CHRISTMAS
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The Christmas spirit is alive and celebrated throughout the Campaspe and Murray River Council region. A list of the diverse ways you can celebrate Christmas can be found on pages 84 and 85.
AUSTRALIA DAY
Australia Day is celebrated in many ways around the Campaspe and Murray River Councils. Some of the best Australia Day events can be found on page 18.
Every Monday
BELLA A’CAPELLA
A welcoming, community a’capella choir for those of all abilities who love to sing at 7pm. Echuca Federal Band Room, 430 High St, Echuca. For details, email bellaechuca@gmail.com
Every Wednesday
ECHUCA BALLROOM DANCING GROUP
Come and join a friendly group of dancers. Visitors are always welcome. Nanneella Memorial Hall, 480 Echuca-Nanneella Rd, Nanneella, from 7pm. For details, contact Ian Fisher on 0400 609 828.
Every Saturday
ECHUCA MOAMA PARKRUN
A free, fun, friendly 5km community event starting at 8am sharp. Lions Park, corner of Ogilvie Ave and Campaspe Esplanade, Echuca.
First, third and fifth Saturdays of the month
ECHUCA FARMERS’ MARKET
The best local produce from the region is available in a fabulous, friendly atmosphere at Echuca Aquatic Reserve, Heygarth St, Echuca, from 8am to 12.30pm.
First Sunday of the month
MR. PERFECT
A community organisation connecting men across Australia over a relaxed free barbecue. Apex Park, 213 Leichhardt St, Echuca, from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
CAMPASPE VALLEY MINIATURE RAILWAY
Miniature trains run the first Sunday of the month, March to December, from 10am to 3pm. At the Campaspe Valley Miniature Railway, Rotary Park, on the corner of Crossen St and Campaspe Esplanade, Echuca.
Third Saturday of the month
RUSHWORTH MARKET
Head down the historic high street of Rushworth from 8.30am to 1pm. For details, contact the Rushworth Market co-ordinator on 0459 520 843.
ECHUCA BALLROOM DANCING GROUP
Tongala Shire Hall, Mangan St, Tongala from 7pm. For details, contact Ian Fisher on 0400 609 828.
First and third Thursdays of the month
CAMPASPE QUILTERS
All types of needlework are welcome. Echuca Library meeting room at 7pm. For details, contact Deb on 0409 527 463 or Kris on 0407 029 895.
Second Saturday of the month
HOPWOOD GARDENS MARKET
Local handcrafts and tasty treats, you will never know what you will find. Gold coin donation entry. Hopewood Gardens, Dickson St, Echuca, 2pm to 8pm.
Second Sunday of the month
GIRGARRE FARMERS’ PRODUCE AND CRAFT MARKET
Progress Park Reserve, corner of Winter Rd and Station St, Girgarre, from 8am.
STANHOPE COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
Wander along Birdwood Ave, Stanhope, to find a treasure from 8.30am to 1pm.
Fourth Thursday of the month
RAINBOW COFFEE AND PRIDE BRUNCH
A monthly informal catch-up to connect the LGBTIQA+ community and allies in a safe and inclusive space. Fuzion Cafe, 258 Pakenham St, Echuca.
Ongoing
MOAMA MARKET
Jam-packed with stalls, family entertainment, food, and coffee. Held at Moama Kerrabee Soundshell from 8am to 1.30pm on the following Sundays over the summer: December 1, December 15, December 29, January 5, January 19, January 26 and February 16.
ALTON ART GALLERY
111 Hare St. Echuca: Hours Friday: 10am - 2pm, Saturday: 10am - 1pm, or by appointment. Entry is free, and all paintings are for sale. For details, phone 0439 460 690.
THE FOUNDRY ARTS SPACE
Summer Salon - The Foundry Arts Space members’ exhibition. December 6, 2024 to January 27, 2025.
13-17 Murray Esplanade, Echuca. Open Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 4pm. Tuesdays during school holidays.
ECHUCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM
Old Police Station, 1 Dickson St, Echuca. Open daily from 10am to 2pm.
GUIDED HISTORIC TOWN WALK.
Join tour guide Gwen Potter for an informative one-hour walk through Echuca’s heritage precinct. Leaving from the Echuca Historical Society Museum, arrange a tour directly with Gwen for a minimum of six adults on 0456 223 184. A coach tour guide is also available.
KYABRAM TOWN HALL GALLERY
Judy Hutchins and Friends exhibition — December to January 31.
Angi Russi — Ceramics — December
Love that song — Splinter Contemporary Artists — December and January
Young Creatives — young Kyabram and district artists — January and February
Extremities — Splinter Contemporary Artists — February and March
Michael Hammer — Textile Art — February and March
John Steven and friends — February and March
December 14
MOULAMEIN CUP
Moulamein Racing Club’s annual cup day, with people drawn from far and wide to the banks of the Edward River for the six-race program run on the renowned red dirt track.
December 14
RICH RIVER GOLF CLUB
The free Australian Matchbox Twenty and Rob Thomas Tribute show for a night of singing, dancing and all your favourite MB20 hits.
December 14, January 11, February 15
RUSHWORTH SPEEDWAY.
Hear the roar of the engines, with plenty of on-track action to satisfy every motorsport enthusiast, with this bumper line of pedal to the metal races.
December 31
RICH RIVER GOLF CLUB – LIGHT THE SKY FESTIVAL
Gates open at 7pm, with music from 8pm from JB & Me and tribute band Sensational 80s. Food trucks, an outdoor bar and a spectacular midnight fireworks display.
December 31
ECHUCA RACING CLUB
An action-packed New Year’s Eve Family Day featuring free kids’ activities, live music, and thrilling thoroughbred racing. Enjoy a relaxed day on the lawn or book an umbrella package for you and your friends. Kids will love the fun with activities from Virtual Reality, It’s Party Time, Kelly Sports, and more.
January 1
ECHUCA HARNESS RACING CLUB
What better way to welcome in 2024, than with the annual trots meet, with an array of off-track activities, live music, kids’ activities, barbecues and the always popular ice-cream van.
January 8 — 12
GIRGARRE MOOSIC MUSTER
Girgarre comes alive with the sounds of community made music, open to everyone no matter whether you are a professional, amateur or first-time musician for a toe tapping good time.
January 18 — 19
ECHUCA MOAMA TRI CLUB MULTISPORTS
The weekend of fun, sun and competition, with a huge display of multisport events including the marquee sprint distance triathlon, wharf to winery swim, junior duathlon and junior run relay.
February 1
KYABRAM TASTE AND TUNES
Kyabram street party held along Allan St, Kyabram with music, food, drinks, children’s activities and entertainment, from 5pm to 10.30pm.
February 7 — 9
EDWARD KOLETY FISHING CHALLENGE
Throw a line in the Edward Kolety River, Deniliquin to catch legal size yellow belly and Murray Cod and maybe win a boat.
February 14 — 16
RIVERBOAT MUSIC FESTIVAL
Featuring the best of Australian music, by the banks of the Murray River. The line-up for 2025 includes headliners Australian axeman Ian Moss and his full band, The Cruel Sea and John Butler, with support from The Southern River Band, The Pleasures, Dan Sultan, Little Birdy, Pierce Brothers and Grace Cummings, Emily Wurramara, Skyscraper Stan & The Commission Flats, Bic Runga, Afro-futurists Owelu Dreamhouse, Dan Kelly’s Regional Crisis and alt-country duo Hana & Jessie-Lee's Bad Habits.
February 22 — 23
ROCHESTER AGRICULTURAL SHOW
All you would expect from a good old-fashioned family fun country show, including rides, animals, the pavilion display and show bags.
February 21 — 23
KOONDROOK BARHAM FISHING COMPETITION
Join the annual fishing competition and try and catch yourself a giant of the Murray River, a Murray River cod.
February 22
ECHUCA PRO RODEO
At the Echuca Showgrounds, East Echuca, come along to see the pros ride their best with bucking broncos, barrel races and all the spectacle of a country rodeo with a complete program of junior rodeo events. Live music until late.
February 22 — 23
CAMPASPE ARTIST STUDIO TRAIL
Explore up to 25 open artist studios throughout the Campaspe Shire Council region over one weekend.
March 1
RIVER DAZE 25
A music, wine and food festival on the banks of the Murray River at Barham Koondrook. The music line-up includes the Baby Animals, Reece Mastin, a Robbie Williams tribute act, Reputation the Show - a Taylor Swift tribute act and local talent Elias Lanyon. Kids under 17 entry only $1, including all the free children’s activities.
March 7
KYABRAM RODEO
At the Kyabram Showground, for all the spectacle of a country rodeo with a complete program of events.
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