The Nowra Showground was the venue for the Australia Day event hosted on behalf of the Shoalhaven City Council by the Nowra Rotary Club.

And, of course, there was the now, almost mandatory, free bacon and egg rolls on offer.

Nowra Rotary members and friends along with the 1st Illaroo Scouts and their supporters manned the barbecues to feed the assembled crowds.

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The day started with a stirring performance by the Shoalhaven Pipes and Drums, followed by the Australian national anthem and a day full of live entertainment, headed by local entertainers Sam and Sian, Anthony Snape and Jacii Leigh.

There were a host of activities for the kids, with rock climbing, a nail driving competition, football passing activities, jumping castles and face painting to name a few.

One of the highlights, which attracted plenty of attention, was a display of historic vehicles by members of the Shoalhaven Historic Vehicle Club, with a wide array of stunning cars on show.

A number of local stalls, selling a variety of items, also added to the day.

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