The awards reception will be held on the Saturday evening and is an opportunity to acknowledge the winners and present their statuettes. It is a pleasant evening with nibbles and drinks and is a chance to immerse yourself in the arts components of the Henry Lawson Festival.

The venue for the awards reception is the Grenfell Bowling Club on Cross Street on Saturday June 8th. Starting at 6pm with awards presentation commencing from 6.30pm and will conclude at 8pm. Cost is $15 for adults and $5 for students, and price includes entertainment, light refreshments and finder food. Tickets will be available at the door. The Festival Charity Queen will be crowned at 8pm.

Blue Mountains musician and singer Christine Wheeler along with her supporting band will be performing "Rain in the Mountains: Songs from Henry Lawson" commencing at 8.15pm in the Grenfell Bowling Club. Cost is $15 per person or free to those also attending the Awards Reception at the Bowling Club from 6pm. Tickets available at the door.