STRATHBOGIE is just one of many towns in the region celebrating Australia Day, and residents and visitors to the town are looking forward to an exciting day at the Strathbogie Recreational Ground on Spring Creek Road on Sunday, January 26 from noon to 2pm.

Australia Day committee member Mark Tame said the annual barbecue had recovered well since the 'problematic' COVID years.

"We are definitely getting more people each year," Mr Tame said.

"So we are quite happy with how it's bounced back."

The barbecue will be accompanied by lamingtons, refreshments and bar service.

Longwood Action Group secretary Rebecca Threlfall said celebrations at Longwood was a combined effort from several groups in the town.

"After a brief ceremony at seven o'clock there will be a monster raffle draw and the famous Australiana Decorated Cake Auction," Rebecca said.

"The raffle has over $2000 worth of prizes with winners who are present at the day's end to select their own prize."

Guests are invited to bring a sweet or salad to share for the 6:00pm free barbecue.

The Euroa Newsagency will feature music entertainer Greg Dudley at it's free breakfast from 6:30am outside the shop.

Newsagent Lorraine Mawson said Greg was an 'old-style' entertainer who appealed to any audience.

"Everyone needs to come dressed as a typical Aussie," Lorraine said.

"Anyone can come along!" Lorraine said.

WHERE & WHEN:

Nagambie 8am-10am at the Rowing Club

Euroa 11am-2pm at the Lions Park

Longwood 4pm-10pm at Longwood Community Centre, Down Street

Violet Town 8am-7pm at the Community Complex and cafe gardens

Avenel 9.30am-11am at Jubilee Park

Strathbogie 12.00pm–3.00pm at the Rec' Ground, Spring Ck Road

Euroa Newsagency breakfast 6:30am-8:30am outside 61 Binney Street