Berrigan Shire Council Mayor Matt Hannan said the region was already busy, with campers along both sides of the river last weekend.
“This Easter is a welcome blessing to us, after a really difficult Christmas with some parts of the river still closed (because of the floods in late 2022),” he said.
“There are plenty of activities on for any punters that want to come and experience what we have. From the races, to footy to the rodeo, it’s going to be a bumper weekend.”
Local footy and netball fans will be spoiled for choice on Friday, with two home games in the Murray League.
Tocumwal will launch its Murray League season by hosting Numurkah.
The fourths kick off at 9.15am and the under-11s netballers at 9.45am.
The big matches start at 1.30pm for the netballers and 2pm for the footballers.
Finely Football Netball Club will host the traditional Good Friday clash with the Deniliquin Rams under lights.
On Saturday, locals will be donning their finest at the annual Tocumwal Gold Cup Race Meet.
With free buses running from town, six races, TAB and bookies onsite plus Fashions on the Field, the fully catered event promises to be a big one.
Gates open at 11am with the $25 entrance fee including a race book. Kids under 16 are free and pensioners get a discount.
Some of the best cowboys and cowgirls from across the country are heading to Finley for the Easter Sunday Australian Pro Rodeo Association Finley Rodeo.
Competitors from all over the country will be tested by stock supplied by Garry McPhee, and vying to win some great prizes and valuable points.
The rodeo is part of the first ever Western Rivers Rodeo Series - which offers bonus points for anyone competing at Deniliquin, Finley and Homebush rodeos.
Saddle bronc, bareback bronc and bull riding will entertain the crowd along with all standard events in rodeo, classified as rough stock and timed events.
The gates to the Finley Rodeo arena will open at 4pm, with the main action from 5pm.
Tickets are $40 for adults, $25 for aged pensioners, $10 for children ages 7-17, with younger children accompanied by an adult free.
Jump the queue by pre-purchasing your rodeo tickets. Go to www.eventbrite.com.au and search ‘Finley Rodeo’.
If a quieter Easter is your thing, pop down to the Tocumwal Foreshore Markets on Sunday where more than 200 stallholders are expected to showcase local products including fresh fruit and veggies, plants, jewellery, ceramics and art.
Grab a coffee or breakfast and wander the stalls, find a gift or restock the pantry and support the local community.
“Weather permitting, we are expecting bumper crowds at all these events,” Cr Hannan said.
“It will be great to welcome back past residents, visitors and our neighbouring regions as well.”
