of on-site parking available .

Whether relaxing by the river or under the trees , or taking in the river and stage entertainment , visitors are encouraged to

bring their picnic rugs and chairs . However , please leave all portable shelters at home as they can pose a blow-over risk to other visitors , and they will not be permitted at the event .

Australia Day on the Hawkesbury is a dog-friendly event . Please keep dogs on a lead at all times .

We are also marking this important day with the Australia Day Awards Ceremony and a Citizenship Ceremony , both at Don ’ t Worry Oval , Windsor .

Visit Council ’ s homepage www . hawkesbury . nsw . gov . au and the Hawkesbury Events Facebook page for event updates .