Every Monday
BELLA A’CAPELLA
A welcoming, community acapella choir for those of all abilities who love to sing at 7pm Uniting Church Hall, corner of Hare and Pakenham Sts, Echuca. For details, visit 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 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 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. For detail, phone Rushworth Market coordinator at 0459 520 843.
ECHUCA BALLROOM DANCING GROUP
Tongala Shire Hall, Mangan St, Tongala from 7pm. For details, phone 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, phone Deb on 0409 527 463 or Kris on 0407 029 895
Second Saturday of the month
GIRGARRE FARMERS’ PRODUCE AND CRAFT MARKET
Progress Park Reserve, corner of Winter Rd and Station St, Girgarre, from 8am.
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
STANHOPE MONSTER 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 winter: June 9, June 30, July 7, July 28, August 11 and August 25.
ECHUCA WAR MEMORIAL AQUATIC CENTRE — WINTER SWIM CHALLENGE
Swim the virtual Murray River from Echuca to Torrumbarry at EWMAC over the winter months, recording the number of labs and visits to the centre. At the end of winter, there will be a prize draw for participants. EWMAC, corner of High and Service St, Echuca.
ALTON ART GALLERY
Things with Wings — An exhibition by Echuca Moama Artists members will continue through the winter months, with new exhibitions from local artists popping up.
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
Keep the fire burning — NAIDOC exhibition from June 14 to July 14.
Nature Speaks — Art prize. Celebrating a range of artistic practices encompassing both expressions of nature in art, socially and ecologically from July 19 to August 18.
A book of days — Lu Bennett and Formed by time — Christopher Shelton from August 23 to September 15.
Located at 13-17 Murray Esplanade, Echuca; open Wednesday to Monday, 10am to 4pm. 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.
June 1
VICTORIAN WOMEN’S PAR 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kyabram Parkland Golf Club 36-hole tournament with a unique par three format.
June 8
VICTORIAN MEN’S PAR 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS
Kyabram Parkland Golf Club 54-hole tournament with a unique par three format.
June 8
SOS - THE AUSTRALIAN ABBA TRIBUTE SHOW
Free entry to dance the night away at the Rich River Golf Club to all of ABBA’s greatest hits from 9pm to 11pm.
June 8
ECHUCA MOAMA UNITING CHURCH - MAKERS MARKET
Repair Cafe, pre-loved books and marketplace craft shop, Devonshire Tea. In the church hall and surroundings, enter from Hare St from 9am to 1pm.
June 8 to 9
ECHUCA MOAMA STEAM, IRON AND TRADES REVIVAL
The Echuca Steam Preservation Society Inc. hosts the event, returning to Echuca’s Rotary Park. For details, visit www.steamrevival.org.au
June 8 to 10
HEATHCOTE ON SHOW
Heathcote region cellar doors, breweries and distilleries open their doors for a weekend of fun and entertainment, including bakeries, art galleries, bric-brac and pop-up cellar doors. For details, visit www.heathcoteonshow.com
June 14
BLIND SPEED FUNDRAISING DINNER
Community Living and Respite Services are partnering with We Are Vivid to co-host a fundraising dinner with the world’s fastest blind man on a motorcycle, Ben Felten — Blind Speed. Rich River Golf Club. Tickets available at https://www.trybooking.com/CNFXX
June 15
ECHUCA MOAMA PRIDE COCKTAIL PARTY
Dance the night away, dress in all that glitters at an 18+ LGBTQIA+ safe space. Starting at 7pm, Fusion Cafe, 258 Pakenham St, Echuca.
June 18
GIRGARRE COMMUNITY COTTAGE — 40TH BIRTHDAY
All past and present friends of the Girgarre Community Cottage are invited for a celebrative lunch. Girgarre Community Cottage, 27 Olympic St, Girgarre. Phone (03) 5854 6482 to RSVP.
June 22
NISSAN NIGHTMOVES CAR RALLY
The Nissan Nightmoves Car Rally is part of the ‘Fast Track Towing and Transport Nissan Nightmoves Trial’. The multi-club car rally is run on closed roads within the Redcastle, Rushworth, Heathcote and One Eye State Forest.
June 23
ECHUCA MOAMA UNITING CHURCH — BROKEN CREEK BAND
Folk music inspired by the Australian landscape of the region’s border town at the Echuca Moama Uniting Church at 7pm. Tickets at the door.
June 29 to July 14
PORT OF ECHUCA — JULY SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
The July school holidays will be buzzing with activities for the whole family organised in and around the Port of Echuca. Explore the discovery centre and historic wharf, and cruise along the Murray River on the PS Pevensey.
To find out everything happening over the July school holidays, including tickets for a cruise on PS Pevensey or a guided tour, call (03) 5481 0500 or visit www.portofechuca.org.au
July 5 to 28
MOAMA LIGHTS
Be enchanted by Moama Lights, which runs from Thursdays to Sundays at the picturesque Horseshoe Lagoon. Family entertainment includes food trucks, an ice-skating rink and The American Hotel beer garden.
July 8 to 11
COUNTRY MUSIC STAMPEDE FESTIVAL — CLUBARHAM
The best country music for a boot-scootin’ good time with performers including Rodney Vincent, Rene Diaz, Johnny Shilo, Shelly Jones Band, Allan Webster, Bidge Boyd and Don Costa. Tickets are available at cluBarham or https://clubarham.com.au/whats-on-at-clubarham/
July 13
TUSK - THE FLEETWOOD MAC TRIBUTE SHOW
You can go your own way and dance the night away with free entry at the Rich River Golf Club from 9pm to 11pm.
July 21
ECHUCA MOAMA UNITING CHURCH — VICTORIA WELSH CHOIR
Traditional Welsh Men’s choir performing at the Echuca Moama Uniting Church at 7pm. Tickets at the door.
July 25 to 29
ECHUCA MOAMA WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL
The best blues music meets in Echuca Moama for this free blues music festival. For everything Winter Blues, go to https://winterblues.com.au/
August 2 to 10
DARTS PACIFIC MASTERS AND AUSTRALIAN DARTS CHAMPIONSHIPS
The Rich River Golf Club will host the 2024 Darts Pacific Masters and Australian Darts Championships.
August 4
RUN ECHUCA MOAMA (FORMERLY JOHNNO’S RUN)
Organised by Community Living and Respites Services, the event encourages the community to participate in a coordinated 5km, 10km, or 21.1km run, walk or wheel (mobility aids only) dedicated to raising funds for the Opening Doors Project. Starting at the Moama Karrabee Soundshell, Moama at 8am.
August 9
THE AUSTRALIAN BEE GEES SHOW
You should be dancing to all the Bee Gees hits across the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s into the 2000s. Echuca Paramount Cinemas, tickets at the box office or online at https://echucaparamount.com/movie/the-australian-bee-gees-show
August 22 to 25
ROCK BY THE RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL — CLUBARHAM
Swing and jive to Uptown Catz, Alley Catz, DJ Angelo, The Zephyr Project, and Jump ‘n’ Jive. Dance lessons are included for the weekend. Tickets are available at cluBarham or https://clubarham.com.au/whats-on-at-clubarham/.
August 25
ECHUCA MOAMA UNITING CHURCH - HARMONY OF HARPS
Pete Gibson and friends from Harper’s Bizarre will perform on Para Celtic 26 and 36 stringed harps at 7 pm at the Echuca Moama Uniting Church. Tickets are available at the door.
August 31
QUEEN ROCKS — TRIBUTE SHOW
You will be rocked by the killer Queen songs for the night with free entry to Rich River Golf Club from 9pm to 11pm.
August 31 to September 1
AMBROSE 36-HOLE GOLF TOURNAMENT
Murray Downs Golf and Country Club hosts the golf tournament at the Murray Downs 18-hole championship course. Play as part of a two-person team, with the competition split into both nett and gross scoring categories.
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.