Overview
The Women’s State Carnival will return to the Manning Great Lakes Region from 3-7 May 2027!
This annual event is played in teams of four and is open to all female bowlers from anywhere in Australia. With three days of guaranteed play for participants, the State Carnival is a festival of bowls like no other!
Dates & Venues
The Women’s State Carnival will be held from 3-7 May 2027, with sectional play to be held across multiple venues in the Region – venues will be confirmed closer to the event date.
All post-sectional rounds will be played at Forster Bowling Club on Thursday 6th & Friday 7th May.
Host Venues TBC: Forster (Main Host), Bulahdelah, Club West (Taree), Hallidays Sports (Black Head), Harrington, Manning Point, Old Bar, Pacific Palms, Taree Leagues, Taree Railway, Tuncurry Beach & Tuncurry Forster Sports
Format
Players compete in fours teams. The event is open to all female bowlers from anywhere in Australia with no requirement for players to belong to the same club.
Every team competes in sectional play over the first three days, with each day of play taking place at a different venue.
Post-sectional knockout rounds take place over the final two days at Forster Bowling Club.
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Thank you to our event sponsors MidCoast Council for their support!