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BELLA A CAPELLA
A welcoming, community a capella choir for those of all abilities who love to sing at 7pm Uniting Church Hall, corner of Hare and Pakenham Streets, Echuca. For details, 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. Lions Park, corner of Ogilvie Ave and Campaspe Esplanade, Echuca.
First and third 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. Contact Rushworth Market co-ordinator at 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. Hopwood 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 1.30 pm on the following Sundays in spring: September 8, September 29, October 6, October 20, November 3 and November 17.
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
A book of days — Lu Bennett and Formed by time – Christopher Shelton, August 23 to September 15.
Domestic Bliss — Mr Dimples, September 20 to October 20.
Disorderly and discontented — Echuca Moama Theatre Company performance, October 21 to October 27.
Chrysalis — Shepparton textile artists, November 1 to December 1.
The Foundry Arts Space is at 13-17 Murray Esplanade, Echuca. Open Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 4pm and 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
The Blackout poetry — Kristen Dyer, August 1 to mid-October.
Sewn together — 52 years of collaboration — Beth and Trevor Reid, August 3 to October 4.
My Australia — Dianne Nelly, August 9 to October 4.
Textile artist — Jan Frazer, October 7 to November 29.
U3A — Shepparton Art exhibition, October 7 to November 29.
Angie Russi Pottery. November and December
Kyabram Town Hall Gallery is at 199 Allan St, Kyabram. Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.
UNITING CHURCH
Repair Cafe, pre-loved book stall and marketplace craft shop, September 14, October 12 and November 9.
Makers Market with morning tea, pre-loved book stall and craft shop, September 28.
Marketplace Fair with stalls, morning tea, plants and gifts, November 2.
Echuca Moama Uniting Church is at 115-117 Hare St, Echuca, from 9.30am to 12.30pm.
September 7 to 8
AMERICAN IRON ECHUCA TRUCK DISPLAY
A vast range of trucks will be displayed at the American Truck Historical Society Australian Chapter’s main display for the year. Rotary Park, Rose St, Echuca.
September 15
BENDIGO CHORALE
A four-part community choir will perform works in various styles and from various periods at Echuca Moama Uniting Church, 115 to 117 Hare St, Echuca at 2pm. Tickets are available at the door.
September 27 to 29
JIGARRE JAMMIN’ CAMP
Bi-annual music camp with walk-up concerts, Jigarre Jammin’ sessions and old-time gospel singing in Girgarre.
September 27 to 29
ECHUCA MOAMA BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
Up to 100 junior teams will flock to the Echuca Basketball Stadium. For more information on the annual tournament, email info@echucabasketball.com.au
October 1 to 3
ELMORE FIELD DAYS
A hub of agriculture innovation and a great day out for the whole family with 700 unique exhibitors. For more information, visit www.elmorefielddays.com.au
October 4 and 5
DENI UTE MUSTER
US icons Tyler Hubbard, Kip Moore, and Australia’s Amy Shark headline the weekend with an unforgettable fusion of family, music, and everything UTE. Tickets and a full program can be found at www.deniutemuster.com.au
October 5
GUNBOWER CUP
Gunbower Racing Club hosts the Moama Bowling Club Gunbower Gold Cup horse race. Country racing at its best.
October 5
TONGALA COMMUNITY GARAGE
Grab a bargain at this town-wide garage sale, featuring up to 50 houses. Pick up a map from the Kiosk in Mangon St, Tongala.
October 5
AUSTRALIAN PLANT SOCIETY FLOWER SHOWCASE
Over 300 native plants you can grow in the Echuca Moama area are on display. Echuca Masonic Lodge, 426 High St, Echuca, from 9am to 4pm.
October 6
STANHOPE FOOD AND WINE FESTIVAL
A street party with activities, food and wine from local vendors, music and children’s entertainment in Birdwood St, Stanhope from 11am to 4pm.
October 6
SWEAT VS STEAM
Challenge one of Echuca’s historic paddle steamers running 10 or 5km, 2km Junior and under 12-year-old 600m dash. Entries at www.sweatvssteam.com.au
October 13
RIVER’S RUN, TWO FEET AND A HEARTBEAT WALK
Support HeartKids and walk 4km in honour of the four lives lost each week to congenital and childhood-acquired heart disease. Meet at Silo Park, Rochester, from 8.30 am for a 10am walk. To register, visit www.twofeetheartbeat.org.au
October 13
TONGALA EATS AND BEATS
This alcohol-free event for the whole family will feature music by Grim Fawkner, Jessica Lorraine and Toby Brooks, food vans and kids’ activities at the Tongala Soundshell from 11am to 3pm.
October 18 to 19
BARHAM KOONDROOK AGRICULTURE SHOW
This is an agriculture show with 26 sections of exhibits, including Rural Ambassador, cattle, farm produce, sheep, photography, arts and crafts, cookery, plants, cars and horses. Barham Showgrounds, Gonn St, Barham.
October 19
ROCHESTER SHOW N’ SHINE
Rochester Motoring Club could have upwards of 400 cars, trucks, motorbikes and even a tractor or two on display at Rochester Racecourse Recreation Reserve, Diggora Rd, Rochester from 9am to 3pm.
October 19
KYABRAM AGRICULTURE SHOW
This agriculture show has all the expected exhibits. It will be held at Kyabram Showgrounds, Allan St, Kyabram.
October 20
CAMPASPE CARP CATCH
Join Strathallan Family Landcare and help rid the Campaspe River of carp. Rochester River Reserve, Rochester. Registration starts at 11am, with fishing from noon.
October 25 to 28
THREE RIVERS VOLVO RALLY
Volvos from all over Australia will roll into town with a Show and Shine at the Aquatic Reserve Echuca on Sunday, October 27. All welcome.
October 26
RUSHWORTH SPEEDWAY RACE MEET
A fully sanctioned and registered VSC, ASCF and NASR raceway, racing most classes of cars ranging from Super Sedans, SDAV Hot Rods all the way down to junior classes. Rushworth Speedway, Nine Mile Rd, Rushworth from 4pm.
October 27
GIRGARRE AND SURROUNDS OPEN GARDEN FESTIVAL
A selection of local gardens swing open their gates. High tea from 2pm at Bonshaw Estate. Start from the Gargarro Botanic Gardens at 481 Winter Rd, Girgarre.
November 2
MATHOURA SPEED SHEAR
Who can shear the fastest and help raise money for the Mathoura Bra Fence, supporting local people undergoing cancer treatment? Mathoura Recreation Reserve from 9.30am
November 2
ECHUCA FEDERAL AND COMMUNITY BANDS
A combined Brass and Concert band will perform at Echuca Moama Uniting Church, 115 to 117 Hare St, Echuca at 2pm. Tickets are available at the door.
November 5
ECHUCA RACES - MELBOURNE CUP DAY
A day filled with racing, fashion, entertainment and family activities in the heart of country Victoria. Echuca Racing Club, corner Scott Rd and Murray Valley Hwy, Echuca.
November 7
OAKS DAY - VIVID FUNDRAISER
Join Australian television and radio presenter, comedian, author and podcaster Jo Stanley to MC the sit-down lunch at the Junction, Moama. There will be a special appearance via video link with Michelle Payne, the first female jockey to win a Melbourne Cup.
November 7 to 10
2024 VICTORIAN CLAY TARGET ASSOCIATION STATE TITLE DAY
The event is one of the biggest and most competitive events on the Australian shooting calendar at the Echuca Clay Target Club. For more information, visit www.vcta.com.au
November 8
KYABRAM SPRING MARKET
A day-long street market with food, free kids’ activities, clubs and community organisations, street traders and buskers. Allan St, Kyabram, from 9am to 4.30pm.
November 9 and 10
ECHUCA MOAMA AGRICULTURE SHOW
It is an agriculture show with everything: horses, cattle, sheep, goats, a pavilion full of crafts, cookery and art, Utes, cars and trucks, show bags and rides, fireworks on Saturday night, Rural Ambassador competition and free kids’ activities at the Campaspe Park Raceway.
November 9 and 10
KYABRAM RV COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
The gates open for camping on Monday, November 4. The open mic runs from Wednesday to Friday, and the festival kicks off on Saturday and Sunday at the Kyabram Showgrounds, Allan St, Kyabram.
November 10
MUSTANG OWNERS OF AUSTRALIA RALLY
A collection of up to 50 Mustangs at the Aquatic Reserve, Echuca, until 12.30pm.
November 16
BEEHAG 100
Beginning at Torrumbarry Weir Boat Ramp, racers make their way to Will’s Bend from 9am. The return leg is scheduled to begin at 1pm and finish at Torrumbarry, clocking up 100km.
November 16 and 17
SHOWDOWN AT THE SOUNDSHELL
Music competition for 12 to 18-year-olds at the Gargarro Botanic Gardens Soundshell in Girgarre.
November 18 to 22
MASSIVE MURRAY RIVER PADDLE
A five-day race along the Murray River from Yarrawonga to Koondrook. To sign up, visit www.mmp415.racing
November 23
RUSHWORTH SPEEDWAY RACE MEET
A fully sanctioned and registered VSC, ASCF and NASR raceway, racing most classes of cars ranging from Super Sedans, SDAV Hot Rods all the way down to junior classes. Rushworth Speedway, Nine Mile Rd, Rushworth, from 4pm.
November 30
PERRICOOTA POP & POUR
Choose your own adventure wine festival through the Perricoota wine region. Hop on and off the bus at five Echuca Moama wineries. For more information, visit www.popandpour.com.au
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