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November, 2025
Head along to the Waikerie Christmas Pageant to celebrate the Christmas spirit! Pageant starts 6pm
This magical evening, brought to you by the Riverland West Chamber of Commerce, will be a delight to attend. Bring the family along to see the remarkable floats from local businesses and community groups.
Floats will travel along the main streets of Waikerie, tantalising the crowd. Float categories include humorous, novelty, children, open and Christmas.
Where everyone will be anticipating the arrival of that jolly old fellow, Santa, who'll end the pageant at Santa's Cave.
Don't miss the most wonderful time of the year in Waikerie!
The Waikerie Hotel and Waikerie will be open as usual for bistro dining.
LIGHT UP DAY - Saturday 29th November 2025
Get ready for the most magical event of the year Loxton Light Up Day! One of the Riverland’s most popular family festivals, this cherished tradition brings the Christmas spirit to life in a day filled with fun, excitement, and festive cheer for the whole family. Whether you’re a local or visiting, Loxton Light Up Day is an experience you won’t want to miss. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere in East Terrace, where the whole community comes together – it’s the perfect way to kick off the festive season!
Santa will make special appearances with visits from 10am to 1pm, and again from 4pm to 8pm with each child receiving a special gift to make the experience even more magical! Take part in free activities and crafts in the Kids Zone during these times too – for kids of all ages.
Shops will be open all day from 9am until 8:30pm, giving you plenty of time to stock up on Christmas gifts.
Explore the lively twilight markets and enjoy delicious food from 4.30pm. From amusement rides to live entertainment, there’s something for everyone!
The celebrations continue into the evening with local and guest performances on the Main Stage, leading up to the grand finale – the FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR at 9pm! Watch the sky light up with dazzling colours from the banks of the Murray River, officially marking the beginning of the month-long Loxton Christmas Lights Festival.
LOXTON LIGHTS FESTIVAL
Light Up Day - Saturday 29th November - see the full program on the Loxton Lights website
Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. For over 30 years, the Loxton Lights Festival has been embracing the joyous festive season for locals and visitors alike. The local community comes together to create a memorable Christmas experience for all, with spectacular Christmas light displays in large clusters of residential streets, and homes adorned with over 350 unique hand-painted Christmas scenes.
Loxton’s village-style main street, East Terrace, is a joy to behold at night from the enormous Christmas tree dazzling on the roundabout to the spectacular Light Show in the trees through the centre of town. During the day, wander the Riverland’s best shopping strip and browse the diverse range of local specialty shops with many independent, family-run small businesses providing a unique Christmas shopping experience.
Enjoy browsing through the website and discovering the many Christmas events associated with the Lights Festival. We look forward to welcoming you to Loxton for one of the Riverland’s most loved family events.
Our aim is to create a family orientated atmosphere for young and old alike where everyone can enjoy a great day's racing. The 600 metre long track is super fast and creates some excellent racing with it’s kidney shape layout providing a long sweeping corner with some tight bends to keep it real.
Members of the public are welcome to come along and enjoy the racing. Bring your family or mates along for good day out. At this stage, entry is free for spectators, but we do charge a gate fee on our BRE days. A pit pass can be purchased for $10 to get up and close to the drivers and their karts. There are canteen facilities and a bar on race days. For most meetings, the racing commences at around 2pm and finishes around 7-8pm. We have lights for night racing. Come along and enjoy the fun!
Renmark Kart Club Race Dates 2025:
- Saturday May 10th Race Day # 2 in the 2025 Calendar - Renmark Dirt Kart Club hosts the 2026 SA State Titles this weekend. See the best of the best in SA.
-Saturday June 7th Race Day # 3 in the 2025 Calendar. A Blue Ribbon 2 day long weekend meeting with racing at Loxton on the Sunday. Great racing with extra pride on the line. Racing commences around 10am and finishes around 4pm.
- Saturday July 26th Race Day # 4 in the 2025 Calendar
- Saturday August 30th Race Day # 5 in the 2025 Calendar
- Saturday October 4th Race Day # 6 in the 2025 Calendar
- Saturday November 29th Race Day # 7 in the 2025 Calendar - this is our Championship meet. The culmination of the year's racing and bragging rights for those who bag a Championship trophy.
ALL meetings are subject to weather conditions and heat rules apply with meetings cancelled if the forecast is for 35 degrees and above. Please view our Facebook page for up to date information.
Nominations are Via the AIDKA Website.
New Members welcome, please contact Jayne Gelston at the track on race days or email an enquiry to jayne.gelston52@gmail.com for more information.
Renmark Lions Club Fundraising Bazaar - generally held on the last Sunday of the month at the W E Wood Hall and the old Show Society Office at Renmark No. 2 Oval.
Additional event - Sunday November 30th
8am to 12midday
Usual goods for sale each month include furniture, beds, tables/chairs, electrical goods, whitegoods, crockery/cutlery, books, tools, bric-a-brac, household items, etc.
A BBQ/Sausage Sizzle and Bacon & Egg Sandwiches, Donuts, tea/coffee and cans of drink are also available during each event.
2025 Bazaar dates:
Sunday June 29th
Sunday July 27th
Sunday August 30th
Sunday September 21st
Sunday October 12th (Special Rose Week event with Antiques/ Collectables Auction)
Sunday November 2nd (additional event)
Sunday November 30th
December, 2025
The Renmark Christmas Pageant is an annual event that parades through the Renmark town centre to delight of residents and visitors to the Riverland.
This year the pageant will be on Friday December 5th starting at 6.30pm with fireworks at 9pm
Shops will be open for late night trading
Side Shows - Food Court - Face Painting - Clowns - Balloon Art - Jumping Castle
And a photo opportunity with Santa for a family memory.
The Lions Club of Morgan & District Inc. is excited to announce they will be hosting the Morgan Christmas Pageant & Fete event on Saturday 6th December 2025 from 3pm to 9:00pm.
The award winning famous Pageant will roll through the streets from 6:00pm, finishing at the Morgan Riverfront Precinct, so lock it in on your calendars!
🎄 Berri Christmas Market 🎄
🗓 6th December 2025
📍 Berri Town Hall
Dive into the holiday spirit at our boutique, gift-style Christmas market right in the heart of Berri! 🎅✨
Get ready to explore a treasure trove of Riverland crafts, one-of-a-kind gifts, and local treats that are sure to make your Christmas season extra special. This family-friendly, free market is the perfect way to enjoy local shopping with a festive twist!
🎁 Special Holiday Photo Op 🎁
Don’t miss this chance to shop, celebrate, and make memories at the Berri Christmas Market. See you there!
The Ulysses Club Mallee Branch presents the 2025 Riverland Toy & Tucker Run on Sunday December 31st on behalf of the Riverland Christmas Appeal.
All motorcycle riders are invited. Pillion passengers must be aged over 8 years old.
Ride from either end of the Riverland.
Departure times are:
Waikerie Hotel - 8.45am or Renmark (opposite McDonalds) - 9.15am
Both rides meeting at Loxton main street and departing at 10.30am
Then heading to Berri (Riverland Central car park) and departing at 11.15am
Concludes at Barmera Markets on lakefront at 12.00
Gifts of non-perishable foods & cash donations (to buy food) are welcome and preferred over toys.
Gifts can be left at Loxcare Loxton, Waikerie Hub, Chaffey Community Centre Renmark, AC Care Berri or St Vincent De Paul Barmera.
More details - Simon Jackson 0490 854 426 / Scott Crockett 0402 500 037
The award winning Barmera Markets are held at Sargent Park on the lakefront and are a must visit for locals and visitors to the region.
Next Market: Sunday December 7th - 9am to 1pm
The markets comprise a large variety of stalls including clothing, craft, woodwork, jewellery, artwork, books, furniture, fruit, vegetables, homewares, DVD’s, condiments, plants, food and coffee. From one market to the next there is usually some different stallholders mixed in with the regular favourites.
Market organisers always try and incorporate live music and also a display or demonstration of some kind which adds to the atmosphere and range of activities to enjoy so head along, have a browse, listen to the music and enjoy a variety of foods and great coffee.
Future Market Dates:
TBA
Stallholder enquiries can be made by calling 08 8588 2289.
Waikerie Primary School Oval
Activities & sausages 6pm - Kids activities, free iceblocks, sausage sizzle, coffee
Carol carol singing from 7pm
BYO Chairs & rugs
Come and join in the Christmas spirit at the Barmera Christmas Pageant in Barmera's main street on Friday December 12th from 5.30PM.
Full program of entertainment.
Food, amusements, Santa of course and much more!
Fireworks display by Ballistic Fireworks on the Barmera Oval at the end of the main street from 9.15pm.
For more information please contact the Barmera Visitor Information Centre on (08) 8588 2289 or vic@barmeratourism.com.au
Held every 2nd Saturday of the month, Waikerie Lions Club's Monthly Auction offers buyers a variety of goods for auction, starting at 9am at the Waikerie riverfront. All types of goods Welcome.
Fee applies to contribute to Auction
Donations also appreciated.
Enquiries: David Liebich 0428 403 001 or Alex McPherson 0429 846 940
Gather the whole family together for Loxton’s very own Carols by Candlelight! The combined Churches of Loxton invites the community to come together at the Loxton North Oval in the midst of Christmas Wonderland. Join us in singing your favourite Christmas Carols as the sun sets and watch the magic of the Christmas Wonderland lights begin to sparkle. BYO chairs and rugs, or even a picnic dinner!
Date and Time: Sunday, 14th December from 7pm
Venue: Christmas Wonderland, Loxton North Oval
357 Balfour Ogilvy Avenue, Loxton North
Inclement weather venue – Loxton North Netball Courts
The Rotary Waikerie Riverfront Markets - Next Market....
Sunday 14th December - “Christmas” Market - 9am-2pm
The Rotary Waikerie Markets are held regularly throughout the year with some markets scheduled to coincide with long weekends and local events. There are always a variety of stalls, including Fresh Fruit & Veg, Jams, Honey, home made pastries & baked goods, Jewellery, hair accessories, dried fruits, plants, face painting and kids corner, fabrics and crafts, hot coffee, BBQ , soy candles and much more
Head along and enjoy a day out.
2025 market dates:
Saturday 3rd May - “Rock’n’Roll and the Show’n’Shine” Market - 9am-2pm
Sunday 6 July -“Artisan Craft & Collectibles” Waikerie Institute Hall - 10am-3pm
Sunday 7th September - “Spring” Market - 9am-2pm
Saturday 25th October - “Summer Rowing Regatta” Market - 9am-2pm
Sunday 14th December - “Christmas” Market - 9am-2pm
Enquiries to 0438 185 385
Visit our website for further information or to book a stall - www.waikeriemarket.com/
We generally cruise on the first Sunday of every month with additional cruises during some holiday periods, long weekends and during festivals. Cruises may be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions and may be subject to change so please confirm details.
Experience a bygone era with a scenic 90 minute cruise, cruising on the historic PS. Industry. Hear the unique sounds of the paddle wheels, the hiss of steam and see the wood fired boiler being stoked. Devonshire tea with scones cooked in a wood fired oven is served. During the cruise, passengers will see wildlife consisting of waterfowl, and even a koala or two may be seen as you pass between majestic river red gums and limestone cliffs.
Commissioned in 1911 as a work boat for S.A. Water keeping the Murray River open to traffic by removing snags and later in the construction of locks and weirs. After being retired in 1969, the PS. Industry was carefully restored by the hard work of the volunteers in 1990.
Bookings are essential and can be made at the Renmark Visitor Information Centre: 1300 661 704.
Individual and group bookings can also be made by phoning the Renmark Paringa Visitor Information Centre.
Upcoming cruises.
Sunday Nov 2nd: 9:30am, 11:00am and 1:30pm
Sunday Dec 14th: 9:30am, 11:00am and 1:30pm
Kick back this festive season with Brett Schofield live at The Renmark Club 🎸
📅 Saturday 20 December | 6-9 PM
Soak up those river views, sip on a cocktail (or two 🍹), and try something from our brand-new summer menu.
It’s the perfect way to slide into the holidays - free entry and everyone’s welcome! 🌅
CHRISTMAS WONDERLAND MARKETS
Christmas Wonderland will be having a special Night Market to help celebrate their 40th YEAR on Saturday 20th December 2025 from 7pm.
With twinkling lights, toe-tapping tunes and a merry Christmas buzz, join them in celebrating this very special milestone!
Delicious food, markets and entertainment – plenty of festive fun for the whole community.
For more information about Christmas Wonderland, click on our Lights Tour Route page from the menu.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and we’re celebrating you, our amazing members!
Join us for the Renmark Club Members Christmas Party🎄
📅 Sunday 21st December
⏰ 12 PM - 2 PM
Enjoy a free BBQ lunch + $10 voucher for financial members 🍔
Plus 1 child (under 18) per financial member eats free! 👏🏼
Bring your Christmas cheer and let’s kick off the festive season by the river in true Renmark style! 🌟 🎉
A winter wonderland for the whole family, Santa’s Cave is a wonderland of lights and Christmas displays for everyone to enjoy.
Santa’s cave in Barmera comes alive once again in November 2025
Grand Opening - Sunday November 30th 10am to 1pm
Open on various days throughout December until Xmas, including:
Thursdays 4pm to 7pm - Sensory sessions every Thursday 4pm to 5pm
Fridays 4pm to 7pm
Plus Monday Dec 22nd and Tuesday Dec 23rd 4pm to 7pm
Free event
January, 2026
Keep the holiday vibes going this Saturday, 3rd January, with The 9th Key Duo live from 2-5 PM!
Soak up the sunshine, sip a refreshing beer by the river 🍺, settle in for dinner, or cool off with one of our signature cocktails 🍹 - all while enjoying the smooth sounds and body-moving tunes of The 9th Key.
🎼 Free entry | All welcome | Perfect summer afternoon vibes at The Renmark Club ☀️
May, 2026
The Renmark Kart Club is hosting the SA Dirt Karting Titles in conjunction with A.I.D.K.A. from May 1st to 3rd 2026.
Australia's top dirt karts will be competing over 3 days to win a State Title
The 600 metre track is super fast and creates some excellent racing with it’s kidney shape providing a long sweeping corner with some tight bends to keep it real.
Our aim is to create a family orientated atmosphere for young and old alike where everyone can enjoy great day racing.
Monash Primary and Preschool's biggest day of the year is the Monash Mammoth Market.
With a large range of market stalls, food trucks and entertainment for the whole family - you will not want to miss this special day!
Monash Primary and Preschool invites all Riverlanders and visitors to join in the fun at their annual community event on Sunday, 26th May from 9.00am - 2.00pm.
The market stalls include a wide range of products including jewellery, native plants, dried fruit, garden ornaments and lots, lots, more.
Gold coin entry, money raised goes to the school for library renovation.
June, 2026
Barmera's SA Sheepdog Trials will again be held on the June long weekend (Wed to Sun) on the Barmera oval at the bottom of Barwell Ave.
The Sheepdog Trials don't only provide a great public spectacle but also promote a wide human interest in the working sheepdog amongst sheep breeders and the general public and encourage, develop and maintain a high standard of working sheepdog. Roughly starting around 8am until 4pm each day.
Another fun feature of the Barmera trials is the 'running of the sheep' on Saturday morning in the main street of Barmera.
For more information contact Bob Clark – 0418 473 169