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October, 2026
This session will bring workplace leaders, safety teams and decision-makers up to date on the latest developments in workplace drug and alcohol testing. Participants will gain real-world insights, practical testing knowledge and the opportunity to see current testing technology in action.
Join us as we celebrate the Riverland Rose & Garden Festival with a Gala Dinner at the Renmark Club!
Begin the evening on our deck overlooking the Murray River, where you’ll be welcomed with a drink on arrival and a selection of canapés as you mingle with fellow guests and take in the stunning river views.
From there, indulge in a beautifully curated Modern Mediterranean menu by Head Chef Andy Symeonakis, showcasing vibrant flavours, premium local produce and a decadent dessert to finish.
Dress to impress, gather your favourite people and experience one of the Riverland Rose & Garden Festival’s signature events.
Tickets are on sale now. Secure yours before this special evening sells out.
The Riverland Rose and Garden Festival is the perfect opportunity for the Riverland to come together annually, to celebrate our beautiful region and showcase the area to the rest of South Australia and beyond.
Held over 10 days, there will be ample opportunity to visit many Open Gardens, Events and Attractions.
A number of our regular and popular components are going ahead this year. Including,
Open Gardens across the Riverland.
The Waikerie Flower Show.
Gala Dinner.
Festival Fair and Renmark Institute display.
We want to thank all our gardeners, for their help in creating such a special community event.
And encourage visitors to explore the gardens outlined in our annual program.
We promise you won’t be disappointed, with gardeners from all across the Riverland generously offering to showcase their wonderful gardens. Their passion and love for all things gardening will be obvious when you take the opportunity to meander through their gorgeous properties.
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
Slow down and soak up the charm of the Riverland Rose & Garden Festival with a beautiful afternoon of florals, food, and good company at the Renmark Club.
Join us on The Deck for a hands-on Flower Arrangement Workshop with Georgie Vermeeren from Renmark Flower House, where you'll create your own stunning floral bouquet to take home.
Enjoy a cocktail on arrival, delicious canapés, and an afternoon getting creative with family and friends in one of the Riverland's most picturesque festival settings.
Secure your spot today! Please note this event is strictly 18+.
Sunday October 11th
Known as the “Melbourne Cup of the Mallee”, the Mindarie-Halidon races are held annually in September. Come and join us for some fun.
The feature race will be the 2026 Swan Reach Hotel Mindarie-Halidon Cup
Some of the events features include –
- Full Bar & Catering Facilities
- Marquees available
- Seven Races
- TOTE Facilities
- Sky Channel
- Children’s entertainment
Adults $17, Pension card holders $12, Children under 18 free.
All purchases are to be made online prior to the event. Information regarding ticket sales can be found on Moshtix
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. All cruising is dependent on minimum passenger numbers and volunteer crew availability.
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.
Sun October 4th - 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:30pm
Sun October 11th - 1.30pm
Sat October 24th - 11.00am
Sun November 1st - 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:30pm
Sun December 13th - 10:00am, 11:30am and 1:30pm
Celebrate the Riverland Rose & Garden Festival with an evening of creativity, great company and plenty of bubbles at the Renmark Club.
Join us on The Deck for a relaxed Paint & Sip experience, where you’ll be guided by Jacqui Mason to create your own masterpiece while enjoying a cocktail on arrival, delicious canapés and all the festival vibes.
Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply in it for the laughs, this is the perfect way to soak up one of the Riverland’s most beautiful weekends. Gather your friends, make it a date night, or come along and meet fellow festival-goers- everyone is welcome.
Spaces are limited, so gather your favourite people and secure your spot!
Please note this event is strictly 18+.
Rocktober is a weekend of dancing and fun in Berri, South Australia, hosted by the River Rock Dance Club Inc:
Friday night partner/line/rocknroll dancing with Club DJ's.
Saturday night dancing with the Heartland band and Club DJ's - theme "Red, Black and White".
Sunday morning breakfast on the riverbank at the Berri Marina.
Sunday evening pizza night at the Berri Caravan Park.
Monday night Club night at the Monash Hall.
Tickets & enquiries to Sandy on 0408 088 411
An annual event in the Waikerie Institute, this Flower Show has become a much loved community
experience in Waikerie’s calendar, since its inception in 1980.
It is a competition of cut flowers, roses, orchids, Australian native plants, pot plants and floral art,
judged professionally by those who are experts in their craft. Cash prizes are awarded to champion
entries considered best in their various sections. There is also a Junior Section for our younger
community members to enter, with again, encouraging cash prizes.
This year’s theme for the Flower Show is “Garden Party”, and there are specific categories in the
sections to show your creativeness, imagination and ingenuity with entries relating to this theme.
As part of the Flower Show this year we are encouraging our local businesses to decorate a corner of
their shop or a window with their interpretation of “Garden Party” to compliment the other floral
decorations in the main streets. A generous $150 voucher and a significant trophy will be awarded
to the business considered the best.
So if you love flowers, pottering in the garden or just enjoying the ambience and peacefulness, visit
the Waikerie Flower Show on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th October to savour the perfume and
floral delights on display.
The Waikerie Flower Show is extremely well supported by our local business community with
significant sponsorship of which we are exceedingly grateful. The Loxton Waikerie Council continues
to support this event with a generous grant and use of the Waikerie Institute. Of course this Flower
Show would not exist if it wasn’t for the dedicated committee, other willing volunteers and the
fabulous and amazing gardeners in the community who front up year after year with their incredible
entries into our competition.
General Details
The Waikerie Flower Show is being held on Friday 16th October 10am to 5pm and Saturday 17th October 10am to 2pm at the Waikerie Institute opposite the Waikerie Hotel in McCoy Street.
Entry is $5 for adults and $4 for concession while Children can attend for Free.
Morning and Afternoon Teas will be available and there is a special Floral Art Demonstration on Friday 16th October at 2pm.
For further information follow Waikerie & Districts Community Flower Show on Facebook or pick up a copy of the Waikerie Flower Show Program at various locations around town, available in early September.
Spring has well and truly sprung, and we're celebrating the only way we know how — with a long table lunch among the vines.
Join us at 171 Jury Rd Berri Vineyard on Sunday 18th October, 1pm–5pm, for an afternoon of grazing on local produce, sipping Ricca Terra wines, and soaking up the season amongst the olive groves and Soldier's Land vines. Hosted by Ash & Holly Ratcliff, this is Ricca Terra at its most relaxed — good food, good wine, good company, and not much else on the agenda.
🔊🔥 Rivaz, it's the reunion you've been waiting for.
Get ready for RELEASE: REUNION — an unforgettable night of music, old friends and good times as we bring the crew back together for one massive night out.
🎟 FREE ENTRY
📅 Saturday 24 October 2026
📍 Rivaz Nightclub | Renmark Club
We've lined up a killer soundtrack for the night featuring:
🎧 Jazza
🎧 CK
🎧 Shane Casey
🎤 Tarik MC
🎧 Toot
🎶 Louis Fuller
Expect huge tunes, great vibes, drink specials flowing all night, and plenty of familiar faces on the dance floor.
Save the date, tag your crew and get ready for the ultimate reunion. This one's going to go off. 🚀🔥🍸
🔞 18+ Only | No ID, No Entry.
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.
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. EFTPOS facilities are available.
2026 Bazaar dates:
Sunday March 1st - 8am to 12 midday (Moved from Feb 22nd)
Sunday March 29th - 8am to 12 midday (Lions Biggest BBQ event)
Sunday April 26th - 8am to 12 midday
Sunday May 31st - 9am to 12 midday
Sunday June 14th - 9am to 12 midday (Additional mid-year Bazaar)
Sunday June 28th - 9am to 12 midday
Sunday July 26th - 9am to 12 midday
Sunday August 30th - 9am to 12 midday
Sunday September 27th - 8am to 12 midday (Antiques & collectables auction)
Sunday October 25th - 8am to 12 midday
Sunday November 29th - 8am to 12 midday
Next meeting: 31st October 2026 – Rivergraphics Club Championship/ Race Meeting
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 2026:
21st February 2026 – Points Meeting/Race Day
21st March 2026 – Points Meeting/Race Meeting
18th April 2026 – Points Meeting/Race Meeting
30th April – 4th May 2026 *2026 SA AIDKA SA Titles at Renmark
6th June 2026 – Riverland 2 Dayer (Loxton Day 1) (Blue Ribbon Event.)
7th June 2026 – Riverland 2 Dayer (Renmark Day 2 (Blue Ribbon Event.)
27th June 2026 – Points Meeting/Race Meeting
25th July 2026 – Points Meeting/Race Meeting
19th September 2026 – Points Meeting/Race Meeting
31st October 2026 – Rivergraphics Club Championship/ Race Meeting
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.
What a 'line up' we have, featuring the Flaming Sambucas and Highway One Band. Music to make you want to tap your feet and get up and dance.
WHEN - October 31st
WHERE - Cordola Camping & Recreation riverfront
TIME - 11 am -6 pm (7 hours)
TICKETS - Adults $80 - Children 5-15 $45
Camping available
No BYO alcohol - Food available
BYO Chairs
All bookings and inquiries 0427 716 560
Strictly no pets
November, 2026
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 November 1st - 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.
2026 Market Dates:
Sunday January 25th
Sunday March 8th
Sunday April 5th - Easter Twilight Market
Sunday May 3rd
Sunday June 7th - 9am to 1pm
Sunday October 4th - 9am to 1pm
Sunday November 1st - 9am to 1pm
Sunday December 5th - 9am to 1pm
Stallholder enquiries can be made by calling 08 8588 2289.
🏇 MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT THE RENMARK CLUB 🥂
Get the crew together and join us on Tuesday 3 November for the race that stops the nation!
We’ll have all the Melbourne Cup action live on the big screen, plus sweeps, Chef’s specials, great food, cold drinks and plenty of Cup Day atmosphere.
Whether you’re organising a group lunch, catching up with friends or just looking for a great spot to watch the race, we’ve got you covered.
🏇 Melbourne Cup live on the big screen
🎟 Sweeps throughout the day
🍽 Chef’s specials
🥂 Groups welcome
Tables are sure to fill quickly, so book yours now and make a day of it at the Renmark Club!
Sunset Bros • 20+ artists • Main stage inside a 160-year-old stone quarry • FREE riverside camping • Save 10% on Crew Tickets (5+)
SOUNDS IN THE QUARRY 2026 Overland Corner Music Festival
Join us down the river and amongst the trees for one of South Australia’s most unforgettable festival experiences! Now in its fourth year, Sounds in the Quarry returns bigger than ever - with 20+ artists across two massive stages, including our iconic Quarry Main Stage, set inside a stunning 160-year-old stone quarry!
This year’s lineup is our most epic yet and tickets won’t last!
2026 Lineup
SUNSET BROS.
TAZI
SEEK N DESTROY
OPPOSITES ATTRACT
SAREZ
ELI
CHRIS LOW
Jazzy K
Plowey
Jax
Bradtke
Jazza & CK
Rinsed
Lukey Hock
ROR
White-D
Nages
MLVY
Free riverside camping included with your ticket. The biggest festival outside of Adelaide – it's the perfect weekend escape!
Overland Corner, South Australia.
18+ ONLY FESTIVAL
"See you in the Quarry!
Head along to the Waikerie Christmas Pageant to celebrate the Christmas spirit! Pageant starts 6pm
This magical evening 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.
Entertainment for all ages. Food & drink stalls. The Waikerie High School Band will perform at the Uniting Church in McCoy St.
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!
December, 2026
Join us on Sunday 6 December for our Filipino Christmas Party — a special community celebration bringing together family, friends, fantastic food and plenty of Christmas cheer.
From 12pm–5pm, enjoy a delicious Filipino Christmas buffet featuring favourites including Lechon Pork Belly, Pork Afritada, Rellenong Squid, Filipino-Style Pineapple Chicken and Beef Lasagne, accompanied by steamed rice, hot chips and freshly prepared salads. Save some room for fresh fruit and a selection of traditional Filipino desserts!
Come dressed in your festive best and enjoy an afternoon celebrating Filipino culture and Christmas with the Riverland community.
We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🇵🇭🎄🇦🇺
HYPE HOUSE returns to the Lyrup Club this December for the ultimate Xmas Eve Edition. Get ready for the biggest party of the festive season!
Whether you're home for the holidays or simply looking for the ultimate night out before the big day, this is where you'll want to be.
🍹 Drink specials flowing all night
🚕 Discounted taxi fares
🎧 From house and EDM to pop, RnB and party anthems expect wall-to-wall bangers brought to you by an all-star local lineup: DJ Sav, Radak, DJ Jeff, + a very special guest.
The countdown to Xmas Eve starts here. Celebrate the festive season the right way and be part of the night everyone's going to be talking about.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now before they’re gone!
April, 2027
After a sold-out 2026 show, we’re back by popular demand! Be transported back to the golden era of The Vines Nightclub at the Berri Hotel for another unforgettable night of music and pure nostalgia, this time bringing you the best from the ’80s & ’90s on Saturday 10th April.
We’re also bringing back our demanding VIP experience. From 7pm, guests will be welcomed with a drink on arrival at the Balcony Bar. Come early to enjoy nibbles from grazing station and loosen up with an exclusive DJ set before heading downstairs from 9pm with everyone else.
Limited capacity and expected to sell out. Expect the best of Riverland nightlife, an iconic line-up plus all the sounds that made The Vines legendary.
Grab your tickets now! 18+ only.
May, 2027
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, 30th 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.