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Events Calendar
September, 2025
The PS Industry will be holding a special steaming for Father’s Day to and from the Woolshed Brewery at Wilkadene. Cruise will depart the Renmark Visitors Centre at 8:00am sharp with a return trip by bus at 2:00pm. Alternatively you can bus from the Visitors Centre at 11:00am for return cruise at 1:30pm.
Caterers will be on site with patrons able to purchase meals or prepack their own food and drinks.
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 September 7th - Fathers Day Cruise to or from Woolshed Brewery Wilkadene - depart 8:00am return by bus 2:00pm OR depart by bus from Renmark 11:00am and return by PSI at 1:30pm.
Sunday Oct 5th: 9:30am, 11:00am and 1:30pm
Sunday Oct 12th Rose Week: 9:30am, 11:00am and 1:30pm
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 7th September - “Spring” 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/
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.
Open 9am to 5pm each day
With numerous exhibitors and ample catering 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.
Tickets can be purchased online via the link on Riverland Field Days website. NO CASH ticket sales available at the gate!
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
Sunday September 14th
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 2025 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
Paul Hutchins Loan Centre Hunchee Run
Round 6 of the Riverland Dinghy Club Championship Series. This course is approximately 90 km in length. The race commences and finishes at Wilkadene Woolshed Brewery Murtho with racing from 10am.
🔥 HYPE HOUSE is coming in hot to the Lyrup Club — and we’re bringing the party back where it belongs! For one night only, the dance floor is calling. Get ready for a high-energy night of non-stop tunes, big vibes and serious HYPE.
✨ Saturday 20th September, 9PM–2AM
🎟️ First release tickets just $5 – on sale now!
🍹 Epic drink specials and discounted taxi fees!
🎧 Featuring an epic lineup of local legends: Bradtke | DJ Jeff | Radak | Nagy | Sav
💥 From house and EDM, to pop, RnB, and everything in between, we’re serving up the ultimate party soundtrack to keep the energy sky-high from start to finish.
🎟️ Grab your tickets now and let’s make it a night to remember.