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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.
🎄 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 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!
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
Waikerie Primary School Oval
Activities & sausages 6pm - Kids activities, free iceblocks, sausage sizzle, coffee
Carol carol singing from 7pm
BYO Chairs & rugs
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.
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
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
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/
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
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