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Australia Day Horsham

Come and celebrate Australia Day in Horsham. Celebrated on January 26th, Australia Day is a public holiday honouring the arrival of the first British Fleet on Australian soil.

Visitors to Horsham can join in on the festivities to commemorate the day with a local community event held each year in Sawyer Park.

Australia Day Horsham Celebrations, 2026 Date & Program, Sawyer Park VIC

Australia Day recognises that on 26th January 1788, the first British fleet arrived at Port Jackson in Australia. The event is celebrated to reflect Australia’s rich history, diverse society and unique heritage.

Flag-raising ceremonies, award presentations, live music and a ski show on the Wimmera River will highlight Australia Day in Horsham.

Horsham Rural City Council will host family-friendly events throughout the day at Sawyer Park, Horsham, Natimuk, Brimpaen and Dadswells Bridge.

So dress in your best Aussie gear and get involved in this special day to celebrate all the best things about being Australian!

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Horsham
7am: Free barbecue breakfast from 7am
8am: Flag raising ceremony and presentation of awards
2:30pm and 4:15pm: Southern Waters Ski Show
6pm - 8pm: Live music

Natimuk
10am-11am: flag raising and brass band
11am-2pm: Lions barbecue lunch
2pm-7pm: activities throughout the day

Brimpaen
8am: Country breakfast
9am: Formal flag raising ceremony

Dadswells Bridge
11am: Official Ceremony, with a flag-raising ceremony and light lunch



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