All is in readiness to celebrate the centenary of the Bobinawarrah Soldier Memorial Hall this Sunday, 9 November.

Set to be a fantastic opportunity for the community to gather at a venue which has long been a central part of the district's activities, the event commences at 10.30am.

It will be a great family day out, featuring live music, period games including sack races, tug'o'war and egg and spoon races, a raffle, $5 Devonshire teas, and a sausage sizzle (BYO drinks).

There will also be a display of historical district memorabilia, which will help tell the story of the hall over its 100 years, through photos and other items which have been provided to the hall's committee of management in recent months.

During the celebration, there will be an official dedication at 11am to local World War 1 soldiers, recalling the history of the hall, which was built in 1925 as a memorial to those who served in the war.

As with most country halls, Bobinawarrah has been the focus of events like district dances and get-togethers, and remains the regular venue for an annual Christmas event conducted for residents of the area.

It has also provided a meeting place for local CFA brigade and Landcare groups, and recently for Meadow Creek solar farm action group meetings.

The history of the hall will be documented in a coffee table photo book which is expected to be available at the centenary celebrations, offering a beautiful walk down memory lane and the chance to share the past with future generations.

The hall committee of management is keen to see as many people as possible attend the celebration, and encourages those with family connections to the area to come along.

The centenary celebration has been assisted by a community grant from the Rural City of Wangaratta, and support from the Into Our Hands Community Foundation and Garry Nash & Co Community Fund, as well as a grant from the Bendigo Bank Connected Community fund, and community donations.

For more information, contact Debbie on 0427 273 492 or Sue on 0447 168 437.