Every Monday
BELLA A’CAPELLA
Community A’capella choir for those of all abilities who love to sing at 7pm. Echuca Federal Band Room, 430 High St, Echuca. For details, 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, 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 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.
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 9, March 23, April 6, April 20, April 27, May 11, May 25 and June 8.
ALTON ART GALLERY
111 Hare St. Echuca: Hours 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.
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.
MICHAEL HAMMER — Textile Art March 3 to May 17
JOHN STEVEN & FRIENDS — Art Exhibition runs until April 4
EXTREMITIES — Splinter Contemporary Artists runs until May 5
GLENDA CORNELL — Art runs April to May 31
LIZ JAWORSKI — Art runs from April 7 to May 31
BREAKING THE SURFACE — Splinter Contemporary Artists opens May 5
LEE NELSON and DELLA NELSON — Art opens May 31
March 1
RIVER DAZE 25
Music, wine and food festival on the banks of the Murray River at Barham Koondrook. The music line-up includes the Baby Animals, Reece Mastin, a Robbie Williams tribute act, Reputation the Show — a Taylor Swift tribute act and local talent Elias Lanyon. Kids under 17 entry only $1, including all the free children’s activities.
March 7
INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY - LONG LUNCH
Join the Murray River Council’s annual International Women's Day event in Barham. Enjoy a long lunch by The Long Paddock Café in Riverside Park, celebrating the women in our community, with guest speaker Kaitie Nash. Search www.trybooking.com for tickets.
March 8
BETTER BE GOOD TO ME, AUSTRALIAN TINA TURNER SPECTACULAR
Playing the Rich River Golf Club from 9pm for a night of simply the best Nutbush city limits.
March 8
SONGS AT THE SILOS
Local artists and members of Opera Australia perform a free concert from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the Rochester Silos on Ramsay St, Rochester.
March 9
MOAMA BOWLING CLUB ECHUCA CUP
Head down to the Echuca Racing Club for one of the biggest days of regional horse racing action in the calendar at the Moama Bowling Club Echuca Cup.
March 9
TUNES ON THE TERRACE
Join Mark Peterson on the terrace at the Rich River Golf Club, Moama from 2.30pm to 5.30pm for a relaxing afternoon of tunes.
March 13
ECOVANTAGE PRESIDENT’S CUP OPEN TRIPLES 2025
An open triples bowls competition for presidents of bowling clubs at cluBarham. For details, visit the Barham Bowling Club website at https://clubarham.com.au/ or phone (03) 5451 1800.
March 15
ECHUCA MOAMA DISCOVERY DAY
Discover community connections at this unique chance for community groups to showcase their activities and connect with residents, newcomers and retirees. Campaspe Library, Echuca, 10am to 1pm.
March 15
ECHUCA MOAMA MODEL AERO CLUB - COME AND TRY DAY
For anyone interested in model aircraft with instructors, training aircraft and plenty of demonstration flights to experience. VMAA Flying Field on Waston Rd, Kanyapella
March 15
ELMORE TRACTOR PULL
Hear and see the roar of 10,000 horsepower tractors pull a weighted sled along a 100m dirt track. For details, visit https://www.elmoreeventscentre.com.au/elmore-tractor-pull
March 16
ANOINTING THE BONESHAKERS
Christ Church Anglican, Echuca is coming together with bikes, trikes, and spider motorbike riders to remember their fallen and receive a blessing for safe travels. Arrive at 10:30am for an 11:30am start at Christ Church, 500 High St, Echuca.
March 22, 23
GOLDEN POWER KARTING - ROUND 2
Kart racing for cadets, juniors, and seniors through to master classes at Rochester Kart Club on Quarry Rd, Rochester, from noon.
March 27 to 30
BACK TO BARHAM ROCK AND ROLL FESTIVAL
A fun-filled four days of fantastic rock and roll music. Featuring live music from The Heartbeat Band, Honey B & the Stingers, with more to be announced. The weekend will be filled with sets from DJ Angelo and dance lessons on Saturday and Sunday.
March 29 to April 5
ROCHESTER MURAL FESTIVAL
An open-air street art mural festival as artists bring alive artwork in real-time to the theme of life, love and music at the Rochester Mural Park. Children and adults can take part in painting a ‘Rochy board’. For details, visit https://www.rochestermuralfest.com.au/
March 30
PETER FRASER JUNIOR GOLF CLASSIC
Open to all golfers 18 years and under, with a nine-hole section in the morning for younger golfers followed by an 18-hole event in the afternoon. There is something for all ability golfers with or without handicaps at the Kyabram Parkland Golf Club with its unique par three course. For details, visit https://www.kyabramparklandgc.com.au/
April 5
EDINBURGH SHIELD 2025
A bowls competition for ex-service personnel representing their clubs in a fours competition. For details, visit the Barham Bowling Club website at https://clubarham.com.au/ or phone (03) 5451 1800.
April 5
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 5 to 6
FESTIVAL OF FLIGHT
Echuca Moama Model Aero Club annual festival of flight at the VMAA Flying Field on Waston Rd, Kanyapella.
April 6
WOODY’S MURRAY TO MOYNE
An annual cycle relay from Mildura or Echuca to Port Fairy to raise funds for health charities and organisations. For details, visit www.murraytomoyne.com.au
April 6
SAVOY SINGERS
A musical ensemble performing a delightful array of tunes from beloved musicals at the Echuca Moama Uniting Church from 2pm.
April 7 to 11
BARHAM BOWLING CLUB AUTUMN CARNIVAL 2025
Bowlers from all over compete in triples and fours at cluBraham. For details, visit the Barham Bowling Club website at https://clubarham.com.au/ or phone (03) 5451 1800.
April 12
MAK MAX OPEN TRIPLES 2025
An open triples bowls competition sponsored by Mak Max at cluBarham. For details, visit the Barham Bowling Club website at https://clubarham.com.au/ or phone (03) 5451 1800.
April 13
SIX O’CLOCK ROCK
Hit the dance floor at the Rich River Golf Club and rock around the clock with all the classic tunes from 2pm to 5pm.
April 18 to May 18
PS HERO UNEARTHED
To commemorate the National Trust Heritage Festival ‘Unearthed’, the Echuca Historical Society will showcase PS Hero’s remarkable story through photographs and words at the Echuca Museum.
April 19
MOULAMEIN EASTER FAIR AND YABBY RACES
Moulamein Preschool’s annual fair and yabby races in conjunction with the Moulamein Men’s Shed. Family fun, kids activities and market stalls at the Moulamein Heritage Village from 9am.
April 19
MATHOURA EASTER FAIR
This year’s fair will be full of free things to keep the children and the whole family entertained. Soldiers Memorial Gardens, Mathoura, from 9am to 1pm. For more information, find the Mathoura Events Committee on Facebook.
April 19
THUNDERSTRUCK AC/DC TRIBUTE SHOW
You’ve been thunderstruck as you ride down the highway to hell at this AC/DC tribute at the Rich River Golf Club from 9pm.
April 19
FRESH FINDS PRE-LOVED CLOTHING MARKET
Find your new, old favourite outfit at the Echuca Moama Uniting Church Hall on Hare St, Echuca from 10am to 3pm.
April 19 & 20
RUSHWORTH HERITAGE FESTIVAL
Family fun festival with Easter events, pet show, parade, vintage machines, kids’ activities and market stalls on Saturday on the main street in Rushworth. Moora Working Horse display on Sunday at the Moora Reserve.
April 20
ECHUCA HARNESS CLUB TWILIGHT EASTER CUP
A night of trots, on-track action, entertainment and family fun under lights. Kicking off from the first race at 5.30pm at the Echuca Harness Racing Club.
April 20
TUNES ON THE TERRACE
Join Amilia May on the Rich River Golf Club terrace for an afternoon of relaxed tunes from 2.30pm to 5.30pm.
April 25
ANZAC DAY
For information on ANZAC DAY services and events around the Campaspe and Murray Council region, go to page 33.
April 25 to 27
BARMAH MUSTER
Live entertainment on Friday and Saturday nights, and food and merchandise stalls are open all weekend. Friday night, kids' games and camp oven dinner. Working dog trials, team penning, arena sorting, top cut out, Stockman’s challenge, and the famous Red Gum Forrest Trail ride and BBQ lunch on Saturday. Kid’s Sunday with novelties events that are free to enter with stacks of prizes and ribbons up for grabs
April 26
TOO CROWDED HOUSE
Led by the amazing lead vocal of Glenn Starr and a handful of Melbourne’s finest musicians, this show is beautifully crafted and delivered by true enthusiasts of Crowded House at cluBarham from 7.30pm.
April 26 & 27
LOCKINGTON VINTAGE RALLY
Enjoy a great day out exploring vintage tractors, engines, trucks, motorcycles, cars and farm machinery at the Lockington and District Heritage Complex on Market St, Lockington, from 9am both days.
May 4
ECHUCA MOAMA WEDDING AND EVENTS FESTIVAL
Everything in the one place for your special day, wedding, or any other special event, including engagement, birthday, family get-together, wedding anniversary or any celebration you can think of. Echuca Racing Club from 10am to 3pm.
May 10
SONGS OF FARNHAM
You’re the voice, try and understand it at one of the best John Farnham tributes playing at the Rich River Golf Club from 9pm.
May 16, 17, 18, 23 and 24
MAMMA MIA!
The Echuca Moama Theatre Company’s production of Mamma Mia! The all singing, dancing, full of laughs story of Sophie’s search for her father to the iconic songs of ABBA playing at the Echuca Paramount.
May 17, 18
BARHAM VINTAGE RALLY
The Border Flywheel Club and Heritage Museum come alive for a weekend celebrating English and Australian engines from a time gone by.
May 18
SWAP MEET, SHOW AND SHINE
The Lockington Lions Club annual event at Lockington Park on Panoo Rd, Lockington, this motoring extravaganza will run from 7am to 1pm for families and car enthusiasts alike.
May 22 to 25
RIPPLE FEST
An immersive celebration of art, culture, and community on the vibrant riverbanks of Echuca and Rochester with performance events, visual arts, lighting events, workshops and music. For details, visit https://ripplefest.com.au
May 31
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW.
The MICF comes to Echuca for one night only at Echuca Paramount. The comedy extravaganza is hosted by Marcel Blanch de Wilt and promises to have a cracking line-up of big-name headlines, beloved comedy legends and up-and-coming comedy stars.
May 31 & June 1
VICTORIAN PAR 3 WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
A women’s 36-hole, two-day event at the Kyabram Parkland Golf Club with its unique par three course. For details, visit https://www.kyabramparklandgc.com.au/
June 7 & 8
ECHUCA MOAMA STEAM IRON AND TRADES REVIVAL
Set for a steaming in 2025, for details see the Echuca Steam Preservation Society website at https://www.steamrevival.org.au/
June 7 & 8
VICTORIAN PAR 3 MEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP
A men’s 54-hole, two-day event at the Kyabram Parkland Golf Club with its unique par three course. For details, visit https://www.kyabramparklandgc.com.au/
July 24 to 27
ECHUCA MOAMA WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL
For four days, Echuca Moama comes alive with a blues festival with free entry to venues. The best blues music from around Australia. For details, visit https://winterblues.com.au/