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Events Calendar
April, 2020
CANCELLED
The Riverland Speedway has been in operation since the 1950's.The club provides a venue for Speedway Sedans, Open Wheeled sections, Speedway Karts, Solos, Sidecars & Classics.We hold about 6 meetings a year and our Easter event is a highlight of our program. It is always a great family night out.
This Easter Saturday will include Modified Sedans, Street Stocks, Junior Sedans, Classics.
Gates open at 5pm and racing starts at 6pm
The track is located on the Sturt Highway between Renmark & Berri.
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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, ducks & chickens, 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 morning out.
The Markets run from 9am to 2pm
Upcoming Market Dates are Saturday April 11th (Easter), Saturday May 2nd, Saturday June 6th, Saturday September 5th, Saturday October 3rd, Saturday November 7th, Saturday December 5th.
Call 0455 483 669 for bookings or further information.
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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
SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
The award winning Barmera Main Street Markets are a must visit for locals and visitors to the region.
Held in Barmera's main street, Barwell Avenue, 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.
Stallholders can change from market to market so there is often something new to see and buy.
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.
Market Dates are:
Sunday April 12th 2020- Easter Twilight Market on the Lakefront 2.00pm - 6.00pm - Followed by the Open Air Cinema 7.30pm
Sunday May 10th 2020
Sunday June 7th 2020
Sunday October 4th 2020
Sunday November 1st 2020
Sunday December 6th 2020
Stallholder enquiries can be made by calling 08 8588 2289.
CANCELLED
Saturday 18th April - 5PM
South Australian Modified Sedan Title
Super Sedans Country Series, Street Stocks, Junior Sedans, Formula 500's, AMCA Nationals, Classics
Family Friendly - All welcome
Admission: Adults $20 / Family $45 / Pensioners $15 / Kids under 5 FREE
For more information phone Jen on 0412 641 334
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CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Renmark Lions Club Fundraising Bazaar
Held on the last Saturday of every month - 8am to 11am
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.
CANCELLED
Berri RSL & Barmera RSL are holding a combined Dawn Service - commencing at 6am - at the Upper Murray Garden of Memory on McKenzie Road Barmera.
All welcome.
Details of breakfast to follow at the respective RSL clubrooms will be advised at the conclusion of the service.
Lest We Forget.
May, 2020
CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
We cruise on the first Sunday of every month with additional cruises on some long weekends and during festivals. Cruises may be cancelled due to extreme weather conditions and may be subject to change so please confirm details.
Also cruising on the Easter weekend on Saturday & Sunday at 11am & 1.30pm on both days.
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.
CANCELLED
Saturday 16th May - 5PM
Junior Sedans, Super Sedans, Street Stocks, Modified Sedans, Modlites, Classics
Family Friendly - All welcome
Admission: Adults $20 / Family $45 / Pensioners $15 / Kids under 5 FREE
For more information phone Jen on 0412 641 334
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POSTPONED
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, 2020
UNDER REVIEW
Barmera's SA Sheepdog Trials will again be held on the June long weekend (Thurs 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.
Another fun feature of the Barmera trials is the 'running of the sheep' on Saturday morning in the main street of Barmera.
Barmera also hosts the SA Country Music Festival & Awards on this weekend so there is plenty to see and do away from the Trials.
For more information contact Bob Clark – 08 8588 2559
Sunday 7th June - 12 Noon
Steve Butcher Street Stock Memorial
Modified Sedan Championship, Junior Sedan Track Championship Final, Super Sedans, AMCA Nationals, Modlites, Classics
Family Friendly - All welcome
Admission: Adults $20 / Family $45 / Pensioners $15 / Kids under 5 FREE
For more information phone Jen on 0412 641 334
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September, 2020
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.
Known as the “Melbourne Cup of the Mallee”, the Mindarie-Halidon races are held annually in September. Come and join us for some fun.
Some of the events features include –
- Full Bar & Catering Facilities
- Marquees available
- Seven Races
- TOTE Facilities
-Sky Channel
- Children’s entertainment
Organise a group and hire a marquee - for more information contact Krystina on 0427 540 373
October, 2020
Multi event triathlon festival;
Saturday, Nippys Come n Tri enticer event for all ages;
Sunday, Berri Hotel Murray Man Long Course Triathlon, Short course Murray Man, Murray Man Aquabike and Murray Man Sprint distance triathlon.
The Loxton Show is an annual event held on the October Long Weekend each year which brings people from across the Riverland & Mallee together to celebrate the agricultural and horticultural heritage of the region. The Show caters for its patrons with many exciting sights, including livestock, grain and fodder, handicrafts, gardening, competitions, vintage machinery, specialty trade sites, sideshows, live entertainers and Show rides. One major aspect of the Show is the exhibits. Amateur hobbyists from far and wide are exhibit their work in a variety of interest areas.
The Loxton Show is open to the public from 8.30 am each day.
The Renmark Rose Festival is held annually, commencing on the third weekend in October which is the optimum time in the region for experiencing the first spectacular spring rose blooms. A majority of the festivals events are conducted by the Renmark Rose Festival Committee which is a group of volunteers with a common love of Roses, Renmark and the Riverland.
Each year the Rose Festival Committee is committed to looking at new and exciting initiatives to complement the existing festival’s events and activities and the festival has a constantly changing array of open gardens to enjoy, spread out over numerous towns throughout the Riverland. In this, we hope
to keep the Renmark Rose Festival as fresh and vibrant as our wonderful roses.
The Renmark township’s rose gardens provide a spectacular backdrop and are immaculately presented during the Rose Festival thanks to the Renmark Paringa Council. There are 51 garden beds consisting of in excess of 3,500 rose bushes spread throughout the town and it is well worth taking a walking tour to discover them.
The Renmark Rose Festival is a celebration of the region and its communities. It is an opportunity to showcase the region’s produce, enjoy our spectacular weather and experience the beauty of the magnificent Murray River. Be welcomed by our diverse multicultural community and experience our friendly and accommodating hospitality.