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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 BBQ. Birdwood Ave, Stanhope, from 8am to 1pm.
Third Saturday of the month
RUSHWORTH MARKET
Head down the historic High St of Rushworth from 8.30am to 1pm. For details, 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 at 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 MOONLIT 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 Sundays over winter: June 7, July 5 and 26, August 16 and 30.
ALTON ART GALLERY
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.
June 8
BIG FREEZE ECHUCA MOAMA
Bringing the community together to raise vital funds for FightMND and the fight against motor neurone disease at the Rich River Golf Club from 11.30am.
June 13
NISSAN NIGHTMOVES CAR RALLY
A multi-club car rally on closed roads within the Redcastle, Rushworth, Heathcote and One Eye State Forest areas under the management of Motorsport Australia.
June 21
RURAL WOMEN’S DAY, WOMEN OF THE MURRAY
Rural Women's Day and Women of the Murray are proud to be hosting a collaborative long lunch with guest speakers Rebecca Huismann and Benita Bensch at the Moama Bowling Club from 11.30am. Contact ruralwomensday@gmail.com.
June 23
TUESDAY RACING
Echuca Racing Club comes alive with mid-week racing, with pavilion dining and general admission, from 11.30am. Echuca Racing Club, corner of Scott Rd and Murray Valley Hwy, Echuca.
July 1-September 1
CAMPASPE ART COLLECTION.
A collaborative art exhibition of the Campaspe Shire Council’s art collection at the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery.
July 5-12
NAIDOC WEEK
Join the Dharnya Centre for Dharnya Day as part of NAIDOC Week, Sanridge Rd, Barmah.
July 10-12
THE FOUNDRY ARTS SPACE.
A powerful exhibition celebrating indigenous men’s art and traditions, as part of NAIDOC Week.
July 23-26
ECHUCA MOAMA WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL
For four days, Echuca Moama comes alive with a blues festival featuring free entry to venues. The best blues music from around Australia. For details, visit winterblues.com.au
July 24
WINTER BLUES AT THE RACES
Enjoy the best of two worlds, a day at the horse races with winter blues music from 10.45am. Echuca Racing Club, corner of Scott Rd and Murray Valley Hwy.
August 2-September 30
TATURA ART GROUP
An exhibition of the Tatura Art Group at the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery.
August 2-October 1
SPLINTER CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
Lost and Found exhibition by the Splinter Contemporary Artists at the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery.
August 2
RUN ECHUCA MOAMA
Run Echuca Moama is a 21.1km, 10km and 5km run, walk or wheel (mobility aids only) event. It is an annual fundraising event organised by Community Living & Respites Service, dedicated to raising funds for the Opening Doors Project. Entries at clrs.org.au/our-events/run-echuca-moama
August 9-September 30
AMARIA STARK EXHIBITION
Landscape painter Amaria Stark’s exhibition at the Kyabram Town Hall Gallery.
August 14-16
CLUBARHAM GOLF TOURNAMENT
Running for its 92nd year, with a four-hole event on Friday, and 18 holes on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, visit clubarham.com.au/golfing
August 27
ROCK BY THE RIVER
Four days of rock and roll music and dancing by the Murray River at cluBarham. For more information, visit clubarham.com.au/entertainment
September 12-13
AMERICAN IRON ECHUCA TRUCK DISPLAY
A vast range of trucks will be on display, not just American brands, with 200 to 250 trucks expected. Echuca Rotary Park, Rose St, Echuca from 9am.
October 16-18
FESTIVAL OF STORIES
A festival filled with talks, readings, live music, workshops and shared experiences from some of Australia’s leading writers, musicians and performers. For details, visit festivalofstories.com.au
October 16-17
BARHAM-KOONDROOK AGRICULTURE SHOW
For the first time in 30 years, the Barham-Koondrook Agriculture Show will host horse events with showjumping and pony club novelties. A full agricultural show schedule, cattle, horses, sheep, poultry, produce, art and crafts, cooking, all the sideshows and family entertainment. For details, visit barhamkoondrookagshow.com
November 7-8
ECHUCA MOAMA AGRICULTURE SHOW
Come celebrate the 150th Echuca Moama Agriculture show with everything: horses, cattle, sheep, goats, a pavilion full of crafts, cookery and art, utes, cars and trucks, showbags and rides, fireworks on Saturday night, Rural Ambassador competition and free kids’ activities at the Campaspe Park Raceway. For details, visit echucamoamashow.com