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ECHUCA BELLAS
Community Choir for women who love to sing. All abilities are welcome. Starts 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 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 the following Sundays over autumn: March 8 and 22, April 5 and 26, May 10 and 24, and June 7.
ALTON ART GALLERY
111 Hare St. Echuca: open Friday: 10am - 2pm, Saturday: 10am-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 Street, 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.
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.
to March 31
ECHUCA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM - SOUTHERN 80
An exhibition celebrating 60 years of the internationally acclaimed water skiing competition, the Southern 80.
March 7
SONGS AT THE SILOS
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 12 noon.
March 8
MOAMA BOWLING CLUB ECHUCA CUP
Echuca Racing Club’s marquee event of the year with a full slate of on-track thoroughbred racing action, off-track kids’ activities, live music from Jade Camden and hospitality packages.
March 13-15
RICH RIVER ROD RUN
Chrome bumper car event, with a show and shine on Sunday at Jack Eddy Oval, Moama.
March 14-15
FUN FLY
Echuca Moama Model Aero Club's thrilling annual festival of flight weekend at the VMAA Flying Field on Watson Rd, Kanyapella
March 14
ELMORE TRACTOR PULL
Experience the most powerful motorsport at the Elmore Events Centre. For tickets see the Elmore Field Days website.
March 21-28
ROCHESTER MURAL FESTIVAL
Festivities begin with a meet-the-artist dinner, with painting officially starting on Sunday, March 22, in Mural Park, Rochester, transforming the space into a live outdoor studio where visitors can watch the murals come to life.
March 21-22
MACK MUSTER
Showcasing the history of the Mack truck. Kyabram Showgrounds.
March 21
FESTIVAL OF SMALL HALLS
Irish/Canadian powerhouse Irish Mythen and Australian folk troubadour Kaurna Cronin will play at the Nanneella Soldiers Memorial Hall, from 6.30pm
March 22-28
CREATIVE SEEDS POP-UP GALLERY
An annual exhibition and hub of activity, open throughout the week of the Rochester Mural Festival. Exhibiting works of art and hosting creative workshops to celebrate creativity and the joy of making at the Rochester Historical Courthouse and Rochester Town Hall.
March 28
ROCHESTER SIP & SOUNDS FESTIVAL
A festival bringing together live music, market, workshops, murals, kids' activities and more in Rochester from 9am.
March 28
FIRE & RAIN - JAMES TAYLOR SHOW
Award-winning performer Darren Coggan is bringing his critically acclaimed show Fire and Rain - the James Taylor Songbook to the Echuca Paramount. Tickets can be purchased at echucaparamount.com
March 28
ECHUCA COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
The family-friendly event showcases Australia’s finest and emerging country-styled talent, with a line-up featuring Casey Barnes, Beccy Cole, Amber Lawrence, Andrew Swift, Hayley Jensen, Tori Darke, and Gareth Leach & the Narrative of Hope. Tickets at regfest.com.au
March 28-29
WOODY’S MURRAY TO MOYNE
Ride 520kms from Echuca to Port Fairy and help raise funds for health services across Victoria. For more information murraytomoyne.com.au
April 4
RUSHWORTH HERTIAGE FESTIVAL
Rushworth comes alive with a market, Easter egg hunt, Easter bonnet competition, pet dog show, and annual street parade from 9am.
April 11 to 12
TORRUMBARRY FISHING CLASSIC
Hosted by the Torrumbarry Community Club, catch the longest native, yellow belly or a carp to enter the carp lotto. Free camping on site. Horseshoe Bend, Torrumbarry
April 11
2 RIVERS BACKYARD ULTRA
Run 6.72km each hour and repeat every hour, with no end in sight, running until you can go no further. For information tinyurl.com/5c45jxuv
April 12
ANOINTING OF THE BONESHAKERS
Brings together motorcycle, tricycle and Can-Am Spyder enthusiasts to honour their fallen friends and receive God’s blessing at the Christ Church, Anglican, High St, Echuca at 10am
April 13-19
CADILLAC LASALLE CLUB NATIONALS
The Cadillac LaSalle Club of Australia will showcase the biggest display of Cadillacs ever seen in Australia, with events in Shepparton on April 14, Rochester, Tongala and Colbinabbin on April 17, and a Show n Shine at the Port of Echuca on April 18
April 18
COME AND TRY FLY
Echuca Moama Model Aero Club's come and try day at the VMAA Flying Field on Watson Rd, Kanyapella
April 25
ANZAC DAY
For information on ANZAC DAY services and events across the Campaspe and Murray Council region, see page 50.
April 25-26
LOCKINGTON VINTAGE RALLY
Explore vintage tractors, engines, trucks, motorcycles, cars, and farm machinery. Lockington & District Living Heritage Complex at 2-10 Market St, Lockington
May 1-3
CAMPASPE ARTIST STUDIO TRAIL
More than 25 artists are expected to open studios across the Campaspe Shire on May 2 and 3, with an opening-night exhibition on May 1. For more information castrail.art
May 1-3
BARMAH MUSTER
Horse event with working dog trials, team penning, arena sorting, top cut out, Stockman’s challenge, and the famous Red Gum Forrest Trail ride and barbecue lunch on Saturday. Kid’s novelty events on Sunday.
May 4-7
BARHAM BALLADEERS
Four days of bush balladeers performing at cluBarham. Tickets clubarham.com.au
May 10
MOTHER’S DAY CLASSIC - ECHUCA
Echuca Mother’s Day Classic will start at Lions Park with a 5km or 7km walk or run to help raise funds for research into breast and ovarian cancers. For more information, search Echuca at motherdayclassic.com.au
May 15
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW
Bringing some of the best Melbourne International Comedy Festival acts to the Echuca Paramount. Tickets from echucaparamount.com
May 16-17
BARHAM VINTAGE RALLY
Border Flywheelers Club and Museum annual vintage rally in Barham.
May 17
LOCKINGTON LIONS CLUB SWAP MEET, SHOW N SHINE
Open to any type of vehicle, including cars, motorbikes, trucks, and utes, with no age restrictions on vehicles and features various judging categories, including best original, best paint job, and motorcycle. Lockington Park, Panoo Rd, Lockington from 7am.
May 28-31
ROCKY HORROR SHOW
Echuca Moama Theatre Company’s production of the Rocky Horror Show is playing at the Paramount Echuca. Tickets from echucaparamount.com
May 30-31, June 6-7
PAR 3 GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kyabram Parkland Golf Club is the home of the Victorian Par 3 golf championships, with the women’s championships in May and the men’s in June. More information kyabramparklandgc.com.au
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