Local community volounteers are preparing exciting celebrations this Australia Day in Gulargambone for everyone in the family to enjoy.

From 8am January 26, the Gulargambone Lions Park will host a free breakfast, games, competitions and the long awaited Australia day Award Ceremony in the green and shady Lions Park.

The secretary and treasurer of Gulargambone's Australia Day committee Daphne Earsman is excited to host a television personality as an ambassador for this year's event.

But first, the awards will jump start the celebrations.

The community put in their votes late last year for the Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, Community Group of the Year and Sportsperson of the Year, Junior Sportsperson of the Year awards.

It will be a tight competition this year.

"We had a lot of nominations," the secretary Treasurer says.

After the awards ceremony, this year's event ambassador - creative entrepreneur, My Kitchen Rules contestant, Downs syndrome ambassador, and cultural storyteller Fuzz Ali - will speak to the crowd.

"I've spoken to him and I think he's going to be really good," Ms Earsman says.

"I am excited to get out into the community, and to meet our local heroes who embody this spirit," Mr Ali says.

Shortly after, the games will begin.

From the rabbit trap relay and paddy melon bowls to the gumboot throwing competition and watermelon eating contest, it will be no ordinary day at the Lions Park.

 The horse-drawn carriage will make a return to the event, putting the town's sights, attractions and local hotspots on display for passengers.

In previous years the event has brought around 100-150 attendees, and Ms Earsman says she is expecting the same turnout in 2026.

The event will wrap up around midday.