Every Monday
BELLA A’CAPELLA
This small choir of enthusiastic singers meets every Monday at 7pm at the Uniting Church Hall on the corner of Hare and Pakenham Sts, Echuca. The harmonies produced are usually in four parts, without musical accompaniment. Newcomers are most welcome. The group meets all year round except for a six-week break in the middle of winter. Follow on Facebook or phone 0458 916 910.
Every Tuesday
ECHUCA DANCE GROUP SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING
Come and join a friendly group of dancers, visitors always welcome. Echuca Moama Uniting Church Hall, Hare St, Echuca, every Tuesday from 6.30pm.
Every Wednesday
ECHUCA DANCE GROUP BALLROOM DANCING LESSONS
Come and join a friendly group of dancers, visitors always welcome. Echuca Moama Uniting Church Hall, Hare St, Echuca, every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm. Contact Dave on 0419 374 627.
Every Saturday
ECHUCA-MOAMA PARKRUN
Free, timed 5km run or walk open to any member of the community. 8am sharp, Echuca Lions Park. Participants must register online at parkrun.com.au and scan a QR code upon entry.
First and third Saturday of the month
ECHUCA FARMERS’ MARKET
From 8am until midday at 111 Hare St, Echuca. Cooked breakfast and coffee, wide variety of stalls. Contact 0437 746 459.
First Sunday and third Friday of the month
MR PERFECT
A great chance to get out of the house and into the sun and meet people from your own community. Family, friends, men, women and children are all welcome. Mental health discussion is purely optional. A free monthly barbecue is held on the first Sunday of every month from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Apex Park in High St, Echuca. A free monthly coffee meet-up is held on the third Friday of every month from 1pm at Beechworth Bakery in High St, Echuca. Contact Andy Rogers on 0467 094 061.
Third Saturday of the month
RUSHWORTH MARKET
Plenty on offer from 8am to 1pm at the historic High St in Rushworth. Contact 0408 354 154.
First and third Thursday of the month
THE CAMPASPE QUILTERS
The Campaspe Quilters group meets at the Echuca Library meeting room at 7pm. Contact Deb on 0409 527 463 or Kris on 0407 029 895.
Second Saturday of the month
GIRGARRE FARMERS’ PRODUCE AND CRAFT MARKET
From 8am to noon at Progress Park Reserve on the corner of Winter Rd and Station St, Girgarre.
HOPWOOD GARDENS MARKET
Find local handcrafts, tasty treats and other wonders from 2pm to 8pm at Hopwood Gardens, Dickson St, Echuca. Entry is a gold coin donation.
STANHOPE MONSTER GARAGE SALE
Have a wander to find some treasures from 8.30am to 1pm at Birdwood Ave in Stanhope central business district. Entry is free.
Fortnightly
ECHUCA-MOAMA MARKET
The general market features all sorts, from collectables and treasures, clothing, accessories, to fresh produce, food and drinks and kids’ activities. At Kerrabee Soundshell Garden, Moama from 8am to 2pm every second Sunday. Contact Brianon on 0408 766 828.
March 4
RIVER DAZE
Get jazzy at Riverside Park, 13 Murray St, Barham. For tickets, visit: barhamkoondrook.com.au/riverdaze
March 6
COHUNA BRIDGE TO BRIDGE
Celebrate 30 years of trail runs and family fun in Gunbower Forest.
March 10-11
WAKOOL SHOW
Showgrounds & Recreation Reserve, Dampier St, Wakool.
March 10
KYABRAM RODEO
Strap in at the Kyabram Showgrounds, Allan St, Kyabram. Starts at 7pm.
March 11-12
MOULAMEIN FISHING COMPETITION
Wet a line at Endeavour Dve, Moulamein. Winner receives a $2000 prize and Cade Hickey Memorial trophy.
March 11
ELMORE BNS BALL
Elmore Events Centre, 48 Rosaia Rd, Burnewang. More information at Elmore BNS Ball’s Facebook page.
March 16-19
NSW GOLF OPEN
The NSW Open Golf Championship will tee off at Rich River Golf Club.
March 23-26
SOUTHERN 80
The nation’s largest ski race is set to light up the Murray River at Echuca-Moama, visit: southern80.com.au
March 25
GOOD TIMES FESTIVAL
Get settled on the Murray River at 467 Tuppal Rd, Tocumwal from 10am to midnight. Purchase tickets via Humanitix.
April 1
SHEPPARTON GV COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL
Country tunes, line-dancing and more at the Shepparton Showgrounds, purchase tickets via Moshtix.
April 6-11
CONFEST
The alternative bush camp-out festival will be held at Pretty Pine Rd, Moulamein. Visit: confest.org.au
April 8-9
NORTH SOUTH 50 SUPER SEDANS VICTORIA TITLE
Heartland Raceway, 2021 Centre Rd, Moama. View Heartland Raceway on Facebook for details.
April 9
ECHUCA HARNESS CLUB EASTER CUP
Easter Sunday at the Echuca Harness Club on Simmie St, Echuca.
April 15-16
FUN FLY EVENT
Model planes will take to the VMAA Flying Field on Watson Rd, Kanyapella. Pilot entry fee is $10 and free entry for spectators.
April 22
ECHUCA SWAP MEET
Rotary Park on Rose St, Echuca. Entry is $5, free for children under 15. Gates open at 7am for buyers.
LOCKINGTON VINTAGE RALLY
Market St, Lockington. For more information, see Lockington Vintage Rally on Facebook.
April 28-30
BARMAH MUSTER
The sounds of whip-cracking, stockmen, dogs, cattle and horses will take over the Barmah Racecourse Reserve at 45 Moors Rd, Barmah.
May 7
ECHUCA MOAMA WEDDINGS & EVENTS
Echuca Racing Club, Cnr Scott Rd and Murray Valley Hwy, Echuca. From 10am to 3pm.
May 13
MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL ROADSHOW
Echuca Paramount Theatre, 392 High St, Echuca. Visit: echucaparamount.com
May 26-28 and June 2-4
ECHUCA MOAMA THEATRE COMPANY
Shrek The Musical runs across two weekends at Paramount Theatre, 392 High St, Echuca.
July 27-30
WINTER BLUES FESTIVAL
Kick the winter blues with some top-notch live music. For details go to: winterblues.com.au/