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Events Calendar
June, 2025
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
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 27th 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.
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 six (6) possible events over 3 days on June Long Weekend in the chilly month of June each year.
Since 1988 on the June Long Weekend paddlers from all over Australia gather on the famous Murray River in South Australia’s beautiful Riverland to meet, greet and most importantly to compete in our paddling events.
The Six events which run consecutively over the weekend include;
- The Murray 200 – a 208 km continuous paddle over 3 days from Berri to Morgan
- The 200 Relay – the same 208 km course from Berri to Morgan but paddled in a relay event.
- The Murray 100 – a 93km course over 3 days covering sections of the longer Berri to Morgan course
- The Murray 50 – a 49km course over 3 days, sharing day 1 and 3 with the Mini-marathon and day 2 with the M100
- Single day paddle – on Sunday of the event weekend, 26km from Devlins Pound to Waikerie
- Mini-marathon – an opportunity to try the event by paddling 11 or 12km on any single day or on multiple days
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.
So, if you are up for a challenge lock the date in early and get into action for this year’s Riverland Paddling Marathon.
The Loxton Kart Club is located approximately 8 kilometres out of the township on the Karoonda highway. The Loxton Kart Club prides itself on being a family friendly club, with the priority being fun in karting. We openly welcome all interested people of all ages and gender to come and try this fun affordable form of motor sport.
The track surface itself is a sand/rubble prepared dirt racing circuit, used solely for AIDKA kart racing. Track length is a mere 330 metres, consisting of only 4 turns. But don't let that fool you. Even the most experienced drivers will tell you the Loxton track is a challenging track to get right. The shape and width also allows for passing opportunities at every turn.
So what are you waiting for? Come along and give it a go! Entry is free on most race days for spectators and pit passes can be purchased for $10 to get you up and close to the drivers and their karts.
2025 Race Calendar:
- Sunday March 2nd - Practice Day
- Saturday March 30th - Round 2 of the Junior Kart Championship
- Sunday April 13th - 125cc Joker Day
- Sunday May 18th - KT Super Scramble
- Sunday June 8th - A Blue Ribbon 2 day long weekend meeting with racing at Renmark on the Saturday and Loxton on the Sunday. Great racing with extra pride on the line. Racing commences around 10am and finishes around 4pm.
- Sunday July 13th - Junior Double Direction Final
- Sunday August 24th - Practice Day
- Sunday August 31st - A Grade Joker Day
- Sunday September 28th - Club Championships
- Sunday October 19th - Junior Joker Day
- Saturday November 2nd - 125cc November Cup
- October 2026 - The Australian Dirt Kart Titles will be hosted by Loxton Kart Club.
Standard meeting times:
Gates open at 7:30am
Scrutineering / sign in from 8am-9:00am
Racing from 9:00am
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.
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 June 8th - 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:
Sunday October 5th - 9am to 1pm
Sunday November 2nd - 9am to 1pm
Sunday December 7th - 9am to 1pm
Stallholder enquiries can be made by calling 08 8588 2289.
Sunday June 8th - June Long Weekend - from 12 noon
Street Stocks - Steve Butcher Memorial, Super Sedans, Modified Track Championship, Junior Sedans Modlites
Family Friendly - All welcome
Admission: Family $50 / Adults $25 / Pensioners & Students $20 / Kids under 6 FREE
For more information phone Robbie Stevens on 0412 474 289
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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.
June - Sunday 8th: 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm
July - Sunday 6th: 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm
August - Sunday 3rd: 10:30am, 12:30pm and 2:00pm
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