Every Monday
ECHUCA BELLAS
Community Choir for women who love to sing. All abilities welcome at 7pm, Echuca Federal Band Rooms, 430 High St, Echuca. For details, email echucabellas@gmail.com.au
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 at 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 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. Campaspe Valley Miniature Railway, Rotary Park, on the corner of Crossen St and Campaspe Esplanade, Echuca.
STANHOPE COMMUNITY MARKET
Various stalls selling fruit and vegetables, plants, arts and crafts, books, jams and preserves, garage sale items and a community barbecue. Birdwood Ave, Stanhope, from 8am to 1pm.
Third Saturday of the month
RUSHWORTH MARKET
Head down the historic high street of Rushworth from 8.30am to 1pm. For details, contact 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. Hopwood Gardens, Dickson St, Echuca, 2pm to 8pm.
Fourth Saturday of the month
KYABRAM MOONLIGHT MARKET
At the John Pilley Reserve, celebrating local artisans, food vendors and entertainers from 5pm to 9pm.
Second Sunday of the month
GIRGARRE FARMERS’ PRODUCE AND CRAFT MARKET
Progress Park Reserve, corner of Winter Rd and Station St, Girgarre, from 8am.
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 over summer: December 14 and 28, January 4, 18 and 25, February 15 and March 8.
ALTON ART GALLERY
Located at 111 Hare St. Echuca: Open Friday: 10am to 2pm, Saturday: 10am to 1pm, or by appointment. Entry is free, and all paintings are for sale. Inquiries: 0439 460 690.
THE FOUNDRY ARTS SPACE
13-17 Murray Esplanade, Echuca. Open Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 4pm. Tuesdays during school holidays.
CUSTOMS HOUSE GALLERY
A place where art and community come together, showcasing unique local artworks, handmade jewellery and inspired pieces that capture the heart of our region.
Open 10am to 4pm daily at 2 Leslie St, Echuca.
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
Open Monday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm at the Kyabram Town Hall, 199 Allan St, Kyabram.
December 13 to March 9
WONDERLAND ON THE MURRAY
Whimsical sand sculpture trail winding its way through Echuca Moama, bringing the beloved Alice in Wonderland to life.
ECHUCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM — SOUTHERN 80
December 18 to March 31
An exhibition celebrating 60 years of the internationally acclaimed water skiing competition, the Southern 80.
KOONDROOK COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
December 28
Come together to celebrate community at the Koondrook swimming pool through the day, moving to Apex Park in the afternoon for music, kids’ entertainment and food.
NEW YEAR’S EVE
December 31
See a list of New Year’s Eve community events on page 80 of What’s On summer 2025.
ECHUCA RACING CLUB — FAMILY FUN DAY
December 31
Race day action along with family fun, kids’ activities, food and drinks at Echuca Racing Club, on the corner of Scott Rd and Murray Valley Hwy, Echuca
GLOW ON THE GRASS
December 31
Get ready for an evening full of fun for the whole family, with amusement rides, kids’ craft activities and games, live music, food trucks, licensed bars and a spectacular fireworks display at a family-friendly time of 9.15pm.
Moama Recreation Reserve, Kirchhofer St, Moama from 4.30pm.
HARNESS RACING
January 1
All the action of the Moama Bowling Club Echuca Pacing Cup, along with a waterslide and jumping castle for the kids and an ABBA tribute band, with food trucks and a classic Aussie barbecue, at the Echuca Harness Racing Club on Simmie St, Echuca from 5pm.
GIRGARRE MOOSIC MUSTER
January 7 to 11
The whole of Girgarre comes alive with days of community music with workshops, community jams and concerts, a lot of which is free or at low cost. girgarre.com.au/music-muster
ECHUCA MOAMA MULTI SPORTS
January 17 to 18
Echuca Moama Junior Duathlon, Echuca Moama Triathlon, and Wharf to Winery Swim. echucamoamatriclub.com
AUSTRALIA DAY
January 26
See a list of community events across Campaspe and Murray River Shires on page 42.
EDWARD KOLETY FISHING CHALLENGE
February 6 to 8
A catch-and-release fishing competition in Deniliquin, raising funds to help re-stock the river with native fish. Everyone is welcome to the community event at Deniliquin Memorial Park on Friday night.
RIVERBOATS MUSIC FESTIVAL
February 13 to 15
The lineup for Riverboats 2026 is Andrew Gurruwiwi Band, Baker Boy, Bleak Squad, Cash Savage & Last Drinks, Daisy Kilbourne, Emma Donovan, Felicity Urqhart & Josh Cunningham, Full Flower Moon Band, Merpire, Norwood, Paul Dempsey, Queenie, The Counterfeit ft. Freya Josephine Hollick, The Living End, The Wildlings and Xavier Rudd.
Festival-goers can secure their tickets now at riverboatsmusic.com.au
ECHUCA PRO RODEO
February 21
M5Rodeo Promotions is excited to bring Australia’s best bucking stock action to Echuca, at the Echuca Show Grounds, Simmie St, Echuca, from 4pm.
KYABRAM MEN’S LONGEST LUNCH
February 27
An annual fundraising event aimed at supporting men’s health and raising funds for the Kyabram District Health Service.
ROCHESTER AGRICULTURE SHOW
February 27 and 28
A community event filled with family fun, entertainment and the opportunity to showcase your talents and skills, with all the farm animals and fireworks at the Rochester Recreation Reserve, Reserve St, Rochester.
KOONDROOK BARHAM FISHING COMPETITION
February 27 to March 1
Fish the picturesque stretch of the Murray River, from the Barham Lakes Caravan Park to the Little Murray with juniors and adults prizes for the largest cod, golden perch (yellow belly) and carp, plus a coveted champion angler award for the most skilled fisher.
KYABRAM RODEO
March 6
Kyabram’s 80th rodeo will be the biggest yet, with bull rides, saddle bronc, bareback, barrel racing and team roping, along with all the usual sideshow attractions at the Kyabram Showgrounds, Allan St, Kyabram, from 4pm.
SONGS AT THE SILOS
March 7
This family-friendly event is all about celebrating community, connection and the joy of music in a welcoming outdoor setting at the Rochester Silos, 57 Mackay St, Rochester from noon.