Check out what there is to do around the Riverina this week. Photo: Franckreporter.
Jubilee Park is set to be shown off to the world as the 2024 Junior State Cup Southern Conference carnival begins in Wagga this Friday.
Check out what’s on at Forum 6 this week – there’s something for everyone.
Head to The Rocky Regional Observatory and marvel at the wondrous night sky.
Riverina author Katrina Roe will be at The Curious Rabbit to talk about her book.
Market lovers have plenty to shop for at Griffith Rotary Markets and Riverina Producers’ Market this week.
Head to the Parkside Cottage Museum and take a stroll back in time at the timber cottage.
Feel like going for a bit of a drive? Why not head to Tumut River Brewing and join a tour?
Check out the legendary Tom Curtain in Temora as he brings the Outback Show, Katherine Outback Experience to the Riverina.
All Weekend
Jubilee Park is set to be shown off to the world as the 2024 Junior State Cup Southern Conference carnival begins in Wagga this Friday. Photo: Jarryd Rowley.
Junior State Cup Southern Conference Carnival
When: Friday to Sunday, 16 to 18 February, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Jubilee Park, Wagga
Cost: Free.
The sixth Junior State Cup Southern Conference Carnival will be held at Jubilee Park from today (16 February) until Sunday. The carnival will host 197 teams that will battle it out for the honour of being crowned the southern champions.
Parkside Cottage Museum in Narrandera. Photo: Parkside Cottage Museum.
Parkside Cottage Museum
When: Friday to Sunday, 16 to 18 February, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Parkside Cottage Museum, Narrandera
Cost: For admission, the cottage asks visitors for a donation.
Head to the historic museum in Narrandera and explore the old timber cottage and its eclectic collections.
Picture book author Katrina Roe won first place for her unpublished manuscript. Photo: Supplied.
Booranga Writers’ Author Talk with Katrina Roe
When: Friday 16, 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Where: The Curious Rabbit, Wagga
Cost: Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at Humanitix.
Riverina author Katrina Roe will be at The Curious Rabbit and will read from her books. An open mic segment for new work will follow the readings.
All Week
Catch the latest release at Forum 6. Photo: Collage – Shri Gayathirie Rajen.
Forum 6 Cinemas
When: Various times between 10 am and 8:30 pm
Where: 77 Trail Street, Wagga
Cost: Various. Tickets can be purchased at Forum 6.
Catch the new film at Forum 6 Cinemas this week: The Boys in the Boat. This film is set in the 1930s and follows the story of the University of Washington’s rowing team from their Depression era to winning gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.
Tumut River Brewing will have weekly brewery tours until March. Photo: iStock/Andresr.
Tumut River Brewing Brewery Tours
When: All week
Where: Tumut River Brewing, 1-5 Capper Street, Tumut
Cost: Tickets are $30 and can be purchased here.
Beer lovers should keep Tumut in mind over the weekend if they’re seeking to taste some of the region’s finest beers. Tumut River Brewing gives you the opportunity to see, smell and taste craft beer during its manufacturing process.
Saturday
Tom Curtain will bring his next tour to Temora. Photo: Tom Curtain Facebook.
Tom Curtain – Outback Show, Katherine Outback Experience
When: Saturday 17 February, 6 to 8:30 pm
Where: Temora Showground
Cost: Tickets are $40 for adults, $35 for seniors, $25 for 6-17 years, and $177 for families (2 adults + 2 students). Children and companions enter for free and can be purchased at Humanitix.
Temora is gearing up for and eagerly awaits the arrival of an unprecedented event set to captivate residents of all ages.
The celebrated multiple Golden Guitar winner and exceptional horseman Tom Curtain is bringing his acclaimed Outback Show, Katherine Outback Experience to the Riverina as part of his Why We Live Out Here tour.
The observatory is used for educational astronomical observation and research activities for residents and visitors. Photo: The Rock Regional Observatory.
The Rock Regional Observatory
When: Saturday 17 February, 6:30 to 9 pm
Where: The Rock Observatory, 3778 Lockhart-the Rock Road, The Rock
Cost: Free.
Enjoy the wonders of space at NSW’s newest observatory, located just 32 km south of Wagga.
Sunday
The Griffith Rotary Market will be held every Sunday. Photo: VisitNSW.
Griffith Rotary Market
When: Sunday 18 February, 7:30 am to noon
Where: Griffith Showground, Murrumbidgee Avenue, Griffith
Cost: Gold coin donation.
Head to the Rotary Sunday Markets at the Griffith Showground to get your hands on the Riverina’s freshest fruit and veg, eggs, chutneys, cakes and other homemade goodies.
There will be fresh coffee and bacon and eggs too!
Thursday
The Riverina Producers’ Market runs every Thursday afternoon at the Wagga Wagga Showgrounds. Photo: Riverina Producers’ Market.
Riverina Producers’ Market
When: Thursday 22 February, 1 to 6:30 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke Street, Wagga
Cost: Various.
The Riverina Producers’ Market is bustling every Thursday at the Wagga Showground, featuring the Riverina’s local producers and the best of what they have to offer – eggs, chocolates, fruits, veggies and more.
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