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Events Calendar
April, 2021
REVISED PROGRAM FOR 2021
Berri RSL & Barmera RSL are holding a combined Commemorative Service - commencing at 7am - at the Upper Murray Garden of Memory on McKenzie Road Barmera.
COVID safe protocols will be in place. All attendees must sign in and can pre-register at various locations. Contact Berri Barmera Council for more details on 8582 1922
Lest We Forget.
Every year we conduct a dawn service on ANZAC DAY, on the banks of the Murray, under the flag .. usually attended by around 100 people.
All welcome. No dogs or motorbikes please.
Lest We Forget.
Dawn Service from 6.15am at the Cross of Sacrifice
Breakfast to follow at the RSL Hall at 1 Anzac Crescent
COVID safe practices in place
Lest We Forget.
Dawn Service from 6.15am at the Cross of Sacrifice Ral Ral Avenue followed by breakfast at the Renmark Hotel Galaxy Room
March from 10.30am commencing from the Renmark Club followed by a ceremony at the Cross of Sacrifice and refreshments at the Renmark Hotel Galaxy Room.
Lest We Forget.
Memorial Service starting at 8am at the Soldiers Memorial Park in Lawrie Terrace Waikerie
Lest We Forget.
May, 2021
The Riverland Rock and Roll Festival is held in Waikerie on the first weekend in May each year. 2021 will be the 27th festival.
The festival kicks off on Friday night and a number of events are held over the weekend at various venues in and around Waikerie. Visit our Facebook page for a full program.
Enquiries to Jenny on 0427 975 251
Experience something new at the Riverland Wellness Festival.
Health & Wellbeing Stalls - Crystals - Aromatherapy - Massage - Variety of Readers - Reiki Energy Healing - Soy Wax Candles - Gemstone Jewellery - Iridology - Ear Candling - Access Bars - Reflexology - Spiritual Books - CD's - New Age Gifts - Spiritual Art - Hypnotherapy
10am to 5pm each day - Renmark Hotel
Tickets Available at the door - Entry $5 / children under 15 free
The next Waikerie Market on Saturday March 6th - 9am to 1.30pm
Waikerie Markets are held several times throughout the year on the Civic Centre lawns. 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.
Check our Facebook page for updates - https://www.facebook.com/WaikerieMarkets/
Future Market dates are;
Saturday May 1st - 9am to 2.00pm (Rock n Roll Festival)
Saturday June 5th - 9am to 2.00pm (Riverland West Citrus Fest)
Saturday July 3rd - 9am to 1.30pm
Saturday August 7th - 9am to 1.30pm
Saturday September 4th - 9am to 1.30pm
Saturday October 2nd - 4pm to 8pm Twilight on the Waikerie Riverfront
Saturday November 6th - 9am to 1.30pm
Saturday December 4th - time TBC
Call 0455 483 669 for bookings or further information.
Renmark Lions Club Fundraising Bazaars ARE BACK - next one...May 1st, May 29th, followed by July 3rd, July 31st, August 28th, September 25th, October 23rd & November 27th.
8am to 12am
COVID 19 distancing protocols must be observed.
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 sale.
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 river front. 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
Modified Sedans State Series - Saturday 15th May - from 5PM
Plus Super Sedans, Modlites, W/Less Sprints, Street Stocks, F500's, Amca's, V6 Sprints, Junior Sedans, Classics
Robert Gwynne Memorial Final
Super Sedans Country Series
Family Friendly - All welcome
Admission: Adults $20 / Family $45 / Pensioners $15 / Kids under 5 FREE
For more information phone Robbie Stevens on 0412 474 289
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Round 3 Riverland Dinghy Club Championship Series - Woolshed Brewery Amazon Run proudly sponsored by Woolshed Brewery.
This race consists of time trials over three long laps and one short lap. This is a race where strategy plays a huge role.
Racing commences at 10am from the iconic Woolshed Brewery, Murtho Road, Renmark.
EVENT DATE AND SCHEDULING STILL TO BE CONFIRMED
The 33rd Annual Monash Mammoth Market - A fun filled day for everyone.
Plenty of entertainment (music, face painting, jumping castles), plenty of food and stall holders selling a wide variety of goods.....come for a quick look around or come for the day. Something for everyone.
$2 entry for adults and kids are free. 9am to 2pm. We hope to see you there.
Stallholder bookings and enquiries can be made on 08 8583 5361
June, 2021
Introducing the RPM – The Coolest Paddling Marathon in Australia!
Hosted by the Marathon Canoe Club of SA since 1988 the Riverland Paddling Marathon (RPM) is not just a marathon it is a festival of paddling marathons with 6 possible events over 3 days on 1 weekend in the chilly month of June each year.
Every June long weekend paddlers from all over the country gather on the Murray River in South Australia’s beautiful Riverland to meet, greet and most importantly to paddle.
The RPM is genuinely a fun event with a wide array of craft taking to the river including international craft, recreational canoes & kayaks, surf skis, outriggers, surf boats and sups. The emphasis at the RPM at all times is about participation.
Steve Butcher Street Stocks Memorial - Sunday 13th June - from 12noon
Modified Sedan Championships
Junior Sedans Track Championship Final
Plus Modlites, Amca's, Classics
Family Friendly - All welcome
Admission: Adults $20 / Family $45 / Pensioners $15 / Kids under 5 FREE
For more information phone Robbie Stevens on 0412 474 289
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September, 2021
Round 4 Riverland Dinghy Club Championship Series - Dash 4 Cash proudly sponsored by Renmark Club.
This round consists of circuit racing, with two boats gridded at the one time, time trails over two laps.
Seven classes of boats and motors compete in teams consisting of a driver and navigator. Grid positions are interchanged between laps.
This race is an ideal family viewing event from around 1pm and into the twilight racing under the stars. Racing is conducted on the waterways in centre of the Renmark Township.
Round 5 Riverland Dinghy Club Championship Series, Enduro Race proudly sponsored by Hoops Auto, Renmark.
This course is approximately 90 km in length, hence the name ‘enduro’.
The race commences and finishes at the Renmark Club with racing from 10am.
The Riverland Field Days are a very popular 2 day annual event that attracts thousands of people from throughout South Australia and beyond. Hosted on a purpose built facility just out of Barmera on the Sturt Highway.
With over 350 exhibitors and approximately 30 caterers there is something for the whole family. The field days include the latest in agricultural machinery, equipment and services, demonstrations & information sessions. There are also numerous and varied retail & trade sites including automotive, marine, building trades & services, food producers, clothing & footwear, hardware, electrical, camping & fishing, welding & engineering, and much more. Many local service providers also take the opportunity to promote their services, for example, disability & support services.
A large program of events, parades and other various entertainment enhance the static displays and there are a range of food & wine tastings as well.
We invite you to come along and experience one of the Riverland's major events. New exhibitors are always welcome.
October, 2021
Round 6 Riverland Dinghy Club Championship Series, Hutchee Run proudly sponsored by Paul Hutchins Loan Centre, Renmark.
The Hunchee run is run in the open river and creeks. Racers compete in a two lap time trailed course, competing for double point championship scores.
The race commences and finishes at the Renmark Club with racing from 10am.
March, 2022
The 18th National Caravan Rally will commence on 28/03/2022 lasting for 10 days to 07/04/2022.
Around 500 caravans from all over Australia will converge on the Riverland and injecting some $7/8 million into the local community.
A trade fair will also be held from 1st-3rd April that will also attract people to the region.
If you wish to get involved in this Major Event please contact the treasurer/sponsorship officer Trevor Porter by phone or email.....
Phone - 0413 069 577
Email - treasurer@18thnationalcaravanrally.org.au